The Annual DeLaSalle Pumpkin Patch draws hundreds of families for a morning of free, family fun on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event provides pumpkins in the urban core as well as ponies, bounce houses, and children’s music. A variety of food vendors will be on hand serving delicious food including Brooksider, STANDEES and Smallcakes. The Roasterie is offering a Pumpkin Patch Blend Coffee available year round with 10% of the proceeds benefiting DeLaSalle. 41 Action News reporter Demetria Obilor will serve as emcee for the event.

Bring your friends to Brookside’s first-ever wine walk on Thursday, October 3. Sip, stroll and shop your way through some of our finest establishments. Ticket holders will enjoy $3 white and red wine specials and food specials at all of the participating restaurants. Plus you’ll be entered to win gift cards from the Wine Walk restaurants, and 50% of ticket proceeds benefit Operation Breakthrough.

Brookside Barkery & Bath invites you and your pooch to dine with us on the patio at JULIAN on Sunday, September 29th at 6pm. Chef Celina Tio will host a special dinner at her Brookside restaurant, which will benefit Wayside Waifs. Reservations are required. You and your guest will enjoy a bottle of wine and a delightful three-course meal prepared by the talented chefs at JULIAN. Brookside Barkey & Bath will be serving a scrumptious gourmet dinner followed by tasty dessert for the pooches. Cost: $65 per person Call (816) 333-BARK (2275) or email Jason at info@barkerybath.com.