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Youngsters get downhill skiing lessons during a special clinic at 49 Degrees North. The city of Spokane Parks and Recreation department will offer cross country ski lessons to youths ages 13 and older at 49 on Saturday at 49 Degrees North Nordic Area. (FILE)

Today

WIAA Hardwood Classic State B Tournament - Boys and girls 1B and 2B basketball. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Chase Youth Awards - Each year, the Chase Youth Commission honors our community’s outstanding youth, teens and adults who are making a difference in our community or making positive choices through the Chase Youth Awards. The purpose is to show our youth we are proud of their actions and to feature them as community role models. Free and open to the public. 6:30 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.

Friday

Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 38th annual event. Features more than 300 professional artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

WIAA Hardwood Classic State B Tournament - Boys and girls 1B and 2B basketball. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Family Dance and Potluck - Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. Designed to encourage young dancers and beginners to move to music and give families quality, crazy time together with lots of laughter. All of the dances are taught by Susan Dankovich, local contra caller and director of the Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers. The band is Margie Heller, Ken Raymond and Paul Tapp. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

Saturday

Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

WIAA Hardwood Classic State B Tournament - Boys and girls 1B and 2B basketball. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Cross Country Ski Lesson - City of Spokane Parks and Recreation program. Ages 13 and older. Learn to cross country ski and tour the trails of 49 Degrees North Nordic Area. You will be taught the basics by certified ski instructors. Instruction includes basics of equipment, techniques on how to glide on your skis, how to travel uphill and how to stop going downhill. Includes: skiing equipment, trail pass, instruction and transportation. Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Additional information emailed after registration. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mountain Gear, Meeting place only $49. (509) 625-6200.

Let There Be Legos - Bring the family as our traveling Lego Build Day stops at each Spokane County Library throughout 2015. Your creations will be on display at that library for the month. All ages welcome, but children 6 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Want more Lego fun? Come to the new Lego Club, happening every month at your library. 10 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250. 10 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main Street, Fairfield Free. (509) 893-8320.

“Walter and the No-Need-to-Worry Suit” Storytime - Big or little, everyone has worries. Spend some time with stories that will help you feel better. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

KPBX Kids’ Concert and Celtic Dance Party - Dance off the winter blues with Irish music and songs from James Hunter, Don Thomsen and Rick Rubin of Floating Crowbar. 1 p.m. Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

The Mandala Experience - Make your own mandala. Artists from the River Ridge Association of Fine Arts will be demonstrating the Tibetan art of mandala. For school-age children and adults. 3 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Skating with Scouts - Skate with the Spokane-area Girl Scouts. They are collecting new art supplies for a service project, so please bring crayons, markers, coloring books, colored pencils, etc. Open to everyone. 5 p.m. Pattison’s North, 11309 N. Mayfair Road. $6.50-$8.50. (509) 607-2490.

Father-Daughter Dance: Alice’s Evening in Wonderland – Tenth-annual father-daughter dance. Ticket prices includes long-stem rose, favors and refreshments. Semiformal attire recommended. 7-9 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley $45 per couple; $20 per additonal daughter; $1/raffle tickets. (509) 688-0300.

KIDZ BOP Make Some Noise Tour - Performing a family-friendly version of today’s biggest hits in this energetic and interactive live show is the ultimate family concert experience that guarantees to get everyone singing and dancing along. 7:30 p.m. Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $20.-$25. (509) 244-3279.

Sunday

Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Family Snowshoe Tour - Ages 13 and older. Bring the whole family and learn the basics of snowshoeing and try this fun winter sport. During the guided hike you will travel on snowshoe trails through the snow-covered trees and hills around Mount Spokane. Depending on snow condition we will either be snowshoeing the Bald Knob or Smith Gap trails. Meet at the Mead Yoke’s. Directions and information emailed after registration. Includes snowshoes, instruction, walking poles, trail fees, guides and transportation. Event organized by Spokane Parks and Recreation. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Yoke’s Fresh Market - Mead, meeting place only, $39 for adults, $31 for ages 13-17 with a participating adult. (509) 625-6200.

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” - March 8-14. The Ham on Regal Players present their 52nd annual fundraiser. This year’s show is a humorous look at what Ferris students did over their summer vacation. 2 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9. (509) 325-6000.

Monday

Kid’s Club - North Spokane - From squishy circuits and superheroes, to learning about sharks and the science of sight, we think you’ll love these STEM Mondays. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Programs change monthly. For a full list of activities please see our Kids Explore & Discover Club flier. 4-5 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road Free. (509) 893-8350.

Wednesday

Pete the Cat Party - Ready to party? Come listen to a book starring our favorite blue cat. We will have Pete the cat activities, a fun craft and a special treat. As Pete says, “It’s all good.” 4 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Little Bits Build - This month the Tween Craft Club will play with Little Bits, electronic modules that snap together with magnets to create sounds, lights and perform other cool functions. For 5th-8th graders. 4 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Rd. (509) 444-5395.

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” - 7:30 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9. (509) 325-6000.