Literary events for Oct. 11

Youths

Son's new stripes test mom's patience

"Look mama, I'm a tiger!" my oldest son announced from the hallway.

Highlights

Tuesday OCTOBER 14

Son’s new stripes test mom’s patience

"Look mama, I'm a tiger!" my oldest son announced from the hallway.

Local best-sellers -- Oct. 12

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Getting involved -- Oct. 12

Community Service

Volunteers -- Oct. 12

 Holiday Helper: Help children celebrate Halloween at local youth organization event. Great group activity. (48239)

Volunteer of the week -- Oct. 12

Name: Christa McKenzie

Family events -- Oct. 12

 Applefest & Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October, Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia. Join in the festivities and bob for apples, listen to buegrass music, brave the haunted house, take a wagon ride, enjoy award-winning apple cider or other delicious treats and visit the farm animals. Pumpkin patch is open daily throughout October. 360-491-7328.

Fitness calendar -- Oct. 12

 In-Depth Yoga Studies and Teacher Training Program: This program meets one weekend per month for a year starting Oct. 31 at Living Spirit Yoga, 911 Fifth Ave. Suite 203, Olympia. For more information, call 360-432-3635.

Showtimes -- Oct. 12

Here's what's playing at South Sound cinemas. Because times are subject to change without notice, readers are encouraged to contact the theater to be certain of showtimes. Times preceded by * are open captioned.

Ivan Doig gives it all he’s got in war story

Master storyteller Ivan Doig is back. The Seattle-based novelist, who often returns to his Montana roots for inspiration, situates his latest book at an air base in World War II-era Montana.

Today's history

• In 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, D.C.

Spiritual events

• Prayers for World Peace - Buddhist Meditation: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays, The Olympia Mahayana Buddhist Center, Legion Way S.W. Olympia, Everyone is welcome. Call 360-754-7787 or go to www.meditateinolympia.org.

Creepy, crawly chills

Gone are the fun-loving roller coasters, elephant ears and petting zoo. Instead, roaming zombies, scarecrows and clowns have taken over Thurston County Fairgrounds.
• Halloween activities