Kids’ corner

Mon., April 10, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

TODAY

Beyond Oz: Highlights from the L. Frank Baum Collection of Currie Corbin - In honor of the 150th anniversary of the birthday of L. Frank Baum, author of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Gonzaga University will host an exhibit of Oz books, posters, first editions of Oz serial titles and more. All materials are on loan from Currie Corbin, who will discuss his collection in a lecture April 27, 7 p.m., at the Foley Center Teleconference Room. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Runs through June 30. Gonzaga University, Foley Center, Rare Book Reading Room, third floor. Free. 323-3847.

TUESDAY

Running Start Information Night - Hosted by Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College for high school juniors and seniors and their parents to learn how they can earn college credits while completing high school academic requirements. Two information nights: Tuesday , 7 p.m. at SCC in the Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St., and April 18, 7 p.m. at SFCC. Free. 533-8062.

WEDNESDAY

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - Enjoy the rides and the tour train from noon-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Fridays-Saturdays from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs through Sept. 4. Riverfront Park. Season passes cost $39.99; day passes: $14.99/adult/teen, $11.99/youth. 456-4FUN.

THURSDAY

Free Phonic Assessments - AlphaEd celebrates the grand opening with free phonic assessments (a $45 value) to Spokane children ages 4-8 throughout April. Find out which reading decoding skills your child may need. RSVP required. Runs through April 22. 703 W. Seventh Ave. Free. 456-3335.

FRIDAY

‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’ - A children’s play for all ages, based on the famous story by C.S. Lewis. Runs April 13-16 and 20-22. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. $14/adults, $12/seniors, students and military, $8/children, $10/groups. (208) 667-1323.

SATURDAY

Auntie’s Youth Book Group - For ages 8-12. Join a discussion of “Freddy and the French Fries: Fries Alive!” by David Baldacci. 2-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., Spokane, 838-0206.

SUNDAY

Mobius Kids – Children’s museum composed of seven galleries aimed at kids ages 10 and younger. Permanent installations include Bayanihan, an exploration of the culture of the Philippines, and Geotopia, which uses the principles of Earth science to describe the effects that water, wind and weather have on the ecosystem. Other exhibits address neighborhood safety and early learning. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general admission, $4.75/active military and senior citizens, free/ages 12 months and younger. 624-5437.

FEATURED

EVENT

‘Oklahoma!’ - Based on the play “Green Grow The Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs. Living amid high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys, handsome cowboy Curly and winsome farm girl Laurey eventually fall in love. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Runs through April 16. Spokane Opera House, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30/$44/$49, TW. 325-SEAT.

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