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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Events

Today

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Tuesday

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5356; 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St.; (509) 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400. Free.

After-School Specials (Fairfield) - “Wild West Fun.” For school-age children. 4 p.m., Fairfield Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification - Today-Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Offered by Safe Kids Kootenai County. Candidates must be in good health, able to maneuver in and out of vehicles, lift 25 pounds and stand for four hours at a time. Kootenai County Fire Station 3, 3820 E. 16th St., Post Falls. $75; reimbursement available upon meeting requirements. (208) 666-2511.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to a reading of “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!” Make a leaf craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Build-a-palooza (East Side) - For school-age children. Use various building supplies to create buildings, bridges, towers and more. 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

Almira County Fair - Today and Saturday. Friday night bingo; Saturday morning parade, vendors, children’s games, food court, quilt show, talent show. (509) 639-2450.

FORE Autism Golf Tournament and Luau Dinner - There will be children’s activities in the afternoon. Visit www.nwautism.org or call (509) 328-1582. Benefits the Northwest Autism Center. Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $100/includes green fees, cart and luau; Luau: $20/adults, $10/ages 5-18, free/ages 4 and younger. (509) 328-1582.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Gently used toys and accessories and infant and juniors fall/winter clothing. Today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (half price on Sunday). Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $4/Friday and Saturday, free admission on Sunday. (509) 536-2840.

Southeast Spokane County Fair - The 66th annual fair is a “Moo Di Gras” celebration. Saturday’s highlights include a pancake breakfast at the fire station from 7-10 a.m. and a parade at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, there will be a horse show in the ballpark and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Visit sespokanecountyfair.org for a full schedule. Rockford Fairgrounds. Free admission.

“Hearts of Gold” Parade - Official kick-off for Valleyfest weekend. Watch floats, dancers, animals, classic cars and much more. Begins at Spokane Valley City Hall and continues west on Sprague Avenue to University Road. 7:30 p.m. Free. (509) 922-3299.

Saturday

Harrington Fall Festival - Community parade in the morning, Lions Club beef barbecue, alumni dinner, games in the park. (509) 253-4354.

Italian Festival Street Fair - Today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes food, wine and beer garden, live entertainment, spaghetti and pizza eating contests, family activities, arts and crafts booths, and cooking demos. Free parking at City Hall. Proceeds help support local charities and St. Dominic Girls School. Frederick Street, directly across from Post Falls City Hall, Post Falls. (208) 773-8522.

Spanish Storytelling - Held on the fourth Saturday of every month at 11 a.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

End of Summer Book Sale - Presented by Friends of the Spokane Public Library. Proceeds will benefit the library and its programs. Fiction books, three for $1; children’s books, $1 each. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5307.

Magic Tree House Party - Eat some cookies, bring in your completed passport and adventure packet and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win an autographed copy of “Games and Puzzles from the Tree House” and a set of paperback MTH books for your school. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Valleyfest Trail Ride - Enjoy a 6-15 mile bike ride along the Centennial Trail on the Valleyfest Trail Ride. Check-in and T-shirt pick-up beginning at 10 a.m., ride begins at 11 a.m. Register by downloading a form online at valleyfest.org/event/ activity/biketour or the day of at check-in. Mirabeau Park North Centennial Trail Head, Spokane Valley. $10/general, $5/age 10 and younger. (509) 922-3299.

Spokane Skyhoundz Disc Dog Local Championships - Held during Valleyfest. Watch local dogs and their humans compete in distance and accuracy competition. For more information, contact John at johnlawnangel@ yahoo.com, or call (509) 926-6542. 10 a.m., Mirabeau Park, 13500 Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley.

Canoe Family Fun - Celebrate the remarkable fall colors with your family while enjoying a float down the Little Spokane River. Ages 8 and over. 1 p.m., Little Spokane River take-out, Nine Mile Falls. $27/person, $25/REI members. (509) 625-6200.

Ongoing

Apple Festival - Every weekend through Oct. 31. Visit greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Colville Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Maze Opening - Open daily through Oct. 31. 11 acres with two mazes. Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m. to dark; Fridays, 4-10 p.m.; and Saturdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Bring flashlight for night visits. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., 73 Oakshott Road, Colville. $7/age 12 and older, $5/age 5-11, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 684-6751.

“Every Child Ready to Read”- A family literacy workshop held Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m., today-Oct. 25. For children ages 3-6 and their parents/caregivers. Learn early literacy skills to prepare for reading success in school. Pre-registration is required. Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 772-5612.

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 up to age 2 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 ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.

Lions Club Train Rides - Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 24, train leaves from Ione Station. Rides are 20 miles roundtrip along and across the Pend Oreille River. Reservations requested. (877) 525-5226.

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.