(Editor’s note: ‘7 Things’ is a week late this month. The reporter to whom it is assigned was on vacation and forgot to file story prior to leaving. We regret the delay. The reporter will receive a surprise-reprimand by U.S. mail upon his or her return, per Beacon policy).

Monthly planner, October 2014:
Oct. 10: Bass Lake High School homecoming: Parade and game vs. Private Military Academy.
Oct 13: Leaf pick-up in full swing (watch the Beacon for details).
Oct. 18: Harvest Festival and combine-pull, noon-8 p.m., Granary Row.
Oct. 20: Town council meeting, town hall, featuring master plan update.
Oct. 25: “Please, Save Our Library!” fall chili cook-off, book sale and sing-along, noon-3 p.m., Bass Lake Public/Private Library.
Oct. 24-31: Community Haunted House, sponsored by local sponsors … watch Beacon for details.
Oct. 31: “Extra Hour of Drinking Day” party, annual pre-standard time clock set-back celebration, 7 p.m. (8 p.m. EDT), Funky’s on the Bayou.