Great pumpkins: Delhi Flower & Garden Centers has announced the return of the Great Pumpkins — three pumpkins weighing more than 500 pounds each — in time for its Pumpkin Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday.

Two of the porky pumpkins are at Delhi at 5222 Delhi Road, Delhi Township; the other is at the Tricounty location, 135 Northland Blvd.

There will be a “gues s the weight” and a “guess how many seeds are in the pumpkins“ contests. Winners of the seed contest will be announced when the pumpkins are opened on Halloween.

In addition, Jerry Ayers, The Guiness Book of World Records holder for pumpkin carving, will be at the Delhi Township store 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Watch him carve a pumpkin weighing 18-20 pounds in under two minutes. Information:

Mug shots: Madison Clayworks' third annual Mug Shots show, with hundreds of mugs handcrafted by Greater Cincinnati artists, opened Friday and will run through Nov. 8. Opening festivities continue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the shop at 6501 Madison Road in Madisonville. Information: 321-4458.

Herb fair: Lewis Mountain Herbs & Everlastings' 15th Old Thyme Herb Fair will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today an d Sunday. Lewis Mountain is at 2345 Ohio 247 in Manchester. (937) 549-2484.

Fire safety: To celebrate Fire Safety Month, Home Depot stores will sponsor fire safety awareness events 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today. There will be demonstrations and workshops, most geared to children.

Bulbs and friends: “Bulbs and Companion Plants” will be discussed 7 p.m. Monday at the Monfort Heights br anch library. The free session will be presented by White Oak Garden Center. Information: 369-4472.

Winter plants: Learn what plants look beautiful and add interest to winter gardens at “Wonderful Winter Landscapes” 11 a.m. next Saturday at Mariemont Garden Center, 7510 Wooster Pike. Free. Information: 561-4769.

Victorian mourning: Promont House Museum in Milford will present a display on how Victorian-era houses were changed when there was a death in the family Friday through Nov. 10.

Hours: l:30-4:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 906 Main St., Milford. Information: 248-0324.

House calls: To celebrate the new season of This Old House and the new series, Ask This Old House, some viewers will have their home repair questions answered in person by This Old House staff.

Send your questions to thisoldhouse.com or write Ask This Old House, This Old House Magazine, 1185 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10036, and a This Old House team may be ringing your doorbell, ready to answer your question.

Contact Joy Kraft by phone: 768-8467; fax: 768-8330; e-mail jkraft@enquirer.com.

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