Saturday

HAUNTED 5K: Or 1 mile run/walk/stroll. 8 a.m. Oct. 31. Kiwanis park, 820 N. 1100 East, Provo. $10-$15. Proceeds: VIDA Mexico Housing Project. widarun.blogspot.com.

AARP: Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, Saratoga Springs Fire Station, Saratoga Springs. Register: (801) 225-1758.

AUTISM GALA: Dinner, silent auction, entertainment. 5 p.m., silent auction; 7 p.m., dinner. Nov. 7. Marriott Conference Center, 101 W. 100 North, Provo. $75. (801) 437-0490. www.clearhorizonsacademy.org.

FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY: Free classes. Family History Library, Salt Lake City. (801) 240-4950. fhlclassreg@ldschurch.org.

Ireland Research, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

American Indian, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14.

Denmark Research, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Nov. 21.

SENIOR DANCES: Dances 7-10 p.m. every Saturday, Orem Senior Friendship Center, 93 N. 300 East, Orem. Oct. 31: Walt Gregory Band, Halloween Costume Ball. (801) 229-7110.

SATURDAY SAFARI: Classes 9:30 a.m.-noon. $12/student. (801) 422-5051.

Nov. 7: Kids Down Under. Nov. 14: True Rulers of Africa. Nov. 21: Backyard Buddies! Dec. 5: Brrr! It's Cold Out Here!

FAMILY FUN RUN: 5K or 1 mile event fundraiser for Make-A-Wish. 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Orem Elementary School, 400 W. 400 South, Orem. $5-$7. (801) 229-2237.

MASQUERADE BALL/AUCTION: Food, music, mystery fundraiser for St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Alpine Country Club, Highland. (801) 373-3090. parishoffice@stmarysprovo.org.

Sunday

FAMILY HISTORY CLASSES: Up to 50 different classes taught at 3-6 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays each month, Harold B. Lee Library, BYU campus. Resources available: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. (801) 422-6200. www.lib.byu.edu/flslab.

Monday

TOASTMASTERS: Improve your speaking abilities. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mondays. Timpanogos Speech Club. (801) 226-2323.

Tuesday

KIDNEY SCREENING: National Kidney Foundation of Utah/Idaho, 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 3. LDS Church, 1120 E. 600 North, Orem. Free. (801) 226-5111.

CHANGE LIFE: Patrice Gaines speaks on "The Power of One: Changing Your Life and Your Community," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, Salt Lake City. (801) 832-2822.

ENERGY MEDICINE: Support group gathers 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Garrett Mission Clinic, 454 E. 600 North, Springville. $10. (801) 836-2825.

Wednesday

CHILDREN'S LIT: Review group meets, 4 p.m. Oct. 28. Harold B. Lee Library, BYU campus. (801) 422-6735.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Spaghetti Spooktacular with dinner, entertainment, games, pumpkin auction, costume contest, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Centre Stage, UVU campus, Orem. $8-$13. RSVP by Oct. 23. (801) 472-4498.

HUMOR THERAPY: Bring silly hat and a smile for Laughter Yoga Workshop, 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Evans Hairstyling College, 284 W. 200 North, Lindon. $15. (801) 836-2825.

LEGAL ISSUES: Attorney Steven Christensen teaches "Legal Issues for Contractors," 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28. UVU campus, Orem. (801) 863-8012. ce.uvu.edu/contractors.

PARENTS SPEAK UP!: Campaign to help parents talk to kids about sexual behavior, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 28. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley. (801) 277-5524.

WEIGHT LOSS: Challenge for 12 weeks with coach, evaluation, support. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 3609 N. 440 West, Provo. $39. Preregister: (801) 822-0470.

Thursday

DAN PETERSON CARNIVAL: Halloween activities, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 29, Dan Peterson School, 169 N. 1100 East, American Fork. Fundraiser to buy specialized equipment for disabled youth. (801) 756-8551. danpeterson.alpinedistrict.org.

AUTHOR SPEAKS: Author/critic Tim Wynne-Jones speaks 11 a.m. Nov. 5. Joseph F. Smith Bldg., Rm. B-192, BYU campus. (801) 422-3429.

WOMEN'S COLLOQUIUM: Amy Harris speaks on "Sibling Relationships in Georgian England," noon, Nov. 5. Joseph F. Smith Bldg., BYU campus. (801) 422-4605.

Friday

MERIDIAN SCHOOL: Celebrate 20th anniversary with founders, alumni, students, faculty, Nov. 6. 280 S. 400 East, Orem. $35. Auction/catered dinner, entertainment. (801) 374-5480. www.meridianschool.org.

HYMN LITERATURE: Dr. Kenneth Udy presents organ literature of the masters based on hymns, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. LDS Church, 1176 N. 730 East, Pleasant Grove. Free. (801) 785-9668, ext. 100.

MUSIC TOGETHER: Children and families sing, play. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fridays, nine weeks. American Fork. (801) 368-6124.

STORYTIME: Toddlers and preschoolers experience cultures through folk tales, 11-11:30 a.m. every Friday through January. BYU's Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 700 N. 100 East, Provo. Free. (801) 422-0020. mpc.byu.edu.

DO-IT-YOURSELF SCARES: Castle of Chaos offers tips to scare trick-or-treaters: Set creepy mood with music, lighting. Set up decoy like skeleton to grab attention. Use deception as in a vampire springing to life. www.halloweentheatre.com.

ESSAY CONTEST: Scholarship for Sutherland Institute is $1,000 to five high school students who share Web site experiences. Entries due: Oct. 31. http://sutherlandinstitute.org.

RED CROSS CLASSES: Chapter, 865 N. Freedom Blvd, Provo. (801) 373-8580. www.redcrossut.org.

Community First Aid/CPR: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 2, 4 and Nov. 10, 12. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21.

CPR for Professional Rescuer: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 3; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14.

KENNEDY CENTER: Lectures are free and on BYU campus.

Oct. 28, noon, HRCB, Rick S. Hess.

Oct. 29, 11 a.m. JFSB, "Spain-U.S. Relations," Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo. "Persecution and French National Identity," Graham Robb.

CALM: calmsupport@gmail.com.

PARK CITY FARMERS MARKET: Fresh fruit, vegetables, art, flowers, gourmet food, live music. Noon-6 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 28. Canyons Resort, Cabriolet parking lot just off Hwy. 224. Also 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, The Yard, 1251 Kearns Blvd., Park City.

PETTING ZOO: Pet rabbits, pigs, goats, llamas, donkey, cow, take pony ride. Now 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. $2-$3. (801) 566-8903.

GIRL SCOUTS: Seeks members from K-12 and volunteers, both men and women. (801) 265-8472. 1-800-678-7809. info@gsutah.org.

UP WITH KIDS: Musical Theater Academy enrolling new students ages 3-17. Presenting "Wonderfully Wicked Wizard of Oz" starring you. (801) 794-0048. www.upwithkids.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY TRAIN: Photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists give best headshots without traveling to New York City. Nov. 14-16, Provo/Salt Lake City. Sign up: www.thephotographytrain.com.

LEHI MEALS-ON-WHEELS: Need volunteers one hour a week in four-mile radius.(801) 229-3821.

OREM LIBRARY: 58 N. State St., Orem. (801) 229-7034. www.lib.orem.org.

Laptime: Infants/toddlers, 10 a.m. T/W/Th

Storytime: Preschoolers plus, 10:30 a.m. T/W/Th.

Cuentos en Espanol, 10 a.m., 2nd. Sat. each month.

Kids Chess, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays.

Open Chess, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays.

Film screenings:

6:30 p.m. Oct. 26: "Bride of Frankenstein" 1935.

Spooky Tales, Ghostly Wails, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26.

Fright Flicks, 7 p.m. Oct. 30.

NAMES in STONE: Virtually visit cemeteries in Utah County for research: www.namesinstone.com.

STUDENT EXCHANGE:

Aspect Foundation, (801) 443-4773.

ISE, (801) 822-2590.

CCI, (847) 549-0712.

CRECHE CONVENTION: Friends of the Creche National Convention, Nov. 12-15, Radisson Hotel, 210 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 479-6954. fotc2009ut@gmail.com. www.friendsofthecreche.org.

LADIES DAY: Learn life/times of women at Camp Floyd, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 6. $15/fee. (801) 768-8932. Facebook: Camp Floyd Stagecoach.

SENIOR DANCES: Dance 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays and 7-10 p.m. Saturdays. Eldred Senior Center, 270 W. 500 North, Provo. $5. (801) 229-7110.

PRESCHOOL: Accepting preschool and pre-K registrations for summer/fall 2009 classes, Hobble Creek Learning Center. (801) 491-0825. www.hobblecreeklearning.com.

FAMILY HISTORY: Free online records.

Canadian Census (1851, 1861, 1871). www.familysearch.org.

Norway Census (1875). www.familysearch.org. Click Index Records, then Volunteer.

Jewish Records. Ancestry.com announces largest online collection (26 million)..

Gulf Coast States. 25,000 historical titles plus diverse 1795-1923 histories. familysearch.org and houstonlibrary.org.

Turn-of-century U.S. census. familysearch.org.

Volunteers

SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: Listen to children read. Ages 55-plus wanted. (801) 229-3820.

CEMETERY VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers of all ages needed to rake Provo City Cemetery several times a year. 8 a.m.-dusk. Rakes, bags provided. (801) 852-6607.

CANADIAN CENSUS: Online volunteers needed to transcribe select info. (801) 240-6498. Indexes available: www.familysearch.org.

FAMILY HISTORY: Need 10,000 volunteers to read English and Spanish to index Mexican, Argentine and other Latin American records for Internet. Register: familysearchindexing.org.

HOSPICE: Assist and friendship hospice patients. Alpha Omega Hospice, 801-225-1080. Applegate Hospice, (801) 310-5283.

HOSPITAL: Serve at Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Orem, any time from 9 a.m.-midnight, seven days a week. (801) 714-6123.

MEALS ON WHEELS: Need volunteers in Provo, Pleasant Grove and American Fork. (801) 229-3821. www.mountainland.org.

MTC: Service opportunities at Missionary Training Center of the LDS Church include hosting, providing practice in lessons, tutoring in reading, parking/luggage assistance and more. Service needed 2-32 hours per week. (801) 422-4567.

Halloween Activities

BARNYARD BOO: Storytelling, pony rides, hayrides and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 26. Farm Country, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. $6. www.thanksgivingpoint.org.

CORNBELLY'S: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest, various times through Oct. 31. $10.95-$15.95. Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. www.thanksgivingpoint.org.

HALLOWEEN BALL: Night 'O Frights with live band, dancing, buffet, costume contest (no masks). 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Timberwolf Grill, Hobble Creek Golf Course, Springville. $25/single; $40/couple. (801) 489-2783.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Dress in costume, enjoy food, games, spooky fun. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31. American Leadership Academy, 898 W. 1100 South, Spanish Fork. $5. (801) 798-2767.

HALLOWEEN CRUISE: Riverboat ride on lower Provo River, 6:30-10 p.m. (departs every 15-30 min.) now through Oct. 31. CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center St., Provo. $6. (801) 373-8897. www.clasropes.com.

HARVEST CARNIVAL: Games, bounce house, maze, free food and candy, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Christian Life Church, 11554 S. 4600 West, Payson. Free. (801) 465-3838.

HAUNTED CANYON: Heber Valley Railroad presents ghosts and ghouls through Oct. 31, Vivian Park, Provo Canyon. (435) 654-5601. www.hebervalleyrailroad.org.

HAUNTED MANSION: Ruesch's Spook Alley, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 29-31. Kimball Art Center, corner of Main St./Heber Ave., Park City. Two versions: "terrifying" and "simply creepy." $8-$10. (435) 649-8882.

HEE HAW FARMS: Corn maze and "scary" activities through Oct. 31. Hee Haw Farms, 95 S. 2000 West, Pleasant Grove. (801) 368-4335. www.heehawfarms.com.

MAGIC TRICK OR TREATS: Laughs, illusions and bag of goodies. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28. SCERA Center, 745 S. State St., Orem. $5. (801) 225-ARTS. www.scera.org.

NIGHTMARE MANSION: Haunted House with four levels of fear. 7 p.m.-midnight through Oct. 31. Nightmare Mansion, 5600 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville. (801) 461-4444. www.castleofchaos.com.

PIRATE COVE: Kid friendly pirate fun, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Ages 5-8 recommended. SCERA Center, Orem. $5-$12. (801) 255-ARTS. www.scera.org.

PUMPKINLAND: Just right for the kiddos. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Vineyard Garden Center, 435 S. Geneva Rd., Orem. $3. (801) 225-4327.

RIDE TO A WITCH: Ride tractor-pulled wagon to witch's home and other activities. Gardner Village, West Jordan. Halloween activities through Oct. 31. (801) 566-8903. www.gardnervillage.com.

SCARECROW DISPLAY: Display and Halloween activities through Oct. 31. Homestead Resort, Midway. (866) 348-8993. www.homesteadresort.com.

TRICK OR TREATING: Children in costumes (no masks) may trick or treat 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31, along Center St. and University Ave. businesses. Free movie, Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. (801) 377-5700.

WAGON RIDES: To the pumpkin patch; also cider and donuts through Oct. 31. The Red Barn, Santaquin. (801) 754-5511.