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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Things to do

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Ongoing

All Star Cheerleading Classes and Teams! - For ages 4-18, presented by Build It Athletix. Held Mondays and Wednesdays. 5:30-8 p.m., Spokane Elite Gymnastics, 5615 E. Broadway Ave. $58-$78/month. (509) 389-4028.

“Annie” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Sunday and June 8, 1 p.m.; Saturday 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.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” - An enchanting tale of a young lady who finds true love by looking beyond external beauty and how a rose and a bit of magic can touch a life. Presented by Christian Youth Theater Spokane. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and June 1 at 3 p.m., and discounted matinee Saturday at noon. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $6-$12. (509) 487-6540.

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.

Spokane Junior Soccer - Ages 4-9, sign-up for youth soccer at www.SpokaneSoccer.org. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., No. 138. $50. (509) 747-5017.

Spokane Soccer - Register for the fall 2008/spring 2009 season. Deadline is July 15. Call for location. $50 registration fee. (509) 747-5017.

Spokane Valley Summer Soccer - Camps held weekly July 14-Aug. 15, sponsored by Valley Youth Soccer. Visit www.VYSOCCER.org. 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $45/week. (509) 924-7661.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 months-3 years of age. Held every Saturday. Visit www.bordersstores.com. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.

Thursday

North Pines Middle School 60th Anniversary - The school will celebrate with student displays and musical performances. Refreshments will be served. Former teachers and alumni are welcome. 6 p.m., North Pines Middle School, 701 N. Pines Road. (509) 228-5020.

Friday

ArtFest - 23rd annual music and arts festival presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art School. Juried artists’ booths, artist demonstrations, live music, food vendors, hands-on art projects for children and more. Noon-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Hemlock Street at Second Avenue in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 456-3931.

Saturday

ArtFest - 23rd annual music and arts festival presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art School. Juried artists’ booths, artist demonstrations, live music, food vendors, hands-on art projects for children and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Hemlock Street at Second Avenue in Browne’s Addition. Free. (509) 456-3931.

Disney Fairies Storytime and Craft - Fairies will flutter in your imagination after you hear some wonderful fairy stories straight from the heart of Neverland. Decorate some wings to wear on your way home. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Liberty Lake Kite Festival - Free kite flying festival. Stunt kites welcome. There will be a kite making workshop from 10 a.m.-noon for $5 per kite. Reservations are required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. (509) 755-6726.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - vs. Stockton Lightning. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$299/season tickets. (509) 242-7462 or (509) 325-SEAT.

Swap meet and car wash - The event benefits the University High School Instrumental Music Association. Rental space is available for $20. Free admission for shoppers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. (509) 928-8016.