October 21, 1992...The Portland Observer...Page 7
WAKE HALLOWEEN A
OREGON COAST AQUARIUM
COES SPOOKY FOR HALLOWEEN!
HARMLESS HOLIDAY
“It’s true,” Oregon Coast Aquarium officials have admitted. “Some pretty
spooky things are going on down here.”
What are they talking about? Preparations for a weird and wonderful, one-of-
a-kind Halloween party for youngsters of all ages and their adult escorts on
Saturday, October 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. one of Newport’s favorite storytellers, Rebecca Cohen, will tell
stories in the Aquarium’s US West Whale Theater. Afterwards, children and their
adult escorts will find fun activities, eerie sights and educational opportunities set
up throughout the Aquarium. They’ll include a shipwreck in Discovery Bay, a
chance to learn about what some of the Aquarium’s animals look like
by dark, and eerily lit moon jellyfish collection, and much more.
Aquarium staff will also help dispel the myths about traditional
Halloween animals as best.
Adults as well as children areencouraged tocome to the Aquarium
in costume. (Since some of the activities will be outdoors, warm
clothing is advised.) At the end of the evening both children and adults
can join a costume parade in the Aquarium’s lobby, and then enjoy
punch, cookies and coffee. A raffle will also be held to win a giant
pumpkin.
Apace for the Aquarium’s Halloween party is limited, so preregistration is
required by Monday, October 19. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Registration is S3 per person for Aquarium members and $5 per person for
nonmembers. At least one adult must escort every five children, and adults must
remain with their children throughout the event.
To register for the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s first Halloween party, call 867-
3474, extension 222.
Halloween turns most children into ghosts and goblins who are raring to have
a howling good time. Parents can help children be sale while keeping the good times
brewing by offering their children fun alternatives lor this occasion.
Halloween kicks off the seventh annual National PI'A Child Safety and
Protection Month. During this time, PTA members from across the country focus
their efforts on keeping all children safe.
Instead of sending your children into the streets, why no throw a lun-filled and
spooky adult-chaperoned Halloween party. Or consider asking your local PI A to
host an all-school Halloween bash.
For those whose children do go out trick-or-treating, the PI'A
suggests the following.
Parents should go trick-or-treating with children or make
sure they travel in groups.
Remind them not to talk to or accept rides from strangers
and caution children to remain in your neighborhood or
apartment complex.
Make sure that your child’s costume is safe. Use costumes
labeled “flame resistant.” Be sure that costumes are short enough to
avoid tripping over them.
For a truly real masquerade, apply face paint instead of a mask to your child s.
Masks can obstruct a child’s vision and breathing.
Choose props (magic wands or swords) that arc made of cardboard or other soft
materials. Avoid props with sharp edges
Give and accept only wrapped or packaged candy and inspect these treats lor
possible tampering.
For more information about Child Safety and Protection Month, contact your
locdl F^T
Founded in 1897, the National PTA is the country’s largest child advocacy
volunteer group seeking to unite home, school and community to promote the
education, health and safely of children, youth and families.
JANT7FN BEACH CENTER
TREATS FOR HALLOWEEN
Jantzen Beach Center will provide a safe place for children to trick-or-treat
again this year. The third annual “Trick-or-Treat on the mall” will take place on
Saturday, October 31 from 5-6 p.m. Signs in store windows will indicate which
merchants will be participating. The Mall is well lit, dry, supervised and all events
are free of charge. Other Halloween events will include:
A Children’s Costume Parade and Party on Thursday, October 29 beginning at
11:00 am. this event is sponsored by the Moms Club of Portland and will take place
at the Clock Tower Stage.
Pumpkin Carving Contest for ages 5-13. Children should bring their carved and
decorated pumpkins to the Clock Tower Stage at 1:00 p.m.
Costume Contest for ages 3-13. contestants should meet at the Clock Tower
Stage at 3:00 p.m.
Those interested should contact the Customer Service Center for details and
contest guidelines at (503) 289-555 or (206) 699-4644.
Jantzen Beach Center is located on Hayden Island, 1-5 exit 308, minutes from
downtown Portland and Vancouver.
A A A OREGON OFFERS
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE
HALLOWEEN HAUNTING
Halloween can mean danger for little ghosts and goblins unless parents and
drivers take special precautions, according to the Automobile Club of Oregon.
Scott Thompson, AAA Safety Representative, reminds drivers, “Halloween
brings out costumed boys and girls who are often loo excited to look both ways
before crossing the street. Dark costumes make trick-or-treaters difficult to see.
Worse yet, ill-fitting masks obstruct vision so children can’t always see oncoming
cars.”
Drivers: AAA Oregon offers advice that can help make Halloween safer. Be
extra alert for children darting out from between parked cars. Turn on headlights
at the first sign of dusk and take extra care when negotiating driveways. With so
many children on the streets, a right turn on red can be dangerous. Driving at least
5 mph under the posted speed limit in residential areas gives drivers and children
a margin of safety.
Boys and Girls: Thompson urges you to trick-or-treat while it’s still light and
wear comfortable light-colored costumes that make it easy to walk, sec and be seen.
Carry a flashlight. Trim your costume with special reflective tape that shines
brightly in headlights (your parents can get it at most auto supply, hardware, and
sporting-goods stores). Carry or wear a glow-in-thc-dark Halloween light stick,
available where costumes are sold. Trick-or-treat on well-lighted streets. Never dart
out between parked cars in the middle of the block. Walk on the sidewalk, not in
the street. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far out ol the road as
possible.
Parents: Be sure children can see clearly, thompson advises parents to enlarge
eye holes on masks and have children remove masks
before crossing the street. Belter yet, encourage them to
wear makeup instead of a mask. Makeup won’t impair
vision, and it’s fun to wear. Accompany your children
or send an older brother or sister along. If someone
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With just a few simple precautions,” Thompson
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YO UNG PROFESSIONALS
HOST "HALLOWEEN
MASQUERADE DANCE"
The Urban League Young Professionals will host a “Halloween Masquerade
Dance” on Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. at the Elk’s at 6 N. Tillamook in
Portland. Admission is $5 for members $8 for non-members.
The dance will feature recorded music by D.J. George, a no-host bar and
costume contests. You must be 21 years or older to attend.
Proceeds from the dance will go to the Urban League Young Professionals, and
auxiliary of the Urban League of Portland created to provide a forum for social
interaction, professional development and community service. For information
contact 280-2600.
A “HAUNTINGLY" GOOD TIME AT
THE OREGON HISTORY CENTER
What: Ghosts, goblins and witches walk the listener’s imagination as the
Portland Storytelling Guild, in conjunction with the Oregon Historical Society,
presents tantalizing tales of spectral mayhem on Halloween.
The program, with stories for all ages, will be held in festively bedecked Beaver
All. Staff and volunteers will be costumed g-g-g “hosts" and they encourage
costumes for those who aren’t bashful.
It promises to be an afternoon of “spinechilling” fun for both children and
adults. Treats, but no tricks, will be on hand for hungry little goblins.
When: Two sessions, Saturday, October 31, 1 to 1:50pm and 2:05 to
3:00 pm.
Where: The Oregon History Center, Beaver Hall. The History Center
is located at 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland.
Admission: The event is free with your paid admission to the History
Center. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for children over five and free for
members and children five and under.
Sponsored by: The Oregon Historical Society
“JUST US” EVENTS
There is more to Halloween than ghosts and goblins. At the Halloween Scene,
a Halloween fair forchildren. This is the night for fun and friendly little spirits. Bring
your little ones and lQt’s have fun!!
The Halloween (Safe) Scene’s goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for
children, as an alternative to the door-to-door trick or treat. Children can play games,
sing songs and enjoy hands on activities; face painting, apple bobbing, and a
cupcake walk are planned. Over a dozen activity tables will be open for the
children’s enjoyment. A table for parents and chaperons will be set up with tea,
coffee, and cookies. Adults are free, a child’s ticket is $2.00 One free cotton candy
with each admission. Open 3:00 - 8:00PM..Sponsored by “Just Us” Events
For further information: (503) 331-1931.
E V E N T FOR SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN!
The Gilbert House Children’s Museum - Salem. Celebrate Halloween at The
Gilbert House Children’s Museum on Saturday, October 31 between 1 and 4.
Experience the mystifying...make objects disappear, mix up a goulish brew, make
your own face paints and explore scientific Halloween tricks, come dressed in a
costume or make your own here! All Halloween activities are free with Museum
admission. Admission is $3 per person for ages one and over. The admission
includes both houses. The Gilbert House offers exciting educational opportunities
for families through hands-on exhibits in the science, arts and humanities. Hours are
Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday Noon to 4, and closed Mondays, the Gilbert
House is located on Salem’s downtown riverfront between the bridges. Information
is 371-3631.
HAVE A SAFE ANU
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
K ’R RHYTHM RAWO THROWS
HAUOWSSN PARTY ON KBPS AM
On Friday, October 30, tune in to Kid Rhythm Radio from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
to get your Halloween off to a screamingly good start! You ’ll shake to silly and scary
music, and shiver during a special half-hour of storytelling. Lumpkin the Pumpkin
is a Halloween tale especially for the little goblins in the audience, which will air
from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Wc’U also have a chilling feature report on the Washington Park Zoo’s
“Zooboo!” event, and special
giveaways of books and cassettes.
Guys and ghouls won’t want to
miss Kid Rhythm radio’s special
Halloween howl!
Kid Rhythm Radio is hosted by
Benson High School student announcers, as part
of their studies in the career education in broad-
‘ casting program. Feature reports are researched
and interviewed by elementary and junior high
school students from throughout the Portland Public
S chool
system. Kid Rhythm Radio is Portland’s only children’s
mutoc and news public radio program, exclusively on KBPS AM 1450.Contact:
Jacqueline Loucks, 280-5828
METROPOLITAN GREENSPACES PRESENTS: HALLOWEEN EAT
SEARCH, OWL PROWL HIGHLIGHT TRIP INTO NATURE TOURS
Be careful what you seek! If it’s Halloween owls and bats, you just might find
them on easy Trip Into Nature walks scheduled this fall through Nov. 15,
coordinated by the Metropolitan Service District as part of the Metropolitan
Greenspaces program.
The list of fall Trip Into Nature actives also includes free or low-cost guided
tours, classes and bike rides presented by many conservation groups, park districts
and other organizations involved in the Greenspaces program. The wide variety
of activities are intended to introduce residents to the natural areas and wildlife
located in and around the four-county region. Since the program began in May
1991, More than 3,000 people have participated
Highlights from the fall schedule of Trip Into Nature activities are listed
below:
Saturday, Oct. 17 The Forest-A Place Of Discovery
Discover the history, wildlife and plants of Tryon Creek State Park, 11321S W
Terwilligcr Blvd. Enjoy barrier-free short walk on the Trillium Trail. Space
limited. Call Michael Niss at 653-3166 to reserve. Sponsored by Oregon State
Parks and Friends of Tryon C reck State Park.
Saturday, Oct. 17 Apple Tasting and Cider Pressing
Easy hike up to the old apple orchard at Powell Butte Nature Park (Southeast
162nd and Powell) to pick apples and press cider from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barner-
free event. Sponsored by Friends of Powell Butte Nature Park and Portland Parks
Bureau.
Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18 Adopt-A-Strcam Conference
Learn how to restore your local stream and organize a group to protect it. ( all
Rosemary Furfcy at 221-1646, exL 353 to reserve. Sponsored by Metro, Urban
Streams Council, Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, Unified Sewerage
Agency, Clackamas County and local “friends” organizations.
Sunday, Oct. 25 Hillsboro Wetlands Tour
Observe fall birds in the Tualatin River floodplain and view constructed
wetland at the Hillsboro Landfill. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at first gale to landfill,
approximately 1.2 mile south of TV Highway. For details, call 642-1459.
Sponsored by Friends of Jackson Bottom.
Monday, Oct. 26 Halloween Owl Prowl
Enjoy a slide show all about owls and then hike to search out these night
creatures. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Fee $6 in-district/$l2 out
of district. Call 644-3855 to reserve. Sponsored by Tualatin Hills park and
Recreation District and Portland Audubon Society.
Wednesday, Oct.28 Halloween Bat Search
Experience the mysterious mammals of the night. After an exciting work
shop, go out in search of bats. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Fee $6
in-district/S 12 out of district. Call 644-3855 to reserve. Sponsored by Tualatin
Hills park and Recreation District and Portland Audubon Society.
Saturday, Oct. 31 Forest Park Mountain Bike Ride
Celebrate Halloween on a ride through Forest Park and discover the many
aspccLs of this large urban grcenspacc. Bring bike, appropriate clothing and lunch.
Helmets required. Fee $5. Call 796-5132 to reserve. Sponsored by Portland Parks
Bureau and Portland Audubon Society.
Sunday, Nov. 15 Powell Butte Turkey Walk
Scavenger hunt at Powell Butte for free turkey certificates. Come discover
Portland's newest nature park. Meet at 2 p.m. at the parking lot at Powell Butte,
Southeast 162nd and Powell Boulevard Sponsored by Friends of Powell Butte
Nature Park and Portland Parks Bureau.
For more details or a Trip Into Nature brochure, call Metro at 22-Green (224-
7336).