HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Friday activities include chair exercise and free bingo at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER A trip to the Aerospace Museum is at 10:30 a.m. today. Other activities include a watercolor class, tai chi, Wii bowling, NIA and easy exercise at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

''WAIT UNTIL DARK'' This suspenseful thriller debuts at 7 p.m. at the Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South. Tickets range from $7.50 to $11. The show runs through Nov. 17. For information, call 801-347-7373 or visit www.empresstheatre.com.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Seniors can meet the candidates at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include exercising with elastic bands, line dancing, blood sugar checks, a visit from the paramedics, bingo and Mexican dominoes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. Seniors will need to pre-register for flu shots on Oct. 28. For information, call 801-250-0692.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Today is Wear Something Nice Day and it is also the re-dedication of the Eddie P. Mayne Center at 11 a.m. Activities include entertainment from the Old Time Fiddlers, a movie matinee, yoga, "LYnKS," line dancing, outreach, exercise, bingo and Mexican dominoes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

WITCHES NIGHT OUT! Witches Night Out is for ladies 18 and older from 6 to 10 p.m. today and Saturday. Women can dress up, shop and enjoy entertainment at Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South. For information, call 801-566-8903, or visit www.gardnervillage.com.

FALL FANTASY MASQUERADE-A BALL TO BENEFIT THE USO This evening gala will have music, dancing, refreshments, magic and mystery from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. Singles and couples should be 18 and older. Advance tickets are $15 and may be purchased through SmithsTix. Tickets are $20 at the door. For information, call Kristi at 801-362-4980, or visit www.fallfantasy.org.

S A T U R D A Y

PUMPKIN GLOW Participants can decorate and enter their pumpkin in a contest that will be judged from 6 to 6:30 p.m., after which they will be on display at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, 1488 W. 4800 South. For information, call Joan at 801-265-8478.

WHAT'S IN THE HAUNTED OLD HOUSE Families can walk through a spooky graveyard and haunted house, hear stories, songs and participate in interactive activities at 2 p.m. at the West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 West. Not too scary for young children. For information, call 801-944-7631.

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression and anxiety support group from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-966-5991.

M O N D A Y

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression and anxiety support group from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Mondays in the Valley Mental Health Building, 7434 S. State St. For information, call 801-966-5991.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Today is Breakfast Monday. Activities include tai chi, quilting, bingo, cards, painting and billiards at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Today is Slot Machine Monday. Activities include tai chi, yoga, a crochet class, pinochle, a basic Internet class, creative writing and a Spanish class at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

RIDE WITH A WITCH This family event is from 5 to 8 p.m. today for $2 per person at Gardner Village is at 1100 W. 7800 South. For information, call 801-566-8903, or visit www.gardnervillage.com.

ZOOMANIA Families can see exotic animals at 7 p.m. at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-944-7611.

COLD-BLOODED CREATURES Families can see a variety of snakes, spiders, scorpions and other creepy crawlies from Kim's Cold-Blooded Creatures at 7 p.m. at the Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West. No registration is required. For information, call 801-944-7618.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Activities include a Hats Etc. meeting, line dancing and chair exercise at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

FIFTH ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION The alter display runs today through Nov. 1. The Day of the Dead Celebration is from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday or by arrangement on Friday and Saturday. For information, call 801-965-5108.

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MAGNA SENIOR CENTER The center hosts a "Health Fair" with flu shots, blood screenings, vision testing and more 9 a.m. to noon at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Meet the candidates is at 10:30 a.m. today. Activities include an English class, an art class, choir, sit-and-be-fit exercise, pinochle, ceramics and PACE exercise at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Seniors can play "Spooky Deal Or No Deal" at 11 a.m. today. Activities include bingo, tai chi, choir, bingo and the railroad club meeting at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

GREAT READS FOR GIRLS Girls 8 to 12, and their mothers or other caring adults, are invited to join in a discussion of The Mother Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick and participate in other fun activities at 7 p.m. at the Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South. For information, call 801-944-7686.

WHAT'S IN THE HAUNTED OLD HOUSE Families can walk through a spooky graveyard and haunted house, hear stories, songs and participate in interactive activities at 7 p.m. at the Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South. For information, call 801-944-7550.

GREAT READS FOR GIRLS Girls 7 to 12, and their mothers or other caring adults, are invited to join in a lively discussion of My Chocolate by Charlotte Herman and participate in fun activities at 7 p.m. at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-944-7611.

GREAT READS FOR GIRLS Girls 8 to 12, and their mothers or other caring adults, are invited to join in a lively discussion about Nim's Island by Wendy Orr and participate in fun activities at 7 p.m. at the South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-943-4636.

GROCERY GURU Adults can learn to save money on their grocery bill with Ken Roesbury, "The Grocery Guru," at 7 p.m. at the West Jordan Library, 1970 W. 7800 South. For information, call 801-944-7646.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER The AARP Driver Education Course is today and Wednesday for a cost of $10. Other activities include yoga and oil painting at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

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MAGNA CHESS CLUB Children (12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult), teens and adults can join the chess club at 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Nov. 26 at the Magna Library, 8339 W. 3500 South. No registration necessary. For information, call 801-944-7547.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER An AARP Defensive Driving class is from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m. today and Thursday. Activities include outreach, cards, Mexican dominoes, tai chi and bingo at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information call 801-250-0692.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Halloween activities are at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include the ROMEO club, choir, drama, chess, chair exercise. The center is at 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER The book club will discuss Ricochet by Sandra Brown at 12:30 p.m. today. Activities include haircare, tai chi, horseshoes, leather or creative crafts, dominoes, bingo and a Spanish class at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

SPOOKY SOUNDS Children in preschool and kindergarten can sing songs and listen to spooky stories at 11 a.m. at the Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South. For information, call 801-944-7550.

WHAT'S IN THE HAUNTED OLD HOUSE Families can walk through a spooky graveyard and haunted house, hear stories, songs and participate in interactive activities at 7 p.m. at the West Jordan Library, 1970 W. 7800 South. Not too scary for young children. For information, call 801-944-7646.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Activities include genealogy, easy exercise, bingo, ceramics and card making at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

T H U R S D A Y

DANCE A dance is from 7 to 10 p.m. each Thursday with the music of Tony Summerhays at the Murray Heritage Senior Center, 10 E. 6150 South. Cost is $4 at the door. For information, call 801-284-4240.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER Week three of a course on preventing falls is at 12:30 p.m. today. Activities include billiards, pinochle, bridge, Mexican dominoes and arthritis exercise classes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER A fortune teller is at 11 a.m. today. Activities include the railroad club, bingo and ceramics at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Activities include the Harmoni-Katzz rehearsal, white elephant bingo, "Sharing Mothballs in my Attic," an English class, pinochle, ceramics, Microsoft Word and a basic computer class at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER A presentation on securities fraud is today. Other activities include woodcarving, guitar lessons, yoga and the Spanish club at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

F R I D A Y

EDDIE P. MAYNE KEARNS SENIOR CENTER A Halloween costume party is today. Activities include haircare, outreach, PACE, chair massage, haircare, sit-and-be-fit exercise, scrapbooking, bingo, yoga, a harmonica class and a movie matinee at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.

HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Small World will trick or treat at the center at 10 a.m. and the movie "Hocus Pocus" is at 11 a.m. Friday activities include chair exercise at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.

SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER A Halloween costume contest is today. Other activities include the tai chi, a beginning watercolor paint class and easy exercise at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

MAGNA SENIOR CENTER A Halloween party for youth from the recreation center is at 10 a.m. followed by a party for seniors at 11 a.m. Activities include line dancing, a visit from the paramedics, exercise, bingo and Mexican dominoes at the center, 8952 W. 2700 South. For information, call 801-250-0692.

TRICK OR TREAT Children in elementary school can come into the Hunter Library anytime during library hours to trick or treat and make a Halloween craft at 4740 W. 4100 South. For information, call 801-944-7550.

JORDAN LANDING ANNUAL TRICK OR TREATING Children's events such as face painting and trick-or-treating are at the entertainment plaza from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jordan Landing, 7000-7800 S. Bangerter Highway. For information, visit www.jordanlanding.net.

HARVEST FESTIVAL This free family event begins with a dinner at 5 p.m., followed by the festival at 6 p.m. with face painting, carnival games, a puppet show, crafts and more at First Baptist Church of West Valley City, 3831 S. 2700 West. For information, call 801-969-4101, or visit www.fbcwvc.org.

TRUNK OR TREAT AND CARNIVAL This free and safe Halloween event includes games, food, inflatable rides and trick-or-treating from 3 to 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 W. 7800 South. Costumes are optional. For information, call Kim at 801-569-5163.

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CORN MAZE Crazy Corn Maze is at 8800 S. 4000 West. Admission ranges from $4 to $7. Children 4 and younger are admitted free. For times and dates, call 801-569-2536, or e-mail crazycornmaze@yahoo.com.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Samaritans Purse's Operation Christmas Child is in need of gift-filled shoe boxes for children suffering from the effects of war, natural disaster, poverty, illness or neglect. People can drop off shoe boxes with school and hygiene items, toys or hard candy through Nov. 24 at the church at 460 W. Century Dr. (4350 South), Murray, or Garden Terrace, 1201 E. 4500 South. For information, call 801-264-9999, 801-261-3664, or visit www.samaritanspurse.org.

MRS. UTAH UNITED STATES ORIENTATION Married women can attend an orientation breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Radisson Hotel, 215 W. South Temple St. This will be a casual information and question-and-answer meeting with previous contestants and title holders. For information, call Alicia at 801-661-6987 or visit www.mrsutahus.com.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (CAWS) This non-profit organization is a volunteer-driven animal rescue and adoption network that needs loving families to provide temporary foster care for homeless dogs and cats. For information, call 801-328-4731 or visit www.caws.org.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA Meetings are at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of every third month at the CAMT building at the University of Utah campus. For information, call Shirley at 801-541-8817.

NEWCOMERS CLUB Newcomers lends its support to the Salt Lake community through dinners, hikes, single get-togethers, trips and more for people new to the area. Non-members may attend three Newcomers' functions. Annual membership is $25. Must be older than 18. For information, call 801-261-5656 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.

WASATCH WOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB Newcomers and established residents can meet new friends by attending activities such as Tuesday morning coffee, lunches, wine and cheese socials and more. Annual membership is $20. For information, call 801-571-7585 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.

MOM'S TIME OUT This nonprofit group is for moms new to Utah and its culture who are looking for others to meet for coffee, park days, book clubs, children's outings and an occasional night out. For information, visit www.MomsTimeOut.org.

SENIOR TOURS Jackpot, Nev./Twin Falls, Idaho, 3 days/2 nights, Nov. 11-13, $149 per person; Branson, Missouri, sight seeing and two daily shows, 7 days/6 nights, Nov. 28-Dec. 4, $1,449 per person and includes airfare. For more information, call Doreen at 801-685-6110.

HAIR CARE Hair care is available by appointment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, for seniors at the South Jordan Senior Center. Haircuts are $8, a shampoo-set is $8, pedicures are $8 and perms are $20. The center is located at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.

GARDNER VILLAGE ONGOING EVENTS Family events include Ride With A Witch Oct. 20 and 27 between 5 and 8 p.m. for $2 per person, Witches Night Out for ladies 18 and older from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24-25, "Get Bewitched" through Oct. 31 and pony rides and a petting zoo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (cost ranges from $2 to $3) through Oct. 31. Gardner Village is at 1100 W. 7800 South. For information, visit www.gardnervillage.com.

TOPS ORGANIZATION "Take off pounds sensibly," aka TOPS, meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays in Taylorsville. For information, call Jan at 801-968-8767. For the nearest chapter, call the hotline at 1-800-932-8677

MAGNA CITY MEETINGS The Magna Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Magna Chamber of Commerce Office, 9145 W. 2700 South. For information, call Ladell at 801-688-8485. The Arts Council of Magna will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Old Town Art and Frame, 9131 W. 2700 South. For information, e-mail Starr at starrcamp@aol.com. The Magna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Nov. 20 at the chamber office, 9145 W. 2700 South. For information, e-mail Holly at holly.robb@magnachamber.org. The Magna Township Planning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Room 1100, Salt Lake City. For information, call Ron at 801-468-2000. The Magna Youth Council will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chamber office, 9145 W. 2700 South. For information, e-mail starrcamp@aol.com.

SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS The Planning Commission meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 25, and a City Council meeting is at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at South Jordan City Hall, 1600 W. Towne Center Drive. For information, visit www.sjc.utah.gov.

''MAN TO MAN'' PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP A free educational support group for men and their families meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the American Cancer Society building, 941 E. 3300 South. For information, call 801-483-1500.

MOTHERS & MORE The Wasatch Chapter addresses women's needs and interests during the active parenting years that include meetings, activities with children, a dinner club, book club and more. For information, visit www.mothersandmorewasatch.org.

WEST VALLEY CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS The city council meets the first four Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. The planning commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 3600 S. Constitution Blvd. For information, call 801-966-3600 or visit www.wvc-ut.gov.

UNION TOASTMASTERS CLUB Toastmasters invites interested people to join the group and learn to speak comfortably in front of an audience and improve their speaking skills in an informal and friendly atmosphere at 6:25 p.m. Thursdays at 716 E. 4500 South, Suite No. N26. For information, call Margaret Stokes at 801-263-0136, ext. 102.

MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This group meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Utah Cancer Foundation, 3838 S. 700 East. Men with all types of cancer are welcome. For information, call 801-580-2499 or visit www.utahcancerfoundation.org.

WASATCH ACCORDION CLUB This club meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for a Dutch Treat dinner and featured artist performance at Kowloon Cafe, 2055 W. 3500 South. It's free to members or $3 for non-members. An annual membership is $25. For information, call Dave at 801-485-5353.

ANCHOR SINGLES ORGANIZATION This social group is for individuals 45 and older who are single, widowed or divorced. For information and a current newsletter, e-mail cah1820@msn.com.

KEARNS LIBRARY STORYTIMES Baby Bookworm Storytime is for babies up to 2 (accompanied by an adult) at 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Be a Bookworm Storytime is for preschoolers (accompanied by an adult) at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-943-4636.

BOOKS THAT BYTE! Teens can celebrate Teen Reading all month long with games and activities during library hours at the Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South. For information, call 801-944-7550.

MAGNA LIBRARY STORYTIMES Storytime for children 2 to 5 is at 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 8339 W. 3500 South. No registration necessary. For information, call 801-944-7547.

WEST JORDAN LIBRARY STORYTIMES Baby and Me is for children up to 2 at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Be a Bookworm is for children of all ages with an accompanying adult at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the West Jordan Library, 1970 W. 7800 South. For information, call 801-944-7646.

ART EXHIBIT "A Collection of Presidential Campaign Buttons, 1908-2008" by Mike Winder and oil paintings by David Vernon are on display through Oct. 31 at the Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South. For information, call 801-944-7550.

BINGHAM CREEK LIBRARY STORYTIMES Storytime for children 2 to 6 is at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays or at 11:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. Thursdays. Wee Ones Rhyme Time for children 6 months to 2 (one child per adult lap) accompanied by an adult is at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at the library, 4834 W. 9000 South. For information, call 801-944-7686.

TAYLORSVILLE LIBRARY STORYTIMES Baby, Toddler and Me storytime for children up to 2 (accompanied by an adult) is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 6 is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the library, 4870 S. 2700 West. No registration is required. For information, call 801-944-7618.

WEST VALLEY LIBRARY STORYTIMES Toddler Time for children 2 to 3 1/2 is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Storytime for children 3 1/2 to 5 is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the library, 2880 W. 3650 South. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information and to register, call 801-944-7631.

''INTO THE WOODS'' Hale Centre Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr., presents this musical at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 12:30 and 4 p.m. This production runs through Nov. 29. Tickets range from $21 to $15. No children 5 and younger will be admitted. For information, call 801-984-9000 or visit www.halecentretheatre.org.

''FEED THE FEAR'' Bring a non-perishable food item to the ticket office and receive a $1 discount on admission at the Castle of Chaos, 3300 S. 120 West. Hours for this haunted attraction are 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays or from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. For information, visit www.castleofchaos.com.

QUILTERS WITHOUT BORDERS Quilters Without Borders, an interfaith service group, meets monthly. For information, visit www.quilterswithoutborders.org.

FREE POETRY WORKSHOP Kurt Brown, 2009 visiting poet, will conduct a free workshop from 4:30 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 12-April 20, 2009. Interested applicants should submit three poems with contact information on each page (name, phone, e-mail and address) by Nov. 1 to Natasha Sajé, English Department, Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105.