family calendar

Ongoing

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for ages 3-13. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16-$47. 625-6200.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales will take place through April 13. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Chocolate Chips and Lemon Chalet Cremes. Runs through April 13. $4. 747-8091.

It’s a Nano World - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display through May 15. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. 624-KIDS.

Lifeguard Clinic - For high school and college students. Learn how to become a lifeguard. Class begins April 14 and runs through mid-June. $100. Eastern Washington University. 359-2206.

Music Together Classes - Music classes for ages 6 months-6 years and parents. Thursdays beginning next Thursday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $195. 326-9516.

Spokane Valley Baseball League - Registration for ages 4-12 runs through April 17. Games are played at Spokane Valley schools in June and July. Students play at the schools they attend and there are no tryouts. $80/ages 4-6, $90/ages 7-8, and $110/ages 9-12. 922-0420.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for ages 18 months-3 years. Held every Saturday. Visit www.bordersstores.com. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Hwy. Free. 466-2231.

Today

After-School Specials (Moran Prairie) - Explore Greece through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. 893-8340.

Jack (and Kate) and the Beanstalk - Appropriate for school-aged children. Listen to stories about Jack and other beanstalk climbing heroes and plant a bean of your own. 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. 444-5331.

Living History Day - Showing you what real life was like in the past. Tour the historic Campbell House, make paper, watch a fencing demonstration and square dancing and participate in numerous make-and-take activities. A Civil War encampment on the museum’s front lawn takes you back to the time of Samuel Colt. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/family. 456-3931.

Magicians Craft Camp - For ages 5-12. Create a magician’s costume, magic wand, and learn some magic tricks. Please bring a lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29. 625-6677.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; 11 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280. Free.

Spring Break Employment Extravaganza - The Next Generation Zone is helping 16-21 year olds achieve their educational and career goals with this event. Visit www.nextgenzone.org. Runs through Friday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Next Generation Zone, WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur St. 532-3113.

Storytime - For ages 2-5 years of age. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. 893-8390; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: 10 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400; South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385 ; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. Free.

Friday

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

Egyptomania Camp - For ages 5-12. Study ancient Egypt, the mysteries of the pyramids, and make an Egyptian headdress, a hieroglyph and more. Please bring a lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29. 625-6677.

Pre-Teen Style Class - For girls age 9-13. Learn about skin care, calming feelings and emotions and communication skills. Offered by Image by Monica. 1-4 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $46. 209-6394.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5 years. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Spring Break Employment Extravaganza - The Next Generation Zone is helping 16-21 year olds achieve their educational and career goals with this event. Visit www.nextgenzone.org. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Next Generation Zone, WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur St. 532-3113.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Saturday

Bike Safety Rodeo - For all ages. Al Fisher of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will offer tips and answer questions. Noon-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor and More, 13902 E. Indiana Ave. 227-7110.

Community Fun Run - Virtually flat, out-and-back 3-mile course to run or walk. Beginning at the Centennial Trail the course proceeds 1 1/2 miles toward Sullivan Road along the Spokane River and back. Water provided at halfway mark and finish line. Register on-line at www.arc-spokane.org. Refreshments at Center Place after the run. 9 a.m., Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $8/no shirt, $14/with shirt, children under age 5 run for free. 279-9242.

Family Movie: “Mary Poppins” - Watch this classic Disney musical starring Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews. Rated G. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Vs. Stockton Lightning. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$299/season tickets. 242-7462 or 325-SEAT.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - For children up to 18 months. Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, stories and rhythms. 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

“Our Kids Our Business” Pinwheel Display and Event - Thousands of pinwheels will be on display to represent children served by Head Start, Early Head Start and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. Scott Morgan, chief executive officer for the Institute of Extended Learning, will speak at 11 a.m. Sasquatch, the Community Colleges of Spokane mascot, will also be present. The corner of Greene Street and Mission Avenue on the campus of SCC, 1810 N. Greene St. 533-4800.

After-School Specials (Valley) - Explore Greece through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

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 of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

Wednesday

After-School Specials (Medical Lake) - Explore Greece through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. 893-8330.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400; 11 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350. Free.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: 10 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 893-8260. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. 10 a.m. Free.