Events calendar
Today
Halloween Candy Buy Back - Receive $1 per pound of candy brought in. All candy will be shipped to troops overseas through Operation Gratitude. Sponsored by Kidds Dental and Dr. Scott Ralph, orthodontist. 4-7 p.m., 1327 N. Stanford Lane, Suite B, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 891-7070.
Tuesday
Harlem Ambassadors vs. Kiwanis Klassics Basketball Fundraiser - Family comedy provided by the internationally-acclaimed group and featuring local leaders and celebrities. Tickets are available at Community 1st Bank, INB, Panhandle Bank and bankCDA. 6:30 p.m. Post Falls High School Gymnasium, 2832 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Advance: $8/adults, $7/students and seniors; at the door: $11/adults, $9/students/seniors, free/age 4 and younger. (208) 755-1591.
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 to 5 years old. 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.
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Locations include: North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. 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. 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.
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.
12th Annual North Idaho Winter Swap - Hosted by Lookout Pass Ski Patrol and Silver Mountain Ski Patrol. Items for sale will include new and used skiing equipment, snowboarding gear, accessories, as well as all types of winter clothing. Hosted by Lookout Pass and Silver Mountain volunteer ski patrol. Bring items to sell to the fairgrounds today, 3-8 p.m. All items must be clean and in good condition. Sale is Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger with paying adult. (208) 818-3133.
Viva Las Vegas Bowl-a-Thon - To benefit Junior Achievement. Put together a team and collect pledges from family and friends. A day of bowling, prizes and giveaways. Bowl today at Lilac Lanes, 1112 E. Magnesium Road; or Nov. 19-20 at Players & Spectators, 12828 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Sign up at janetb@jaspokane.org or by calling (509) 624-7114.
“Seussical the Musical”- CYT-Spokane presents a production featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters. Shows tonight and Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Nov. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets available at www.cytspokane.com or by calling (509) 487-6540. The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Advance: $10/adults, $9/children and seniors; all tickets $8 on Saturday at 3 p.m.; At the door: $13 per person; group rates available.
“Aladdin” - Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho presents an original musical. Shows tonight and Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Nov. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday and Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets available online at www.cytnorthidaho.com. Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $9/adults, $8/seniors and children age 12 and younger; $10 at the door; Discount $7 performance on Saturday at 3 p.m. (208) 277-5727.
Saturday Climbing - Harnesses and shoes provided. All levels welcome. 1-4 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.
Priest River Annual Fall Craft Fair - Booths still available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Priest River Junior High on Highway 2, Priest River, Idaho. Free.
Central Valley High School Arts and Crafts Show - Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Today-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.
27th Annual Writing Rally - Featuring Sally M. Walker, author of nearly four dozen books for children and young adults. The rally is a family literacy initiative for students in pre-school through sixth grade. Registration required and a parent or guardian must accompany each child participating in the rally. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Memorial Auditorium, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $17, includes T-shirt, snack, writing and art supplies, reception and participation for one child and one adult. (509) 777-3263.
18th Annual Performathon - A marathon recital that celebrates and showcases the musicians at Holy Names Music Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., River Park Square Atrium, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 326-9516.
Filipino Fiesta - Sample Filipino culture with food, music and dancing. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS.
Nighttime Storytime & Craft - Celebrate the stars with nighttime storybooks. Then make your own starry night mobiles to hang up and decorate the night. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
KPBX Kids’ Concert - “Songs of the Sea” featuring Tom Lewis who will be singing shanties and telling tales. 1 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. Free. (509) 327-5729.
Sunday
John Pelle’s Famous Spaghetti Dinner - Pelle is a longtime member of Spokane’s American-Italian Club. Dinner proceeds benefit St. Patrick’s School. Take-out is also available. 12:30-3:30 p.m., school cafeteria, 2706 E. Queen Ave. $7/adults, $4/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 638-2527.
Ongoing
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. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger; includes admission and guided tours in the museum. 456-3931.
Fall Reading Programs at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Children’s fall library programs include: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Tales for Twos and Threes, Tuesdays from 11-11:30 a.m.; Book Babies Lap-Sit for newborns to 2-year-olds accompanied by a parent or adult, Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.; and Lego Club for 5- to 10-year-olds, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.