The Christian County Historical Society is preparing to put on its annual Persimmon Party.  The event is slated for Saturday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Persimmon is a brightly colored fruit grown on the CCHS grounds, making it the perfect place to host such an occasion.  A bake sale, a bake-off, raffles, and more will give the community plenty of reasons to attend.

Jodi Heberling, co-president of the CCHS, is helping run the event.  She says in addition to the strong flavors they possess, persimmons’ unique characteristics can help predict the weather. 

There will be a bake sale at the Persimmon Party.  Most, but not all, of the items served will include persimmon. 

In addition to the bake sale, attendees can take part in a bake-off.  Recipes must include persimmon, and there are multiple judging categories and age groups.

The CCHS will be raffling off a quilt and book at the event.  In a tribute to the day prior, the quilt is designed to double as a ghost. 

Separate from the event, the roof of the old courthouse on the Historical Society’s grounds is getting a complimentary face lift from an Effingham-based contractor.  The roof’s material had shown considerable wear for the nine years it had been up.  

Find out more about the CCHS at www.christiancountyhistorical.com.  More information is also available at their Facebook page.

Jodi Heberling appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.