Youth

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Paws for Reading – Kaile the reading dog will be at the East Side Library, 524 S. Stone, at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday for children who need help reading out loud or who are reluctant to read. For information, call 444-5377.

Little Performers Combo Dance – For kids ages 7-9. Spokane Parks and Recreation is offering classes including the basics of ballet, tap and jazz beginning Oct. 4 from 6:15-7:15 p.m. The classes meet weekly at the Southside Senior Activity and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th. The cost is $47 for the seven-week course. For more information or to register, call 625-6200.

Upcoming

Kids Bike Race Series – Kids ages 2 through 12 can participate in competitions on kid-friendly courses, learn safety tips and routine bike maintenance and more during this series of bike races. The events take place Sunday at 11 a.m. at Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Euclid and Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. at Audubon Park at Northwest Boulevard and Milton. Registration is recommended. Call the Group Health Resource Line, (800) 922-2279, or e-mail resource.1@ghc.org. Children must have a parent or guardian sign a release form at the site. Approved helmets are required.

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 federally approved snack. For information and a list of the schools that are served, call 482-0708.

Camp Fire USA – Clubs forming for children between the ages of 3-grade 12. Call the Camp Fire USA Service Center for more information, 747-6191.

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.