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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family calendar

Today

C.S.I. Camp at Mobius Kids - Whodunnit? Two afternoons for ages 5-9 to try out fun and real hands-on detective work like fingerprinting, ink chromatography, clothing and bone analysis, to help you solve a crime. 2-4 p.m., Mobius Children’s Museum, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $30. (509) 624-5437.

Living History Day - Showing you what life was like in the past. Tour the historic Campbell House, make your historic art and craft activities, history re-enactors and performances. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15/family. (509) 456-3931.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 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; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Ongoing

“Team Up!” Exhibit - Explore the science of sports and test your own basketball, tennis, soccer and football skills while learning about math and physics. On display through June 11. 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.

After-School Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools served include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays. Runs through June 20. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Aikido - Learn this martial art in a safe, cooperative and noncompetitive environment, through April 14, class for age 15, class for age 6-14 held at 6:15 p.m., Saturday, class for all ages held Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Roshinkan Aikido Dojo, 2209 N. Monroe St. $55. (509) 625-6200.

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children age 3-13. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Runs through April 18. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14-$45. (509) 625-6200.

Tae-Kwon-Do Classes - For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. Runs through June 20. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Two cans of food per month. (509) 482-0708.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. Runs through Sept. 25. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Youth and Teen Improv Classes - Each class will focus on storytelling, mime, environment creation, character development and spontaneity. Beginning/intermediate improv for ages 8-12 from 10-10:50 a.m.; Short-form improv for ages 13-17 from 11-11:50 a.m.; long-form improv (instructor approval only) for age 13-17 from noon-2 p.m. Registration required. Classes held Saturdays through May 2. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60-80/student. (509) 747-7045.

Friday

Desert Dwellers! - Is that a teddy bear or a cactus that just looks like one? Ages 4-7 discover the amazing and beautiful world of the desert, complete with a visit from tarantula Peggy Leggy, and play and take home a balancing cactus game. 11 a.m.-noon., Mobius Children’s Museum, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-5437.

Saturday

Arts for Kids - Free environmentally friendly art activities for children ages 1-10; free children’s entertainment with story telling by Dan Conley from noon-2 p.m. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., STA Plaza, 701 W. Riverside Ave. Free. (509) 328-7433.

Author Kenn Nesbitt - Reading of some of his poems from “My Hippo Has the Hiccups” and “Other Poems I Totally Made Up,” followed by book signing and refreshments. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, second-floor auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Easter Egg Hunt - Eggs and gift baskets sponsored by Hillyard Kiwanis. Open to the public. 11 a.m., Rypien Field, 2321 E. Bridgeport Ave. Free. (509) 495-2690.

Meet the Tooth Fairy at Mobius Kids - Visit Mobius Kids and show the Tooth Fairy your beautiful smile. April 4 and May 9. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Children’s Museum, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person, $4.75/seniors and military, free/children 1 year and younger. (509) 624-5437.

Sunday

Walk MS Spokane - Two routes: two-mile (fully accessible) or 5.5-mile. Register at www.nationalMSsociety.org/wai. 10 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 482-2022.

Tuesday

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Methods to Start and Stop Child Behaviors - Sponsored by Spokane Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Center. Month-long program will be held every Tuesday in April. In celebration of Our Kids, Our Business. 10 a.m.-noon., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. (509) 458-7445.

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.

Our Kids, Our Business Film Festival - Winner of film and photo and collage depictions of the goals of the event. 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, Jepson Center, Wolff Auditorium, 330 E. Desmet Ave. (509) 473-4827.

Wednesday

After-School Specials (Medical Lake) - Celebrate children’s book author Eric Carle through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Author Brandon Mull - Former comedian and author of the popular children’s series “Fablehaven,” with the newest in the series, “Grip of the Shadow Plague,” and “Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary.” 7 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, Auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Our Kids, Our Business Kick-off Event - 7:30 a.m., Pinwheel display on corner of Greene Street and Mission Avenue; 9 a.m., kick-off at the SCC Lair, Littlefoot Room. Sponsored by Spokane County Head Start/ Early Head Start/ ECEAP. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 279-6911.

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