Train Tours, Church Fund-Raiser Planned
The Fillmore & Western Railway Co. begins its PumpkimLiner train tours this weekend.
The trips, which will be offered through Oct. 29, include a 20-minute train ride on the historic 1887 freight route through orange groves, open fields and over a bridge. The train stops at a private pumpkin patch where children and adults can buy pumpkins, gourds and decorative vegetables before riding back to Fillmore, said Carol Mailloux, who works for the train company.
The train leaves at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets cost $14 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for ages 4 to 12, and $4 for age 3 and younger. The train leaves from downtown Fillmore at 250 Central Ave. For reservations and information, call 524-2546.
Also this weekend, St. Francis of Assisi Church will host its 75th annual St. Francis Dance and Fiesta at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1048 Ventura St.
The fund-raising party continues from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at the park next to the church with games, food and entertainment. There will also be voter-registration and blood-drive information booths.
Proceeds will go toward the installation of new pews.
For more information on the free event, call 524-1306.
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