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THIS WEEK: SEPT. 22 to 28, 2006

Explorers Club, learning about the wonders of nature through walks, games and exhibits at the Endless Mountains Nature Center, 265 Vosburg Neck Road, off Route 6, Tunkhannock. Saturdays through Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. For ages 6 to 12. $8. 836-7202 or emnconline.org.

Disney’s Cinderella Kids and Jungle Book Kids. Discover valuable lessons about the importance of teamwork and ingenuity through the memorable stories and songs of these beloved Disney classics from the MTI’s Kids Collection of musical theater. Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m. $10. 800-432-9382.

Trees Are Terrific! Explore the world of trees with naturalist Kathy Kelchner. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Saturday at 2 p.m. Free. 675-9900.

Snakes and Turtles and Frogs. Oh, My! A program with biologist and wildlife rehabilitator Kathy Michell with live snakes and turtles. Included: using telemetry to study their movements. Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, 827 Church St., Honesdale. Saturday at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society. 253-9250.

Teen Idol Contest, the White Haven Christian Youth Group’s version of the Fox-TV show. White Haven United Methodist Church, Buffalo Street, White Haven. Sunday, 2 to 4:30 p.m. 443-7153.

Kids at the Catlin House, for students in kindergarten through second grade. Included: playing historic games, drawing artifacts, playing musical chairs to the 1870s Regina Music Box and discussing the 1869 diary of young Alice Scranton. Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Sept. 30 with sessions 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. $3. Registration: 344-3841.

Fall Story Time for ages 3 to 5. Plymouth Public Library, 107 W. Main St., Plymouth. Tuesdays from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Free. Registration: 779-4775.

Pocahontas, a musical theater production for children. Applause Theatre Company, 409 Main St., Duryea. Oct. 6 to 15. Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. $8, $5 children. 457-41 15.

Just for Kids: Explore Fall, a walk to explore Nescopeck State Park as it prepares for the winter season. For ages 6 to 12. Off Honey Hole Road, Drums. Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Registration: 403-2006.

Little People Series for ages 3 and 4. Explore the wonders of nature through hands-on activities, outdoor games, walks, crafts and songs. Endless Mountains Nature Center, 265 Vosburg Neck Road, off Route 6, Tunkhannock. Wednesdays from Oct. 1 1 to Nov. 1 from 1 to 2 p.m. 836-7202 or emnconline.org.

Fun for Tots with singer and storyteller Mary Baker. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Oct. 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2 from 10:30 to 1 1:30 a.m. Free. 996-1500.

Parent and Child Workshop, a five-week series with activities for both parents and children, ages 1 to 3. Topics include health and nutrition, speech and language and social-emotional health. Plymouth Public Library, 107 W. Main St., Plymouth. Thursdays from Oct. 12 to Nov. 9 from 10:30 to 1 1:45 a.m. Reservations: 779-4775.

Tracks and Tracking, a “Second Saturday” event with environmental educator Laura Anderson who displays furs and mounts while offering tips on tracking animals in the forest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Oct. 14 at 1 1 a.m. 996-1500.

Haunted Children’s Museum, trick-or-treat activities, storytelling, face painting, mask making and pumpkin painting. Children’s Museum, 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg. Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 389-9206.

Pumpkin Palooza, pumpkin painting, pumpkin games, face painting and refreshments. Frances Slocum State Park, off Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Oct. 21, 2 to 4 p.m. $5. 836-7202 or emnconline.org.

The Doodlebops Live! Join DeeDee, Rooney and Moe Doodle as they take their rock band on the road for their first U.S. concert tour, performing favorites from their TV show on Playhouse Disney. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 22 at 1 and 4 p.m. $35, $23, $14. 826-1 100 or kirbycenter.org.

The World’s Biggest Tea Party, a “My Little Pony Live!” musical stage show with Pinkie Pie and her eight charming Ponyville friends. Wachovia Arena, Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Township. Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m., 2 and 5:30 p.m. $17, $14; $12.50 on Thursday. 970-7600 or 693-4100.

Boo-rific Halloween Spectacular with crafts, candy and fearsomely fun festivities including a spine-tingling talk on “The History of Horror in Film” at 2 p.m. Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Oct. 28, noon to 3 p.m. 346-7186.

Halloween Train Ride. Ghosts and goblins, treats and prizes on a two-hour trip from Honesdale to Hawley. Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, 303 Commercial St., Honesdale. Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. $15, $12 children. 253-1960.

PEEC-a-Boo Halloween Trail. Follow the guide to learn about creatures of the night and whooooo lives in the forest along with stories around the campfire and more. Pocono Environmental Education Center, off Route 209, Dingmans Ferry. Oct. 28, 3 to 6 p.m. 828-2319 or peec.org.

Creepy Tales! Storyteller Lisa Facciponti presents songs and bone-chilling tales from around the world. Nescopeck State Park, off Honey Hole Road, Drums. Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 403-2006.

Pumpkin Contest. Carve or paint a pumpkin and compete for prizes. Open to all children. Jackson Township Police Department, 221 1 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. Oct. 29, with pumpkin dropoff from 2 to 3 p.m. and judging at 3 p.m. 675-8500.

The Jack Sprat Low-Fat World Tour, a fun-filled musical with Mother Goose characters teaching about the importance of healthy eating. Performed by TheatreworksUSA at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. Nov. 4 at 1 1 a.m. $1 1. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop to create related crafts at 10 a.m. ($4) 344-1 1 1 1.

Stories and Songs of Latin America, learning about the culture of Latin America through puppetry, stories, songs, instruments and dance. Performed by TheatreworksUSA at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. $1 1. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop to create related crafts ($4). 344-1 1 1 1.

Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Dance Party, a lively, fun-packed show with Dorothy and her friends Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and more. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. $17.50, $12.50. 826-1 100 or kirbycenter.org.