Family Calendar

Thu., June 5, 2008

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Ongoing

“Annie” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Wednesday, 1 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. 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. New classes begin every three weeks. Registration is due one week before class starts. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $40 for six half-hour sessions. 747-6191.

“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. Sign-up begins June 1st; program runs through August 31st. 444-5307.

CYT Theatre Arts Classes - Register now for studio style dance classes for youth age 4 and older. Classes include: tap, ballet, hip-hop, and swing. Adult swing classes will also be offered. Christian Youth Theatre, 6205 E. Mansfield, Suite A. 487-6540.

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

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

Today

“We’ve Got Smartz” Anti-Gang and Violence Event - Presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County. Event will include: a series of skits written and performed by Club members, author and motivational speaker, Kitara McClure; and music entertainment by D.J. Pyro. 6:30 p.m., Libby Center, 2900 E. First Ave. Free. 536-8152.

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 mos.-3 years of age. Library locations include: South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Friday

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 mos.-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

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. 327-9369.

Spokane Comicon – Second annual event. Over 20 vendors and artists selling comics, collectibles, and more. Costume contest with prizes for best adult and child costumes at 5 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. $5/general, age five and younger admitted free. 280-4997.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 mos.-3 years of age. Enjoy “Kisses for Daddy” written by Frances Watts and David Legge and make a Father’s Day gift. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Hwy. Free. 466-2231.

Vroom Vroom Storytime and Craft – Listen to a story about trucks and make a bookmark to put in your favorite book. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

West Valley Days - West Valley SCOPE hosts the 14th annual parade and carnival. There will be bingo, carnival games, a silent auction, a live DJ, and a free bike raffle. Food will be available for purchase. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Millwood Park, Frederick and Stout. 477-0629.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children 0-18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Tuesday

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m. Locations include: Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Storytime (Fairfield) - For children 2-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. 893-8320.

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

Wednesday

For Love of Movies: “Zathura” - Watch this film about two brothers who are sent on a journey into space upon playing a mysterious game discovered in their basement. Rated PG. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. Free.

Storytime - For children 2-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 893-8260. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. 10 a.m. Free.

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