Calendar
Today
Informational Prospective Foster Parents Informational Session – Presented by PATH Idaho. 6-7 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., room 105, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 699-9065, www.pathidaho.org
Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Today-Friday, “Yogi Bear,” rated PG. 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050
Free Form Clay Vessel Class with Liz Bishop - For ages 8-12. Geared toward the beginning stages of hand building, learn how to use coils, balls and little slabs to create a free-form vessel. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Students will be able to paint the finished project on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m.-noon. $22. (509) 325-3001
Tuesday
Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Play at Friendship Square. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537
Let’s Paint with Treisa Oosting - For ages 4-7. Each week will have a different project. 11 a.m.-noon, Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $10. (509) 325-3001
Bonner County Fair - Today-Saturday, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint. (208) 263-8414
Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant Free Barbecue - With free crafts and activities for children, and music by the Sammy Eubanks Band. 3-6 p.m., Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995
Tween Book Club (Fairfield) - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo and enjoy games and snacks. 4:30 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320
Drawing Methods with Andrea Perry - For ages 8-12. Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. Held Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $12 per class. (509) 325-3001
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - Today-Sunday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4060 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Motocross today-Thursday, qualifying heats 4:30 p.m., races 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo, Friday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Draft Horse Show and Pull, Saturday, 2 p.m. Demolition derby, Sunday, 6 p.m. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Exhibit buildings are open today-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $9/age 13 and older; $8/seniors 60 and older; $5/youth ages 6-12; free/ages 5 and younger; $3/parking. (208) 765-4969
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Library locations include: North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390
Shakespeare in the Park - Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform “Much Ado About Nothing.” 6 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 475-5674, shakespeareintheparks. org
Thursday
Quilling Workshop - For ages 16 and older. Paper artist Deena Scoles will teach three methods of quilling for a single flower resembling an aster or mum. Class will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $17, includes all materials and use of tools. Registration required by today. (509) 229-3414
Lincoln County Fair - Today-Saturday. Theme is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.” Carnival, Pro-West Rodeo, DJ dance on Friday night and Western Dance on Saturday night; kids fun area, open horse show and 4H and Future Farmers of America exhibits. (509) 725-5161
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Today-Saturday, 9 a.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free admission. (509) 893-8250
Dick Frost Magic Shows - Appropriate for school-aged children. Today and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Lincoln County Fair, Davenport, Wash. (509) 325-5147
Outdoor Learning Center Open House – See plants and live animals including an owl, snake and hawk. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., West Valley School District Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. (509) 340-1028
Youth Day - Activities, music, live bands and resource fair for youth ages 14-24 and their families. Participate in a park-wide “Where’s Waldo?” scavenger hunt and win free prizes including trips, hotel stays, gift certificates, ski passes and more. Sponsored by Youth ‘N Action and Passages Family Support. Noon-6 p.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 954-7373
“Garage Sale” - Audience members bring items from home for an improvised comedy show. 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045
Saturday
South Perry Summer Theater - “Rocky” (PG). Dusk, The Shop parking lot, 924 S. Perry St. Free; bring your own chairs. (509) 534-1647
“Expedition”- Short-form improv comedy sutable for all ages. 7 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7. (509) 747-7045
Dwight Dash - Benefit for Spokane Parks and Recreation programs, with 5K/10K urban trail run. The 10K course will drop runners down into Riverside State Park highlighting scenic single-track dirt trails, with some paved pathways. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, 5901 N. Assembly St. $19 by Wednesday, $29/day of race. Check in at the registration table located at the main walkway into the softball complex at the northeast end of the complex between 7:45-8:30 a.m. (5K check-in closes at 8:30 a.m., 10K check-in closes at 9 a.m.) The 5K race begins at 9 a.m., and 10K race begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration available online at http://bit.ly/dwightdash. Participants will receive a water bottle following race. Concessions available for purchase. (509) 625-6546
Barnes & Noble Storytime - “How Do Dinosaurs Go to School,” by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104
Beach Day Storytime & Craft - Listen to stories about the beach, then make a special sand castle of your own. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Dog Storytime - Stories featuring man’s best friend. Noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, River Park Square, skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775
Book Club Meeting - Drop by to discuss our latest book club pick. 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Ongoing
Free Summer Movies at Riverfront Park - Series of locally produced KSPS-7 documentaries. Today: “Remember When - Nat Park.” Tuesday: “Remembering Spokane.” Wednesday: “Reflections by the River - Expo ‘74.” Thursday: “America’s Landlocked Navy - The Farragut’s WWII Memories.” Friday: “Sculpted by Floods -The Northwest Ice Age Legacy.” All showings at 9:45 a.m. IMAX Theatre, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6001
Mobius Kids Classes - A variety of classes and camps will be offered through August for ages 2-10. River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5-$50. (509) 624-KIDS www.mobiusspokane.org
Riverfront Park Friday $1 Family Fun Night - Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 2, Pavilion Rides, mini-golf and the carrousel are $1 each (SkyRide and tour train not included). 507 N. Howard St. $1 per ride; $1 hot dogs available at the Pavilion restaurant. (509) 625-6601
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