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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Events

Today

SNR Spring Break Day Camp - For ages 4-21 who have developmental disabilities. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., today through Friday. Transportation available from Post Falls. Care providers should attend with those needing individual care. 1323 E. Sherman Ave., Suite F, Coeur d’Alene. $12/day, some scholarships available. (208) 755-6781.

Spring Break Camps - A variety of spring break day camps will be offered by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department beginning today through Friday for ages 6-11. Visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information or to register. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29-$99. (509) 625-6200.

“Lights, Camera, Action!” Spring Break Camp - Hosted by Children’s Youth Theater-Spokane. Children will learn acting, stunts and combat. Musical theater including vocal and dance with Nike Imoru of North by Northwest Productions. Held daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., today through Friday. Registration required. CYT Studios, 6205 E. Mansfield, Spokane Valley. $180 per student. (509) 487-6540.

Mobius Kids Spring Break Camps - A variety of day camps will be offered today through Thursday for ages 4-10. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org to view the full list camps and details. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7-$15. (509) 624-KIDS.

Tuesday

Storytime (Deer Park) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

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 First St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Thursday

Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. 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., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - 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., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

First Friday Arts Fundraiser - The 2010 New Member Class of the Junior League of Spokane invites you and your children to enjoy an evening of art and fun. Paintings created by local children will be displayed and auctioned. All proceeds from the auction will be used to buy art supplies for Shaw Middle School’s art program. There will be music, children story times, face painting, the Tooth Fairy with goody bags, snacks for children and wine/cheese for parents. 5-8 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 599-3503.

Saturday

“Behold Jesus” An Easter Drama - Presentation highlighting events in the life of Jesus Christ. Spokane Dream Center hosts the 13th year of this professional style production with a cast of 150 people dressed in period costumes. Two performances: 1 and 6:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 924-2630.

Most Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt - Live music, games, and crafts start at 10 a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be broken up into three age groups: 0-3, 4-7, and 8-13. The start times will be staggered every 15 minutes, with the youngest group starting first. Live music by the band Jenks. Event presented by Vintage Faith Community and the Browne’s Neighborhood Council. Coeur d’Alene Park. (In case of rain: All Saints Lutheran Church, 314 S. Spruce St.) Free. (509) 251-1462.

Easter Egg Hunt - Free hot dogs, bouncy castles and slide, face painting, chalk art and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., egg hunt at noon. First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 467-8986.

Mom and Me: Easter Bunny Celebration - For children ages 2-4 and their moms. Make a variety of Easter projects including: a puppet hat, decorated egg and more. Pre-registration is required. 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14. (509) 625-6200.

Peter Cottontail Party - For ages 5-11. Parents and children will make colored eggs, bunnies, hats and more. Pre-registration is required. 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14. (509) 625-6200.

Easter Egg Hunt - 10 a.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker. (509) 926-4971.

Easter Eggsperience 2010 - Annual Easter egg hunt for fifth-graders and younger, presented by Lake City Community Church. 10 a.m., Lake City High School’s soccer fields, 6101 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-0632.

Easter Egg Hunt - Sponsored by The Hillyard Kiwanis. Thousands of eggs and lots of prizes. 10 a.m., Rypien Field, 3501 N. Regal St. Free. (509) 498-2690.

Egg hunt - Hosted by the church One. There will be a petting zoo, jump castles, face painting, cotton candy, balloon animals and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Children younger than fifth grade should bring their own baskets or bags for the egg hunt. 10 a.m. One, 24th and Sullivan Ave. Free. (509) 926-3254.

Community Easter Egg Hunt - Hunt for children up to second grade; scavenger hunt for grades 3-5; carnival games, and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hepton Point Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres. (509) 232-0840.

Silver and Gold Egg Hunt - Presented by the University of Idaho Student Alumni Relations Board. Three hunts broken down by age groups, 0-11. Games and coloring activities prior to the hunt. 11 a.m., UI Administration Building Lawn, 851 Campus Drive, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 301-0556.

Easter Egg Party - Listen to Jan Brett’s newest book, “The Easter Egg.” Color a picture or do a maze, then hunt for eggs filled with some special goodies. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore /Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Easter Egg Hunt - 30th annual KIX-96 event with Perfection Tire. Over 7,000 candy and prize-filled eggs for ages 0-10. Noon, Riverfront Park, near the Clocktower. Free. (509) 242-2400.

Carpenter’s Local No. 98 Easter Egg Hunt - Ninth annual event with 6,000 plastic filled eggs for ages 1-12 with lots of prizes. Open to the public. Noon, Franklin Park. Free. (509) 998-6190.

Sunday

Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt - Breakfast served in the Fellowship Hall from 9:15-10:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for children through fifth grade at 10:00 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.

Ongoing

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 from April 1-30. 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 Theatre, 901 W. Sprague Ave.; INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.; and Hotel Lusso, One N. Post St. (509) 536-1696.

Nia for Kids - For ages 3-6. Participants will enhance their natural dancing skills through guided movements with and without props to diverse music. Held Wednesdays, 3-3:45 p.m., April 7-28. Pre-registration is required. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $29. (509) 625-6200.

Send information about events at least two weeks in advance by e-mail to features@ spokesman.com; by fax to (509) 459-5098; by mail to Our Kids Calendar, Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; or submit online at www.spokane7.com/ events/submit.