Good morning, Plainfield.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Joliet is hosting 'Handling Grief During the 2025 Holidays' at 4 p.m. Nov.

18 — counselor Paula Kosin will talk about the challenges the holidays bring and offer her book for sale; registration is open until Nov. 4.

Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence announced the Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grants, awarding five educators $5,585 from 28 applications to support classroom projects at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center+ the foundation partnered with BMLC Principal Kristin Brower to offer the first Bonnie McBeth School Grant, which will allow eight teachers to attend a professional conference in March and share new knowledge.

The Three Rivers Association of REALTORS and Gateville Law Firm will host Real Estate Investor Palooza on Oct.

29 at Joliet Junior College (U-Building, 1215 Houbolt Road) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is designed for property investors, managers and landlords in Will and Grundy counties and will include sessions on wealth-building, property management and eviction processes.

Silent Book Club

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wheaton Public Library — Registration required — A relaxed gathering for readers to share their books and enjoy quiet reading time.

Trick or Treat Event

8 PM — Clow Creek Greenway — Free for kids — Enjoy candy for the little ones and free tire inspections for adults.

Pack The Truck - Toys for Tots Collection Drive

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — C.W. Avery Family YMCA — Free entry — Spread holiday cheer by donating unwrapped toys for children and enjoy festive activities with Santa.

Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

9:00-10:30 a.m. — Community Park At Grande Park — Entry fee required — Participate in the fun-filled 4th Annual Turkey Trot run/walk to kick off the holiday season.