Events
Today
Middle School Large Group Band Festival - Today and Tuesday. Presented by Spokane Falls and Northwest Music Educators Association. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, Eastern Washington University, Music Theater, Cheney. (509) 342-1559.
Tuesday
Sing-Along Songs (North) - For ages 3-5. Share songs, play with instruments and make your own. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
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
“Within the Silence” - A one-woman play produced as part of the Living Voices series from Seattle sponsored locally by the Human Rights Education Institute. The play tells the story of Emiko Yamada, a teen girl growing up in Seattle’s “Nihonmachi” (Japantown). When Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, Emi and her family are the victims of anti-Japanese hysteria. 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front. Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Elementary and Middle School Large Group Choral Festival - Presented by Spokane Falls and Northwest Music Educators Association. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Lewis and Clark High School Theater, 521 W. Fourth Ave. Free. (509) 342-1559.
Build-a-Palooza (Indian Trail) - For school-age children. Use various building supplies to create buildings, bridges, towers and more. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.
Thursday
“The Wizard of Oz”- Presented by John Rogers High School Encore Drama. Shows today through Saturday at 7 p.m., John Rogers High School Theatre, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. $5/students, $7/adults. (509) 354-6551.
“Within the Silence” - A one-woman play produced as part of the Living Voices series from Seattle are sponsored locally by the Human Rights Education Institute. The play tells the story of Emiko Yamada, a teen-age girl growing up in Seattle’s “Nihonmachi” (Japantown). 7 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane Ave., Post Falls. Free. (208) 769-2315.
NIC Dual Credit Information-Post Falls - For high school juniors and seniors and their families. 6-7 p.m., Post Falls High School, 2832 E. Poleline Road, Post Falls. Free. (208) 769-3229.
Fancy Nancy Party (Hillyard) - Appropriate for school-age children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.
Friday
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival - Today-Sunday. This year’s festival theme is “Ice Age Floods.” Celebrating the arrival of sandhill cranes to the area as they travel from California to their breeding grounds in Alaska each spring. Events include lectures on a variety of wildlife, geology and history topics. Also, variety of tours to view the area wildlife. (509) 488-2802.
Coeur d’Alene Music Walk - Stroll through downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy live music performances from local favorites. Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries. Family-friendly event. 5-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-1629.
Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference - Keynote speaker will be Michael P. Farris, chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. Featuring workshop sessions for parents and teens, local co-ops and state support groups, an affordable dinner today and lunch on Saturday. Hours are 2-9:15 p.m. today; 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. 15515 E. 20th Ave., Spokane Valley. $15/adult, $5/teen, free/children age 11 and younger. Children must remain with their parents at all times during the conference.
“Little Shop of Horrors” - Classic rock musical presented by Pend Oreille Players. Today and Saturday at 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. (509) 671-3389.
Saturday
In-Store Events at Michaels - A variety of craft events and classes will be offered in March in honor of National Craft Month. Free Make-It Take-It events include: today, 10 a.m.-noon, Shadow Box Demo. For a full list of classes, visit www.michaels.com.
“Hansel and Gretel”- Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Shows today and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m. Today’s performances will be signed for the hearing impaired. Spokane Falls Community College, Building 5, Spartan Auditorium, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $12/adult, $10/child. (800) 325-SEAT or (509) 328-4886.
Make Up a Holiday Storytime - Did you know that today is National Make Up Your Own Holiday? Celebrate whatever you think is important. Enjoy cookies and make decorations. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Richard Scarry Storytime and Activities - Listen to some of Richard Scarry’s classics from his “Best Storybook Ever.” Then, do an activity page or two and take home some stickers. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level. (509) 838-0206.
Furr Fever Family Festival - Kootenai Humane Society fundraiser featuring vendors, carnival games, pet contests and a raffle. Adopt-a-Thon with adoptable dogs from Kootenai Human Society will be held from noon-3 p.m. Noon-6 p.m., Building 1, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 818-1633.
Author Trent Reedy - Local author signs copies of his young adult novel, “Words in the Dust,” which tells about an Afghan girl who discovers new friends and opportunities after her country experiences a change of regime. 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Flower Power Party (Shadle) - For school-age children. Listen to stories about flowers and make your own floral creation. 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.
“Carmina Burana” - The Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus will provide the sound that is the signature of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with more than 120 voices. 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $22-$42. (509) 624-1200.
Sunday
Spokane All-City High School Jazz Ensemble - A concert featuring musical collaborations and combo music spanning the history of jazz. 1 p.m., Gatto’s Pizza, 11011 First Street, Cheney. Free admission. (509) 359-7073.
Anne of Green Gables Readers Theater - A shortened reader’s theater version will be presented. This production will benefit programs at St. Joseph’s. Tickets may be purchased from parishioners or at the door. 3 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 1503 W. Dean. $10/adults, $5/children. (509) 328-4841.
Ongoing
Children’s Theatre Classes at Lake City Playhouse - A variety of day camps and theater workshops will be offered for ages 4-13, through April 1. Preregistration is required. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1323.
Spokane South Little League - For ages 5-15. Register now for the 2011 season. Offering T-Ball, A Ball, AA Ball, AAA Ball, Majors, Juniors and Challenger divisions. Visit www.spokanelittle
league.org to sign up.
Summer Baseball - Registration now open. Hosted by the Spokane Valley Baseball League. Visit spokanevalley
baseball.com for more information. 101 N. Bowdish, Spokane Valley. (509) 922-0420.