Family calendar

Thu., Sept. 13, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

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Route of the Hiawatha - The “crown jewel” of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind through 10 tunnels and seven high trestles. This 15-mile route crosses the Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana, best known for the long St. Paul Pass or “Taft” Tunnel which is 1.66 miles in length. It’s all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily through Oct. 7. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace, Idaho. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. (208) 744-1301.

Laser Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam – 30-minute narrated story, on how and why the Grand Coulee Dam came to be built, combining colorful lasers that move across the entire span of the dam, creating moving images, music and a patriotic finish. Viewing bleachers are available. Shows nightly at 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 30. Visitors Center Below the dam open 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. through September. Highway 155 North, Grand Coulee. Free. (800) 268-5332.

Riverfront Park Carrousel - The Looff Carrousel is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Created in 1909 by Charles Looff, Spokane’s famous Carrousel is a National Historical Landmark and listed on the National Historical Registry. The Carrousel includes 54 carved horses, one giraffe, one tiger and two Chinese dragon chairs. Riverfront Park. $2/adults, $1/seniors/children age 12 and under. 625-6600.

Spokane Interstate Fair - Entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides and food. Fair hours: continues through Sunday, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., carnival hours are 2-10 p.m. All grandstand performances take place at 7 p.m.: Today, Weird Al Yankovic; Friday, 4x4 pulls; Saturday, Steelo playing hip hop music. Demolition derby events are set for Saturday, 4 p.m. with motorcycles, Sunday, 7 p.m. with compact cars, and Sunday, 4 p.m. with full-sized cars. Special events: Daily mutton bustin’ competition at 1, 2:30, 4 and 7 p.m. in the northwest corner of North Lawn for ages 6 and younger under 60 pounds. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults, $5/seniors and ages 7-13, free/ages 6 and younger; 477-1766 or 325-SEAT.

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, boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B on the main stage. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.

Today

After-School Specials - Explore Scandinavia through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month at 4 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St.; and Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. 893-8280.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St.; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.; and at 11a.m. at Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St.; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8280.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights; and Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. 893-8250.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St.; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.; Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St.; and 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8340.

Friday

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the family of Adelarain Richardson, a newborn with lissencephaly, where the brain is smooth and doesn’t have the complex series of ridges and valleys. Proceeds will be used to pay medical bills. 5:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Baptist Church, 1222 S. McDonald Road. $7/advance, $10/door. 868-4438 or 534-1806.

Community Partnering Day Lemonade Stand - Sponsored by XO Communications with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, in memory of 4-year-old Alex Scott who died of cancer in 2004, who ran a lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money for childhood cancer research. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Yoke’s Foods, 9329 E. Montgomery Ave. (Argonne Village), Spokane Valley. Donation. (707) 547-2031.

DeutschesFest in Odessa - All day Friday-Sunday. 37th annual event featuring authentic German food, music and biergarten, parade, arts and crafts, live bands, motorcycle extravaganza, sausage eating contest, quilt show, children’s activities and more. Odessa, Wash. 982-0049.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave.; East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St.; Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5375.

Spokane Symphony YES - Pictures and Imagination - Youth Exploration Series for ages 8-14. Great seats with kid-friendly site lines to the orchestra and opportunity to meet the conductor and world-renowned guest artists. Receive own program book and hands-on activities. Receive a free Brahms T-shirt in the lobby and go on a backstage treasure hunt. Eckart Preu conducting, accompanied by pianist Louis Lortie. 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/adults, $10/children. 624-1200.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave.; East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St.; Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5356.

Saturday

“Akeelah and the Bee” - Watch this film about an 11-year-old who competes in a national spelling bee. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5331.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, through Oct. 28. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Auntie’s Youth Book Group - Ages 8-12 can share their thoughts on the fourth book in the “Underland Chronicles: Gregor and the Marks of the Secret” by Suzanne Collins. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, second-floor conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

DeutschesFest in Odessa - All day. 37th annual event featuring authentic German food, music and biergarten, parade, arts and crafts, live bands, motorcycle extravaganza, sausage eating contest, quilt show, children’s activities and more. Odessa, Wash. 982-0049.

Fiestas Patrias! - Celebration of Mexico’s 1810 quest for independence. Bring the family and enjoy the entertainment, music, food and more. Runs through Sunday. 3-10 p.m., Toppenish Rodeo Grounds, 500 S. Division St., Toppenish. (800) 221-0751.

Five Mile Prairie Day - At the Grange: Pancake feed, 8-11 a.m., bake sale and silent auction 8 a.m.-2 p.m., crafts fair and farmers’ market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and scarecrow contest, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. At the Schoolhouse: Kids activities and Schoolhouse Gallery Tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., live music and food, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Five Mile Road at Strong Road. Pancake feed: $3/general, age 3 and younger eat free. 467-7422.

Silverwood Theme Park- Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows. September/October: Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; through Sept. 23; Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 29-Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 27843 North Highway 395, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $35.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $55.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Instrument Swap - Buy or sell used instruments and music accessories. Small portion of the proceeds goes to support the Medical Lake High School band. Noon-4 p.m., Medical Lake High School, Medical Lake. 565-3221.

Marines are Serving Breakfast - Menu consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, milk and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the Melvin M. Smith Detachment, Ladies Auxiliary, Devil Dogs and VFW Post 51. 10 a.m.-noon, VFW Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. $5. 327-9847.

Storytime - We will read “How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?” by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague. Crafts and treats will follow. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 922-4104.

Sunday

Peanut Carnival - Fourth annual event featuring a trike and bike rodeo, carnival games, climbing wall, prizes, food and more. 3-5 p.m., Mountain View Assembly of God Church, 633 E. Magnesium Road. Free. 464-4600.

Scandinavian Breakfast - Favorite foods and coffee. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $5.50/adults, $2.50/age five and younger. 326-9211.

Youth Bike Race Series - Free community outreach event for children up to age 13. Booths will be set up in the parks at each event so kids can test their strength with Group Health physical therapists “Stretch It Here” program, visit the foundation’s Blood and Guts exhibits and receive a bike safety check at REI. Family games provided by the YMCA of the Inland Northwest and safe cycling tips will be offered by the Safe Kids Coalition. Parks participating are: Sunday, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake; Sept. 23, Shadle Park, corner of Belt Street and Wellesley Avenue in northwest Spokane; and Sept. 30, Mirabeau Park, near YMCA in Spokane Valley. Race Times are noon for age 5 and younger; 12:30 p.m. for 6-year-olds; 12:45 p.m. for 7-year-olds; 1 p.m. for 8-year-olds; 1:15 p.m. for 9-year-olds; 1:30 p.m. for ages 10-11; and 1:45 p.m. for ages 12-13. Free. 838-3577, ext. 159.

Monday

Author Chris Crutcher - For ages 14 to adult. Reading from his new book “Deadline.” Diagnosed with leukemia just before the start of his senior year, Ben Wolf decides to keep it a secret and live life the way he wants, keeping things as normal as possible, for the next 10 months. Things don’t go quite as he planned, but in the end that’s OK. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Liberty Cafe. 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years . 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Tuesday

After-School Specials - Explore Scandinavia through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St.; and Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. 893-8250.

Family Story Evenings (North) - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave.; Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 893-8350.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. 893-8320.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

Wednesday

After- School Specials (Argonne) - Explore Scandinavia through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.

Cut-Paper Collage Workshop - Create your own cut-paper collage. Appropriate for school-aged children. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. 444-5331.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave.; and 11 a.m. at Cheney Library, 610 First St.; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave.; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8280.

Storytime - We will read “Today I Will Fly!” by Mo Willems. Learn what Gerald the Elephant thinks about flying. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 922-4104.

Storytime (Argonne) - For ages 2-5. Free. 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10 a.m. at Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St.; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave.; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road; and 10:30 a.m. at Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8330.