Family calendar

Thu., April 29, 2010

Today

Get Lit! Children’s Book Drive - Support children’s literacy by donating new children’s books at Get Lit! Festival locations and Numerica Credit Union branches. All books collected during the drive will be distributed to children in need through Page Ahead’s Book for Kids Program. Festival locations include: Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave.; The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.; INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.; and Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post St. (509) 536-1696.

Our Kids Our Business: Spokane Public Library Clothesline Project and Book Display - The Spokane Public Library will display a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Clothesline Project and Book display of T-shirts with stories from sexual assault survivors in the Spokane community. Free information, resources and bookmarks will be available. Downtown Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-2378.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. 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. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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.

Friday

Bloomsday Run Tradeshow - Tradeshow and check-in for the annual 12-kilometer run held on Sunday. Features fitness products, activities and more. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race. (509) 838-1579.

White Cane Days 2010 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Lions Club, in partnership with the Northwest Lions Foundation, protect and restore sight for kids and adults in the Pacific Northwest. Volunteers will be on downtown Spokane street corners, Albertsons and Safeway stores on Northwest Boulevard. Donation. (509) 328-6900.

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 Road. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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 Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

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 at 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

Farm Camp - Presented by PEACH. For ages 7-12. Learn about farms, soil and sustainable living. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., through May 22. Pre-registration is required. PEACH Community Farm, 10425 S. Andrus Road. $35 per session. (509) 981-8560.

Bloomsday Run Tradeshow - Tradeshow and check-in for the annual 12-kilometer run held on Sunday. Features fitness products, activities and more. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race. (509) 838-1579.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Shock vs. Cleveland. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Kids Fish-In - For ages 5-14. Limited to first 1,000 people who sign up. Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2315 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $5. (509) 892-1001.

Free Comic Book Weekend - Merlyn’s - Star Wars character appearances include: 1-3 p.m., Sandtropper; 3-5 p.m. Biker Scout and Darth Vader. Come in costume for pictures, prizes awarded for best costumes. Local comic artists doing sketches for kids age 9 and younger, noon-4 p.m. daily. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

Hillyard Re-Opening of Market Street – Ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mayor Mary Verner at 10:30 a.m.; parade at 11 a.m. starting at Market Street and Columbia Avenue and ending on Wellesley Avenue; car and bike show, street dance, lots of shops, vendors, music and more. downtown Hillyard. Free admission. (509) 217-5543.

Spokane Valley Friends of the Library Book Sale - Buy used books and AV items while supporting the Friends of the Spokane Valley Library. 9 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400.

2010 Washington State Karate Championships - A tournament to benefit the Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest. Features point sparring, weapons and forms divisions, a demo team division, and cash prizes for all grand champions. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $49.99 competitors; $5 for spectators. (509) 838-5425.

Magic with Cecil - For ages 5-10. Learn various magic tricks with Cecil the Magician. Pre-registration is recommended. 11 a.m.-noon. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5 per person. (509) 624-KIDS.

Free Comic Book Day - The Comic Book Shop - First 600 people will receive free gourmet chocolate from Pixie Dust Chocolates; Pizza Pipeline, next door to the Division Street location, will offer great specials all day; McDonalds will supply beverages; and The Shop coffee house will offer coffee specials. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Division location will offer free face painting for children and adventurous adults who wish to look like their favorite heroes. At 5:30 p.m., the Northtown Mall second floor location will be visited by members of the Star Wars 501st Legion in full costume. Bring your camera. Two locations: 1401 N. Division St. and NorthTown Mall. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (509) 326-7018.

Family Storytime - Join us as we read some great books about family, then make a pretty card for mom. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Free Comic Book Weekend - Merlyn’s - Star Wars character appearances include: noon-2 p.m., Biker Scout, TIE Pilot, Tuskan Raider; 3-5 p.m., Biker Scout. Come in costume for pictures, prizes awarded for best costumes. Local comic artists doing sketches for kids age nine and younger, noon-4 p.m. daily. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 624-0957.

Bloomsday Run - 9 a.m. 12-kilometer (7.46 miles) run open to all runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers. Out of town check-in is from 6:30-8:30 a.m. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 838-1579.

Monday

Author Bryan Davis - Known for his fantasy and fiction titles, he will read and sign copies of “Starlighter,” one of the most long-awaited young adult fantasy novels from the new “Dragons of Starlight” series. 4-6 p.m. Christian Supply Bookstore, 9310 N. Division St. Free admission. (509) 487-6942.

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.

Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 18 months-3. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

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.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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

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

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

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 1st St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.

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

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.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling our local pioneer aviators (Nick Mamer, Jack Fancher, Buell Felts), the formation of the Washington Air National Guard, the 1927 visit by Charles Lindbergh, and “Visionary Women,” women who shaped the history of the Spokane Valley. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.

Campbell House - Part of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, admission tickets includes the exhibit galleries and a guided tour of the house. Several guided tours will be available Wednesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The museum exhibit galleries are open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2316 W. 1st Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger; includes admission and guided tours in the museum. (509) 456-3931.