Saturday

SATURDAY SAFARI: Monte L. Bean Museum, BYU campus. 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. $12/per class. 422-5051.

Oct. 4, Coral Reefs.

Oct. 11, Desert Dwellers.

AUDITIONS for "JOYFUL NOISE": Men/women who can speak with English accent will read from script, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11, Covey Center, Provo. Women for lead be prepared to sing a capella from Handel's Messiah. 852-7012. Show: Nov. 28-Dec. 20.

DOWN 5K: Road Race and Fun Run, 9 a.m. Oct. 11, Anytime Fitness, 643 W. 700 North, Lindon. 10 percent goes to Utah Down Syndrome Foundation. $10-$30. 785-9113. www.lindonfitness.com.

FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY: 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 240-4950. www.familylsearch.org.

Oct. 11, Research Series on Wales, 9 a.m-4 p.m.

Oct. 11, Research Series on Sweden, 9 a.m.-6:15 p.m.

FIGHTING BLINDNESS: Hands-on workshop "The Art of Low Vision," 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 11, Utah Division for the Blind/Visually Impaired, 250 N. 1950 West, Salt Lake City. Free. (866) 782-7300. Utah@fightblindness.org.

HARVEST BALL: "Young at Heart" Harvest Moon Ball, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11, Seville Retirement Community, 325 W. Center St., Orem. BYU Event Planning class is organizing it. 224-8044.

SETTLEMENT OF SANPETE: Commemoration 8:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Manti Tabernacle, 100 S. Main St., Manti. Mackey family honored, home tours, cemetery sites, luncheon. (435) 835-5841.

BABYSITTING CLINIC: Ten years old and up may attend 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25, Saratoga Springs Fire Dept., 995 W. 1200 North, Saratoga Springs. Reserve: 766-6505.

BRIDGE OF LOVE: Race for Hope 5K run/walk, 8 a.m. Oct. 25, Cottonwood Complex, 440 S. 1300 East, Halladay. $25. Benefits Romanian orphans. www.bridgeoflove.net.

PROVO FARMERS MARKET: Fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, artisan bread, tamales, ceramics, jewelry and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through October. Pioneer Park, 500 W. 100 South, Provo. 377-5700. www.downtownprovo.org.

SLC FARMERS MARKET: Fresh produce from 70 Utah farmers plus fresh breads, pastries, cheeses, meat, seafood, jams, honey, plants, arts and crafts, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through October. Historic Pioneer Park, 300 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City.

Sunday

FAMILY HISTORY CLASSES: Up to 50 different classes taught at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays each month, Harold B. Lee Library, BYU campus. Free. 422-6200. www.lib.byu.edu/flslab.

Monday

FAMILY NIGHT: Artist Jacqui Larsen presents, flutist Danielle Kjar performs, children do art project, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6, Museum of Art, Springville. 489-2727. smofa.org.

PLANET DIET: New York Times reporter Matthew L. Wald speaks on "A 'Low-Carb' Diet for the Planet," noon Oct. 6, Herald R. Clark Bldg., BYU campus. kennedy.byu.edu.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN: Jason Chaffetz speaks at noon Oct. 6 for Utah County Republican Women, Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave., Provo. Lunch. 796-0831.

STAR STORIES: Explore Milky Way, capture sun's rays, make kaleidoscope, hear star stories, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 456-KIDS. www.discoverygateway.org.

BIG READ: Orem Public Library celebrates Big Read program, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Music, reader's theatre, book talks, teen reader discussions, lectures, storytelling, puppetry and film screenings continue daily through Oct. 17. orembigread.org.

Tuesday

UNITED FAMILIES: Gifford and Wendy Nielsen celebrate families and Jon Schmidt plays concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. Free. RSVP: 364-0445. www.unitedfamilies.org.

MOCKINGBIRD FLY: UVU Dance Dept. performs music, storytelling, movement and multimedia on theme of "To Kill a Mockingbird, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Orem Public Library, Orem.

COMMUNITY ED: Advanced Drawing and Adult Clogging are offered Tuesdays through Oct. at $59-$89. 863-8012. ce.uvsc.edu/commed.

WEEKLY DANCES: "Come Dance With Us" band plays 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings, Eldred Senior Center, 270 W. 500 North, Provo. $5. 225-1521.

Wednesday

VETERANS: Dino Genco of American Legion will assist veterans, dependents and widows in VA benefits, 8-9 a.m. Oct. 8, Provo Employment Center, 1550 N. 200 West, provo. (801) 326-2380.

TOPS: Local weight loss support group, 9:40 a.m. Wednesdays, Flying J. Nephi. 491-4090.

Thursday

BIRDERS: Dr. Steven Petersen speaks on identifying sage grouse habitat, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Monte L. Bean Museum, BYU campus. www.utahbirds.org.

DISABILITY AWARENESS: Mark Zupan, paralympian god medalist in Beijing speaks on "Smashing Stereotypes One Hit at a Time," 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Ragan Theatre, Sorensen Center, UVU. 863-8206.

HOWL FEST: Live music, howling, chili cook-off and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Wolf Creek Ski Resort, Eden. www.wolfmountaineden.com.

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers meet 9 a.m. first and third Thursdays for speakers, crafts and talk while kids are watched. Calvary Mountain View Church, 340 E. State St., American Fork. $6/meeting. Continue the 369-9297.

WOMEN'S STUDIES: Colloquium, noon, Thursdays, 4186 Joseph F. Smith Bldg., BYU campus.

Oct. 9: Vernon Lee and the Past by Rachael Redfern.

Alternate weeks: Films dealing with women's issues, noon, 1161 JFSB, BYU campus.

BOOK OF MORMON CLASS: Adult religion classes taught by Brent Top, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 20, LDS church (Battlecreek Ward Bldg.), 1222 E. Nathaniel, Pleasant Grove. $15. 785-3356.

Friday

JOHN TAYLOR: Commemorate 200th birthday of third president of LDS Church with speakers Susan Easton Black, Fred Woods and more, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 10, Conference Center, BYU campus. Free. 422-9029.

FALL FANTASY: Charity Ball in support of troops, 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 24, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Salt lake City. $15-$20. www.smithstix.com.

FALL BALL: Dine and dance to Frayed Knot String Band, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 7, Camp Floyd State Park, Fairfield. $60/couple. 768-8932.

FAMILY/SEARCH INDEXING: Free classes, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 240-4950. www.familysearch.org.

HARVEST MARKET: Art, crafts, jewelry, photography, good and music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4-5, Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon. 223-4071. www.sundanceresort.com.

MEET CANDIDATES: Legislative Meet the Candidates Nights are 6-9 p.m. Oct. 8, Orem City Council Chamber; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9, Provo City Council chambers.

DOLL HOUSE FEST: Doll houses, quilts, blankets, toys, games, children's clothing, crafts, decor, Oct. 10-11, Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave., Provo. Fundraiser for Children's Justice Center. 374-9842. 418-7745.

PRETTY POSH BOUTIQUE: Artwork, cards, decor, women's wear, jewelry, baked goods, baby items, 3-8 p.m. Oct. 9; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11 at 24 E. 980 North, Orem (north of Gold's Gym). 318-0616.

WOODCARVERS: Utah Valley Woodcarvers Sculpture Show/Competition, Oct. 10-11, VFW Hall, 386 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. $2. Any projects to enter? $5/entry fee. Have there 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. 471-0758.

FI(GH)T FOR THE CURE: Complimentary bra fitting, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13, Dillards, 6191 S. State St., Murray (801-266-2006) or 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, Dillards, 10450 S. State St., Sandy (801-553-8800). $2 donated to Komen for the Cure for each participant.

FITNESS: Community Ed classes in strength training and pilates/yoga, through Oct. 23. $35-$65. 863-8012. ce.uvsc.edu/commed.

AMERICAN FORK LIBRARY: Hosts children's 30-minute story time with crafts. $1-$5/7 wk. program. 763-3070.

OREM LIBRARY: 58 N. State St., Orem. 229-7391. www.oremlibrary.org.

Laptime: 10 a.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs.

Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs.

Kids Chess: 4-6 p.m. Thurs.

Open Chess: 6-8 p.m. Thurs.

Oct. 4, 1 p.m. "Fearful Symmetry" screening

Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Looking Through Kaleidoscope

Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Mockingbird for Teens: Justice

Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. "To Kill a Mockingbird" screening

Oct. 8, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Author read alike: Annie Dillard

Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Conversation with Harper Lee

Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Cinema survey: The Boo Radley Effect

Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. "To Kill a Mockingbird" screening

RED CROSS: Classes available in First Aid, CPR and more during Oct. 373-8580.

ART CLASSES: Jeff Goodsell teachers teenage and adult 10-week art classes beginning in October, Hobble Creek Learning Center, Springville. 491-0825. www.hobblecreeklearning.com.

ADDICTION RECOVERY: Workshop, Oct. 23, Provo City Library at Academy Square. 318-4080.

BOOK FEST: Panels, workshops, presentations at Utah Humanities Book Festival, Oct. 22-25, Salt Lake City downtown library. (801) 359-9670. www.utahhumanities.org.

MUSIC TEACHERS: Utah Music Teachers Assn. has state conference with Nelita True as one its speakers, Oct. 23-25, Daynes Music, Midvale and UofU campus, Salt Lake City. www.utahmta.org.

YOGA: Teacher Training workshops, Oct. 24-25, Midvale. 888-786-3111, ext. 222. www.yogafit.com.

PERSONAL BIOGRAPHERS: Explore "Crossroads in Personal History" conference sponsored by Association of Personal Historians, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, Salt Lake City. www.personalhistorians. org.

PATRIOTIC SPEECH CONTEST: "America Our Country," for junior high and high school students in north Utah County. Nov. 1. Historic City Hall, American Fork. 756-8359.

POINSETTIA FEST: Decorators, donors, sponsors needed for festival, Nov. 21-22, Highland Gardens, 9736 N. 4800 West, Highland. 756-9999. info@hgardens.com. www.hgardens.com.

KNITTING/NEEDLE CLASSES: Learn how to knit or quilt, now through Dec. 31, Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. (801) 233-0551. www.kamilles.com. www.pineneedlesonline.com. www.gardnervillage.com.

PREHISTORY POSTER: Celebrate archaeological, paleontological and cultural resources by designing poster by Jan. 7. (801) 533-3529.

CALM: Support group for those leaving their "religion" has several events. calmsupport@gmail.com.

TREE ROOM SERIES: Sundance Resorts hosts seven award-winning authors on Saturdays through Oct. 25, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. $95. 223-4567. www.sundanceresort.com.

FAMILYSEARCH: Adds new Web 2.0 functionality and enhancements. familylink.com. Teams with Footnote.com to publish historic Civil War era records. http://pilot.familysearch.org.

FAMILYSEARCH: 9 million historic Philadelphia records now searchable online, death certificates for 1803-1915 and marriage indexes, 1885-1951. Free databases available familysearch.org.

Halloween Activities

BEWITCHED: Display of plump, green-faced witches in wacky, witchy attire, through Oct. 31, Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. Also ride with a witch Oct. 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 20, 27, 5-8 p.m. for $2. (801) 566-8903. www.gardnervillage.com.

HAUNTED CANYON: Climb aboard ghoulishly spooky 35-minute ride through Provo Canyon on Heber Valley Railroad, Oct. 4-30 (various times/days), departs from Vivian Park, Provo Canyon. $6-$16. 1-800-888-TIXX. jkooring@hebervalleyrr.org.

CORNBELLY'S CORN MAZE: Travel through maze honoring David Archuleta plus hayrides, jumping pillow, through Nov. 1, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. $12-$16. 768-4900. www.thanksgiving point.com.

HALLOWEEN CRUISE: Riverboat ride with reflecting pumpkins, pirate, scary stories, songs, 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 31, CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center St., Provo. $6. 373-8897. www.clasropes.com.

BARNYARD BOO: Face painting, boo bowling, pony rides for younger goblins, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 16-18, 20, 25 or 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24, 27, Farm Country, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. $11-$14. 768-4900. www.thanksgiving point.com.

LITTLE HAUNTS: Children ages 3-1 trick or treat in pioneer homes/shops, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16-18, This is the Place Heritage park, Salt Lake City. $6-$8. (801) 582-1847. www.thisistheplace.org.

SCARECROW FEST: Features 30 activities for ages 2-17 including haunted house, pony rides, obstacle course, launch rockets. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 16-18, Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. $5-$10. 768-4900. www.thanksgiving point.com.

BOO at the ZOO: Trick or treat extravaganza including Wild Zootique, Beastro, Zoofari Express for ages 12 and under , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City. Price: zoo admission. (801) 584-1729. www.hoglezoo.org.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: Spookiest day of year with boo-tiful with craft activities, parade your costume, stroll through Pumpkin GloWalk, trick or treat, noon-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. Price: regular admission.(801) 456-5437. www.discoverygateway.org.