5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 31: Halloween, Leaf Pick-up and More

1. Halloween Thing

Did your kids attend the Halloween Thing in College Park this weekend? Send pictures to Shannon.Hoffman@Patch.com for a chance to see them on College Park Patch!

2. Some other Halloween Things

Remember to take pictures of your kids tonight when they dress up for Halloween, and submit them to , and to earn a donation for the charity of your choice. (No one has entered yet ... So that means there's a good chance you'll be selected to move on to the next level.) Submit your photos by 9 p.m. tonight.

3. Leaf Pick-up

It's leaf-falling season, so be sure to check the curbside leaf pick-up schedule that accompanies this post. The service begins today in Calvert Hills. Need to assure your leaves will get picked up? Check the city's list of do's and don'ts.

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MDPetitions.com can intervene in a lawsuit between proponents of the recently passed Maryland DREAM Act and the Maryland State Board of Elections, courts ruled last week. The group will legally be able to defend the petition drive that put the DREAM Act to a referendum.

5. Weather

. Expect a high near 55 degrees, and there's a chance of rain after 8 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.