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Thu., June 19, 2008

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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. Program runs through Aug. 31. 444-5307.

Free Summer Meals for Children - Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W. 13th Ave., 8 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs June 23 through Aug. 15; Bemiss Elementary, 2323 E. Bridgeport Ave., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-Th), runs through Aug. 20; Bethel AME Church, 645 S. Richard Allen Court, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 15; Cooper Elementary, 3200 N. Ferrall St., lunch only at 12:30 p.m., (M-Th), runs through Aug. 14; East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St., 8:15 a.m. breakfast, 12:15 p.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Edgecliff Community Center, 6903 E. Fourth Ave., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 15; Finch Elementary, 3717 N. Milton St., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Garry Middle School, 725 E. Joseph Ave., 8:45 a.m. breakfast, 11:45 a.m. lunch, (M-Th), runs through July 10; Grant Elementary, 1300 E. Ninth Ave., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-Th), runs through July 31; Havermale High School, 1300 W. Knox Ave., 8 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-F), runs June 30 through Aug. 1; Hillyard Baptist Church, 2121 E. Wabash Ave., 8:45 a.m. breakfast, 11:45 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Holmes Elementary, 2600 W. Sharp Ave., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-Th), runs through Aug. 20; Kehoe Park, 2704 E. Queen, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Libby Center, 2900 E. First Ave., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-T), runs Monday through July 28; Lidgerwood Elementary, 325 E. Rowan, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-Th), runs through July 17; Linwood Elementary, 906 W. Weile, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-F), runs through June 27; Longfellow Elementary, 800 E. Providence Ave., 9 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-Th), runs through Aug. 14; Martin Luther King Center, 845 S. Sherman St., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-F), runs Mondaythrough Aug. 15; Mission Park, Mission Avenue at Superior Street, (M-F) lunch only at noon; runs through Aug. 8; North Central High, 1600 N. Howard St., 7:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 19; Northeast Youth Center, 4001 N. Cook St., 9 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Peaceful Valley Community Center, 214 N. Cedar St., lunch only at noon, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Ridgeview Elementary, 5510 N. Maple St., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Riverwalk Apartments, 5008 E. Buckeye Ave., lunch only at 12:20 p.m., (M-F), runs through Aug. 15; Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave., 7:30 a.m. breakfast, noon lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Roosevelt Elementary, 333 W. 14th Ave., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Shaw Middle School, 4106 N. Cook St., 8 a.m. breakfast, 11:15 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 21; Sheridan Elementary, 3737 E. Fifth St., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-Th), runs July 28 through Aug. 20; Skills Center, 4141 N. Regal St., 7:15 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through July 15; Spokane Youth for Christ, 1309 N. Ash St., lunch only at 11:30 a.m. (T-F), runs July 8 through Aug. 15; Trinity Baptist Church, 2704 E. Queen Ave., 9 a.m. breakfast, 11:15 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St., 9:15 a.m. breakfast, 12:15 p.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20; Westfall Village, 3724 N. Cook St., lunch only at 12:05 p.m., runs through Aug. 15; Westview Elementary, 6104 N. Moore St., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-Th), runs through July 3; Whitman Elementary, 5400 N. Helena St., lunch only at 12:30 p.m., (M-Th), runs through Aug. 14; YMCA Downtown, 509 N. Howard St., 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 11:30 a.m. lunch, (M-F), runs through Aug. 20. 354-7270.

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.

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 and at the beach. Fridays and Saturdays, through June 28, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; through June 30, Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Boulder Beach open daily through June 30 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 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.

Friday

KPBX Kids’ Concert - Outdoor event. Noon-1 p.m., Riverfront Park, Clocktower Meadow. Free. 328-5729.

Saturday

Mobius Kids’ Gecko Fest - Event will feature gecko facts, craftss and activities. The gecko-naming contest winner will be announced at 1:59 p.m. 1-3 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person; Free/children 12 months of age and younger; Senior and military personnel receive a $1 discount. 624-KIDS (5437).

“The Wizard Rockumentary” - Appropriate for children sixth grade and up. Watch this movie made by twin sisters, Mallory and Megan Schuyler, from Spokane, which documents the growing phenomenon of “Wizard Rock,” music inspired by the Harry Potter books. 3 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. 444-5336.

Youth Book Group - For children age 8-13. Discuss “Gregor and the Code of Claw,” written by Suzanne Collins. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Youth Declare Yourself Day - Games, prizes, hip-hop dances, singing, cultural performances by local teens and more. This event is sponsored by Cricket Wireless and Pony Tales Youth Services. 3-6 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free. 979-4401.

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