The East Petersburg Events Committee has announced two upcoming events - a Pumpkin Festival and a Greek-themed community fundraiser meal.

The free annual Pumpkin Festival will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. in the East Petersburg Community Building, 6051 Pine St., East Petersburg. The first 250 youngsters in attendance will receive free pumpkins to decorate.

The day will also include a chili cook-off in the park. For more information or to register for the chili cook-off, visit http://www.eastpetersburgday.com/fall-fest.

"A Taste of Greece" fundraiser will be offered by Simply Greek at Root's Market on Oct. 4. The food items, prepared by Erin and George Matthews, will include pastitsio, which is Greek lasagna layered with seasoned ground beef and topped with a creamy Bechamel sauce; spanakopita, which is spinach and feta cheese layered between buttered phyllo; Greek braised green beans with potatoes and simmered in an aromatic tomato sauce; Greek salad, which includes crisp greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers and house Greek vinaigrette on the side; and rice pudding. A la carte items available for purchase will be chicken corn soup sold by the quart and baklava (four pieces).

Meal pickup will be on Oct. 4 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the community building. For more information or to place a food order, visit http://www.eastpetersburgday.com/community-fundraisers.