Things to do
Ongoing
Incredible Years Parenting Program - For parents with children ages 2-10. Learn how to deal with a difficult child and prevent future problems. Class is offered Wednesdays, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Group Health Riverfront Medical Center, Room 220, 322 N. River Drive. (509) 389-2930.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - For boys and girls in grades 5-12. All proceeds will go to benefit Tanner Homminga and his family on his road to recovery. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bowdish Middle School, 2109 S Skipworth Road, Spokane Valley. $90 per team. (509) 218-8397.
The Shrine Circus – Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$20. (509) 325-SEAT.
Today
Spokane Scholars Foundation Banquet - 16th annual event honoring Spokane area high school seniors for academic achievement. Keynote speaker is Mark O’Connor, fiddler/violinist/composer. 6 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30. (509) 838-8568.
Tuesday
“Our Kids: Our Business” Community Forum - Live program will discuss child abuse prevention. Presented by KSPS Spokane Public Television and The Spokesman-Review. The public is invited to participate as part of a live studio audience. Interested participants should be at the KSPS studio no later than 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. 8 p.m., KSPS Studio, 3911 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 354-7800.
Linda Bjork Reading - For children age 8 and older. Meet the author of “Salmon Cavern.” 7:30 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Wednesday
Family Festival at Mukogawa - Hands-on with origami, toy making, kimono wearing, calligraphy, tea and art. 3-5 p.m., Mukowaga Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Free. (509) 328-2971.
Thursday
“Our Kids: Our Business” Luncheon - Dr. Robert Anda will speak on “connecting the dots” between social well being, health, community economic impact and adverse childhood experiences. Registration required. Register online at www.unitedwayspokane.org. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, Ballroom A, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30/person, $300/table of 10. (509) 838-6581.
Author Terry Trueman - Presents his newest book “Hurricane.” Set in Honduras, this is the story of a 13-year-old boy who struggles to hold his family together in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Saturday
“Our Kids Our Business” Neighbor Day Festival - Enjoy carnival games with prizes, jumping castles, an inflatable climbing wall, food vendors, a bike rodeo, and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., AM Cannon Park, 1920 West Maxwell Ave. or if bad weather, the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St.
“Safe Place” Campaign for Kids Kick-Off Event - Safe Place will designate its 100th site, partnering with Rosauers to promise safe places for children. All Rosauers in the greater Spokane area will distribute Safe Place bracelets to youths passing through the checkout lines from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact Volunteers of America at (509) 624-2378 or visit www.voaspokane.org.
America’s Kids Run - The world’s largest children’s running event for ages 5-12. Races are grouped by age. All participants must pick up their race packets at the trade show at the Spokane Convention Center on Friday, from 3-8 p.m. Arrive 45 minutes prior to your race time. Visit www.americaskidsrun.org. 9 a.m.-noon. Joe Albi Stadium, 4918 W. Everett Ave. $10/ includes T-shirt, register by April 18th, $20/after April 18th. (509) 710-8301.
Family Fun Day - Presented by Shiners Hospitals for Children. Enjoy soccer skills training, activities, and snacks. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Boys and Girls Clubhouse, 544 E. Providence Ave. Free. (509) 455-7844.
Free Pinwheels from Partners with Families and Children - Locations include: Jacob’s Java Coffee, 526 S. Washington St.; Zip’s Drive-In, 725 E. Francis Ave.; and Chuck E. Cheese, 10007 N. Nevada St.
Otis Orchards Fun Day - The annual event is hosted by SCOPE East and Otis Orchards Elementary. There will be a bike rodeo, face painting, raffles, silent auction and games. A parade will begin at noon. Game tickets are five for $1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Elementary, 22000 E. Wellesley, Spokane Valley. (509) 924-9823.
Ready! For Kindergarten Classes - Classes are offered to parents of children up to age 5. Gain new educational information and learning materials. Free child care will be provided during class. 9:30-11 a.m., Salnave Elementary, 1015 Salnave Road, Cheney. Free. (509) 559-4200.
Washington State Karate Championships - Fundraiser for the local Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest, hosted by Elite Martial Arts. All proceeds from entrance fees will go directly to help Spokane area kids with cancer. Events for all ages include: forms, weapons, sparring and musical forms. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $10/admission for spectators, $49.99 to compete. (509) 838-KICK.
Sunday
“Bedtime Stories” - Stories for children, written by children. Presented by Ballet Spokane in collaboration with Page Ahead and features stories produced by the Whitworth Writing Rally. 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $8/adults, $7/seniors and children. 325-SEAT.