Neighborhood news: TJ turns 5; it’s 43 for Art and Gloria

Thomas J. Hartung (TJ) celebrated his fifth birthday Oct. 1. TJ had cupcakes at preschool with his friends and later celebrated with a "Thomas the Tank Engine" birthday cake with his family at his Carterwood home.

Big brothers Joseph and Zachary joined in the birthday celebration with grandparents Art and Gloria Moscatello of Heritage Hunt. TJ's parents are John and Lisa Hartung.

On Oct. 22, Art and Gloria Moscatello will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary. They were married at St. Mary's Church in Rahway, N.J.

Congratulations to the Hartungs and the Moscatellos!

Don't forget Pumpkin Pandemonium

Come out for the Pandemonium when the Gainesville Ruritans hold their third annual Pumpkin Pandemonium on Oct. 10 at Battlefield High School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Partnering with the high school, the Ruritans welcome everyone to participate in this free, family-oriented event. Pumpkins of all sizes will be on sale to help support community services provided by Ruritans.

Enjoy games, amusements, pony rides, a petting zoo, all-day entertainment and food vendors. Various Battlefield High School clubs will also have booths. The Virginia Soccer Association will be honored.

For additional information, see the Gainesville Ruritans Web site at http://www.gainesvilleruritanclub.com.

Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Gainesville and Haymarket area every Wednesday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA's activities, please send it to Katherine at .