That chill in the air is more than just a change in the weather. October is here, which means Halloween is on the way, promising tricks, treats, and all manner of community events for every thing that goes bump in the night. So get ready for some spooky fun for all the mummies, daddies and chillin' children in the North Shore with our special Halloween guide.

Jews around the world are getting ready to blow the Shofar and eat apples and honey in commemoration for the High Holidays, which begins Sept. 29 with Erev Rosh Hashanah. Following the Jewish New Year is Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, which is Oct. 9. NeighborhoodCircle.com has compiled a detailed schedule of local service schedules, prayer times and community events happening in the North Shore.

Wine has been grown in the land of Israel for thousands of years. The Bible often refers to the abundant wine harvests of Israel.

Enjoy complimentary admission to Kohl Children’s Museum and help support NSSRA Summer Camps.

Each year since 1970, the day to celebrate the Earth and make lasting positive changes for the environment has been April 22. Leading up to Earth Day 2008, the 28th anniversary of the holiday, different organizations in the North Shore will be hosting events.

St. Francis Xavier School's Student Council Commissioner Generals and Eighth Graders Tim O'Connor, Grace Quinn, and Megan Ryan presented this year's "Amazing Penny Race" coin collection proceeds check to Sister Virginia and Sister Caroline for their Sisters of Christian Charity's Retirement Convent operating and maintenance needs.