Family calendar
Bad Science Fridays! Today, “Dowsing and Dead People.” Ever heard of the ideomotor effect? It’s powerful and can even make you think you’re talking to dead people or sensing treasure with your mind. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $10/adults, $7/ages 4-17, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 443-5669.
Free Museum Admission for Military Families Active duty military personnel and their families enjoy free admission to more than 1,800 Blue Star museums across America through Sept. 2. Participating local museums include: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane, (509) 456-3931; Cheney Historical Museum, 420 First St., Cheney, (509) 235-9015; Post Falls Historical Society, 101 E. Fourth Ave., Post Falls; Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 755-1308. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Free.
26th Combine Demolition Derby Today and Saturday. Saturday morning includes a kiddie parade, grand parade and barbecue. Afternoon events begin at 1:30 p.m. with pick-up races followed by the annual Combine Demolition Derby, grain truck races and pickup finals. Soap box races conclude the weekend activities Sunday afternoon. $15. (509) 660-0275.
Fairfield Flag Day Fun for the whole family. Fun run, firefighter’s breakfast, parades, vendors, beer garden, entertainment, kids games and more. Saturday, 7 a.m., Main Street, Fairfield. (509) 283-2366.
Fire District 9 demonstration day Spokane County Fire District 9 will host a demonstration day and wellness fair. Watch car extrications, fire suppression and high-angle rescues. There will also be glucose and bone density screening, blood pressure checks and more. Residents can exchange illegal burn barrels for a free compost bin. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3801 E. Farwell Road, Mead.
I Love My Daddy With verses and bright pictures designed to inspire smiles, this book from a toddler’s point of view captures the love between father and child. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.
Anime – North Spokane The name refers to the ancient Japanese art of awesomeness. Watch movies, eat snacks and hang out. For sixth graders and older. Monday, 3:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Looking ahead
Car d’Lane Classic Car Cruise and Show June 14-15. For 1975 and pre-’75 cars and trucks. Featuring a downtown cruise, show and shine and free dance. Call for registration details. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. $35 to register for show and shine and includes entry into Cruise; $10/Cruise only. (208) 415-0116.
Daddy Daughter Dance Come rock around the clock with your best girl. Cost includes soda floats, ice cream, prizes and photos. Register online at www.valleyreallife.org under the “News & Events” page. June 14, 6-8 p.m., Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres. $25/couple by June 13, $5 for each additional girl; $30/door per couple. (509) 232-0840.