5 Things to Know Today

Good morning Bethlehem. Today is Tuesday, October 25, 2011. We are three days from Trick-or-Treat night in Bethlehem and Bethlehem Township, five days from the and six days from the day that is actually Halloween. Is anyone else here seeing a problem?

1. Speaking of Halloween, that will reward some of the most creative kids costumes in the country. In the Patch Little Pumpkin contest, supermodel and celebrity judge Heidi Klum will help us pick the most unique and creative kids Halloween costume. The grand-prize winner gets a trip to New York or Los Angeles and an in-person meeting with Heidi. The top 10 winners, including the grand-prize winner, will each have $1,031 donated to the local charity of their choice. For more details on the contest, .
2. The air is getting a little crisper. The harvest for this year is almost done. But the rolls on from 3 to 7 p.m. Get your fresh local produce and other locally made foods, such as meats, cheeses and other specialty items.
3. Kids, could you use a little help with that math, science or history homework? The has tutors at both its and branches from 4 to 6 p.m. that can give you free help.
4. Six candidates vying for three seats on Bethlehem City Council in a forum at the , 537 High St., starting at 6:30 p.m. Questions from the audience are welcome. Panelists include members of the local media.
5. Do you write songs or have you always wanted to write songs? Go to , 7 E. Fourth St., at 8 p.m. for a free songwriter’s workshop. Learn and share the songwriter craft with other pros and aspiring writers.