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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids’ calendar: Valley

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Today

Fingerprint Frenzy - Listen to a story and illustrate it; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. Free. 921-1500.

Free Family Film Festival - Movies play at same time every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Showing this week: “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” (G) and “Happy Feet” (PG). Coming up: July 10-12, “Doogal” (G) and “Over the Hedge” (PG); July 17-19, “Clifford’s Really Big Movie” (G) and “Night at the Museum” (PG); July 24-26, “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (G) and “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties” (PG); July 31-Aug. 2, “Charlotte’s Web” (G) and “Monster House” (PG); Aug. 7-9, “Everyone’s Hero” (G) and “Barnyard” (PG); Aug. 14-16, “Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie” (G) and “Open Season” (PG); Aug. 21-23, “Curious George” (G) and “Flushed Away” (PG). 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (800) 326-3264.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse, and after dinner on the main stage with boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Valley Youth Soccer Registration - Sign-up for the fall season through July 31. Ages 4-18. Register online at www.vysoccer.org. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138. $40-$55. 924-7661.

Friday

Baby Lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Showing today: “Charlotte’s Web,” (G). Coming up: July 13, “A League of Their Own,” (PG); July 20, “Dick Tracy,” (PG); July 21: “Beauty and The Beast,” rated G; July 27, “Mostly Martha,” (PG); July 28, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” (PG); Aug. 3, “Parenthood,” (PG); Aug. 4, “An Inconvenient Truth,” (PG); Aug. 10, “The Muppet Movie,” (G); Aug. 11, “West Side Story,” not rated; Aug. 17, “Rain Man,” ®; Aug. 18: “Whale Rider,” (PG-13); Aug. 24, “Arthur,” (PG); Aug. 25, “Blues Brothers”, (PG-13). Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

Letterboxing: Today’s Treasure Hunt - Hidden all across the country are boxes that can only be found by following specific instructions. Follow clues to a secret stash where you can make your mark. Registration required; 3 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 926-4334.

Liberty Lake storytime - For children in preschool through age 5; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane #140. 232-2510.

Saturday

Cool Creatures – Special guest Marty Essen will speak about his book “Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents”; 1-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Harry Potter Discussion Group - The group meets Saturdays until the new book is released; noon, Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. 922-4104.

Liberty Lake storytime - For all ages; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane #140. 232-2510.

Storytime – Wear beach clothes to this Luau themed event featuring the story “We Love a Luau!”; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Monday

Diggin’ Dinosaurs - Dinosaur stories and crafts in honor of the “A T. Rex Named Sue” exhibit at the Northwest Museum of Art and Culture; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Liberty Lake baby lapsit - For infants age 12-30 months. Sessions begin at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane #130. 232-2510.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

Gammer Gurton’s Needle - Presented by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theatre; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 926-6283.

Get a Clue About … Sewing - Quilter Berenice Emehiser will teach sewing skills and help you make the perfect gift. Registration required; 3 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. Free. 921-1500.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Wednesday

Gammer Gurton’s Needle - Presented by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theatre; 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 926-4334.

Harry Potter Discussion - Books 1-6 will be discussed; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Storytime – The story is “Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Western Dance - Free dances are held every Wednesday for ages 10 and up until the end of August. No experience necessary; 7:30-9:30 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. Free. 927-0790.

Next Thursday

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.