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Ghosts, Goblins Afoot at Clark County Centers

The weather is growing crisper and soon the ghosts, ghouls and goblins will come out to play to celebrate Halloween and the arrival of fall. Children of all ages can attend events hosted by Clark County Parks and Recreation centers and the Clark County Museum this month.

The Desert Breeze Aquatics Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, near Desert Inn Road in southwest Las Vegas, will host the first Pools and Ghouls from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Families can enjoy games, swim time, costume contest and haunted maze. Regular indoor pool admission fees apply: $3 for adults, $2 for children and $1 for seniors. Call 455-7798, option 2, for additional information.

Helen Meyer Community Center, 4525 New Forest Drive in southwest Las Vegas, will prepare the pumpkins for All Hallows Eve during a pumpkin carving for ages 3 to 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The cost is $8 per person, which includes a pumpkin, carving kit and snacks. Parent participation is required, and since the carving will take place outside, appropriate dress is necessary. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Helen Meyer will host the Trick or Treat Trail, complete with candy, games and rides, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per child, and a wristband will be provided to each participant. Registration is required. Those interested in the pumpkin carving or Trick or Treat Trail can call the center at (702) 455-7723.

Seniors aren’t left out of the holiday fun with a Halloween party hosted by the West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The afternoon brings food, fun, entertainment, dancing, raffles, a costume contest, prizes and more. Costumes are not required but are recommended. Cost is $12 and pre-registration is required, as the party is only open to the first 60 participants. Those interested can call the center at 455-7742.

Parkdale Community Center, located at 3200 Ferndale St. near Desert Inn Road and Boulder Highway, will host Spooky Spiderfest for ages 2 to 5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. The event will include games, treats and themed activities. Parent, adult friend or grandparent participation is required. Although the event is free, registration is required and ends on Oct. 26. Those interested can call the center at (702) 455-7517.

Hollywood Recreation Center, located at 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. in southeast Las Vegas near Las Vegas High School, will host Hollywood’s Halloween Spooktacular from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Carnival games, face painting, jump houses and costume contest await those ages 12 and younger. Although the event is free to the community, pre-registration is required and can be done at any Clark County Parks and Recreation facility. Those interested can call the center at (702) 455-0566.

The Robert E. “Bob” Price Recreation Center, located at 2050 Bonnie Lane in northeast Las Vegas, will host “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Bob Price” for ages 3 to 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Parents can drop their children off and enjoy an evening alone. Meanwhile, children will enjoy activities including a candy walk, games and crafts. Dinner also is included. Price is $10 per child. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, Oct. 19. Space is limited. Those interested can call the center at 455-7600.

Clark County Parks and Recreation also can be found on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook by visiting http://tinyurl.com/4dfw8ea.

Metro Offers Tips for Safe Trick or Treating

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is offering tips to parents to ensure a safe Halloween for young trick or treaters.

Police say parents should help kids plan their route ahead of time, utilizing a tool on Metro’s website that identifies homes in your neighborhood which are occupied by known sexual predators. Police say these homes should be avoided. From Metro’s home page, click on the “sex offenders” tab on top of the page and click on “search for offenders in our area.”

Other suggestions include:

• Go with your children on Halloween night.
• Ensure your children stick to the route you’ve mapped out ahead of time.
• Carry a cell phone with you in case help is needed.
• Know where your children are at all times.
• When kids walk up to a door, parents should be close enough to ear the conservations that transpire.