Family events calendar
Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Make leaf mobiles. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.
Kids Book Club - For children in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Wonder of Charlie Anne” by Kimberly Newton Fusco. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Creepy Critters (Indian Trail) - For school-age children. Meet and learn about reptiles and amphibians. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 E. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.
Scholarship Know How Workshop - Get help planning your financial budget for college and learn more about the financial aid process. 7-8 p.m., Colfax Library, Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.
Trashion Show - Students from the Central Valley High School Green Club are putting on a fashion show of items made out of garbage and recycled items during a “Trashion” show. The end results will be judged and teams will also participate in a two-minute design contest. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $3.
Thursday
Corbin Kids Half-Day Camps - For children ages 6-11. Enjoy a variety of art projects and games during early release conference week. Held today and Friday and Nov. 22-24, 1-4:30 p.m. each day. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $18 a day. (509) 625-6200.
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350. 10 a.m.
Leaf Fest! (Hillyard) - For school-age children. Touch, read and learn more about leaves. Participants will also get to make their own leafy creation. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.
Build-a-palooza (South) - For school-age children. Use various building supplies to create buildings, bridges, towers and more. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry. Free. (509) 444-5331.
After School Specials - “Pets That Rock.” Make your own pet. A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.
Spokane County Explorer Search and Rescue Information Night - Nonprofit team for young adults, ages 14 to 20, who are interested in learning about the training and opportunities available to become certified search and rescue volunteers. 6:30-8 p.m., Department of Emergency Management facility, 1121 W. Gardner Ave. (509) 465-3515.
Evening of Curious Fun - Meet Curious George during Family Reading Night and enjoy refreshments, crafts, stories and prizes. 6:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Seagraves Children’s Library, Lower Level, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Friday
“Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” - Presented by Pend Oreille Players Association. Shows today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/adults; $5/children ages 5-18. (509) 671-3389.
Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting - Santa Claus makes his official downtown arrival to light the tree in River Park Square. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives at 7 p.m., River Park Square Atrium, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 363-0304.
Holiday Festival of Fair Trade - Features fairly traded goods including clothing, textiles, baskets, books, coffee, jewelry. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. (across from the county courthouse), Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 255-4410.
Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - 34th annual event. Over 300 artists and crafters. Today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.
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-Saturday at Players & Spectators, 12828 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Sign up at janetb@jaspokane.org or by calling (509) 624-7114.
Mom and Me: Turkey Gobbler - For children ages 2-4 and their parents. Create a feathered turkey together. Pre-registration is required. Choose to attend today or Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12. (509) 625-6200.
5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Author Trina Lorraine - Book signing of “Mr. Jingles,” the story of a grumpy mouse who finds the Christmas spirit in an unexpected place. 4-7 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342.
“Iron Will”- After his dad perishes in a tragic dog-sledding accident, it’s up to young Will Stoneman to pay off the mortgage by entering a 500-mile dog sled race with a $10,000 prize. Rated PG. Free snacks will be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.
Saturday
15th Annual Fall Folk Festival - Presented by the Spokane Folklore Society. Featuring multiple stages of traditional and ethnic dance and music, workshops, crafts for children and jamming. Traditional crafts and meals for purchase. Hours are today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. along with a New England-style contra dance from 8-10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 624-5693.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Raise funds to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. 5K run/walk or 1K run with the elves for children. 8 a.m., Riverfront Park. $25/T-shirt, with timing chip, $20/T-shirt, no chip; 1K run: $10/T-shirt, free/no shirt. (206) 547-2707, ext.102.
Mom and Me: Wire Wrapped Ring and Pendant - For girls ages 8-12 and their mothers. Create unique jewelry using wire and beads and learn wire shaping techniques. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15. (509) 625-6200.
Auntie Violet Storytime - Special story time with Auntie Violet. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Thanksgiving Storytime - Listen to Thanksgiving tales, enjoy holiday-themed crafts and snacks. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.
Canyon Elementary Ham and Turkey Dinner and Auction - Annual event hosted by the Canyon School Organization. There will be a silent auction from 4-5:45 p.m., live auction from 6-7:30 p.m.; a cake walk, carnival games and a raffle. 4-8 p.m., Canyon Elementary Science Magnet School, 27405 E. School House Loop, Cataldo, Idaho. $15/family, including two adults and two children; $5/adult, ages 14 and older; $3/youth, ages 5-13; $3/senior, age 60 and older; Free/ages 4 and younger. (208) 682-2749.
Build-a-palooza (Shadle) - For school-age children. Use various building supplies to create buildings, bridges, towers and more. 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.
Sunday
Family Promise Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service - 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 777-4190.