Nov. 9: Eighth-Grade Open House at LHS, Lemont Township Board Meeting

1. Tuesday's Headlines

• Lemont High School to Host Beatles Tribute Band

• Patch Invites You to Salute the Veterans in Your Life

• PHOTO: High-Ranking Republicans Visit Lemont for Illinois Straw Poll

2. Eighth-Grade Open House at LHS

, 800 Porter St., will host its annual Eighth Grade Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event provides the opportunity for current eighth grade students and their parents to meet Lemont High School teachers, guidance counselors and administrators.

All students who live within District's 210's boundaries, or who plan on living within those boundaries next year, is encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.lhs210.net.

3. Lemont Township Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the , 16300 Alba St.

4. 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).

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 .