2009 NC State Fair www.ncstatefair.org/2009/ Everything you need to know about this year’s fair, including exhibit information, contests, and entertainment schedules. Options to buy tickets online are also available.

Homemade Halloween Costumes www.robinsfyi.com/holidays/halloween/costumes.htm Save money this year at Halloween by making a costume instead of buying one. This site features dozens of costume ideas that use boxes, tights, and other everyday household supplies.

Local Harvests: Pumpkin Patches www.localharvest.org/pumpkins.jsp Search for local pumpkin patches, along with recipes and tips for pumpkin carving.

Heirloom Apples in Central and Southern Appalachia www.longbrancheec.org/pubs/apples.html Learn about the history of heirloom apples, and read about various local types. There is also information about nurseries that sell seedlings for home gardeners.