CITY LIBRARIES All city libraries will be closed for staff training day. For information, call 801-524-8200.

"THE SECRET GARDEN" Don't miss the final two days! This classic story about an orphaned girl and magical hidden garden has performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Grand Theatre at Salt Lake Community College South Campus, 1575 S. State St. For information, visit http://www.slcc.edu/the-grand or call 801-957-3322.

BOOK DISCUSSION No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's Highest Peaks by Ed Viesturs with David Roberts. Slide show begins at 7 p.m. at Highland High School, 2166 S. 1700 East. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door or at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Women's barbershop, "Mountain Jubilee Chorus," is at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Concerts are for ages 8 and older. Free. For information, call 801-240-0080 or visit http://www.lds.org/events.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Senior activities include poker, yoga, NIA exercise, bridge, live music and dancing and a 12:30 p.m. Friday Flick. The center is located at 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

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ADOPTION WALK Raise awareness of adoption by participating in a 5K walk at 10 a.m. at Liberty Park. For information, e-mail Alison at adoptionwalk@hotmail.com.

TRACY AVIARY VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION The aviary's acclaimed bald eagle Anami will be out and available for photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission to veterans, police, fire and emergency service workers. The aviary is at 589 E. 1300 South. Free. For information, call 801-596-8500 or visit http://www.tracyaviary.org.

FANTASTIC FALL Children's drop-in classes check out the fall colors at 10 a.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, call 801-581-4747.

JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL Two days of falafel, blintzes, latkes and many more culinary delights. Events kick off with a traditional Havdallah ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive. For information, call Debbie at 801-581-0098 ext. 118.

FALL ORCHID SHOW Two-day show featuring the delicate blossoms nurtured by the Utah Orchid Society on display at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Sunday at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, near Fort Douglas. For information, call 801-581-4747.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Musical theater vocalists Dallyn Bail Bayles and Rachel Hoffman-Bayles perform show tunes at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Concerts are for ages 8 and older. Free. For information, call 801-240-0080 or visit http://www.lds.org/events.

ILLUSTRATIONS IN FABRIC Meet artist Kathy McNeil at 7 p.m. at the Anderson-Foothill branch library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611.

ST. ANN'S LADIES GUILD Harvest Moon and Sunflowers, fashion show and luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 2100 S. 500 East. For information, call Carolyn at 801-440-8561.

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SAMUEL BECKETT FESTIVAL The SLC Film Center presents a series of five films and film shorts based on the works of the famous Irish writer beginning at 2 p.m. at the Gore School of Business at Westminster College. For information, call 801-746-7000. ISLAMIC CELEBRATION Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a feast to break the fast marking the end of Ramadan at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

MIDDLE EASTERN CENTER LECTURE Political science professor Ibrahim Karawan discusses "the Middle East in the aftermath of the War in Lebanon" at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

M O N D A Y

SAM WELLER'S BOOKSTORE Author Richard Weiner reads from The Skinny About Best Boys at the bookstore, 254 S. Main. For information, call 801-328-2586.

COOKING CLASS "French Beef Burgundy" is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures, 2233 S. 300 East. Cost is $45. For information and to register, call Jim at 801-277-6380, 801-673-7478 or e-mail jim@homecooks.net.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include line dancing, exercise, computer genealogy, yoga, harmonica and bingo. The center is located at 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

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SAMUEL BECKETT FESTIVAL James Hehning, professor of French history, discussion "Background on the French Resistance at 7:30 p.m. and Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-746-7000.

FALL SKI CONDITIONING The SLC Sports Complex hosts a conditioning class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 10 Meet outside at the west ball field at Sunnyside Park, 700 S. Guardsman Way (1580 East). Cost is $5. For information, call Eric at 801-809-6665 or e-mail ericdsell@yahoo.com.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include NIA, writing, table tennis and bridge. The center is located at 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

BIG-BOX SWINDLE Author Stacy Mitchell discusses her best-selling book at the Gore School of Business at Westminster College. For information, call 801-484-9100.

TRACY AVIARY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM This program features "One Square Kilometer" for grades fourth to ninth as they study the geology, hydrology and more, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 21 at the aviary, 589 E. 1300 South. Free. For information, call 801-596-8500 or visit http://www.tracyaviary.org.

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SAMUEL BECKETT FESTIVAL Theatre professor Sydney Cheek O'Donnell explores Beckett's plays, at 7:30 p.m. and Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-746-7000.

FINDING CAREGIVER RESOURCES Salt Lake County Aging Services explains options for caregivers at 12:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, contact 801-468-2480.

"MURDER BALL" The SLC Film Center presents award-winning documentary 7 p.m. at the Gore School of Business at Westminster College. For information, call 801-746-7000.

COOKING CLASS "Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast" is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at HomeCooks Culinary Adventures, 2233 S. 300 East. Cost is $50. For information and to register, call Jim at 801-277-6380, 801-673-7478 or e-mail jim@homecooks.net.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include table tennis, chess, yoga, live music, dancing and harmonica lessons, at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP An ongoing, non-denominational program, "Open Door Night," is for single parents and their children from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St. (South Temple and C streets). Free. For information, call 801-363-3889 or Chip at 801-554-7408.

SAM WELLER'S BOOKSTORE Staff of the Sugar Beet and author Christopher Kimball Bigelow read at the bookstore, 254 S. Main. For information, call 801-328-2586.

T H U R S D A Y

MARK DANNER Author speaks at 7 p.m. about "Into the Light of Day: Torture, Human Rights, and the New State of Exception" at the Salt Lake City Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-484-9100.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Outreach programs are today. Other activities include massage therapy, the blood pressure/blood sugar clinic, Tai Chi Chih, bridge, computer and oil painting. The center is located at 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

"OKLAHOMA!" Highland High School and Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts joint production opens today at 7 p.m. in the Highland High auditorium, 2166 S. 1700 East. Continues Nov. 18 and 20. For information, call 801-484-4343, ext. 209.

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TIME CAPSULE Repertory Dance Theatre presents this retrospective of 100 years of dance at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Rose Wagner Center for the Performing Arts, 138 W. Broadway (300 South). Tickets are $30, available by calling 801-355-2787 or at http://www.arttix.org.

SAMUEL BECKETT FESTIVAL Theatre professor Richard Scharine explores Beckett's plays at 7 p.m. at the U's Orson Spencer Hall. For information, call 801-746-7000.

BOOK SIGNING Authors Brooke Williams and Chris Noble debut their new book, Escalante: The Best Kind of Nothing at King's English, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES BYU music instructor Lawrence Green performs works by Ponce, Piazolla and others at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Concerts are for ages 8 and older. Free. For information, call 801-240-0080 or visit http://www.lds.org/events.

OASIS CAF GALLERY "Cloth Treasure" is a collection of international handwoven textiles on loan from A.M. Stein Imports on display until Nov. 4 at 151 S. 500 East. Now through 30, is a display of portraits and abstract paintings by Sabina Wise (artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 17). For information, call Ada at 801-274-0318.

PALMER'S GALLERY FINE ART Opening reception and meet and greet the artists at 6 p.m. New exhibits are "Just Add Color," the artwork of Jean Montanaro, Mya Montanaro and David Montanaro. Also "Table Talk," group ceramics show at 378 W. Broadway (300 South). For information, call 801-359-4632.

PALMER'S GALLERY Artist's reception at 6 p.m. New exhibit is the landscape photography of David J. West at 511 W. 200 South. For information, call 801-746-8301.

O N G O I N G

"ICE GLEN" Salt Lake Acting Company presents preview performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Thursday with the opening at 8 p.m. on Nov. 10 at 168 W. 500 North. The play closes Dec. 3. Tickets range from $13 to $34. Times vary. For information, call 801-363-7522.

SLC INK: ORIGINAL TATTOO ART EXHIBIT The Utah Arts Alliance gallery is at 2191 S. 300 West, No. 1. The exhibit will run through Nov. 25. Gallery hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 8 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment. For information, call 801-651-3937.

PICKLE COMPANY Art gallery has two exhibits "Aerial," by David and Mathieu Ruhlman, and "We Are Woven," by Kenny Riches. Artist reception, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. The Pickle Company is at 741 S. 400 West.

CHRISTMAS GALA The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation will conduct this black tie event on Dec. 1 at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St. For reservations and information, call Katia at 801-523-3308, ext. 101.

SALT LAKE ART CENTER "The Five Outer Planets" by Robert Taplin is on display through Dec. 30 in the Main Gallery at the center, 20 S. West Temple St. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit http://www.slartcenter.org.

TRACY AVIARY Submit entries in person on Nov. 4 to 5 for "Changing Nature: Ebb & Flow," a juried exhibit of original work by Utah artists to be held from Nov. 10 (reception from 6 to 9 p.m.) to Dec. 14. Daily events include "Join the Migration" and "Avian Scavenger Hunt." "Sky Hunters" is for preschoolers and parents at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Must pre-register. Wildlife photography is 7 p.m. Thursdays until Dec. 14 for a cost of $50. The aviary is at 589 E. 1300 South. For information on bird shows, admission, activities and more, call 801-596-8500 or visit http://www.tracyaviary.org.

REQUEST FOR EXHIBIT PROPOSALS The Utah Arts Alliance is accepting proposals until Jan. 31. For information, call 801-651-3937, e-mail utahartsalliance@yahoo.com or visit http://www.utaharts.org.

UTAH INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Utah Sharks semi-pro football team is seeking players ages 18 to 50 for the UIFL 2006/2007 season that begins Nov. 18. For information, call Coach Bryan Tracy at 801-336-0510.

VISAGE SALON STUDIOS James Sullivan's "Dream Time at the Café Au-Go-Go" is on display until Nov. 13 at Visage Salon Studios, 2006 S. 900 East. For information, call 801-328-0069 or Kacie at 801-860-4333.

GUTHRIE STUDIO This art gallery has re-opened at 158 E. 200 South. For information, call 801-328-1381.

"BUBBLOGRAPHY" EXHIBIT This exhibit by Amanda Moore is on display until Dec. 5 at the Sprague branch library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.

"TROY'S FANTASIES IN OIL" EXHIBIT Paintings by Troy Coltharp are on display until Nov. 11 at the Sweet branch library, 455 F Street. For information, call 801-594-8651.

NEWCOMERS CLUB Adults over age 18, why not join a fun organization that lends its support to the Salt Lake community and includes get-togethers with other people? Annual membership is $25. For information, call the hotline at 801-261-5656, e-mail sophiapalmer@earthlink.net or visit

http://www.newcomersclub.com.

MAIN LIBRARY EXHIBITS "Expressions of Identity: Native American Poster Art," an extensive collection of art from Floyd O'Neil, is on display until Nov. 25; "Rebecca's Creations" by Rebecca Manchester, age 10, is on display through Dec. 8 in the Children's Gallery. The Main Library is at 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

CONFERENCE CENTER ONGOING EVENTS Thirty-minute organ recitals are held at 12:05 p.m. weekdays and at 2:05 p.m. Sunday in the Conference Center. Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals are open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, as is the "Music and the Spoken Word" featuring the choir at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, in the Conference Center, North Temple and West Temple streets (doors open at 8 a.m. and close at 9:15 a.m.). For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit http://www.lds.org/events.

THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY "Ancient Microworlds: Fossils Up Close" is an exhibit that runs through Dec. 31. "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place" is an ongoing exhibit on Utah's Fremont tribes. The museum is located at 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). For information, call 801-581-6927 or online at http://www.umnh.utah.edu.

WEEKLY FOOSBALL TOURNAMENTS Events are at Lumpy's at 6 p.m. on Sundays and at 8 p.m. every other Saturday (Nov. 18) at 145 W. Pierpont Ave. All levels are welcome. For information, visit http://www.netfoos.com/account/44/account home.html or call Lorraine at 801-576-0931.

UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Ongoing exhibits and events include: "Africa: Arts of a Continent," "Journeys Through Asian Art," "Revisiting Utah's Past," "Sideshow" and "Water Dreams" opens Nov. 3 to Jan. 21. The museum is located at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit http://www.umfa.utah.edu.

NOVEMBER COMPUTER CLASSES Register now for the following classes: Intro to Excel (Nov. 21); Intro to PowerPoint/Create a Kiosk; Intro to Internet-a four-part course (Nov. 13 to 16); Internet Basics in Spanish (Nov. 14); Internet Job Searching (Nov. 17); Intro to Microsoft Word (Nov. 20); Computer Basics (Nov. 29) at the Main Library Technology Center, 210 E. 400 South. Call 801-524-8290.

SALT LAKE CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP This group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Monday of each month (except December) at Salt Lake County Government Complex, 2100 S. State St., No. 3005 in the North Building. For information, call 801-278-3960 or 801-278-7356.

ART BARN & FINCH LANE GALLERY Beginning Nov. 17, is paintings by Erin Westenskow Berrett, acrylics and collage by Willamarie A. Huelskamp and cast bronze by Jim Rennert. Dec. 1 is the start of the Holiday Craft Sale & Exhibit. The gallery is at 1325 E. 100 South. For information, call the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801-596-5000.

WASATCH FRAME SHOP Work by Jeff Hepworth and Aaron Fritz is on display until Nov. 14 at 1940 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-485-1353 or visit http://www.wasatchframeshop.com.

MICHAEL BERRY GALLERY, Beginning Nov. 10, a group show with Pilar Pobil, Willamarie Huelskamp, Rebecca Livermore, David Marti and others runs through December at 163 E. Broadway St. (300 South). For information, call 801-521-0243.

PALMER'S PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY AT TROLLEY SQUARE Fine original photography by Aaron Goldenberg, Howie Garber and David West is at 606 S. Trolley Square (700 East). For information, call 801-359-4632.

WILLIAMS FINE ART A group show features Utah artists Justin Haywood, David Meikle and Marty Ricks at 60 E. South Temple St. For information, call 801-534-0331.

RIO GRANDE CAF "Guatemalan Kites," features the works of fifth- and sixth-graders from Washington Elementary, at the gallery at 270 S. Rio Grande Ave. For information, call 801-364-3302.

MAGPIE'S NEST "Incarnation of Imagination" by Zachary Proctor and Lane Bennion runs through Nov. 15 at 39 N. I St. (corner of I Street and First Avenue with rear parking). For information, call 801-363-7764 for more information.

MUSEUM OF UTAH ART AND HISTORY Painters of the Wasatch Mountain begins Nov. 14 and runs through Jan. 28. Donations accepted. Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at 125 S. Main St. For information, call 801-355-5554.

LAMB'S GRILL CAFE Enjoy live music with dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Fine art photography by Alex Kravtsov is on display during November. The cafe is located at 169 S. Main St. For information, call 801-364-7166 or visit http://www.lambsgrill.com.

PHILLIPS GALLERY Annual holiday show, featuring works by 80 Utah artists, runs through Jan. 22 at 444 E. 200 South. For information, call 801-364-8284 or visit http://www.phillips-gallery.com.

OFF BROADWAY THEATRE Features Laughing Stock, improvisational comedy, at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at 272 S. Main St. For more information, call 801-355-4628.

BOOK BABY Caregivers and babies up to age 2 can experience Baby Book at the following libraries: 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Anderson-Foothill branch library, 1135 S. 2100 East; 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South; and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Sweet branch, 455 F St. and at the Sprague branch, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call the Main Library at 801-524-8200.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Stories and merriment for preschoolers are at the following libraries: 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South; 11 a.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays at the Anderson-Foothill branch, 1135 S. 2100 East; 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Sprague branch, 2131 S. 1100 East; and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Sweet branch, 455 F St. For information, call 801-524-8200.

SENIOR MEALS Senior meals are offered at these Salt Lake City-area senior centers: Tenth East Senior Center, 237 S. 1000 East, offers a daily continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. (50 cents or more) and lunch at 11:45 a.m. Reservations for lunch must be made 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation of $2. For reservations, call 801-538-2084. The Columbus Senior Center, 2531 S. 400 East offers lunch. For information, call 801-412-3297.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS This group for Hurricane Katrina transplants meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every other Friday (Nov. 10 ) at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 S. State St. For information, call 801-363-3301 or 801-363-0873.

ALICE GALLERY "Benches," photographs by Cynthia Heath and Louise Pollard, runs through Nov. 17 at 617 E. South Temple St. (inside the Utah Arts Council). Call 801-236-7555 for more information.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA This support group meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at 1222 E. 12300 South (Curves building in Draper). Visit http://www.utahspasmodic.org.

GAME NIGHT GAMES Play board games free on Wednesdays. Friday and Saturday nights are open gaming nights (6 to 11 p.m.) for $3. Monday is Family Night, meaning families play free for the first time anytime from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Five dollars covers the entire family for the second visit and any subsequent visits at 2030 S. 900 East, Suite E. For information, call 801-467-2400 or visit http://www.gamenightgames.com.

THE ARTS ORGANIZATION T.A.O. conducts classes on a regular basis at 150 S. 600 East, Suite 2C. A free Sunday Afternoon at The Arts is at 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Tea Grotto, 2030 S. 900 East. For information, call 801-521-0055 or 801-468-1212 or visit http:// www.theartsorganization.com.

BARNES & NOBLE EVENTS The bookstore offers the following: Story Time, 11 a.m. Tuesday and Friday. Open mic and poetry slams, 7 p.m. on first Fridays. Cu