The third annual Morris Grove Pumpkin Auction offers gorgeous gourds for a great cause.

“Our fifth-grade art club has been working hard for the past three weeks hand-painting artificial pumpkins with all sorts of themes and designs,” says Becky Springer, the art teacher at Morris Grove Elementary.

The 25 decorated pumpkins range from traditional Halloween designs to movie themes, sports teams, fine art and the school’s unofficial motto, “Peace, Love and Geckos.”

The proceeds from the pumpkin auction will go to support the United Way.

“The first year we did it we raised about $500, and last year we raised almost $1,000,” says Springer.

Pumpkins go on display this Wednesday and bids will be accepted through next Tuesday. Any adult can make a bid, and bidders are encouraged to check on the progress of the auction throughout the week. Springer notes in the past some pumpkins have gone for as much as $95.