What’s going on? A lot. Here are five things to do this weekend.
*Howl-a-Wolf at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bark Park at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave. Frankfort; 815-469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org/
This free event is sponsored by Chew on This Dog Barkery. Dogs can trick-or-treat around the Bark Park and there will be a dog costume contest with prizes awarded.
*The 32nd Annual Orland Park Spelling Bee will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Church of Orland Park, 13401 S. Wolf Road; www.orland-park.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=376&ARC=872
Created by Bill Smith, who served as superintendent of Alsip School District 126 for 31 years, this event is open to all. There is no cost to participate and pre-registration is available by calling 708-429-9642 or 708-532-0135.
*South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the PSC Main Building, Prairie Center Gym, 202 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights; www.prairiestate.edu/assets/global/pdf/gemandmineralshowflier2015.pdf
Exhibits and sale of fossils, gems, minerals, rocks and jewelry, including many one of a kind items. Badge labs for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts.
For more information, contact Daniel Bolm of the South Suburban Earth Science Club at 708-821-7575, danielbolm096@gmail.com
*Haunted Hounds at 3 p.m. Sunday at Rover’s Run Dog Park, 191st Street, Homewood; 708-957-0300; www.hfparks.com
Award categories include best dog and owner combo and best homemade costume. All friendly canines are invited to this on-leash event. Rover’s Run membership is not required.
*Spookview is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., 708-857-2200; www.olparks.com
Parade steps off at 1 p.m., followed by games and fun. An all-inclusive wristband for the first child costs $10; $5 for each additional child. Concessions will be available with cash only. Bring your own trick-or-treat container.
Coming soon
*The Calumet Memorial Park District’s Haunted Hayrides from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23-24 at the Burnham Woods Golf Course, 14201 Burnham Ave., Burnham; 708- 868-2530 extension 121.
The fee is $3 per rider.
*”He Had the World on a String” at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Victorian Ballroom of the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, 20 S. Eastern Ave., Joliet.
Frank Sinatra tribute artist Nick Pontarelli and his band perform a 100th birthday celebration hosted by the Joliet Township High School Alumni Association; $38, including two-hour show, hors d’oeuvres and a sweets table, with martini cash bar available; reservations required by Oct. 30; 815-727-6763 or www.jths.org.
Donna Vickroy
