Through October 30
Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Little Shop of Horrors"
A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed; 799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org

Saturday > 30 and Sunday > 31
Wallers' GymJam Academy Hosts All Hollows Eve Celebration
Festivities start on Saturday, with a party and overnighter. While mom and dad enjoy a night alone, the kids will have a time of their life enjoying a Spook'tacular Maze, Halloween movie, costume contest, pizza, gymnastics and games. Choose from Option One (7 p.m. to 12 a.m. for 5 years old and up; $25) or Option Two (7 p.m. to 8 a.m. 7 years old and up; $35). Sign up before October 25 and take $5 off. Siblings and GymJam members also get $5 off. On Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., bring your kids (3 and up) to experience the Spook'tacular Maze for only $5; 251-3390 www.gymjamacademy.com

Through October 31
Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Sleeping Beauty"
A humorous approach to the classic tale - complete with one very wicked fairy! Audience members are encouraged to come in costume and be ready to participate in the fun; 799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org

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This Month, Why don't You...
Get started on your heirloom gifts?
The holidays are just around the corner, and your mom misses the "good ol' days" when presents from you were handmade with love. (Not that she couldn't use another gift certificate.) Visit Stitch Cafe online at www.stitchcafe.com to sign up for the Project of the Month, as well as score awesome deals on supplies.

Give your tween or teen girl a safe place to vent?
Judith Owens, a mentor who has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, has a blog that's safe for young girls and ladies to vent and get their questions answered. Judith talks about dignity, grace, self confidence, handling peer pressure, and doing well in school, all in hopes to encourage young ladies to be all that they can be, while keeping their innocence and integrity in tact. www.journeywithjudith.com and click on the "LTYL" tab.

Turn the iPod down?
According to Kimberly Latkovich of Audiology Associates (284-1900), long-term exposure to earbud music technology can have a devastating affect on your children's hearing by the time they reach adulthood. Luckily, it's never too late to protect your ears. Turn down that iPod, insist that the kids wear ear protection at concerts (You, too!), and have the family's hearing checked once a year.