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Lemony Snicket party: Celebrate the release of Lemony Snicket’s “A Slippery Slope” at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Barnes &Noble, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville, 425-398-1990.

Reading With Rover: The Delta Society’s “canine listeners” love to have kids read to them. Pick a book and pick a dog at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Barnes &Noble, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville, 425-398-1990.

SKY Theatre fall classes and workshops: Six-week theater exploration classes and workshops for children in grades K-two and three-five begin Oct. 13, tuition $75-$85. Children in grades four-seven and six-12 learn performance skills, build self-confidence and public speaking ability, plus the chance to audition for “The Wizard of Oz,” one-day workshop for grades four-seven set for Nov. 20 (Stanwood-Camano School District conference day) and four-week workshop for grades six-12 begins Nov. 24, tuition $75. Financial aid available for those who qualify. All sessions held at Stillaguamish Grange in Stanwood. Call 425-257-6371 for details and registration.

Young singers sought/Northwest Boychoir: Boys between the ages of 6 and 9 can audition for the popular Northwest choir, no prior musical training required; boys 10 and older with significant choral or other musical training may also audition. Oct. 4, University Heights Community Center, Seattle. Call 206-524-3234 to schedule an appointment.

Young singers sought/Columbia Children’s Choir: Children in grades one-eight can audition for spaces in the choir’s Lynnwood group, no experience required but an audition and ability to concentrate and carry a tune are necessary. Call Steve Stevens at 425-486-1987 or e-mail choirs@mindspring.com for an appointment.

Story times at Barnes &Noble: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Fire-fighting friends Oct. 4, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville, 425-398-1990.

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