The crows stayed well clear of the Old Stone Schoolhouse Sunday, which might have had something to do with the scarecrows assembled there for the Historical Society’s annual harvest festival.

A great source for scarecrows ideas is the 16th annual Fall Harvest Festival at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The family event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Sunday at 1927 E.