May 31, 2010 in Features

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Today

Remembering Roy Rogers and Other Western Heroes - Western artifacts and memorabilia, entertainment in Heritage Chapel at 2 p.m., performance by the Rockin’ B Ranch, veterans, aerospace, antique and class car displays, Tree of Remembrance, refreshments and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverside Memorial Park, Greenwood Memorial Terrace and Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way. Free. (509) 838-8900

Battle of Spokane Falls – Re-enactment presented by the Washington Civil War Association. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside State Park, Equestrian Area. $10/adults, $5/ages 7-16, free/ages 6 and younger. (509) 747-0331

Memorial Day Breakfast - Hosted by the Liberty Lake Rotary. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs and ham. There will be a short program for veterans at 9 a.m. Donations will be accepted for Honor Flight, which takes veterans to see the World War II monument in Washington, D.C. 8-10 a.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. $6/adults, $4/children, free/veterans.

Memorial Day Ceremony - Presented by the Melvin M. Smith Detachment, Marine Corps League of Spokane, along with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51. Guest speaker is Capt. John Stevens, who is the inspector-instructor of “P” Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marines located at the Navy-Marine Corps Readiness Center. 11 a.m.-noon, Fairmount Memorial Park Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. Free; lunch available for $7 at VFW Post 51 at 300 W. Mission Ave. following ceremony. (509) 998-9031

Memorial Day Picnic - Potluck and barbecue hosted by Point Man International Ministries For Vets By Vets. Noon, Liberty Park, Third Avenue at Pittsburg Street. (509) 994-7177, (800) 877-VETS

Tuesday

Ice Cream Social - Meet the staff for grades preschool through eighth grade. 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Primary Building, 2706 E. Queen Ave. Free. (509) 638-2527

Wednesday

Spring Showcase - Presented by Mt. Spokane High School Dance Team, with guest performances by the Mt. Spokane Cheer Squad, Mountainside Middle School dancers and students who performed in this year’s Mt. Spokane talent show, followed by an awards dessert. 6:30 p.m., 6015 E. Mt. Spokane Park Drive. $5/adults, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 465-7352

Thursday

Sandpoint High School Spring Band Concert - 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $5. (208) 263-9191

Jazz Band Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School. 7 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 228-5100

Friday

“The Secret of Kells” - Science fiction/fantasy film nominated for best animated feature Oscar. Today, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students, $4/children. (208) 263-9191

Hayden Boat Show and Water Sports Exposition - Second annual event with local boat vendors, free introductions to scuba diving, food vendors. Today, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Honeysuckle Beach, Hayden, Idaho. Free admission. (208) 664-0751

ArtFest 2010 - 25th annual art fair with music, food, Make-It-Art children’s hands-on area and more than 100 fine artists and craftspeople. Today, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free admission. (509) 456-3931

Saturday

“The Boxcar Children” – Spokane Children’s Theatre presents a play based on Gertrude Chandler Warner’s book series. Today, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (signing provided for the hearing impaired for during both performances); Sunday, 1 and 4 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Theatre, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, Building 5. $8/children, $10/adults. (800) 325-SEAT

Spokane River Bridge Walk 2010 - Second annual event to walk, talk and take in the views and bridges of the Spokane River on a 4.5-mile loop-walk crossing 17 bridges in the heart of Spokane. Each paying participant will receive a collector pin commemorating the event. Start at the northeast end of Monroe Street Bridge. $19/age 17 and older, $12/age 5-16, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 625-6246

Farm Chicks Antiques Show - Antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and nearly 150 vendors. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7/day, $10/weekend.

Roof Top Hoops 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Hosted by Roof Top Hoops, in partnership with NorthTown Mall, played on the upper deck parking garage at the mall. Teams will play in a double elimination tournament and will be guaranteed three games. Also slam-dunk contest and a three-point shoot-out. Today-Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., NorthTown Mall. $100. Register online at www.RoofTop Hoops.com, by calling (509) 216-2796 or at the mall at the Roof Top Hoops kiosk below the movie theater.

Raft Trip - Lower Spokane - For age 5 and older. Experience Class II rapids, Bowl and Pitcher and Devil’s Toenail while floating along the Spokane River. Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Today and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Upper Spokane River, Plantes Ferry Park. $44; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Farm Food Extravaganza - Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 7-12. Learn about planting seeds and how sprouts grow, farm life and enjoy hands-on activities in the garden. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., PEACH Community Farm, 10425 S. Andrus, Cheney. $5; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

20th Annual Cow Plop - Carnival, raffle and prizes, to benefit Trinity Catholic School. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1306 W. Montgomery Ave. (509) 327-9369

West Valley Days - Parade down Grace and Stout to Millwood City Park for activities including a silent auction, carnival games, vendors, food and a DJ. Six children’s bikes will be raffled off for free; children must be present to win. Proceeds benefit West Valley SCOPE. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Millwood City Park, Frederick and Stout. (509) 477-0629

Auntie Violet Storytime - Listen to stories read by Auntie Violet and then walk over to Riverfront Park to feed the birds. All ages. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Sunday

Natural Encounter Interpretive - Rafting Upper Spokane River - For ages 7 and older. Trained interpreters will lead this discovery session presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive, Spokane Valley. $27; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200.

Preschoolers in the Kitchen - Kids cooking classes presented by Community-Minded Enterprises and Main Market Co-op. Learn how to make roll-ups, for children ages 3-6 and their parents. 4-6 p.m., Main Market Co-op, 44 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-2755

A Concert for Life - Family activities starting at 4:30 p.m. include helicopter rides, food, music, book signing and testimony with author Cindy Scinto (“A Heart Like Mine”). A country gospel concert featuring the Good News Brothers starts at 6 p.m. All proceeds will support sending underprivileged children to the Union Gospel Mission summer camp. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Mount Spokane Church, 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead. Free, donations accepted ($10 for helicopter rides). (509) 325-0494

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.

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