A Halloween Dog Costume contest will be held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at The Bean Spot, a coffee shop inside The Vintage Pearl at 256 Main Street, Mathews. Owner Kim Genduso said this is her second time running the contest, and she plans to make it even better than before. A festive Halloween display will be set up under the large portico over the store’s entry, and anyone who buys a coffee of any type and size will be eligible to enter the contest. Participants may bring as many dogs as they like, she said, and other animals are also welcome. Photos will be taken of all participants, and pet owners are welcome to snap their own, as well. On Sunday, one official photo of each entry will be placed on The Bean Spot’s Facebook page, and the public will be able to vote until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, after which votes will be tallied and the first-, second- and third-place winners announced. Last year’s top prize was a gift certificate to The Bean Spot and a gift certificate to...