Tom Turner of Morris is internationally known for his porcelain pottery, a collection of which is now a permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society.

The Morris Area Garden Club is hosting its next meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Morris Area Public Library, 604 Liberty Street, where anyone can come and learn how to bring a tropical oasis to their garden using both tropical and Midwestern native plants.

A traveling exhibit that focuses on old growth forests and savannas will open Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

Morris Hospital is bringing its Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening to Minooka High School’s south campus on Oct. 29 and 30. The screenings are intended to identify high school students who have an undiagnosed cardiac abnormality that could result in sudden cardiac death.

A creative outlet for Halloween fans awaits at the free Witches Night Out, which again will feature a costume contest.

A collection of salons calls Diamond Suites home, set in the remodeled building that once housed Diamond Jack's pub in the community of Diamond. Still available is a retail or restaurant space.

Celebrating its anniversary, Pesciolino Osteria brings a new look, menu and website to the restaurant in Channahon.

Susie Johnson with the Goose Lake Prairie Partners announces the winners of the raffle from the Sept. 21 Prairie Day Festival.

Minooka Community High School and Plainfield Central High School girls volleyball teams are hoping to score a lot of points on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to benefit Shorewood HUGS.