JackHammers to host free Halloween event

JOLIET -- The JackHammers Hoe-Down Halloween will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Silver Cross Field.

Events include:

6-7:30 p.m.: Trick-or-treating

6-7 p.m: Scavenger hunt

6-9 p.m.: Pumpkin coloring

7 p.m.: Movie starts on big screen

7:30 p.m.: Games and crafts

8 p.m.: Precarved pumpkin contest, costume contest.

Trail dogs, sasparillas, cold suds and hot cocoa will be available for purchase.

Joliet JackHammers season tickets are on sale now. For early bird pricing, call 815-726-2255.

PLAINFIELD -- Indian Trail Middle School is seeking local veterans to attend and be honored at the school's veterans recognition assembly Nov. 13.

The assembly will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the school, 14723 S. Eastern Ave. Veterans are asked to be at the school by 8:15 a.m.

Veterans interested in attending should contact Indian Trail staff members Shannon Kozak or Erin Menconi by Nov. 2 at 815-436-6128, skozak@psd202.org or emenconi@psd202.org

Veterans will take part in the assembly, enjoy a pancake breakfast then visit classrooms to share their experiences.