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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

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

Camp Dart-Lo Community Open Swim - Youths age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Today and Friday. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $3/single swim time. 747-6191.

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

Juggling is Cool! - Learn how to juggle. Equipment will be provided. Today. 10-11:30 a.m., beginning class; 1-2:30 p.m., intermediate and advanced classes. All ages. Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave. $25/three-week session. 625-6200.

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.

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

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. Finishers of the program will receive a prize. Runs through Sunday. 444-5307.

Northside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Runs through Monday. 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.

Pig Out in the Park - 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. Runs through Monday. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Southside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Runs through Monday. 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

Camp Dart-Lo Community Open Swim - Youths age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Today and Friday. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $3/single swim time. 747-6191.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30. “Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who,” rated G. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. 327-1050.

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

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 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.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 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

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop - “The Sound of Music.” Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. 534-1647.

Marbled Paper Craft - For all ages. See what you can do with leftover sidewalk chalk. Come make some awesome marbleized paper. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturday and Sunday. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. 238-6438. www.greenbluffgrowers.com

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

Sunday

Kids Day at Cat Tales - Free admission for kids the last Sunday of every month with a paid adult admission. Seniors admitted free every Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Cat Tales Zoological Park, 17020 N. Newport Highway, Mead. $8/adults. 238-4126.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Sunday. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. 238-6438. www.greenbluffgrowers.com.