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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

CYT Theatre Arts Classes - Register now for classes beginning the week of March 25 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. (509) 487-6540.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales will take place Friday-April 13. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Chocolate Chips and Lemon Chalet Cremes. $4. (509) 747-8091.

Self Protection Class - For age 13 and older. A two-week course. Learn how to defend yourself against street attacks. Class runs from Saturday-March 29. Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $39. (509) 625-6200.

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 School District #81’s Health Services department at (509) 354-7298. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (509) 354-7387.

Today

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 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. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320. 4 p.m. Free.

Cheney Middle School Band - Sixt- grade concert. School gym, 2716 N. Sixth St., Cheney. Free. (509) 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 (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Storytime (Fairfield) - For children 2-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 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. (509) 893-8260.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Enjoy a story about Easter, make a craft and have a treat. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8476. Free.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grade 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. (509) 893-8400.

Storytime - For children 2-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 S. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260. Free.

Thursday

After-School Specials (North) - Explore Ireland and the British Isles through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St.(509) 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; 11 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. Free.

Friday

“Prince of Egypt” - Free family movie. A 1998 animated movie by Dream Works, rated (PG). Free snacks will also be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

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. (509) 893-8400.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes (509) 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry (509) 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Saturday

Storytime with the Cat in the Hat - Have your picture taken with the Cat in the Hat after Dr. Seuss storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Youth Book Group - For children age 8-13. Discuss “Warriors 01 Into the Wild” by Erin Hunter. 2 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.