Family Calendar

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 Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Preregistration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16-$47. 625-6200.

“Disney’s High School Musical” - Tuesday-May 4. Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 6:30 p.m., matinees Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20-$60. 325-SEAT.

“It’s a Nano World” - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display through May 15. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. 624-KIDS.

Learn How to Grow Your Own Food Classes - Series of classes presented by WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays through May 8. April 24: Raised Bed Gardening; May 1: Growing Fruits and Berries; and May 8: Growing and Using Culinary Herbs. Refreshments and handouts provided at each class. Preregistration recommended as class sizes are limited. 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. 477-2048.

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

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

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 months-3 years of age. Free. Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.bordersstores.com. Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. 466-2231.

Today

“Our Kids: Our Business” Luncheon - Robert Anda, M.D., M.S., 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. 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. 838-0206.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: 10 a.m., South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400. Free.

Friday

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

The Shrine Circus - 7:30 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$20. 325-SEAT.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Yard sale - Students from Spokane Valley High School are putting on the event to raise money to purchase a solar panel. Hours are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane Valley High School, 2011 N. Hutchinson Road. 922-5475.

Saturday

“Our Kids Our Business” Neighbor Day Festival - Enjoy carnival games with prizes, jumping castles, an inflatable climbing wall, food vendors and a bike rodeo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., AM Cannon Park, 1920 W. Maxwell Ave. or indoors at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St., if weather is bad.

“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 624-2378 or visit www.voaspokane.org. 10 a.m., Browne’s Addition Rosauers, 1808 W. Third Ave.

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. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bowdish Middle School, 2109 S Skipworth Road, Spokane Valley. $90 per team. 218-8397.

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. $20, includes T-shirt. 710-8301.

Auntie Violet Storytime - Listen to some stories about spring and make a paper flower to take home. 11 a.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to a story about Curious George and meet and have your picture taken with him after storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

DanceFest Spokane - Fourth Annual National Dance Week celebration. Sponsored by Inland Northwest Dance Association. Family festival features all forms of dance. Watch dance showcase performances, learn different dance styles, buy vendor items, health fair, art gallery for sale items, arts and crafts. Ceili (Irish dance) with live band to end the festival. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Spokane Community College1810 N. Greene St. Free. 927-0972.

Family Fun Day - Presented by Shriners 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. 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. 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 childcare will be provided during class. 9:30-11 a.m., Salnave Elementary, 1015 Salnave Road, Cheney. Free. 559-4200.

The Shrine Circus - 11 a.m., 3:30, and 7:30 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$20. 325-SEAT.

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. 838-KICK.

Yard sale - Students from Spokane Valley High School are putting on the event to raise money to purchase a solar panel. Hours are from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Spokane Valley High School, 2011 N. Hutchinson Road. 922-5475.

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.

15th Annual Lilac Century Bike Ride - Four different courses available: 15- and 25-mile family rides, a 50-mile ride and 100-mile century ride. Money raised benefits Aurora Northwest Rotary Club projects to include building parks, assisting single parents and children, support student programs at various local high schools, kids at risk and bicycle safety programs. A baked potato feed with all the trimmings for every participant. Course starts and finishes at SFCC. Registration required. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. 999-7770.

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. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bowdish Middle School, 2109 S Skipworth Road, Spokane Valley. $90 per team. 218-8397.

The Shrine Circus - 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$20. 325-SEAT.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Tuesday

Ben & Jerry’s Free Scoop Day - Enjoy an ice cream. Donations accepted for The Wishing Star Foundation. Noon-8 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s, River Park Square, Atrium level, 808 W. Main Ave. 455-8500 or 744-3411.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Storytime (Fairfield) - For children 2-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. 893-8320.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

Wednesday

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to a story about spring, make a spring craft, and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. Free.

Storytime - For children 2-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. 893-8330, 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. 10 a.m. Free.