5 Things to Know: Temple Development, Howl-O-Ween, L.A. River

Here are five things to start off your day in Echo Park and Silver Lake. Have an item you want to share for a five things article? Send an email to john.schreiber@patch.com.

1. The Echo Park Neighborhood Council voiced its support for a planned four-story, 69-unit apartment complex to be built along Temple Street. Do you support the project or have worries about it? Let us know in the comments of our article. 
2. The always popular Howl-O-Ween dog costume pageant will take place again this Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the Silver Lake Dog Park. Dress up your pooch for a chance to win prizes. 
3. CD13 Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will travel to Washington, D.C. next week to help lobby for the L.A. River Restoration Project. Find out more here.
4. Each month Mohawk Bend features a specialty pizza to benefit a community-based charity. November's pie will be a Mediterranean pizza with Parmesan, Goat Cheese, Braised Fennel, Caramelized Onions, Argula, and Olive Oil. $4.00 for each pizza sold will donated to Echo Parenting & Education.
   
5. Know of something going on around town? Email me at john.schreiber@patch.com.