Community Corner

Five Things to Know This Weekend: Oct. 7-9

Looking for things to do? Stuff to know? People to meet? We've got it all in our "Five Things" feature.

1. Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 Now Open

Looking for a good scare this Halloween season?

Head on over to the Ditka Sports Dome's Haunted Mansion. The residence of the house will make you feel right at home as you tour through the mansion. You never know who or what will be around the next corner or in the next room. 

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Once you finish strolling through the mansion, you will be ready to “check in” at Asylum 13. The doctors inside will take extra special “scare” of each and every guest while the patients stand by to provide the ultimate scare! Escape with your life, maybe; but with your sanity – Never! Once you check in, you may never check out! 

One ticket gets you into two haunted attractions in one location! One of the biggest haunted houses in the area and the only haunt that opens at 6pm. All indoor wait line and plenty of free parking. Food and beverages are available on premises 

2. Power Connection's Walk-a-Thon

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Put on those sneakers and walk, trot, or run a two to three mile route to benefit the Power Connection, food, clothing pantry and training center.

Everyone is invited—from babies in strollers to grandmas and grandpas.  This event is great for an organization looking for a community service project (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Neighborhood Block Club, etc.)

You can collect pledges for miles walked or collect a fixed donation from sponsors.  

Wear comfortable and weather appropriate clothing—the walk will be held rain or shine! 

Contact Maggie Lyons at 630-209-9436 by today with the number of people who will be attending.

There will also be a free lunch after the walk.

3. Great Steaks' $1.99 Sale Ends Oct. 11

If ever there was a reason to fire up the grill, it's this: Great Steaks and More's final $1.99 sale of the year.

Head over to Great Steaks and More, at 257 S. Weber Rd., where many great grilled fare will be on sale for—you guessed it—$1.99.

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4. Sunday is National Dessert Day

Ever feel guilty for eating that last scoop of ice cream? Brownie? Chocolate chip cookie? 

Well, on Sunday, you won't have to. That's because it's National Dessert Day! 

Feel free to indulge yourself at one of Bolingbrook great dessert-serving restaurants.

What's your favorite dessert?

5. It's Follow Friday! 

 Follow these great people, businesses or organizations to be completely plugged in to the scene.

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