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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family Calendar

Today

Summer Lego club - Fairfield – Thursdays through Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Spokane Indians baseball games – Indians vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Grand Slam F-150 Sweepstakes). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park attractions - Looff Carrousel and SkyRide: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday; Tour Train: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday; Pavilion Rides: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.

Spokarnage: A Killer Roller Derby Tournament - Presented by Spokannibals Roller Derby League. Two tracks with 24 teams over three days. Big bouts, beer gardens and more. Family-friendly event. Friday-Sunday. Three-day access pass: $25/adults, $20/students, seniors and military. Friday only: $10 and $8; Saturday or Sunday only, $15 and $10. Free/age 5 and younger. (800) 325-SEAT. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 279-7000.

Goodguys 14th Great Northwest Nationals - A full-throttle weekend of automotive fun with over 1,500 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics. Visit www.good-guys.com for complete event details. Hours are Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Today-Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley $17/general, $12/military with ID, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 5 and younger. (925) 838-9876.

Ultimate sports camp - Ages 6-9 and 10-12. Get ready for a week-long pass to fun playing a variety of sports. In addition to the traditional sports, go ultimate and learn the basics of BMX and skateboarding, and if your child can’t ride a bike yet, we will teach them how in five simple steps. Monday-Aug. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, 5701 N. Assembly St. $149/camper. (509) 625-6200.

All adventures camp - Ages 8-12. One of Spokane Parks and Recreation Summer Adventure Youth Day Camps. This camp is all about the excitement and variety of outdoor adventure. We will be hiking, biking, kayaking, surviving in the woods and participating in challenge course activities. Fee includes T-shirt. Get 10 percent off each week if you sign your child up for three or more weeks. Please call for discounted pricing. Monday-Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher Picnic Shelter, 9711 W. Charles Road. $219/camper. (509) 625-6200.

Sasquan World Science Fiction Convention - Also known as “Worldcon,” Sasquan is the 73rd gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, celebrating the best works and creators in the speculative fiction field and culture. The convention will feature panels, presentations, readings, autograph sessions, kaffee klatsches and discussion groups, as well as participatory activities including writing, art, and other workshops, costuming and cosplaying, film and other music, games including role-playing, board, and card games, fanzines, children’s programming, and other activities. There will also be an art show, dealers room, exhibits on science, publishing, and the history and culture of fandom, and a world-class stage masquerade with the best fan costumers. The convention theme will include content from stories and storytellers of the Northwest, from aboriginal legends through the technologies of present and future to the possibilities and impossibilities of what we can imagine. Wednesday-Aug. 23. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $210/general, $105/ages 17-21 and military, $90/ages 6-16, $525/family. (509) 279-7000.

Friday

Spokane Indians baseball games – Indians vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Yoke’s $1 Family Feast Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Late night @ Moran Prairie Library - What happens at night when the library is closed? Wear play clothes and be ready for games, snacks, crafts and more. For kids entering grades 3-5. Registration and signed permission form required. 7 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Saturday

South Perry summer outdoor movies - “Ghostbusters” (PG). Starts at dusk. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Unity in the Community 2015 - 21st annual event. Everyone is invited to the region’s largest multicultural celebration. Enjoy main stage performances, cultural villages, free K-8 school supplies, job and education fair, interactive children’s center, health fair, music, art, food and more. Visit www.nwunity.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 444-3088.

Mobius Children’s Museum weekend events - Game Day at MCM! - We will bring out our giant Connect Four and Jenga, plus our hula hoops, bean bag games and more. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-5437.

Harvest party - Fundraiser to benefit 2BU Youth Ranch to purchase supplies. Games, lunch, Western-themed photos and more. Program works with at risk youth using horses during treatment. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2BU Youth Ranch, 17412 E. Foothills Road, Spokane Valley. $5/lunch. (509) 922-1981.

“Not All Princesses Dress in Pink” storytime and craft - This exuberant story shows how you can be a sparkly crown-wearing princess and still wear stinky socks, play sports and get real messy. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Family FUNdraiser Carnival - Carnival games, silent auctions, cake walks, music and Longhorn BBQ. Benefits HRC Ministries (homeless under the bridge), childhood cancer (toys for poke box) and Family Promises of Spokane (diapers and swing set). Also, collecting donations of hoodies and adult clothing. Noon. Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $1 donation, jar of peanut butter or jelly. (808) 206-5041.

Spokane Indians baseball games – Indians vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Military Appreciation Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Sunday

Game day! - We will have an assortment of board games available for use in the library. 1-5 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Spokane Indians baseball games – Indians vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes (Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson Day Game). 3:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Monday

Escape the ordinary: Cecil the magician - Is it magic or illusion? Whatever it is, it’s fun. Cecil the Magician will keep you guessing and wondering how he does it. Join us for magic, music and more. 6:30 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Pokemon tournament at North Spokane Library - 7 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

$1 Summer movies express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater – Tuesday-Wednesday: “The Lego Movie” and “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” All shows are rated G or PG and both movies show each day. Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley $1. (509) 922-2590.

Summer Lego club - North Spokane – Tuesdays through Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Zentangle Mandala creation - Join local Zentangle artist Loretta West for a class she designed with local Mandala artist Connie Janey using Zentangle techniques to create a Mandala. In October, we will use all of the small creations to build bigger pieces of community art at the Downtown Library. 6 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Drive-in movies - North Spokane - “Dirty Dancing,” with pre-movie entertainment, games and contests. Gates open at 7 p.m. Concessions provided by local food vendors and trucks on site. Visit facebook.com/ OutdoorMoviesSpokane. Drive-in Movies - North Spokane, 4307 E. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead. $20/car, $25/VIP; outdoor seating: $5/adult, $4/children ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 928-9664.

Wednesday

“Antlers Forever” storytime and craft - Orville the moose is very proud of his fine antlers. Imagine his despair when he wakes up one day to find they have come loose. 10:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Escape the ordinary: Cecil the Magician - 2 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” - Join us for this action-filled space adventure about an unlikely group of heroes. Rated PG-13. 2 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Drive-in movies - Airway Heights - “American Graffiti” with pre-movie entertainment, games and contests. Gates open at 7 p.m. Concessions provided by local food vendors and trucks on site. Visit facebook.com/ OutdoorMoviesSpokane. Spokane County Raceway, 750 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $20/car, $25/VIP; outdoor seating: $5/adult, $4/children ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 928-9664.