Family calendar

Today

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Today-Friday, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie,” Rated G; “Nim’s Island,” Rated PG. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. 327-1050.

Ongoing

“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. 444-5307.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 12th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. Today, Joliene Felice and Siamese Kats; Aug. 14, Community Band; Aug. 21, Simply Strings; Aug. 28, Chutzpah. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition, Second Avenue and Chestnut Street. Free. 496-9155.

Camp Dart-Lo Community Open Swim - Youths age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Mondays-Fridays. Runs through Aug. 29. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $3/single swim time; $50 pass for 25 swims. 747-6191.

Camp Dart-Lo Swim Lessons - Presented by the American Red Cross. Learn safety and build skills. New classes begin every three weeks. Registration is due one week before class starts. Runs through Aug. 29. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $40 for six half-hour sessions. 747-6191.

Northside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 18120 N. Hatch Road. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age 2 and younger. 477-4731.

Parent Project - A 10-week course for parents of strong-willed teens. Course will focus on attachment issues and behavior modification. Held Tuesdays, through Sept. 2. 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. $262 or referral. 389-2930.

Spokane Indians Baseball special events - Today: Grand Slam F-150 Giveaway, sponsored by Gus Johnson Ford and KIX 96 FM; Friday, Cancer Awareness Night, pre-game Pitch for the Cure walk around Avista Stadium, proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation; Saturday, Fireworks Night, sponsored by The Spokesman-Review; Sunday, Baseball Card Giveaway. 6:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $9/box seats, reserved bench seats: $6/general, $5/children age 12 and younger, seniors, military. 535-2922.

“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. Today-Saturday and Wednesday-Aug. 15. 7 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $13. (509) 325-SEAT.

Youth and Teen Summer 2008 Improvisation Classes - Classes will focus on specific aspects of improvisation including story telling, mime, environment creation, improv games, character development and spontaneity. Students will work together as a group to create and tell stories through scene work. These classes teach students the basics of improv in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. Saturdays, through Sept. 6: Beginning/Intermediate Improv for ages 8-12, 10-10:50 p.m.; Games, Games, Games! for ages 13-17, 11-11:50 a.m.; Shortform Improv for ages 13-17, noon-12:50 p.m.; Intro to Longform Improv for ages 13-17 (by instructor approval only), 1-3 p.m. No class Aug. 16. Pre-register at www.bluedoortheatre.com, by e-mail at improvclasses@bluedoortheatre.com or by phone. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60, $80/person for intro to longform. 747-7045.

Route of the Hiawatha - The “crown jewel” of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Winds 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 long. It’s all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily through Oct. 5. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. (208) 744-1301.

Friday

“Keystone Kops” and “Phantom of the Opera” - Classic silent movies at dusk. On Sacred Grounds: Books and Art Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $5/adults, $3.50/seniors and students. 747-6294.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30. Today-Friday, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie,” Rated G; “Nim’s Island,” Rated PG. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. 327-1050.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings through August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials and some downtown restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. Kids ride free Friday from 4-8 p.m. with family activities. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. 456-0580, ext. 102.

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. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. Free. 995-0182.

Free Outdoor Movie - “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” starts at dusk. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Directions: Take I-90 to Division exit, north to Francis turn left (west) to Indian Trail right (northwest) to Barnes Road turn left (west) and follow the signs. Thresholds Park in Ponderosa Ridge. 252-7507, ext. 220.

Kids Day 2008 - The 24th annual KSPS KidsDay dedicated to Inland Empire children where businesses set up free activities for kids including face painting, coloring activities, inflatables, fire safety, sports activities, scout activities, dance demos, karate demos and craft projects. Kids can meet Ronald McDonald. Sesame Street’s Gordon will appear at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront Park. All activities are free. 242-2505 or 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. 838-0206.

Yu-Gi-Oh Sneak Peek Tournament - Duelist Genesis. Open to all players and 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.

Monday-Tuesday

Spokane Children’s Theatre Auditions - 20-plus actors, singers, and dancers from age 7 to adult are needed for a new version of Alice in Wonderland, titled “Alice: The Musical.” Show opens on Oct. 11 and runs through Oct. 26. Those interested in auditioning should dress comfortably and bring sheet music to perform one verse and one chorus of a song from any show. 6 p.m., Spokane Community Theatre, Lair Building, 1810 N. Green St. 328-4886.

Wednesday

Carson and Barnes three-Ring Circus - Trapeze acts, motorcycle high wire daredevil, animals and free pettting zoo. Shows at daily at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Runs through Aug. 13. Spokane Valley Mall. $16-$21/adults, $7-$12/children.