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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and family

Youth Soccer Sign-up for Fall Register now! Games on Saturdays from Sept. 13-Nov. 1 for ages 4-16. Accepting late registration until start of season. Practice times will be determined by coach. Half-price scholarships available. Spokane Junior Soccer, 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138, Spokane Valley. Email info@spokanesoccer.org. $44. (509) 747-5017.

Albeni Falls Dam Tour and Orienteering Organized by Exploring Families; open to the public. Tours held today and Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. each day. Registration is required at www.ExploringFamilies.com. Albeni Falls Dam Tour, 2376 E. Highway 2, Oldtown, Idaho. (509) 999-7614.

$1 Friday Fun Night at Riverfront Park Enjoy $1 rides on the pavilion attractions, including Enchanted Forest Mini Golf and the Carrousel. Offer excludes SkyRide Over the Falls and Tour Train. Also, $1 hot dogs at the Pavilion Cafe and the Carrousel Grill. Today, 5-8 p.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Sew a Felt Cozy for Your Device Sew a cozy out of felt for your phone, iPod or other small device. If you can thread a needle and sew a few stitches, you can do it. We’ll have supplies and ideas for you to get creative. For ages 10-16. Free. Today 1 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, (509) 444-5395; and Saturday, 2 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., (509) 444-5375.

Hunters Community and 4-H Club Fair 105th annual fair. “Under the Big Top,” celebrating the oldest one-day fair in Washington state. Saturday, Hunters, Wash. (509) 722-6045.

“Adventures of Beekle” Storytime Bring your imaginary friend to this fun story by Dan Santat, because with Beekle, you never know what might happen. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Swim and a Movie: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” Two-hour swim followed by this family-friendly screening at dusk. Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he’s forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids. Rated PG. $2-$4. Saturday, 6 p.m., showing at both Northside Aquatics Center, 18120 N. Hatch Road, (509) 468-5107; and at Southside Aquatics Center, 3724 E. 61st Ave., (509) 448-5090.

North Idaho Summer Adventure Series The Idaho Conservation League continues its series of trips with a West Fork Lake and Peak hike Sunday. Space limited, so advance reservations are required. Sunday, 9 a.m., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 265-9565.

Cecil the Magician Join us for magic, music and more – including a little friend, Louie the Lightning Bug. Shows at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Co-op Kids Children and their caregivers are welcome. Snacks and materials are donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Held every Tuesday. Activities include play at Friendship Square, Tuesday, 9-10 a.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. (208) 882-8537.

Everyday Scientists This presentation by the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center is full of easy and fun science experiments that can be done at home. Free. Saturday, 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. Tuesday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., (509) 444-5375; Wednesday, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, (509) 444-5395.

Family Storytime: People in our Neighborhood Come hear stories about firefighters, police and other neighborhood heroes! Bring your beach chairs, towels or blankets to sit on, because we’ll be outside. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Dr. Seuss Zentangle This class, just for kids, will open creative doors, and everyone will leave with a beautiful drawing and new skill. Children must be able to print independently to attend. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Radical Rick Join Radical Rick as he explores and explains the world of science with exciting experiments. Wednesday, 2 and 3:30 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Richard Scarry’s Storytime and Craft Take a little break and come read some of these amazing classic children’s stories and stay for a fun game. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

School-Aged Drop-In! Bring your creativity and come in any time during the day for an activity. Thursday, Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Learn how to make accordion books Artisans at the Dahmen Barn’s Children’s Summer Creativity Series features practicing artists who will lead children in creative projects. Healthy snack provided between sessions. For ages 6-12. Thursday, 1-3:45 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $15/child. Registration required by Sunday. (509) 229-3414.

Looking ahead

Youth Powwow and Family Fun Night This second-annual free event for all ages includes games, drums and dancing. Regalia is not required. All youth are encouraged to dance. Aug. 22, grand entry at 7 p.m. Part of the Gathering at the Falls Powwow Aug. 23 and 24. Riverfront Park Lilac Bowl, 507 N. Howard St. Free.