Events

Mon., May 16, 2011

Today

“Narnia, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”- Presented by the Central Valley High School Theatre Department. Shows today and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 South Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 228-5218.

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

Storytime at Rosalia Library - For children 2-5 years of age. Held Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Rosalia Library, 402 S. Whitman Ave., Rosalia. (509) 523-3109.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet in the cafe to make local bean and grain mosaics. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

After School Special (Fairfield) - “Bubble Trouble.” 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 Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963,” by Christopher Paul Curtis. Also swap and recommend books while enjoying games and snacks. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Fine Arts Projects - Have you ever seen a living painting? Created by the math and science departments of Northwest Christian, students reproduce all of a painting, excluding the people, and then dress up like the people in the painting and pose in front of their life-size reproduction. 7 p.m. Northwest Christian high school campus, 5104 E. Bernhill Rd. in Colbert. (509) 238-4005.

Family Story Evening - 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

After School Specials - “Bubble Trouble.” A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. Library locations include: Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road (509) 893-8260; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8300. 4 p.m. Free.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party (South) - Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

Storytime at Tekoa Library - For ages 6 months to 5 years. Held Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash. (509) 284-3121.

Lost in the 50s - Today through Sunday. Vintage car parade, concerts, street dance, car rally, downtown car show and fun run. Sandpoint. (208) 265-5678.

Friday

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” - Broadway musical presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Shows today and Saturday and May 27-28 at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday and May 28-29 at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults in advance or $12 at the door; $9/seniors and children in advance; $7/all tickets during discount matinee at 3 p.m. on Saturday. (208) 819-9281.

Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. Held 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Saturday

Cruizin’ the Falls Car Show - Check in 9 a.m., show is 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and a parade of cars along the reverse of the parade route at 5:30 p.m. Music and entertainment all day. Along Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 535-4664.

Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Jordan Johnson Memorial Fun Run/Walk - The 5K and 10K course run will start at the Greyhound Park and head west on the Centennial Trail, with a special one-mile run for the kids age 11 and younger on the infield track. Vendor booths, T-shirts, food, music, goodie bags, National Guard climbing wall. After the run, join the ice cream licking event and help set a record for the largest gathering of people continuously licking free ice cream for one minute. 9 a.m.-noon. 5100 W Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. $18/5K and 10K run/walk, $10/one-mile run. (208) 457-9089.

Spokane Comicon - Featuring guest artists and writers from the comic book industry. More than 50 vendors, artist alley, costume contest, gaming, panels, raffle prizes, freebies. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, Student Center Lair Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. $5/general, free/age 10 and younger with paid adult admission. (509) 280-4997.

International Adoption Seminar - America World Adoption Association will be hosting a free seminar entitled “Adopted by Design.” AWAA is a charitable Christian-based organization. Register at www.awaa.org/events or (800) 429-3369. 10 a.m.-noon, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free. (800) 429-3369.

Barnyard Storytime - 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Smile Storytime - Noon, Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.

Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade - 73rd annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, equestrian, over 200 military members, marching school bands. This year’s theme is “Ignite the Spirit of America.” 7:45 p.m., through streets of downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 535-4554.

Sunday

Senior Showcase - The Pend Oreille Players Association will present this showcase written, planned and directed by student/youth performers. 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theater, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Free, but donations accepted for POPA Scholarship Fund. (509) 671-3389.

Ongoing

Children’s Activities and Classes - A variety of classes, camps and workshops will be offered for children age three and older. Dates, times, and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is required. (509) 625-6200.

Junior Golf Lessons - Presented by the City of Spokane Municipal Golf Courses. For ages 6-7 and 8-17. Learn the basics through four, one-hour lessons. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.spokaneparks.org. Area golf courses. $80. (509) 625-6200.

Living History Performance - Programs on Sunday through October; and Saturdays, June through August. Different shows each week. Shows at 2 p.m., Fort Walla Walla Museum’s pioneer settlement. On Myra Road in Fort Walla Walla Park, Walla Walla. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students, $3/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 525-7703.

Museum of North Idaho - “Your History In 3-D,” gives insight into how the museum collects, preserves and interprets history using three-dimensional and two-dimensional artifacts. Discover the people and history that make the area what it is today. Hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene. $3/adults, $1/ages 6-16, free/age 5 and younger; $7/family of two adults and two children. (208) 664-3448.

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