Family calendar

Ongoing

Banking for Books - Monthlong book drive campaign to benefit Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program. Donate new children’s books to Global Credit Union, Northland Credit Union, Spokane Safeway Employees Credit Union, Spokane City Credit Union, Spokane Federal Credit Union, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union, United Health Services Credit Union and Washington Trust Bank. 789-3548.

Bulldog Strength, Speed, and Agility Spring Break Camp - For ages 7-13. Runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Pre-registration required. 1-3 p.m., U-District Physical Therapy and Institute of Sports Performance, 730 N. Hamilton St. $75; includes T-shirt. 458-7686.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales will take place through April 13. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Chocolate Chips and Lemon Chalet Cremes. $4. 747-8091.

It’s a Nano World - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display through May 15. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. 624-KIDS.

Spokane Valley Baseball League - Registration for ages 4-12 through April 17. Games are played at Spokane Valley schools in June and July. Students play at the schools they attend and there are no tryouts. $80/ages 4-6, $90/ages 7-8, and $110/ages 9-12. 922-0420.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Held every Saturday. Visit www.bordersstores.com. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. 466-2231.

Today

Great Wall Chinese Orchestra - Multicultural Youth Orchestra and Chorus from Oakland, Calif., presents the music of traditional Chinese instruments and classical Chinese opera. 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. 227-7638.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; 11 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Free. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. 893-8390; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250. 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Friday

Our Kids: Our Business Kick Off Event - Presented by SPO-CAN. Awards breakfast and conference. Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske will be the keynote speaker. Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich will discuss local programs on sexual abuse, physical abuse, and “drug endangered children.” Registration required. 8 a.m.-noon. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $15/includes Awards Breakfast and Conference.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. Free. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference - For those who homeschool or are interested in homeschooling. Enjoy workshops, seminars, a new and used curriculum fair, local and nationally recognized speakers. Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave. $10/if pre-registered, $15/at the door. 327-1817.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. 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.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free, 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 a.m.

Saturday

All Fool’s Easter Egg Hunt - Second annual event hosted by the Liberty Lake Youth Commission, partnered with the Valley HUB, grades 5-12. Eggs filled with candy and prizes including an iPod will be placed around the golf course. Half of the money raised will be donated to the Valley HUB, which provides regional sports and recreational programming for every age. 7 p.m., Trailhead Golf Course, Liberty Lake. $5. 755-6702 or 232-2510.

Arc Family Support Conference - Third annual event with speaker Kathie Snow, author of “Disability is Natural: Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children with Disabilities.” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Off-site child care or respite is available. Registration requested at www.arc-spokane.org. $40/person, $60/couple, $15/child for off-site care or respite. 328-6326.

Disney Fairies Storytime and Craft - Listen to some fairy stories and create your own wings. Free. 11 a.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. 838-0206.

Fairies, Brownies and Elves - For school-aged children. Enjoy making wands, reading stories, and discussing the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. Free. 11 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5331.

Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference - For those who homeschool or are interested in homeschooling. Enjoy workshops, seminars, a new and used curriculum fair, local and nationally recognized speakers. Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave. $10/if pre-registered, $15/at the door. 327-1817.

Introduction to Youth Lacrosse - For grades 3-8. Boys and girls lacrosse eagues are now forming. Players will get the basic introduction to scooping, throwing, catching and running with the ball in their stick. Free. Register at www.spokaneyouthlacrosse.com. Bring your own stick. 10 a.m.-noon. Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave., on the turf field. 747-6567.

NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Spokane Regional - Featuring three exciting games over two days to send one team to the Women’s Final Four. Application for tickets is at www.spokanearena.com/ncaa. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $45/includes all three games. 325-SEAT.

Monday

Art of Etiquette for Children - For ages 7-11. Learn various types of etiquette including telephone and dining. Pre-registration required. Runs through Wednesday. Davenport Hotel, Palm Court, 10 S. Post St. $138; includes meal on last day of class. 209-6394.

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

NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Spokane Regional - Featuring three exciting games over two days to send one team to the Women’s Final Four. Application for tickets is at www.spokanearena.com/ncaa. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $45/includes all three games. 325-SEAT.

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

Tuesday

Art of Etiquette for Children - For children 7-11 years of age. Learn various types of etiquette including telephone and dining. Pre-registration required. Runs through Wednesday. Davenport Hotel, Palm Court, 10 S. Post St. $138; includes meal on last day of class. 209-6394.