Kids’ calendar
Today
“Gammer Gurton’s Needle” - Presented by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theatre; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. Free. 921-1500.
Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Movies play at same time every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Showing this week: “Doogal” (G) and “Over the Hedge” (PG). Coming up: July 17-19, “Clifford’s Really Big Movie” (G) and “Night at the Museum” (PG); July 24-26, “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (G) and “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties” (PG); July 31-Aug. 2, “Charlotte’s Web” (G) and “Monster House” (PG); Aug. 7-9, “Everyone’s Hero” (G)and “Barnyard” (PG); Aug. 14-16, “Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie” (G) and “Open Season” (PG); Aug. 21-23, “Curious George” (G) and “Flushed Away” (PG). Runs through Thursday. 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (800) 326-3264.
Get a Clue About … Sewing - Quilter Berenice Emehiser will teach sewing skills and help you make the perfect gift. Registration required; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 926-6283.
Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids’ posse, and after dinner, boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B on the main stage. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.
Spokane Valley Youth Soccer Registration - Sign-up for the fall season through July 31. Ages 4-18. Register online at www.vysoccer.org. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138. $40-$55. 924-7661.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Friday
“Aladdin and His Magic Lamp” - The traditional children’s tale. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Runs July 13-29. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. 892-5413.
Baby Lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Showing today: “A League of Their Own” (PG). Coming up: July 20, “Dick Tracy” (PG); July 21: “Beauty and The Beast” (G); July 27, “Mostly Martha” (PG); July 28, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (PG); Aug. 3, “Parenthood” (PG); Aug. 4, “An Inconvenient Truth” (PG); Aug. 10, “The Muppet Movie,” (G); Aug. 11, “West Side Story” not rated; Aug. 17, “Rain Man” (R); Aug. 18: “Whale Rider” (PG-13); Aug. 24, “Arthur” with Dudley Moore, (PG); Aug. 25, “Blues Brothers”, (PG-13). Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.
Liberty Lake storytime - For children in preschool through age 5; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 140. (509) 232-2510.
Saturday
“Aladdin and His Magic Lamp” - The traditional children’s tale. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Runs July 13-29. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. 892-5413.
Harry Potter Discussion Group - The group meets Saturdays until the new book is released; noon, Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. 922-4104.
Just for Kids at the Meal Maker - Meal planning and preparation session for kids and their parents. Pre-registration is required; noon, The Valley Plaza, 13220 E. Sprague Ave. $112 for seven entrees, more entrees available. 892-1403.
Liberty Lake storytime - For all ages; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 140. 232-2510.
Storytime - Listen to a story about Elmer the Elephant. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
U-pick Lavender benefit - Leisure Lavender Farm will host a u-pick weekend to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network of the Inland Northwest. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. 232-8179.