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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Ongoing

“Annie” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Friday, May 23 and 30, 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, May 24, June 1 and 8, 1 p.m.; May 31 and June 7, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 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 Thursday. 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. (509) 624-KIDS.

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. (509) 891-8325.

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

Tuesday

GI Joe Night - Children age 5-7 will enjoy a basic training night with face painting, obstacle races, engraving dog tags and more. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Franklin Park, at Queen Street and Division Street. $9. Presented by Northeast Youth Center. (509) 482-0708.

Wednesday

Author N.D. Wilson - Idaho author presents “100 Cupboards,” a book for young readers. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

For Love of Movies: “Jurassic Park” - Watch this 1993 dinosaur movie directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG-13. Free. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Thursday

Central Valley All-District Concert - Students in grades 5-12 will perform in an all-district orchestral concert. The evening will include a tribute to Spokane composer Mark Williams. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School Theatre, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Free. (509) 228-5100.

Princess Night - Girls age 4-7 will enjoy a Cinderella waltz lesson, a Sleeping Beauty facial and a Snow White nail treatment. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Manito Park Meeting Room. $9. Presented by Northeast Youth Center. (509) 482-0708.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler.” Rated PG-13. Snacks will be provided. Free. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Friday

“The Man from Snowy River” - Free family movie showing of the 1982 action adventure. Free snacks will be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. (509) 487-9667.

Flights of Fancy Spring Concert for All Choirs - Featuring the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus, featuring children age 7-18. 7:30 p.m., St. Aloysius Church, 611 E. Mission Ave. (509) 624-7992.

St. Mary’s Family Fun Night - Carnival with booths, a jumping castle, a cakewalk, silent auction and face-painting. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School. 3-7 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic School gym, 14601 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 924-4300.

Saturday

Butterfly Plant Stakes - For ages 3-5, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Celebrating the opening of Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. 10-11:30 a.m., 507 W. Seventh Ave., west of the Corbin Art Center. $12. (509) 625-6677.

Encouraging Wildlife in the Garden - For ages 6-12, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Celebrating the opening of Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. 1-3 p.m., 507 W. Seventh Ave., west of the Corbin Art Center. $14. (509) 625-6677.

For Love of Movies: “Hoot” - Watch this film about kids who are fighting to protect the home of a group of endangered burrow owls. Rated PG. Free. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

LadyBug Party - For ages 5-11, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Celebrating the opening of Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. 10-11:30 a.m., 507 W. Seventh Ave., west of the Corbin Art Center. $12. (509) 625-6677.

Spokane Area FIRST Robotics Exhibition - There will be two First Lego League (FLL) Power Puzzle competitions with 12 area teams; and demonstrations of high school level FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotic Challenge robots. For more FIRST information, visit www.usfirst.org. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. Free admission. (509) 922-5488.

Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade - 70th annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, school bands and more. The 2008 theme is Salute to Service. Support the Festival by purchasing a themed pin for $5, available at many area retailers. 7:45 p.m., through streets of downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 535-4554.

Stuffed with Hugs Workshop, Your Gift, Your Choice - The first 150 guests at Build-A-Bear are invited to stuff a white fluffy puppy for free and choose to donate it to children’s health and wellness organizations: SupersSibs! and the Sunshine Kids Foundation; literacy programs through First Book; or humane education programs through Pet Shelters Across America. 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-2223.

Youth Book Group - For ages 8-13. Discuss “Ranger’s Apprentice 04: The Battle for Skandia,” written by John Flanagan. 2 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Kids Golf Classic - The sixth annual event is a scramble golf tournament for ages 6-12. Includes nine holes of golf, T-shirt, lunch and a 10th hole putting contest. Kids can form their own team of five or will be assigned a team. Open to all skill levels. Deadline is Friday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagle Ridge Short Course. $15 per person. (509) 242-2506.