Oct. 26: Halloween Photo Contest, Veterans Drive, Haunted Houses

1. Tuesday's Headlines

'Trick No Treat' for Area's Registered Sex Offenders

College Football: Molk, Fleener Named Mid-Season All-Americans

Woman's Club Celebrates 'Make a Difference Day' by Providing Household Items to Families in Need

Haunted Haunts: Spirits Haunt Barrington's White Cemetery?

2. Share Your Kids' Best Halloween Costumes for a Chance to Meet Heidi Klum

Now through Halloween, Patch wants to see your kids' best costumes — . Upload your photos by Oct. 31 to have a chance to meet Heidi in Los Angeles or New York!

3. Veterans Drive

The , 50 E. Wend St., is partnering with the Women's Auxiliary of the and the Rotary Club of Lemont-Homer Glen to collect and distribute items requested by veterans at Hines Hospital and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.

These organizations are in need of cleaning supplies, paper products, linens, gift cards and office supplies. Details are included in these wish lists: Hines VA Hospital Wish List and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Wish List.

Donations may be brought to the Circulation Desk during regular library hours from Oct. 1 through Nov. 11. For each donation, you will receive on coupon for a free DVD rental or $1 off fines (up to a maximum $10 per account).

4. Pumpkin Patches, Fall Activities

With Halloween just around the corner, there's no better way to spend an afternoon than by picking pumpkins and enjoying a hayride with your family. For your convenience, Patch has put together in the southwest suburbs.

5. Weekly Facebook Plug

Just in case you haven't heard, Lemont Patch has a pretty awesome Facebook page. In addition to interacting with fans throughout the day, Local Editor Amanda Luevano posts hourly updates with story links, news briefs, and shout-outs to local businesses and organizations. If we haven't convinced you to become a fan yet, here are .