Family calendar

Thu., March 13, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

Banking for Books - Monthlong book drive campaign to benefit Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program. Donate NEW children’s books to Global Credit Union, Northland Credit Union, Spokane Safeway Employees Credit Union, Spokane City Credit Union, Spokane Federal Credit Union, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union, United Health Services Credit Union and Washington Trust Bank. Runs through March 31. 789-3548.

CYT Theatre Arts Classes - Register now for classes beginning the week of March 25th for children age 6-18. Classes offered include: beginning swing, musical theatre, stage make-up, core acting and singing, improv and more. Christian Youth Theatre, 6205 E. Mansfield Suite A. $130/class if registered by 3/14; $150/per class after 3/14. 487-6540.

Free Bloomsday Training Clinics - Hosted by Holy Family Hospital and held Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., from Saturday-April 26. Begin with a 15-minute talk and 15-minute warm-up, followed by a walk or run on an outdoor course. Training begins with a one-mile course and increases a mile each week. Water stations, first aid and crossing guards and volunteer staff help keep participants safe. Registration is required. Spokane Falls Community College gym, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. 482-2356.

“The Frog Prince of Spamalot” - A production by Theater Arts for Children. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

“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.

Kurious Kids Preschool Time - For children 3-5 years of age. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through March 28. 9 a.m.-noon, Western Dance Hall, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $27/two days a week; $39/three days a week; $145 monthly. 688-0300.

Photos with Live Baby Bunnies! - No appointment needed. Runs through Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Super Shots Portrait Studio, 601 W. Main Ave., Suite 203, skywalk level of the Washington Mutual Building between Crescent Court and the Parkade. $15-40. 624-5658.

Self Protection Class - For age 13 and older. A two week course. Learn how to defend yourself against street attacks. Class runs March 22-29. Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $39. 625-6200.

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

“Tintypes” - The musical is presented by the Central Valley High School Theater Department. Performances are today-Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

Today

After School Specials - Explore Ireland and the British Isles through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.

Dine Out So No Senior Goes Hungry - Eat at a participating restaurant and a portion of your bill will be donated to Valley Meals on Wheels, which delivers hot meals to seniors and the disabled. Restaurants include Valley Perkins, Ron’s Drive-In, Casa de Oro, Cuppa Joe’s Cafe, Quizno’s in Liberty Lake, Buck’s Pizza, Jenny’s Cafe, The Iron Horse, Fiesta Grande, O’Doherty’s, Taco del Mar in the Valley and Tokyo Teriyaki. 924-6976.

Fairies, Brownies and Elves - For school-age children. Enjoy making wands, reading stories and discussing the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. 444-5331.

Free Soup and Bread Dinner - Presented by All Nations Warriors for Christ. Events include singing hymns, Bible readings and prayer. 6 p.m., Central Seventh Day Adventist Church fellowship center, 828 W. Spofford Ave. Free. 484-7757.

Preschool Storytime - For children ages 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; 11 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350. Free.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Boys U14 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for boys born between 8/1/1994 and 7/31/1995. Join one of the fastest growing soccer clubs in Spokane. Our Coaching staff will provide your child with the best opportunity to learn proper skills, techniques and game strategies. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Drive. 475-9777.

Storytime - For children ages 2-5. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. 893-8390; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250. Free.

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

Friday

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

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.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Vs. Portland. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts - U14 through U18 - The Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club is Eastern Washington’s premier level youth soccer club. Call for dates and times for each age group or visit www.spokaneshadow.org. Runs through March 22. 5034 N. Assembly Street/Dwight Merkel Complex. 838-4532.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-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.

Saturday

30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Spokane - Presented by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (FSOSP). Registration for the parade can be completed online at www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com or entry forms can be obtained by phone or via e-mail at kim@mail.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com. Noon. Downtown Spokane. Viewing of parade is free. 880-2785.

Flashlight Egg Hunt - 10th annual event for ages 4-13. Bring your flashlight. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. 7:15 p.m., Hays Park, Crestline Street at Providence Avenue. $8. 625-6200.

For Love of Movies: “Shrek” - Watch this animated comedy featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. Rated PG. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Kitchen Table Science - Appropriate for school-age children. Explore the science that takes place in your kitchen with Spokane Community College students from the chemistry department. 11 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5331.

Rapid Rabbit Run - The 24th annual five-mile or three-mile run is a fundraiser for the senior “All Knighter.” The five-mile run is a qualifying race from Bloomsday second seed. Check in from 4-7 p.m. Friday or from 8:30-9:45 a.m. today. 10 a.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $15 with T-shirt, $10 without. 226-1234.

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

St. Patrick’s Day Party - Wear green and enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day celebration during storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Theatre Ballet of Spokane - For children of all ages. Features a restaging of “La Bayadere’s Kingdom of the Shades,” as well as several other works. 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5. 838-5705.

Wieners on Parade - Calling all mixes and purebreds to walk with the Dachshund Club of Spokane members in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Spokane. Walkers and their dogs need not be club members to participate. Free to join. Wear green, and dress your dog in green, too! Families welcome. Visit www.spokanewienerdogs.org for more details. 10 a.m., Boone at Washington, near Boy Scout Office. 796-2140.

Sunday

“Quietly the Night” Performance - Listen to Barry and Shelly Bacon as they share a collection of lullabies, songs and stories. Noon. Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Scholarship Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all-you-can-eat pancakes. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age five and younger. 326-9211.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Boys U17 and U18 - SSC Falcons Premier Soccer Tryouts for boys born between 8/1/1991 and 7/31/1992; 8/1/1990 and 7/31/1991. Join one of the fastest growing soccer clubs in Spokane. Our Coaching staff will provide your child with the best opportunity to learn proper skills, techniques and game strategies. 9-11 a.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Dr. 475-9777.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Boys U15 and U16 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for boys born between 8/1/1993 and 7/31/1994; 8/1/1992 and 7/31/1993. Noon-2 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E Upriver Dr. 475-9777.

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.

Spokane Public Schools Kindergarten Registration - Registration will be held each weekday at neighborhood elementary schools for kindergarten and new first grade students. A birth certificate or other verification of age is required for students who have not previously enrolled in school. Kindergarten students must be age 5 on or before Aug. 31; first-graders must be age 6. A Washington State Certificate of Immunization also must be completed with the month, day, and year of inoculation on the day of registration. Information about a medical, religious, philosophical or personal exemption from immunizations is available from the Spokane Public Schools Health Services department at 354-7298. 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. For more information, call 354-7387.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts - U14 through U18 - Call for dates and times for each age group or visit www.spokaneshadow.org. Runs through March 22. 5034 N. Assembly Street/Dwight Merkel Complex. 838-4532.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Girls U14 and U15 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for girls born between 8/1/1994 and 7/31/1995; 8/1/1993 and 7/31/1994. 5-7 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Dr. 475-9777.

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

Tuesday

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

Cheney Middle School Band - Sixth grade concert. School gym, 2716 N. 6th St., Cheney. Free. 559-4400.

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 St. 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Girls U13 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for girls born between 8/1/1995 and 7/31/1996. Join one of the fastest growing soccer clubs in Spokane. 5-7 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Dr. 475-9777.

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

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. 444-5356.

Wednesday

After School Specials (Argonne) - Explore West Africa through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.

Barnes and Noble Storytime - Enjoy a story about Easter, make a craft and have a treat. 2 p.m., 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.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Girls U14 and U15 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for girls born between 8/1/1994 and 7/31/1995; 8/1/1993 and 7/31/1994. Join one of the fastest growing soccer clubs in Spokane. Our Coaching staff will provide your child with the best opportunity to learn proper skills, techniques and game strategies. 5-7 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Dr. 475-9777.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature, “Affections Touching Across Time” (PG-13), about a high-school student who finds herself teamed up with a half-demon as they race to stop the demon Monomaru from taking over the world. Snacks will be provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

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

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-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.