Things to do

Ongoing

“Annie” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Saturday, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Camp Dart-Lo Swim Lessons - Presented by the American Red Cross. Learn safety and build skills. Monday and Wednesday classes begin June 23; Tuesday and Thursday classes begin June 24. 4-6 p.m. New classes begin every three weeks. Registration is due one week before class starts. Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $40 for six half-hour sessions. (509) 747-6191.

“Catch the Reading Bug @ 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. (509) 444-5307.

Spokane Junior Soccer - Ages 4 to 9, sign-up for youth soccer at www.SpokaneSoccer.org. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., No. 138. $50. (509) 747-5017.

Spokane Soccer - Register for the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 season. Deadline is July 15. Call for location. $50 registration fee. (509) 747-5017.

Spokane Valley Summer Soccer – Camps held weekly July 14 to Aug. 15, sponsored by Valley Youth Soccer. Visit www.vysoccer.org. 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $45/week. (509) 924-7661.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 months-3 years of age. Visit www.bordersstores.com. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.

Tuesday

GI Joe Night - Children age 5-7 will enjoy a basic training night with face painting, obstacle races, engraving dog tags and more. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Franklin Park (located at the corner of Queen and Division St.). $9. Presented by Northeast Youth Center. (509) 482-0708.

Preschool Storytime (Downtown) - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5356.

University High School Concert Series - Performances by the Titan Jazz Choir, the University Choir and the MAN! Choir. 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. (509) 228-5240.

Youth-Family-Adult Connections Benefit Luncheon - Second annual event. Keynote speaker will be author and motivational speaker Shawna Beese-Bjurstrom. 11:45 a.m., Providence Auditorium, Sacred Heart Medical Center Campus. $25/ticket; $200/table of eight. (509) 532-2000, ext. 24.

Wednesday

Greenacres Elementary Math Festival - An all-day math celebration made up of 19 standard-based math projects, including building birdhouses, frog jumps, building bottle rockets and fraction brownies. Youths of all grades and abilities are welcome. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greenacres Elementary School, 17915 E. Fourth Ave. (509) 228-4200.

University High School Concert Series - Performances by the Lirico Chamber Singers, Chanteuse and the Concert Choir. 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. (509) 228-5240.

Thursday

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Friday

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes (509) 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry (509) 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Saturday

18th annual Cow Plop and Carnival - Fun family event for all ages. Food, carnival games, prizes and the cow plop. Open to the public. 11 a.m., Trinity Catholic School, 1306 W. Montgomery. (509) 327-9369.

Spokane Comicon – Second annual event. More than 20 vendors and artists selling comics and collectibles. Costume contest with prizes for best adult and child costumes at 5 p.m. Special Guests include Clayton Crain (Marvel Comics artist) and Andy Owens (Dark Horse Comics inker). 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. $5/general, age 5 and younger admitted free. (509) 280-4997.

Vroom Vroom Storytime and Craft - Everyone loves a good story about trucks. Come hear some of our favorites, then make a bookmark to put in your favorite book. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

West Valley Days - West Valley SCOPE hosts the 14th annual parade and carnival. There will be bingo, carnival games, a deejay and a bike raffle. New this year is a silent auction. Food will be available for purchase. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Millwood Park, Frederick and Stout. (509) 477-0629.