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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and families

Eric Herman and the Invisible Band Rock out with Eric to his original music for all ages. Free. Today, 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340. Today, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280.

Escape the Ordinary: Cecil the Magician Is it magic or illusion? Cecil the Magician will keep you guessing and wondering how he does it. Today, 2 p.m., Spokane Public Library Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

“Seussical the Musical” Today-Sunday. Spokane Civic Theatre Academy presents musical fun for the whole family. Performances are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $10-$19. (509) 325-2507.

First Youth FootGolf Tournament FootGolf combines the grace of soccer and the strategy of golf. Age brackets: 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, junior high (13-14) and high school (15-18). Includes 10 holes of FootGolf, lunch and a chance to win prizes. You must bring your own soccer ball. One adult caddy per team of five. Either form your own or be placed on a team. Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Eagle Ridge Short Course, 5840 S. Meadowlane Road. $15/person. (509) 444-6771.

Spokane Scottish Highland Games Enjoy bagpipe bands, highland dancing, children’s games and heavy athletic contests, Celtic music and merchants, Gaelic lessons, kids games and more. Visit www.spokanehighlandgames.org for more information. Saturday, 9 a.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $8/seniors and youth, $5/children age 4 and younger.

YMCA Kids Triathlon Swim at Witter Pool, bike and run at Mission Park, for kids ages 5-14. Sunday, 9 a.m., Mission Park, 1200 E. Mission Ave. $20. (509) 777-9622.

Game Day! Come in anytime during open library hours on Sundays for Game Day. We will have an assortment of board games available for use in the library. Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Summer Lego Club All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Monday, 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400. Tuesday, 6 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Thursday, 1 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320.

Tween Craft Club: Ultraviolet Bracelets Learn about the science of ultraviolet light and make a bead bracelet to take home. Monday, 3 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Build! Join us in the afternoon to construct some fun. Each week we’ll put out some simple building toys and some more-complex ones so children of all ages can participate. Come exercise your imagination and engineering abilities at the library. Mondays: Downtown; Tuesdays: East Side and South Hill; Wednesdays: Indian Trail; Thursdays: Hillyard and Shadle. Monday-Aug. 27, 3 p.m. Free.

Be a Water Superhero Participate in activities that explore the water cycle, protect water quality and conserve water. For children in grades 3-5. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., University of Idaho – Coeur d’Alene, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2588.

Escape the Ordinary: Ponyville Heroes We’ll celebrate the heroes of Ponyville with My Little Pony activities. Free. Tuesday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., (509) 444-5375. Thursday, 3 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., (509) 444-5380.

Local Heroes: Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Players This is your chance to meet a few Zags, hear a story or two and ask questions. Tuesday, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

How to Draw Comics Local artist Makayla Miracle will cover the basics of drawing typical Manga-style characters, followed by a Q&A and drawing games. For grades four and older. Free. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340.

Be a First-Aid Hero First-aid instructor Shaun Pitts will share how kids can be first-aid heroes. Learn what kids can do to help prevent injuries or assist those who need help. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Swim & Sing Karaoke Night Take an evening dip in the pools, then hit the “stage” to sing your favorite songs. It’s all a part of Camp Dart-Lo’s 70th Birthday Summer Celebration. Public invited. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $5/person; $25/family. (509) 747-6191.