Events
Today
Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho Spring Classes - Now registering ages 6-18 for 10-week classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to begin this week. Classes include Drama 101, Dance 101, Voice 101, Theater Dance, Technical Theater, Musical Theater and more. Students ages 8-18 will have the opportunity to audition for performances of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8600
Sing-Along Songs - For ages 3-5. Share songs, play with instruments and make your own. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330; 1:30 p.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340. Free.
After School Special (North) - “Under Construction.” See what you can build using blocks, straws and paper. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350
Fourth Annual Empty Bowls Project - Fundraiser hosted by the American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest (formerly Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest), Gonzaga University’s Pottery Department and Jenny’s Cafe to raise money for children with cancer in the Inland Northwest. Purchase a hand-crafted pottery bowl and enjoy a meal of minestrone or cheddar broccoli soup. 5-7 p.m., Jenny’s Cafe, 9425 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $15. (509) 928-8055
Tuesday
“Myrna the Mermaid and the Golden Key” - Puppet show. 10-10:45 a.m., Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. $5. (509) 448-8911
Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Today: make T-shirt bags. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537
After School Special (Fairfield) - “Under Construction.” See what you can build using blocks, straws and paper. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m., Fairfield Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320
Kids Book Club - For children in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin; also swap and recommend books while enjoying games and snacks. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350
Ferris High School Tour Orchestra - Performing works by Telemann, Schubert, Vaughan Williams, and others in preparation for its upcoming tour to Austria. 7 p.m., Manito Presbyterian Church, 401 E. 30th Ave. Free. (509) 838-3559
Wednesday
Mobius Kids Little Learners: My Fingers and Toes - For ages 2-4 and their parents. Enjoy a variety of activities to exercise fine and large motor skills including songs, crafts and games. 11 a.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., lower level. $5/Mobius members, $7/nonmembers. Registration required. (509) 624-5437, ext. 1.
After-School Specials - “Under Construction.” See what you can build using blocks, straws and paper. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., (509) 893-8300. Free.
Running Start Information Night - High school juniors and seniors (and parents and guardians) can learn how to earn college credits while completing high school academic requirements. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair-Student Center Sasquatch/Bigfoot Rooms, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-8062
Thursday
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” - Northwest Christian Theater Department presents the classic fairy tale today and Friday at 7 p.m. Northwest Christian High School Chapel, 5104 E. Bernhill Road, Colbert. (509) 238-4005, ext. 110; www.nwcs.org
After School Special (Airway Heights) - “Under Construction.” See what you can build using blocks, straws and paper. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250
Friday
“The Wizard of Oz” - Presented by John Rogers High School Encore Drama. Today-Saturday and March 24-26, 7 p.m., Rogers High School Theatre, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. $5/students, $7/adults. (509) 354-6551
Spokane Shock Arena Football - Home opener vs. Cleveland Gladiators. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $13-$62/individual tickets, $99-$475/season tickets. (800) 325-SEAT; (509) 242-7462, ext. 1.
P-K Lions Breakfast - Fundraiser for the eighth-grade class at Kellogg Middle School. 6-11 a.m., P-K Lions Community Building, Pinehurst, Idaho. $4.75/adults, $4.25/seniors, $3.75 kids age 11 and younger, $15/family of four.
Cloth Diapering 101 - Learn more about cloth diapering. Diapers will be available to touch with several brands represented. 10:30 a.m.-noon, East Side Public Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 483-5570, www.spokanecloth diapering.weebly.com
Blood and Guts! - All ages. Learn about your skeleton, try to assemble one, puzzle out the structure of your brain and more with Group Health. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS
Spring Storytime - Celebrate spring with treats, paper flowers and stories. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206
Mis Libritos - Join an experienced Spanish teacher for a morning of Spanish folk tales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. For children and their parents. 11 a.m.-noon, Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 325-3001
Monster Pop-up Book - Instructor Liz Bishop will show how to make all the moving parts that create a 3-D book. Ages 5-9. 1-3 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $15; preregistration required. (509) 325-3001
Family Movie: “Inkheart” - Film about a father who can read a book aloud and bring characters to life. Rated PG. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385
Battle of the Bands - Presented by Sandpoint High School’s Music Department. 6 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191
Sunday
Boy Scout Troop 218 Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction - Fundraising event to support scouts. Noon-2 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. $5/person, $20/family, at the door. www.scoutingpages.org/ us/wa/troop218
Children’s Theatre Classes at Lake City Playhouse - A variety of day camps and theatre workshops will be offered for ages 4-13 through April 1. Preregistration required. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1323
Music Classes - Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation. A variety of music classes for children and adults will be offered through March. Dates, locations and costs vary. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org
Soccer Sign-up for Spokane Valley - Youth soccer for ages 4 and older. Games on Saturdays (April 9 to May 21). $35. (509) 924-7661
Spokane South Little League - For ages 5-15. Offering T-Ball, A Ball, AA Ball, AAA Ball, Majors, Juniors and Challenger divisions. Visit www.spokanelittleleague. org to register.
Summer Baseball - Registration now open. Hosted by the Spokane Valley Baseball League. 101 N. Bowdish, Spokane Valley. (509) 922-0420, www.spokanevalley baseball.com
Youth Soccer sign-up - For ages 4 and older. Games in city area on Saturdays from April 9 to May 21. $35. (509) 747-5017
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