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RED ROCK NEWS, Sedona, Arizona Create Halloween crafts with children Photo courtesy of ARAcontent PAINT A PUMPKIN using chalkboard paint and leave messages on it for your children. The paint preserves the pumpkin so you can enjoy the activity through Thanksgiving. Before the fall wind blows trick-or-treaters into Uptown, make the most of the season with a few simple projects that your kids will love and you will, too. They're easy, fun and very affordable. All it takes is a little imagination and a few things you already have around the house to transform your home into Halloween central. 'Here are a few easy, afford- able projects. Go Batty Create adorable beverage can bats to hang on your porch or anywhere in your home. Just rinse a few empty be,/,erage cans with soap and water and allow to fully dry. Remove the ring that's attached to each can and bend the can slightly at the middle. Then, in a well-ventilated area like a garage with an open door, lay out old newspaper or an old sheet and spray several light coats of black spray paint onto each can and allow them to dry for 24 hours. Once the can has dried, glue bat wings to the sides of the can, teeth to the drinking area on the can, eyes to the top of the can just above the drinking hole and bat ears to the outer ring of the can [right above the eyes]. The wings, teeth, eyes and ears can be found at your local craft store or you can make them yourself from foam or construction paper. Glue a piece of fishing line to the can, allow the glue to dry and then unwind a paper clip and tie the other end of the fishing line to the paper clip to hang. Leave this "welcome bat" plain, or use orange puffy paint to write a fun Halloween message. "Trick" Their Treats Don't send your lit:tie ghost or goblin 0ut with an ordinary treat container when it's so easy to personalize it to reflect their Halloween style. Recycle the old plastic pumpkin they used. the year before and transform it into something unique and special with spray paint. Try a color like grape or berry pink for your little prin- cess or ballerina. Do you have a Shrek in the family? Try a color green for their carrier. Once the plastic pumpkins are painted, let the kids deco- rate them using markers, puffy paint, stickers or stick-on jewels and they're ready for a night full of candy goodness. Instant Messaging Leave the carving knife in the kitchen drawer and try a new twist on pumpkin decorating. Buy a pumpkin or two at the supermarket or farm stand," clean it well to remove dirt and debris and paint it with chalkboard paint. Spray paint it traditional black -- or brush a different color in the chalkboard palette with a foam brush. Remember to "scuff" up the pumpkin with the rounded '¢dge of the chalk -- then write messages to your kids throughout the season. The paint preserves the pumpkin, so you can have some Halloween fun right through Thanksgiving. Courtesy of ARAcontent Friday, October 29, 2010 - 3C Choose from 2,000 costumes Oct. 30, 31 Still looking for a great Halloween costume? Want a costume that will stand out in the crowd? Then come to the garage sale of the Verde Valley Theatre this weekend and choose from the 2,000 costumes being offered for sale. The theater's garage sale will be held at the historic Grand Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 30 and 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p,m. each day. Furniture and theater props will also be for Sale. The Grand Theatre is located at 919 Main St. in historic downtown Clarkdale. All proceeds from the garage sale will go to support the ongoing programs and activities Of the Verde Valley Theatre. Sedona couple helps bridge team take 3rd Sedona residents Linda and Robb Gordon were successful at the 13th World Bridge Series held in Philadelphia from Oct. 2 through Oct. 16. The Gordons were on the team that took third- place bronze in the World Championship Mixed Teams. Their team was leading the event until the very end when they were overtaken. Other team members were Warren Oberfield of Pittsburgh, Penn.; Jo Morse of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and Michael & Sy!wia McNamara of White Plains, N.Y. Linda Gordon is a retired guidance counselor and Robb Gordon is a mortgage banker in Sedona. Register for Sedona's Grasshopper basketball Registration begins in will take place on Wednesday, November for children in grades Nov. 10, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. one to seven to participate in the at the outdoor basketball court fourth year of the Grasshopper in Posse Grounds Park beside Basketball League, sponsored the Teen Center. by thecityofSedonaParksand ....... Practices will begin the RecreafionDepartmefit. '  first week of De'cembdr:and Whether a coach or a player, this league offers a fun and exciting season for all partici- pants. This is a low-pressure league with an emphasis placed on teaching children the rules and fundamentals of basketball. Children will receive their own team jersey to keep at the end of the season. Registration begins Monday, Nov. 1, and runs through Friday, Nov..19. The league fee is $35 per student, and $32 for the second sibling in the same family. The league fee will increase to $40 for late registrants. Parks and Recreation offers several different registra- tion options: the office at 102 Roadrunner Drive, by phone at 282-7098, or a registration form off of the city website, www. S edonaAz.gov/Parks. Registration will also be accepted at the pro-season basketball clinic. It is important for children to attend the clinic so that they can be properly placed on a basketball team. The pre-season clinic for all grades will be held once a week on either Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays• from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each child's given day. of practice will depend on their grade. Opening day is Saturday, Jan. 8, and the season frill run through Friday, March 19. All games and practices are held in the gymnasium at West Sedona School, 570 Posse Ground Road. Coaches are also needed for the league. Responsible adults interested in volunteering their time one night a week and Saturday mornings to coach a youth basketball team are asked to contact Parks and Recreation. There will be three divisions of play: First and second grades, third and fourth grades; and fifth through seventh grades. Objectives of the program are to develop fair play and sportsmanship, develop skills in basketball and to have fun. Those interested in coaching are asked to contact Rachel Murdoch, recreation and aquatics supervisor, at 203-5011. Child pedestrian deaths higher on Halloween Halloween can be fun for people of all ages, but for young, costumed pedestrians, it can also be terrifyingly dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease COntrol and Prevention, fatalities among pedestrians ages 5 to 14 is four times higher On Halloween than any other night of the year. AAA Arizona encourages everyone t9 avoid the dafigers lurking On this eening by taking extra precautions. "Young children are often too excited to pay attention to safety as they are out trick-or-treating, therefore it is especially important on this occasion that adults b'e more alert," said Linda German, director of communications and public affairs for AAA Arizona. "Before even leaving the house, parents should prepare their chil- dren for their night out and party hosts and attendees need to have smart, responsible plans in place." Safety tips to enjoy a spooky, but safe Halloween weekend: Parents and trick-or-treaters • Select highly visible costumes. Look for light, bright and reflective costumes that make trick-or-treaters easy to see. Add reflective tape to costumes and treat buckets and bags to increase visibility. • Avoid masks, as they ca" limit vision. Check that costume accessories do not obstruct the child's view. • Ensure costumes fit well. Have trick- or-treaters try on, walk and play in costumes and shoes in advance to check fit. Make sure nothing comes loose or might cause the child to trip. • Review safety precautions with chil- dren. Include traffic safety rules, such as: stay on the sidewalk; cross the street at crosswalks; avoid walking in front of, behind or between parked cars; and stop at driveways to make sure no vehicles are coming in or out. • Plan trick-or-treating routes in advance. Avoid areas with heavy vehicle traffic and look for well-lit streets with sidewalks. • Make arrangements for an adult to accompany young trick-or-treaters at least Until the age of 12.  " • Get a flashlight with fresh batteries. A flashlight can help trick-or-treaters see and be seen. Motorists, party-goers anti hosts • Plan your travel route carefully. Try to avoid cutting through residential areas that will likely have a large number of trick-or-treaters. • If you must drive through a residential area to reach your destination, drive slowly, avoid distractions and pay extra attention for children walking on the roadways who may not be watching for you. • If providing directions to a party, make sure not to route guests through residential areas unnecessarily. • Slow down. A pedestrian is nearly twice as likely to be killed if they're hit by a car going 30 mph compared to if they're hit at 25 mph, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. What seems like a small difference--just 5 mph -- can be the difference between life and death. According to the foundation's Traffic Safety Culture Index released this month, a quarter of drivers reports having driven 15 mph over the speed limit on a residential in the past 30 days and 20 percent have done so more than once. However, drivers rate this as one of the most unacceptable things a driver can do. • Do not let impaired guests drive. If hosting a party, remind guests to plan ahead and select their designated driver, offer alcohol-free beverages and do not allow impaired guests to drive. You could also arrange safe, alternative .transportation in advance, or prepare to host overnight guests if necessary. • Make plans to get home safely. If intending to consume alcohol, make plans to get home safely by selecting a designated driver or ensuring cab service is available from the party location. • Have safe transportation options ready. If hosting a party with alcohol, compile a list of phone numbers including local cab companies and organizations offering designated driver services to have readily available should guests need a safe way home. For more information, visit www.aaa. com. ESTATE SALE Beautiful 3 BR., 2 BA., split floor plan. Very well located. A truly comfortable home, completely refurbished inside. Immaculate. Immediate Occupancy. Only $249,500. UPSCALE SHOWPLACE REDUCED TO $990,000 High on hill just above Oak Crook. Giant lot. Spanish style. Over 4,000 sq. ft. 3 BR., 3.5 BA. A rare opportunity. Includes additional 2.5 acre #121733 WEST SEDONA HOME Over 1,800 sq. ft. plus 2-car garage. Spotless manufactured home. Very well landscaped. 2 BR., 2 BA., den area. Greet buy at only $229,000. Think It. Immediate possession. MLS #126207 DESERT OASIS BY THE RED ROCKS Forest Service and trails NEXT DOORt Super-Deluxe West Sedona mfg. 2 BR. (potential third), 2 BA. Approx. 1,942 sq. ft. 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