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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Dick Frost Magic Shows (Shadle) - Appropriate for school-age children. Shows at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5331.

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.

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.

Water Water Everywhere (Hillyard) - Part of Summer Reading 2010. For school-aged children. Listen to a presentation about water by the West Valley Outdoor Learning staff. 3:30 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

“50/50” – 50 percent short form and 50 percent long form improvised show with all material based on audience suggestions. All ages welcome. 8 p.m.-midnight. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

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.

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.

Cap’n Ruby and the Scurvy Dogs Pirate Show (Downtown) - Part of Summer Reading 2010. For school-age children. Enjoy pirate songs, tales, sign the pirate code of conduct and receive an eye patch. 2 p.m. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Saturday

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.; Shortform Improv for ages 13-17 from 11-11:50 a.m. Registration required. Classes held Saturdays through July 3. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60/student. (509) 747-7045.

Strawberry Celebration - Saturday-Sunday and July 3-July 4. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

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