kids and families

Friends of the Medical Lake Library Book Sale Today and Saturday. Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. (509) 893-8330.

“Bye Bye Birdie” Today through Oct. 26. A fast-paced and hilarious musical. Performances are Fridays and Thursday at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Theater Arts for Children, 2114 N. Pines Road, Suite 3S, Spokane Valley. $7.25-$9.25. (509) 995-6718.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey Vs. Kelowna today and vs. Everett on Saturday. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.

“The Little Mermaid” Through Oct. 26. The tale of a young mermaid who longs to be human. Performances are Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $8-$12. (509) 328-4886.

Say It With Flannel In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn and create several stories and a flannel board to take home. Bring a pair of sharp scissors if you have them. For parents, teachers and caregivers. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260; Sunday, 1 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280.

Teeth Week - The Week Your Body Has Been Waiting For Hosted by the Mighty Mouth campaign and Empire Health Foundation. You’re not fit if your mouth is not fit. The Teeth Week kickoff event is Saturday. Activities, giveaways and information about how to stay healthy by taking care of your oral health. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 844-4690.

Let’s Celebrate National Ivy & Bean Day Crafts, trivia, games, prizes and more. Head down for some stories that will bring out the artist in you. For ages 7 and older. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Doll and Teddy Bear Tea and Auction Bring a cup and saucer, wear a hat to win a prize, and bring a favorite doll or teddy bear to share. Bring daughters and granddaughters. Saturday, 11 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $6. (208) 437-1037.

Women’s Fanfest Gonzaga Volleyball team hosts the Saint Mary Gaels. Kids Day: first 150 kids 12 and younger will receive $1 admission. Saturday, noon, Gonzaga University, Martin Centre, 710 E Lower Kennedy Drive. $5/adults, $4/seniors/youth age 12 and younger, $3/group of 20 or more. (509) 313-4073.

Kidz Who Weld Saturdays through Nov. 8, 1-3:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Learn to fuse, cut bend and shape metal. In-depth demonstrations will be given on the safe and effective operation of welding equipment as you are guided to create a welded sculpture or product. Gizmo, 806 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $95. (208) 651-6200.

Super Simple Beaded Earrings For ages 12 and older. Saturday, 2 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Author Esther J. Hildahl Signing of her children’s book “Mr. Inky: Spider With an Attitude.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Hastings, Spokane Valley, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667.

Art Club Held third Monday of the month. All ages are welcome; children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Bring the creativity; we’ll have the supplies to make your artistic masterpiece. Monday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Art! Creativity! Stories! A Family Storytime We’ll read books, get moving with interactive stories and sing rhymes about art and creativity at this family storytime. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Central Valley High School Marching Band Performance and Dessert CV Marching Band and Color Guard present Dessert and a Show, featuring their 2014 production of “The Sun | The Moon.” Dessert afterward in the school commons. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free.

Toddler & Me Pumpkin Painting Everyone will get their own pumpkin to decorate with paint, glitter, feathers and more. Parents stay and play with their little ones in this fun toddler class. For ages 2-4. Wednesday, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members, $12/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Build Your Own Ninja! We’ll have the supplies, you bring your imagination and create. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390. Thursday, 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Drawing in Color Students will learn basic traditional drawing techniques such as line, structure, value/shading and cross-hatching, as well as composition. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. Ages 15 and younger. Wednesday, 4:30-6 p.m., 412 Third St., Moscow. $123/3 sessions, $41/drop in. (208) 883-7036.

Mountain Harmony Show Choir Ages 12-20 are invited to join a show choir that will perform a Christmas program in December and Broadway numbers in the spring. Join any week until the end of October. Thursday, 4-6:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport, Wash. 509 671-5569.

Tween Duct Tape Craft We’ll provide duct tape in a variety of local middle school colors, as well as rings and badge holders. For grades 5-8. Thursday, 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Lights On! After-School Fall Festival Carnival games, snacks and other fun activities. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.