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Things to do

“Catch the Reading Bug at Your Library!” - Summer reading program hosted by Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library. Children can sign-up to receive a reading log to keep track of books they read or hear. Those who complete the program will receive a prize. Program runs through Aug. 31. (509) 444-5307.

Parent Project - A 10-week course for parents of strong-willed teens. Course will focus on attachment issues and behavior modification. Held Tuesdays. 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. 8th Ave. $262 or referral. (509) 389-2930.

“Withercraft Manor” - Presented by Spokane Civic Theatre Summer Performance Camp. Is it just a spooky house in the country or could it be truly haunted? An intrepid band of sleuths sing and dance their way into danger in this spine-tingling magical journey. Thursday-Saturday and Aug. 13-15. 7 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $13. (509) 325-SEAT.

Today

Summer Science for Girls - Girls ages 5-17 can participate in fun, hands-on science activities at this free Girl Scout-sponsored event. Mondays through Aug. 11. 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Bryan School, 802 Harrison Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (800) 827-9478.

Tuesday

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series - Free to the public and suitable for families. Held Tuesdays through the summer. Bad weather moves concerts to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza (Third Street at Sherman Avenue). Performing tonight, The Crosstown Band playing blues music. 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-3162.

Neighborhood Ice Cream Social, National Night Out Against Crime - For residents within the Grandview-Thorpe Neighborhood. Visit with McGruff the Crime Dog, Mayor Mary Verner and our Neighborhood Resources Officer Dean Draper. 7-9 p.m., Grandview Park, at the corner of 17th Avenue and D Street. (509) 462-2968.

Thursday

Baby Time at Colfax Library - For children up to 2 years of age. Enjoy finger plays, songs, and poetry. Held Thursdays. Visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us. 10:10-10:30 a.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.

Friday

Westside Rendezvous - Summer weekend festival for the Westside Coeur d’Alene tribal communities of Desmet, Plummer, Tensed and Worley. Includes stick game demonstrations, craft and food vendors, carnival, dances, car show, fishing derby, games, parade, silent auction, raffles, mini fair, and Sunday Singspiration with performances from local church groups. Call for parade applications. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues Saturday and Sunday. Plummer/Worley. Free. (208) 686-1366.

Saturday

Art Class for All Ages - Taught by Mary Eberle, co-owner of Anemone paper flowers. Materials will be provided and no registration is required. 9 a.m. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 995-0182.

Author Christine Marie Johnson - Book signing of her new children’s book focusing on strength through disability “The Tree with No Limbs.” 1-3 p.m., Hastings Book Store, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 635-5109.

Emergency Preparedness Fair - Includes live presentations and hands-on demonstrations. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1824 E. 16th Ave. Free. (208) 777-2415.

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop - “Willow,” rated PG. Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Inland Northwest Skyfest 2008 - Fairchild Air Force Base’s free air show and open house. Gates will open daily at 9 a.m., with the air show scheduled from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fairchild Air Force Base, Highway 2. Free. Continues Sunday (509) 247-5705.

Kids Day 2008 - Activities include face painting, coloring activities, inflatables, fire safety, sports activities, scout activities, dance demos, karate demos, craft projects. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront Park. All activities are free. (509) 242-2505 or (509) 242-2668.

Ocean Storytime and Craft - For all ages. Relax and join us for some stories of the sea and make a flowing jellyfish wind sock. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Yu-Gi-Oh Sneak Peek Tournament - Duelist Genesis. Open to all players, run using the Swiss pairing format and the Open play format. Registration at 10 a.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20. (503) 764-9871.

Sunday

“Puss ‘n Boots” Family Concert - Featuring Spokane Youth Orchestra and Sandpoint’s Studio One Dancers. Part of the Festival at Sandpoint. 4:30 p.m., War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint. $5. (509) 325-SEAT or (208) 265-4554.

Coeur d’Alene Triathlon and Duathlon Youth Race - This race is designed for athletes of all ages. Times are: Ages 13-14 starts at 8 a.m., 10-12 starts at 8:45, 7-9 starts at 9:30, and 5-6 starts at 10:15. Coeur d’Alene.

Send information about events at least two weeks in advance by e mail to features@spokesman.com; by fax to (509) 459-5098; by mail to Our Kids Calendar, Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; or submit online at www.spokane7.com/events/submit.