Things to do

Ongoing

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children ages 3-13. Dates, times, and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16-$47. (509) 625-6200.

Lifeguard Clinic - For high school and college students. Learn how to become a lifeguard. Class begins today and runs through mid-June. Eastern Washington University. $100. (509) 359-2206.

Music Together Classes - Music classes for ages 6 months-6 years and parents. Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $195. (509) 326-9516.

Spokane Civic Theatre Spring Academy Classes - For children age pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Classes begin Monday and run through June 4. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $65-$75. (509) 325-1413.

Spokane Valley Baseball League - Registration forkids agse 4-12 runs through Thursday. Games are played at Spokane Valley schools in June and July. Students play at the schools they attend and there are no tryouts. $80/ages 4-6, $90/ages 7-8, and $110/ages 9-12. (509) 922-0420.

Tuesday

After-School Specials - Explore Greece through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320. 4 p.m. Free.

Wednesday

Lewis and Clark Expedition for Home Schoolers - For children 6-12 years of age. Learn more about the Lewis and Clark expedition during this five-week class, beginning today. 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $35. (509) 625-6200.

Thursday

Learn How to Grow Your Own Food Classes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays through May 8. Refreshments and handouts provided at each class. Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited; 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “InuYasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass.” Rated PG-13. Snacks will be provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Friday

“Singin’ in the Rain” - Free family movie. Classic 1952 comedy musical starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Free snacks will be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. (509) 487-9667.

Double Dutch Dance Party - For ages 9-14. The gym is hoppin’ with great music, multiple ropes and jump-in fun. Watch the events or register yourself or team to compete for prizes. Entertainment DJ will provide live beats for dancing, jumping and all round good stuff. Teams need to bring their own CD to compete. 7-9:30 p.m., Northeast Youth Center, 2121 E. Wabash. $7/in advance, $10/at the door. (509) 487-1603

Youth Cooking Class - For children 9-13 years of age. Learn how to make Mac and Cheese with homemade ice cream. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.

Saturday

“Believe in the Blue” - A national child abuse prevention project. Exchange Club members will share positive parenting tips. 10 a.m.-noon. Yoke’s Foods, 210 E. North Foothills Drive. (509) 747-5359.

For the Love of Movies: “The Princess Diaries” - Watch this comedy starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. Rated G. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Japanese Kamishibai and Origami - Listen to traditional Japanese stories and create origami keepsakes to take home. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Kite Celebration – For ages 3-11. Celebrate the history of the kite during National Kite Month. Learn about different kites originating from around the world and create your own kites. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12. (509) 625-6200.

Ready! for Kindergarten Classes - Classes are offered to parents of children up to age 5. Gain new educational information and learning materials. Free childcare will be provided during class. 9:30-11 a.m., Sunset Elementary, 12824 W. 12th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 559-4200.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association. 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 466-7018.

Sunday

Race for the Cure - 5K or one-mile walk/run to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Survivor photo at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, race starts at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25-35/general, $15/age 12 and younger, $25-$42/late registration.

Spokane Youth Symphony - Musical showcase celebration with fiddler/violinist/composer Mark O’Connor. 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $14/adults, $12/seniors, $10/age 17 and younger. (509) 624-1200.