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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and family

Girls 1B and 2B Basketball Tournament Championship games played in Spokane. Continues through Saturday. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $12-$28. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho presents one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most beloved shows. Friday and Saturday, at 7 p.m.; matinees Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Student rush tickets available with student ID at the ticket office 15 minutes before any performance. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $8-$14. (208) 277-5727.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Continues through March 20. Preorders are being accepted for Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos and Savannah Smiles. $4/Washington, $4.25/Idaho. (509) 747-8091.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Free screening, movie snacks provided. Arrive by 6 p.m. Friday, 5:30-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

“Asylum” Presented by Theater Arts for Children. This play is about eight people, all with different stories, who are in an asylum. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Friday at 7 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $10/general, $5/students. (509) 995-6718.

“The Snatchabook” by Helen Docherty Storytime and Craft What better story time is there than to read books about books? Books are mysteriously disappearing in the woods of Burrow Down, so a young rabbit decides to stay awake and catch the book thief. Stay after for a fun craft. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Area Youth Choirs International Music Concert The Spokane Area Youth Choirs present “We Are One,” featuring music from around the world. Singers will be joined by members of the Franklin Elementary Marimba Ensemble. Saturday, 1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5/general, free/age 2 and younger. (509) 624-7992.

Baby Fair 2014 17th annual event. The fair will educate and entertain with resources, seminars, shopping, free samples, contests, prizes and more. Great event for expecting parents, families with infants and/or toddlers, grandparents, caregivers and anyone involved with raising a child. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 242-2500.

73rd Annual Kosher Dinner Traditional Jewish foods will be offered including authentic kosher beef brisket dinner, appetizers, side dishes and desserts. There will also be entertainment and an opportunity to purchase homemade baked goods, handmade jewelry, books, ceramic decor, traditional Judaica and gifts. Tickets are available at: www.spokanetbs.org; New Moon Family Wellness Center, 906 S. Cowley St.; Manito Ship & Copy, 3030 S. Grand Blvd.; Pawn 1 North, 8014 N. Division St.; Pawn 1 Post Falls, 2427 E. Seltice Way; Pawn 1 Valley, 11812 E. Sprague Ave.; Rosauers, 2610 E. 29th Ave.; Super 1 Foods, 830 E. 29th Ave. Tickets will also be available at the door. Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. General: $14/advance; $16/door. Ages 11 and younger: $7/advance; $9/door. (509) 747-3304.

Kids Explore & Discover Club Kitchen Chemistry – where science class meets art class. Experiment with surface tension by erupting colors in milk and get your hands messy mixing together common household goods to create art. Free. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; Tuesday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400; Wednesday, 3 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330; Thursday, 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260.

Squid Dissection with Sandy and Magali Dissect a real squid and learn about the organs that give it propulsion, protection, and adaptation to its environment. Paint a picture with the ink from its ink sac. For ages 4-8. Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $15/members, $20/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Heart of Spirituality Book Discussion The six-part series continues with “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. The classic science fiction book explores a battle between good and evil. Branch Manager Louise Sullivan will lead the discussion. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5386.

Toddler & Me: March Mudness! What is the best thing about spring? Mud! Come and get dirty with us as we play in the mud, make some mud prints, and have a mad mud time. 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. For ages 2-4. Parents stay and play with their little ones in this fun-packed class. Wednesday, Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-5437.

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime and Craft - Do you believe in leprechauns and pots of gold? Well even if you don’t, come hear fun stories about this great springtime celebration! Stay for a little lucky craft. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.