Five Things to Know This Weekend: July 15-17

1. Fun in the Sun at the St. Benedict Festival

The Annual St. Benedict Festival features crafters, artists, vendors, food, baked treats, local merchants, a rummage sale, a labrynth, and MORE.  This family friendly event will be held rain or shine and admission is free!

Call 630-759-5955 for more information.

5. Secrets to Dog Training for Adults

Local "dog whisperers" Ian and Kristy Dilworth will divulge obedience techniques, how to prevent a dog from biting, how to dog-proof a home, important behavioral issues such as potty training, aggression, seperation anxiety, and other issues at the Fountaindale Public Library Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will take place in the main meeting room. Registration is required. Dogs are not permitted to attend with their owners.

For more information, contact Maureen Garzaro at 630-685-417 or visit http://www.fountaindale.org.

3. Facebook Fan Poll

Bolingbrook Patch's daily "Facebook Fan Poll" now appears in our daily "Five Things to Know Today" feature.

Today's question: What is your favorite Friday activity? 

Chime in below by leaving a comment!

Or, to participate in the poll and become a fan of Bolingbrook Patch via Facebook, click HERE. 

4. Yesterday's Headlines

5. It's Follow Friday!

It's Follow Friday! Follow these great people, businesses or organizations to be completely plugged in to the Bolingbrook scene.

On Facebook...

• Go Roma - Bolingbrook
• Bolingbrook Raider Football 2010 5 Club
• Bolingbrook Amateur Radio Society
• Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce
• IPic Bolingbrook

On Twitter...

• @ComEd (ComEd)
• @brookhoops (BHS Basketball Coach Robert Brost)
• @AOL (Aol)
• @WillCoForests (Will County Forest Preserve)
• @BBrookStuff (Local Bolingbrook news)