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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family Calendar

Today

Board Games Galore - Bring your competitive spirit and best strategy for an afternoon of tabletop gaming. There is a wide variety of games to choose from for every skill level, including Ticket to Ride, Clue, Apples to Apples, Sorry and Pandemic. Players are also welcome to bring their own game to share. Snacks are provided to help fuel the fun. 1 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

“Wizard of Oz” - We’re off to see the Wizard! Join us as we watch this celebrated classic movie with Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, the Scarecrow and, of course, Toto. 2 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Kids Explore & Discover Club - Millwood - Titanic – iceberg, right ahead! It’s been 103 years since this majestic ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean. Join us as we learn the history of the Titanic and a bit about buoyancy, propellers and water pressure. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. 4 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Lego Club - Otis Orchards - Build with Legos at your library every month. All ages welcome. Ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 4 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Friday

Saturday

2015 AMSOIL Arenacross – The Monster Energy Supercross stars of tomorrow can be found today in AMSOIL Arenacross, featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross. Staged in intimate arena settings, AMSOIL Arenacross Series tracks are among the tightest in the world, filled with difficult challenges, amazing airtime, intense speed and close-contact racing. Shows at 5 and 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$40. (800) 325-SEAT.

Hope Run - 5k or 10k kilometer run on Children of the Sun trail in north Spokane. All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Organization of the Inland Northwest to help children with cancer. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event. No pets allowed. Walkers and strollers must start in the back. 9 a.m. Farwell Elementary School, 13005 N. Crestline St. $25 with T-shirt.

Spokane Bike Swap - Get ready for bike season. Buy new and used bicycles and accessories from the bike corral, or visit local bike shops and other vendors that will be set up throughout the event. Proceeds from the Spokane Bike Swap benefit the Friends of the Centennial Trail. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5, free for age 12 and younger.

D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) - Celebrate beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary’s birthday by coming to any library branch, getting comfy and reading. We will keep a running tally of how many hours people read and have supplies available for you to make a special bookmark to take home. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

International TableTop Day - International TableTop Day is a way for the world to celebrate tabletop gaming together. We’ll have fun games out for all ages all day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Rd. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Kenn Nesbitt Storytime & Signing – Kenn Nesbitt will read from his books and introduce his newest title, “Bigfoot is Missing,” which he created along with the former children’s poet laureate Patrick J. Lewis. He will sign his books following storytime. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Planetarium Tour - Do some star gazing at the Spokane Falls planetarium. One-hour show consists of an instructional presentation of the current night sky, a 20-30 minute full dome movie and a question and answer session with the presenter. Today: Two Small Pieces of Glass (Activity Code: 30094). Register through City of Spokane Parks and Recreation. 1-2 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive $10. (509) 625-6200.

KPBX Kids’ Concert with Western Reunion - Step back in time to the old west and enjoy the music of Western Reunion. The four-piece band plays a variety of great original cowboy songs and western swing numbers, along with a special breed of poetry written by the cowboys. 1-2 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Family Construction Zone - Fairfield - Kids ages 1-8 (and their grown-ups) can drop in during program hours to build away with several stations of block activities designed to foster engagement with math, science, engineering and creativity. 2 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Sunday

2015 AMSOIL Arenacross - Noon. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$40. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Bike Swap - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5, free for kids age 12 and younger.

Gonzaga Baseball vs. Saint Mary’s - The Bulldogs host the Saint Mary’s Gaels. It’s Kid’s Day, so there will be an autograph session after the game, and kids can run the bases after the game. We will also be giving away a game-worn Gonzaga Baseball jersey. Note: Promotions subject to change without notice. Noon. Gonzaga University, Patterson Baseball Complex & Washington Trust Field. $5 adults, $4 for youth (12 and younger) and seniors (65+); $3 groups (20+). (509) 313-6000.

Monday

Kids Explore & Discover Club - North Spokane – Titanic. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Wee MAC! Pre-K Fun - Creative, playful and child-centered program for 4- and 5-year-olds. Children will develop creative thinking, artistic vocabulary and fine motor skills as they discover animals, bugs, weather, colors and shapes. Engage in art viewing, art making, campus walks, songs, games and story time. Please note: Each child must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or caregiver. Held Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., through June 9. Register at www.northwestmuseum.org. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $5 for one child and one adult. (509) 456-3931.

Lego Club - Cheney - 4 p.m. Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney Free. (509) 893-8280.

Wednesday

Lego Club - Medical Lake - 3:30 p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.