It is not too late for Parkesburg-area residents to vote for their favorite scarecrow as part of the second annual Scarecrow Fest being presented by the Parkesburg Parks and Recreation Committee.

People may cast their vote via a Facebook poll, which includes photos of all of the scarecrows and can be found at http://www.facebook.com/parkesburgparksandrecreation. The scarecrows can also be viewed in person on the 400 block of First Avenue.

"All of the scarecrows are on display in the empty lot across from Poured Out Cafe and next to the old Parkesburg Arms Hotel," explained April Brade, a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee.

There are currently 12 scarecrows on display. Scarecrows that have the highest number of votes to date include a Girl Scout scarecrow created by Girl Scout Troop 41385, one called Revenge of the Hair Crow and one titled Harvest Queen. Other entries include a police officer scarecrow submitted by the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, a Beetlejuice scarecrow and one of the Parkesburg Grinch created by the committee.

First-, second- and third place winners will receive a gift basket and gift cards from local businesses.

Community residents, groups, businesses and first responders were asked to enter the Scarecrow Fest contest and place their creations in the designated area for the month of October. "We put in green big fence posts to affix their scarecrows to. They are illuminated at night," noted Brade. "Traditional, scary and funny were the three suggestions. It was a launching pad to get them thinking."

Winners of the scarecrow contest will be announced following the Parkesburg Lions Club Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, which will end at Minch Park, 400 West St., Parkesburg. Voting for the scarecrow contest will continue through 3 p.m. that day.

Also featured that afternoon will be a Trunk or Treat in Minch Park presented by the committee. During the event, costumed children can travel from car to car collecting candy and treats.

Those interested in participating in the event by decorating their trunks should email Todd Brade, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, at tbrade@parkesburg.org or send a message at the aforementioned Facebook page. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 25. "(Trunk or Treat) registrants should be in place and ready to go at 2 p.m. when the parade steps off," Brade pointed out.

Members of the Parkesburg Borough Police Department will also be on hand at the Trunk or Treat and will hand out candy and a variety of glow sticks that children can use when they trick-or-treat. Trick-or-treating hours in Parkesburg Borough, Highland Township and Atglen Borough will be on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more details about any of the events listed, visit the aforementioned Facebook page or http://www.facebook.com/parkesburgpd.