Family calendar

Thu., March 24, 2011

Today

“The Wizard of Oz” - Presented by Rogers High School Encore Drama. Shows at 7 p.m. at Rogers High School Theatre, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. $5/students, $7/adults. (509) 354-6551.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Friday

“The Wizard of Oz” - Presented by John Rogers High School Encore Drama. Shows at 7 p.m. at Rogers High School Theatre, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. $5/students, $7/adults. (509) 354-6551.

Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference - Keynote speaker will be Michael Farris, chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. Featuring workshop sessions for parents and teen, local co-ops and state support groups. 2-9:15 p.m. 15515 E. 20th Ave., Spokane Valley. $15/adult, $5/teen, Free/children age 11 and younger. Children must remain with their parents during the conference.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Saturday

“The Wizard of Oz” - Presented by John Rogers High School Encore Drama. Shows at 7 p.m. at Rogers High School Theatre, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. $5/students, $7/adults. (509) 354-6551.

“Hansel and Gretel” - Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. 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.

Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference - Keynote speaker will be Michael Farris, chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. Featuring workshop sessions for parents and teen, local co-ops and state support groups. 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 15515 E. 20th Ave., Spokane Valley. $15/adult, $5/teen, Free/children age of 11 and younger. Children must remain with their parents at all times during the conference.

Make Up a Holiday Storytime - Monday is National Make Up Your Own Holiday. Auntie’s will celebrate whatever holiday you think is important. There will be cookies and decorations so you can have a party for your holiday at home too. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Richard Scarry Storytime and Activities - We’ll share 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.

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.

“Carmina Burana” - “Carmina Burana,” by German composer Carl Orff, is undoubtedly the best-known choral/orchestral work of the 20th century. The Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus will provide the powerful sound that is the signature of Carmina Burana with more than 120 voices. Soloists will be Dawn Wolski, soprano, J. Raymond Meyers, tenor, and Eugene Brancoveanu, baritone. 8 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $22-$42. (509) 624-1200.

Sunday

“Hansel and Gretel” - Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. 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.

Idaho Writers League - Members of the Sandpoint Chapter of the Idaho Writers League present their contributions to the anthology Celebrating the Art of Writing which contains poetry, essays, short stories and memoirs. Noon-2 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

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 readers’ theatre version will be presented. Light refreshments will be served after the show. In addition, the first $100 from ticket sales will be used as door prizes. 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 Ave. $10/adults, $5/children. (509) 328-4841.

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

Tuesday

Middle School and High School Large Group Choral Festival - Presented by Spokane Falls and Northwest Music Educators Association. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. Free. (509) 342-1559.

High School Large Group Choral Festival - Presented by Spokane Falls and Northwest Music Educators Association. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. Free. (509) 342-1559.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

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

High School Large Group Choral Festival - Presented by Spokane Falls and Northwest Music Educators Association. 9 a.m-4 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. Free. (509) 342-1559.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 1st St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Spokane All-City Middle School Jazz Ensemble - Concert featuring musical collaborations with combo music spanning the history of jazz. 6:30 p.m. Mama Mia’s Pizza, 420 W. Francis Ave. Free admission. (509) 359-7073.