New Gelato and Espresso Shop to Open Next Month

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals.

• is scheduled to finally open by Sept. 1, just in time for . The sweet shop, which is at 3 Oak St., next to , will serve a variety of gelato, Italian pastires and espresso. Plans for Mama Rosetta's opening have been ongoing since 2010. 
• Prairie Godmothers, an eco-friendly garden consulting group which offers workshops at in Frankfort, has a special time-saving offer for bulb ordering according to color preferences and yard conditions. Go to www.springdisplays.com and use the password "shovel." Make a list of the bulbs you like through My Favorites. Then e-mail the list to info@PrairieGodmothers.com for pricing and availability. Or call Prairie Godmothers at 708-205-5126 for assistance.

• LincolnWay Community Bank in New Lenox, will join with area no-kill shelters to sponsor its fourth annual Pet Adoption Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, with dozens of animals ready for a new home. Even if you can't adopt a pet, come see these sweet creatures and find out what you can do to help the shelters and rescue organizations who care for them.

• Does your child dream of auditioning for The Voice or becoming the next American Idol contestant? Maybe School of Rock Mokena can prepare your child to realize that dream. The school is currently offering a trial lesson with a fall schedule of classes starting soon.

Local editor Joe Vince also contributed to this article.