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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Things to do

Ongoing

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open 9 a.m., show at 9:30. This week: “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep,” rated PG. 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Juggling is Cool! - Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., beginning class; 1-2:30 p.m., intermediate and advanced classes. All ages; equipment provided. Sessions begin Thursday and Aug. 7. Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave. $25/three-week session. (509) 625-6200.

MAC Summer Art Program - Thursdays and Fridays, for ages 6-13. Interactive art gallery tour and hands-on creative project. Registration required. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave. $10/person; $5/person for groups of 10-30. (509) 363-5306.

Today

Bug-tastic Fun - Look at bugs under a microscope. For grades K-5. 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Catch the Magic Bug – With magician Dick Frost and his sidekick, Clyde the dodo bird. For grades K-5. 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Martial Arts - For teens. 1 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Theater Arts for Children Yard Sale - Small donation items accepted between 6 and 8:30 p.m., today through Thursday; larger items between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Sale is Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave.

Tuesday

Bug Mania - Explore the world of insects. For grades K-5. 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Bug-tastic Fun - Look at bugs under a microscope. For grades K-5. 2 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., (509) 893-8250; 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Buzz Buzz Buzz - For school-aged children. Learn about bees. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Martial Arts - For teens. 1 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Mozart on a Summer’s Eve - Today and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Gardens, 4 W. 21st Ave. $10-$25. (509) 325-SEAT.

Wednesday

“The Wizard Rockumentary” - For children sixth grade and older. Movie made by Spokane twin sisters Mallory and Megan Schuyler documents the growing phenomenon of “Wizard Rock” music inspired by the Harry Potter books. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Bug Mania - Explore the world of insects. For K-5th graders. 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Clue Done It - For teens. Solve a mystery. Snacks provided. Preregistration required. 3 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Martial Arts - For teens. 1 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Ruby Devine - Enjoy American folk songs. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

The Jenks - For school-aged children. Local children’s rock band performs upbeat, modern music. 2 and 3:30 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

Bug Mania - Explore the world of insects. For grades K-5. 2 and 3:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Bug-tastic Fun - Look at bugs under a microscope. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Build-a-Bug Workshop - For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Catch the Magic Bug - With magician Dick Frost and his sidekick, Clyde the dodo bird. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Cherry Pickers’ Trot and Pit Spit - Four-mile run through Green Bluff’s orchard country, 7 p.m.; walkers welcome. Short trot for ages 5 and younger, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Cherry Pit Spit and hamburger dinner, 5:30 p.m. $3/person, $10/family ($5/$15 day of race). (509) 238-4709, www.greenbluffgrowers.com.

Martial Arts - For teens. 1 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Friday

“The Good, Bad, and Ugly” - Learn about bugs from the Spokane County Master Gardeners. For grades K-5. 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Buzz Buzz Buzz - Learn about bees. 2 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Saturday

Family Boat Float on the Little Spokane River - Sponsored by REI. For age 8 and older; no experience necessary. Register online at www.spokaneparks.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $26/two people, $16/each additional person. (509) 625-6200.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - For third graders to adults. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Scholarship Program. Today-Sunday, 8 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, outdoors on Sears side. $88/team of four. (509) 838-3577, ext. 167.

Kids Count! - Presented by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. For ages 5-9. Learn about goal setting, saving, spending and sharing. Preregistration required. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person.(509) 624-5437

Northwest Renaissance Festival - Gypsies, mud show, whip show, variety puppet show, nine-foot ogre, music and jousting tournaments. Today-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $9.50/adults, $6/seniors and ages 12 and younger, $30/family. (509) 276-7728.

South Perry Street Summer Fair - To benefit the Odyssey Youth Center and Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., along Perry from Ninth to 11th avenues. Parade, 10 a.m.; live music 10:30 a.m. Free kids activities in Grant Park. Free bike tuneups by Pedals2People, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Quilt show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Shop Summer Outdoor Movie Summer Theater series continues after dusk. (509) 536-3998.