Five Things to Know Today: Aug. 30

1. Ashbury's is Bolingbrook Patch's Latest Patch Deal!

Last week, we unveiled another great feature—Patch Daily Deals. Patch Deals will help readers save money and shop local.

You'll be able to save up to 90 percent on products and services at some of the best businesses in the southwest suburbs. This includes not just your hometown, but also several of its neighboring communities.

This week, you can get $30 in food and drinks at in for just $15.

For more information, click HERE.

Most deals will be available for a week. If your town's deal doesn't pique your interest, feel free to check out nearby Patches for more opportunities to save.

We also invite you to share Patch Deals with friends. When they buy, you'll get a $5 credit towards a future purchase.

2. Library Holds Superhero Drawing Contest

From the website:

As part of our Teen ComiCraze on Saturday, September 10th, we will be having a Superhero Drawing Contest! Teens, gr. 6 - 12, can submit artwork beginning August 20th until September 6th. This is a correction on the dates listed in any previous PR materials.  Now yes, you can do a drawing based on an existing character, but we'd love to see your original superhero creation! Please make your drawing no larger than 11" x 17" inches.  Please bring your drawing to the Teen Services desk and fill out a submission form. Winner will be announced at the end of the Teen ComiCraze and will win a prize!

If you are a graphic novel fan, sign up to attend our Teen Comicraze on Saturday, September 10 @ 1 pm? We'll celebrate our love of comic books and superhero characters throughout the day with various activities.

• From 1-2pm, vote on the superhero drawing contest, sign-up for the debate and meet some of your favorite characters in person! Don't forget to bring your camera!
• At 2pm, we will begin our "Why my villain/hero would ruin/save the world?" debate followed by a light snack.
• At 3pm, Fantastic Four BINGO starts.
• At 3:45, we will announce the winner of the drawing contest.
• At 4pm, let the movie begin!

Register for the Teen ComiCraze with your library card through the library's Calender of Events.  This event is for teens gr. 6 - 12.

3. Help the Bolingbrook Raiders Go to Belleville

The football team is soliciting donations to help the team make the trip to Belleville for its upcoming game this weekend.

From the Bolingbrook Raider Football Facebook page:

We are asking for donations for the team's trip to Belleville (i.e., water, gatorade snacks, etc.). They can be dropped off during practice this week up until thursday. If you cannot make it the practice please email stacey.pruitt3@yahoo.com, we will figure out a way to get it from you.

4. Library Cancels Wednesday's Bookmobile Stops

The Bookmobile will be out of service on Wednesday.  For any questions, please call Outreach Services at 630-685-4231.

5. Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day!

Did you know today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day? Neither did we. Well, at least until we looked it up. 

From punchbowl.com: 

With summer almost over, tonight is the perfect time to host a campfire for some old fashioned marshmallow toasting.

The history of marshmallows dates all the way back to ancient Egypt. Pharaohs used to eat the sweet extract that comes from squeezing mallow plants. It wasn't until the 19th century that marshmallows evolved to become the delicious treats we know and love today.

Gooey and sugary, marshmallows are great ways to end the summer. On this day, grab a stick and a bag of marshmallows and head outside to toast some marshmallows. Gather family and friends to exchange memories and a few laughs. After all, summer won't be here much longer!