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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Ongoing

“David Thompson and the Kootenai” Historic Exhibit - On display May 16. In celebration of Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. Boundary County Historical Museum, 7229 Main St., Bonners Ferry. Free. 263-2344.

“The Image of a Child” Photo Exhibit - Fine art photography by the kids of the North Idaho College Children’s Center. Runs through May 16. NIC Children’s Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Free. 769-3471.

“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 next Thursday. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 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. (509) 624-KIDS.

Silverwood Theme Park - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows. May: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., through May 18; May 24-25 and 31, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., May 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Special events: Saturday-Sunday, Moms admitted free and rest of family admitted for $19.99/person; Tuesday, Physics Day; Wednesday, Science Day; May 17-18, Season Celebration Day, general admission $21 at the gate only; May 24-26, American Heroes Weekend, all military personnel, police officers and firefighters with ID receive free admission to the park and immediate family members are half price general admission at the front gate. Runs through Sunday. 27843 North Highway 395, 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: $55.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. 683-3400.

Today

Sophie Morigeau Historic Presentation - “Sophie Morigeau: Trader, Liquor Runner and Cattle Baroness-A Metis Woman in a Man’s World,” presented by Rebecca Timmons. In celebration of Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. 7 p.m., Boundary County Historical Museum, 7229 Main St., Bonners Ferry. Free. 263-2344.

Friday

“Steppin’ Out with My Baby … A Date Night for Moms” - Jazz Co. and NIC Jazz Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center Auditorium, Coeur d’Alene. Free. 292-7764.

Saturday

Spokane Shock Arena Football – vs. Boise Burn; 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$299/season tickets. (509) 242-7462 or (509) 325-SEAT.

Walk ‘N’ Rock - Two-part event to help raise awareness and money for congenital heart disease and support local area youth affected by it. Start at 10 a.m. at Riverfront Park and walk with our team in the American Heart Associations’ heart walk. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. at The Big Easy with London Get Down, The Let Up, The Jonnyforest, International Heroes and Sweet Hollow. Walk is free; concert is $10-$35/advance, $12/door. (509) 385-8276.

Sunday

“Mother’s Day Concert” - North Idaho College Madrigal Singers and NIC Wind Symphony. 2 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park Bandshell. Free. 292-7764.

Spokane String Quartet - The SSQ closes its season on Mother’s Day with Schuber’ts String Quartet in D Minor, better known as the “Death and the Maiden,” with Mateusz Wolski, concertmaster. 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students. (509) 325-SEAT.

Spring Mother’s Day Ride - Presented by The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse. Bring your mom, your horses and the whole family to the ride. Event will include prizes and a drawing. Farragut State Park charges $4 per vehicle to enter the park and the ride costs $15 per person. Bring your sack lunch; beverages will be provided. For safety reasons no alcohol, dogs or guns. Contact Lt. Steve Stubbs for information at 818-2800. 9 a.m., Farragut State Park, Athol, Idaho. $15. 818-2800.