Youth

Thu., Oct. 28, 2004

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Upcoming

Halloween Party – The VFW Post 1474, 3004 E. Queen, is holding a Halloween party for children Saturday from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 487-3784.

Camp Fire USA Clubs – New clubs are forming through Sunday for boys and girls ages 3 through the 12th grade. The cost is $15 for the entire year. For more information or to register, call 747-6191, ext. 15, e-mail club@campfireinc.org, or visit www.campfireinc.org.

Not Quite So Scary Stories – The Spokane Public Library is presenting this event Saturday at 11 a.m. in the third-floor Storytime Room of the Downtown Library, 906 W. Main. For more information, call 444-5331.

Ongoing

Anger Management Class – For ages 12-17. Class also will focus on self-esteem and conflict resolution. Contact Patrick Donahue, 979-7076, for more information.

Before- and After-school Programs – Educational and fun programs are available at the Northeast Youth Center, 4001 N. Cook. Transportation to and from some local elementary schools is available and state pay is accepted. Includes a USDA approved snack. For information and a list of the schools that are served, call 482-0708.

Jump Rope Academy – Instruction includes single rope and double Dutch; ages 2-adult. Monday-Saturday. Free introduction class. Birthday and group workshops; $8 per person. Combination parent and child classes; motor-skill and brain-development exercises. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday classes available. Call Deborah, 487-5567, for more information.

Libby Teen Center – Open for basketball, volleyball and table games Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4:30-9 p.m. Free. Also scheduling outdoor activities, field trips and aerobics classes at the center, 2900 E. First Ave. For more information, or to volunteer, call 536-8152.

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