Family calendar

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Route of the Hiawatha - The “crown jewel” of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind 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 in length. 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.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach - Admission includes all rides, attractions and shows in the park and at the beach. July: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Boulder Beach open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Special events: July 29, Toyota Tuesdays, drivers of Toyotas get in free, pick up admission coupons at any Inland Empire regional Toyota dealer, must be validated by parking attendants. 27843 N. Highway 95, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $36.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $58.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.

“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.

“The Good, Bad, and Ugly” (Cheney) - Learn about bugs that eat plants, bugs that eat other bugs and bugs that look scary from the Spokane County Master Gardeners. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. 893-8280.

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. Monday and Wednesday. 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.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. July 28-Aug. 1, “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium,” Rated G; Aug. 4-8, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie,” Rated G; “Nim’s Island,” Rated PG. Runs through Friday. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. 327-1050.

Girl Scout Urban Day Camp - Girls ages 7-11 will spend a week exploring science, arts, cooking, computers and sports. Lunches and snacks provided. Runs through Aug. 1. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash St. $100. 747-8091.

MAC Summer Art Program - Held every Thursday and Friday during the month of July. For children 6-13 years of age. Explore the artworks of John Buck and other regional artists. Program will include an interactive art gallery tour and a hands-on creative project. Registration required. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave. $10 per person; $5 per person for groups of 10-30. 363-5306.

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/ages 2 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/ages 2 and younger. 477-4731.

Summer Dance Classes - For age 12 and older. Classes include: beginning and intermediate jazz, all levels of hip-hop and tap. A variety of sessions will be offered through Aug. 21. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m., The Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. $40 per session; $12 per class. 448-2464.

Today

Browne’s Addition Summer Concert Series - 12th annual concert series held on Thursdays, presented by Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council. Today, Dead Man’s Pants; July 31, Dru Heller Trio; Aug. 7, 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, Spokane. Free. 496-9155.

Juggling is Cool! - Learn how to juggle. Equipment will be provided. Thursdays. 10-11:30 a.m., beginning class; 1-2:30 p.m., intermediate and advanced classes. All ages. Next session is Aug. 7. Runs through Aug. 28. Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave. $25/three week session. 625-6200.

Buzz Buzz Buzz (Hillyard) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn about bees. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. 444-5331.

Catch the Magic Bug (Shadle) - Enjoy a magic show performed by magician Dick Frost and his sidekick, Clyde the Dodo bird. For children in grades K-5. Performances at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5331.

Martial Arts (Airway Heights) - For teens. 1 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. Free. 893-8250.

Friday

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

Bug Mania (Downtown) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For K-5th graders. 2 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5331.

Saturday

Dipped in Chocolate: An evening of Edgy Poetry and Jazz - Featuring Spokane’s own,Stephy Nobles-Beans, a free-style and free-flowing poet, true to self, family, sisterhood and love. Bring the whole family. 7 p.m., The Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada St. $10/adults, $5/ages 12 and younger. 466-1696.

Kitchen Safety and Cooking Basics - For 10- to 15-year-olds, interested in learning how to safely create satisfying meals for themselves and others. This class will focus on nutrition, safety, first aid, cooking basics and meal planning. Presented by Community Health Education and Resources. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 232-8138. 9 a.m.-noon., Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. $25, a snack prepared by the students.

Krista L. Baker Memorial Softball Tournament - Eighth annual event of more than 30 softball teams with girls ages 9-17 from Spokane Youth Sports Association. Creating awareness for organ and tissue donation. A Home Run Batting Derby open to the public takes place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 6-65. A $5 donation gives batters a chance to win prizes. Root beer floats will be sold for $1 to raise money for the SYSA girls’ scholarships for disadvantaged youth. Otto, mascot for the Spokane Indians Baseball Club, will be making an appearance from 11 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Runs through Monday. Dwight Merkel Field, 5901 N. Assembly St. 251-1566.

Meet Wattson - Avista’s energy watchdog will be at Mobius Kids for a fun and interactive lesson on the safe and wise use of energy. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., lower level. $5.75/person; Free/children 12 months of age and younger; Seniors and military personnel receive a $1 discount. 624-KIDS.

Outer Space Storytime and Craft - Thirty-nine years ago this month Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. Celebrate by making a constellation craft and reading out of this world stories. For all ages. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - vs. Boise Burn. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$299/season tickets. 242-7462 or 325-SEAT.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 months-10 years of age. Book will be “We’re Off to Look for Aliens” by Colin McNaughton. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books and Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. Free. 466-2231.

Summer Reading Series - Local authors Chris Crutcher and Beth Cooley will read and take questions. 11 a.m., South Hill Branch Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 482-5288.

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.

Krista L. Baker Memorial Softball Tournament - Eighth annual event of more than 30 softball teams with girls ages 9-17 from Spokane Youth Sports Association. Creating awareness for organ and tissue donation. Dwight Merkel Field, 5901 N. Assembly St. 251-1566.

Free Outdoor Movies at The Shop - Saturday, “Beetlejuice;” Aug. 2, “They Call Me Trinity;” Aug. 9, “Willow;” Aug. 16, “L.A. Story;” Aug. 23, the original version of “The Love Bug;” Aug. 30, “The Sound of Music.” Shows at dusk. 924 S. Perry St. Free. 534-1647.

Royal Fireworks Festival and Concert - Baroque-Period arts festival presented by Allegro. Includes music, visual arts, theater, dance and children’s arts and crafts. 4:30 p.m., opening of the village of Riverdell, with guild displays, interactive history and arts and crafts from the mid-18th century, for the whole family; 4 p.m., Arrival of King George II and his royal court; 6 p.m., live chess, magic juggling, stilts, dancers, including baroque ballet from Theatre Ballet of Spokane, choreographed to the music of Antonio Vivaldi; 9 p.m., grand finale concert featuring Allegro’s 60-piece Royal Band, followed by fireworks display from the floating stage. Riverfront Park, Lilac Bowl and Floating Stage. Free. 747-3230.

Monday

Krista L. Baker Memorial Softball Tournament - Eighth annual event of more than 30 softball teams with girls ages 9-17 from Spokane Youth Sports Association. Creating awareness for organ and tissue donation. Dwight Merkel Field, 5901 N. Assembly St. 251-1566.

Tuesday

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

Bug Mania (East Side) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For K-5th graders. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. 444-5331.

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. 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.

Wednesday

Catch the Magic Bug (Indian Trail) - Enjoy a magic show performed by magician Dick Frost and his sidekick, Clyde the Dodo bird. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. 444-5331.