Pet of the week: Gump

Pet: Gump is a goofy one-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound who is ready for his forever home. Friendly and energetic, Gump weighs 52 pounds and loves to play.

WOODHAVEN: Pet food pantry set to open at animal shelter next week (with video)

WOODHAVEN — Basil’s Buddies Pet Food Pantry is set to open next Wednesday in the city’s animal shelter, 21860 Van Horn Road.

Labor Day weekend filled with fun events

Here is some of what’s happening this weekend for Labor Day:

There's lots to do on Labor Day

If you haven't made plans this Labor Day weekend, there's not much excuse for sitting at home.

Weekly planner

ADULT EDUCATION Hunter Education Safety Course, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday , Sept. 17; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Crown Point, adults encouraged to take class with their young hunters, registration required, 947-7275AN EVENING OUTMovies in the Park, at dusk tonight, Marquette Park, 6769 Oak Ave., Gary, movie is Michael Jackson 's "This Is It ...