Mark your calendars for Fall Festival
Carve some time out of your Saturday, Oct. 25, to attend the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association's fourth annual Fall Festival from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by an Oktoberfest celebration from 4 to 9 p.m., all centered around Emerson Street and Busse Avenue.
"Last year the Fall Festival was a huge success," said Tom Nelson, president of the MPDMA. "Over 700 people came to downtown Mount Prospect to participate in this lively event."
"This year we expect an even greater turnout by adding an Oktoberfest celebration from 4 to 9 p.m. The Oktoberfest will have live music, German food, German beer, German wine and more," he added.
During the afternoon trick-or-treaters and their parents are invited to celebrate the holiday in a safe and fun way calling on local businesses. Activities will include a performance by Macaroni Soup, the River Trails Middle School Bucket Band and several dance companies. Scottie the Parrot will also be roving the festival.
Children can also enjoy pumpkin painting, a moon bouncer, crafts, tractor hay rides and pony rides.
So plan a fun afternoon and evening in downtown Mount Prospect.
Fall book sale: This weekend the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library will hold their annual fall book sale at the library, 10 S. Emerson St.
The sale for Friends members only will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today, Oct. 17. If you are not a member but wish to get the best selections, annual $5 memberships will be available at the door.
The sale to the general public will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, and from noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19.
On sale will be paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs and more. Proceeds will help the Friends support library programs, events and services. Call (847) 253-5675.
Show Choir Workshop: Seventh- and eighth-grade boys and girls who are interested in participating in a show choir when they get to high school should plan to attend Prospect High School's fourth annual Show Choir Workshop from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the school, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect.
This full-day event will take participants through the steps of learning the vocals and choreography to perform a number. The workshop participants will work one-on-one with members of Prospect's award-winning Mixed Company and Company show choirs. There will also be breakout classes focusing on the elements of a great performance.
At the end of the day workshop attendees will share the stage with Prospect show choir members for a final concert for family and friends.
No choral and dance training is required for this workshop, nor is an audition. The fee is $30 which includes dinner, a snack and a T-shirt. The deadline for registration is Oct. 31 and space is limited. Log onto prospectchoir.com for registration details.
'I Have A Dream': Those same students who will help direct seventh- and eighth-graders in November will perform their fall concert titled "I Have A Dream" at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27 in the Prospect High School Fieldhouse, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect.
All 380 choral students in seven different choirs will be featured, directed by Jennifer Troiano and Patrick Rodden. Admission is free. Call (847) 718-5370 or log onto prospectfinearts.com.