Five Things to Know This Weekend: Aug. 26-28

1. Shop 'til You Drop; the Power Connection Would Appreciate It

Save 10 percent on electronics, furniture, mattresses, rugs and floor coverings, and 25 percent on everything else on Saturday at .

All proceeds will go to benefit the , a local food and clothing pantry.

For more information, visit www.thepowerconnection.org, call Mary Lou at 708-334-1477 or email at marylou@thepowerconnection.org.

2. Give Blood at MB Financial Bank Blood Drive

, Chicagoland's Blood Center, will hold a blood drive at  today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Walk-ins will be welcome, but appointments are recommended.

To schedule an appointment, contact LifeSource.

Those who plan on donating blood should eat and drink water beforehand. Identification will be required.

For more information, call 1-877-543-3768.

3. Got a Talented Youngster? Show Him or Her Off at Park District's Talent Show

The Bolingbrook Park District will host a 10 and up talent show tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the .

Awards will be given in various categories.

Snacks and refreshments will be served. Those interested must register by Aug. 12.

4. Second Annual CSC Wine Tasting is Tonight

The second annual CSC wine tasting is set for Saturday at 6 p.m. A variety of wines will be available from .  Heavy hors d' oeuvres will be available. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per copule. To buy tickets, click HERE.

For more information, visit http://www.thecsc.org, call 815-886-5000 or email info@thecsc.org.

5. It's Follow Friday! 

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

On Facebook...

• Patch
• Mago Restaurant
• WineStyles Bolingbrook
• aloft Bolingbrook
• Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville

On Twitter...

• @bpdathletics (Bolingbrook Park District Athletics)
• @jraeboutique (J Rae Boutique)
• @BBrookStuff (Local Bolingbrook news and events)
• @PatchPreps (Patch sports crew)
• @LouMalnatis ()