Family Calendar

Thu., April 8, 2010

Today

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3. 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Preschool Storytime (North) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

After School Specials - “Weather Watch.” Learn about weather. A different science project will be offered every month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Hillyard) - For school-age children. Create your own diary and celebrate the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books and the release of the movie. 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently-used items for their growing families. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street, Spokane Valley. $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 536-2840.

Our Kids Our Business: Breakfast of Champions - Chase Youth Foundation will celebrate the accomplishments of local youth. 7-8:30 a.m. The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln Ave. Free, but donations encouraged. (509) 353-7042.

Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 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. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Our Kids Our Business: Next Generation Zone Formal Open House - Presented by the Workforce Development Youth Council. Tour the new facility, learn about available services and enjoy refreshments. 2-4 p.m. Next Generation Zone, 901 E. Second Ave., Ste. 100. Free. (509) 340-7800.

Poets Up! - Blue Door Theatre Players will improvise a show based on made up on-the-spot poems. Show will include special guest poets from around the area. All ages welcome. Shows Fridays through April 30. 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Saturday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently-used items for their growing families. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street, Spokane Valley. $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 536-2840.

5K Heart Run - Hosted by Central Valley PTA Council’s Heart in Hand Outreach, which supports the CV school district’s students and family that find themselves in temporary or transitional housing, distribute Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas gifts, and propane for heat among other things. Park in East parking lot, check-in and packet pick-up begins at 8 a.m. at concessions next to track; enjoy a fairly flat course around the U-Hi neighborhood, race starts at 9 a.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 701-1912.

Rock Ranch Geology Day Camp - For all ages. Identify rocks and minerals, find treasures to keep and participate in a thunder egg hunt. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Rock Ranch, 4216 S. Saltese Lake Road. $19/person, $39/family of four. (509) 625-6200.

Whitworth University Hawaiian Club Lu’au - 40th annual event. Presented by the Whitworth University Hawaiian Club, Na Pu’uwai o Hawai’i (The Heart of Hawai’i). Doors open and dinner begins at 6 p.m.; entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Whitworth University Fieldhouse, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $20/adults, $15/students, $10/age 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 777-3796.

Earth Day Storytime - Fun stories sure to make you “go green.” Go home with some Earth-saving tips and seed paper to plant in your garden. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore /Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Go Fly a Kite! - All ages. Enjoy hands-on weather demonstrations, crafts and make a kite with the National Weather Service. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Story will be “Sitting Duck” by Jackie Urbanovic. Also make a craft and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Play with Your Food! - For school-age children. Presented by the American Institute of Architects Spokane in celebration of National Architecture Week. Participants will use food items to construct a space-age design. Prizes will be awarded for the best designs. Noon-3 p.m. River Park Square, Ground Floor. Free. (509) 747-5498.

Author Seth Anawalt - The author will sign copies of his young adult novel “The Treasure of Santa Maria.” 1-3 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave.

Sunday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently-used items for their growing families. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with everything half price on Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Sunday free admission. (509) 536-2840.

Walk MS - Benefits Multiple Sclerosis. Walk is 2-6 miles. Register at www.nationalMSsociety.org/wai. Check-in at 8:30 a.m., walk at 10 a.m. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Donation. (509) 482-2022.

Pancake breakfast - Breakfast is served the second Sunday of each month. 8:30 a.m.-noon. McIntosh Grange, First and Lake streets, Rockford. $4 adults, $2 for kids 10 and under. (509) 535-1165.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

After School Specials (North) - “Weather Watch.” Learn about weather. A different science project will be offered every month. 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

North Spokane Anime Club - For teens in grades six or above. Watch anime episodes, eat snacks and more. 3:30 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

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.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3. 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 18 months-3. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For children 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Pink Me Up Storytime - Wear your pinkest clothes while enjoying storytime, crafts and treats. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Ongoing

“Crime Lab Detective” Exhibit at Mobius Kids - Lift fingerprints, examine DNA and search for forensic clues. 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.

Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular - Through Sunday. Ten species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign of the dinosaurs. Featuring 17 life-size dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Plateosaurus and Liliensternus from the Triassic period; the Stegosaurus and Allosaurus from the Jurassic period; and Torosaurus and Utahraptor from the Cretaceous period. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $39.50-$59.50. (800) 325-SEAT.