Cornwall-based musician to play at The 615

A musician from rural England will perform in Portland this month.

Sarah McQuaid of West Cornwall, England, will play at The 615, 615 N. Williams St., starting at 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

McQuaid, born in Spain and raised in Chicago, holds dual Irish and American citizenship. She brings her eclectic background to her songwriting, performing a wide range of material across genres. 

She released “Walking Into White Live in Rapid City” in May, an album that includes a solo performance of “Crow Coyote Buffalo” with Zoë Pollock — the writer and performer of 1991 hit single “”Sunshine On A Rainy Day” —  under the band name Mama. It’s available to purchase a download via Bandcamp. McQuaid’s stop through Jay County is a part of her two-month tour through the United States, with plans to perform in Carmel and Warsaw later this month. Suggested donations are $20.

Pumpkin decorating

It’s the last day to turn in pumpkin creations. Jay County Public Library is hosting a family pumpkin decorating contest this month.

 Pumpkins are available to pick up at the library, 315 N. Ship St., Portland. Families may decorate and return their gourd to the library by today. Participants must use pumpkins provided by the library, and the pumpkins can’t be cut or punctured. Decorations must be family friendly. Submissions will be on display from Monday through Oct. 31 for library patrons to cast their votes. The winners will be contacted the following week and receive a gift basket. 

Sunset stroll

Limberlost State Historic Site in Geneva will host Loblolly Sunset Stroll from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Guided by the historic site’s naturalist, visitors can explore the Loblolly Marsh during golden hour to discover what plants and animals live in the marsh. After the sun goes down, attendees will finish the evening making s’mores by the campfire. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth. 

Visit IndianaMuseum.org to purchase tickets and find more information about all the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites events and locations.