Family calendar

Today

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

South Hill Heat Girls Softball Tryouts - The South Hill Heat girls softball will hold tryouts for 12U and 10U 2008 teams. Contact Jeff at 535-7952 or jsrima@comcast.net. 6:30-8 p.m., Hart Field (LC Varsity Field). 535-7952.

Summer Dance Classes – . For age 12 and older. Classes include: beginning and intermediate jazz, all levels of hip-hop and tap. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m., The Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. $40 per session; $12 per class. 448-2464.

Toddler Storytime - For children ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 12th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. Simply Strings; next Thursday, Chutzpah. No alcohol is allowed in park, but picnicking encouraged. David’s Pizza serving slices. David’s Pizza will serve slices at the final concert; donations accepted. 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane’s Browne’s Addition, Second Ave. and Chestnut Street. 496-9155.

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.

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.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Today-Friday, “Nim’s Island,” Rated PG; Monday-Aug. 29, “Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who,” Rated G. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. . 327-1050.

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 two and younger. 477-4731.

Southside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. 477-4731.

Friday

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

South Hill Heat Girls Softball Tryouts - The South Hill Heat girls softball will hold tryouts for both 12U and 10U 2008 teams. Contact Jeff at 535-7952 or jsrima@comcast.net. 6:30-8 p.m., Hart Field (LC Varsity Field). 535-7952.

Toddler Storytime - For children ages 18 months-3. 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

Auntie Violet Storytime - For all ages. Celebrate the end of summer with wonderful stories and tasty treats. Auntie’s will provide the goodies and Auntie Violet will read. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop - The original version of “The Love Bug;” Aug. 30, “The Sound of Music.” Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. Free. 534-1647.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays, through Sept 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. 238-6438.

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

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. 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 introduction to longform. 747-7045.

Sunday

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays, through Sept 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. 238-6438.

Monday

Wizard Rock Concert - For children age 11 and older. Listen to live rock music inspired by the Harry Potter books. Featuring The Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows. 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5331.

Tuesday

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

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

Wednesday

Pig Out in the Park - Wednesday-Sept. 1. 29th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Music performers include: Thursday: Bloodline; Friday: Sammy Eubanks, Ricochet, Curtis Salgado; Saturday: Electric Flag with the Tower of Power Horns; Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Jr. Cadillac; Monday: Smash Hit Carnival. Dick Frost, strolling magician, performs Saturday-Sunday, 4-6 p.m. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. 921-5579.