NS AND DRIVERS
TIPS FOR DRIVERS • Try to avoid driving
altogether if you can, but especially between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. By reducing the number of cars
on the street during Halloween night, you can also help reduce the number of accidents. If possible, make your trips earlier or save them for the next day.
• Drive slowly, especially in residential neighborhoods. Even if children seem to be off the street and on sidewalks, they’re incredibly excited and can move in unpredictable ways. • Use extra caution at intersections, even if you have the right of way. Kids may not completely understand crosswalk rules and may still try to cross even when they’re not supposed to. Try to make eye contact with anyone on the side of the road before driving through the intersection. And finally, do not drive your children from house to house on Halloween. This is extremely dangerous and, unless you or your child has limited mobility, completely unnecessary. Park your car nearby, get out, and walk. Trust us, it’s much more fun that way, too!
TAKE A BREAK
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The race starts at 9 a.m. sharp and costs $45 ($40 for 12 and younger) to enter. Attendees can wear costumes or running clothes — whichever they feel most comfortable with!
You can register or learn more at KCCrew.com/event/graveyard5k .
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE AZTEC SHAWNEE THEATER: ‘THE MUMMY’ DOUBLE FEATURE! What better movies to watch during the spookiest month of the year than classic horror films? On Oct. 11, 18, and 25, the Aztec Shawnee Theater will show the original 1932 film “The Mummy” at 6:30 p.m., followed by an intermission and its first sequel, “The Mummy’s Hand,” at 8 p.m.! You can purchase tickets by visiting AztecShawnee.com/mummy- movies-2 and clicking the pink and blue “Purchase Tickets” button on the left side of the page (it’s a bit hard to see). LASER SPOOKTACULAR Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium is showing several family-friendly Halloween classics, like “Monster Mash” and “Ghostbusters,” with some added flair! There will be spectacular 3D lasers and smoke effects paired with each part, making it one cinematic experience you don’t want to miss! Tickets are just $8 for general admission, and shows are offered at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, and 7 p.m., so it’s a great family activity before or after grabbing dinner!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 large eggs • 2 cups (12-oz package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. 3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until creamy. 4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended. 5. Gradually beat in flour mixture. 6. Stir in chocolate chips. 7. Arrange dough in rounded teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets. 8. Bake 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; move to wire racks to cool completely.
You can purchase tickets at UnionStation.org/event/laser-spooktacular .
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