Family calendar

Thu., May 15, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

“Annie” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Friday, May 23 and 30, 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, May 24, June 1 and 8, 1 p.m.; May 31 and June 7, 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.

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children ages 3-13. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16-$47. 625-6200.

“The Image of a Child” Photo Exhibit - Fine art photography by the kids of the North Idaho College Children’s Center. NIC Children’s Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3471.

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 891-8325.

Lifeguard Clinic - For high school and college students. Learn how to become a lifeguard. Class runs through mid-June. Eastern Washington University. $100. 359-2206.

Parenting Class - Seven-week class for veterans, guard and reserve personnel in any stage of parenting. Offered by The Veterans Outreach Center and based on the book “Growing Up Again.” All books, supplies and refreshments provided. No childcare available. Veterans Outreach Center, 100 N. Mullan Road, Suite 102, Spokane Valley. 444-8387.

Ride the West Horse and Ranch Expo - Friday-Sunday. The seventh annual event includes a trade show, demonstrations, clinics, performances, stallion preview, cowboy breakfast and the third annual Extreme Trail Challenge. Friday, expo trade show, barns and clinics open 3-8 p.m. Show Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See www.ridethewest.net for a complete schedule. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Each day: $8/advance, $10/door, free/age 9 and younger. 466-9639.

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 Valley Summer Soccer – Held weekly July 14 to Aug. 15, sponsored by Valley Youth Soccer. Visit www.VYSOCCER.org. 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $45. 924-7661.

Today

After-school Specials (North) - Explore Polynesia through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Central Valley All District Concert - Students in grades 5-12 will perform in an all-district orchestral concert. The evening will include a tribute to Spokane composer Mark Williams. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School Theatre, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Free. 228-5100.

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

Princess Night - Girls age 4-7 will enjoy a Cinderella waltz lesson, a Sleeping Beauty facial and a Snow White nail treatment. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Manito Park Meeting Room. $9. Presented by Northeast Youth Center, 482-0708.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in sixth grade or older. Watch this month’s feature: “InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler.” Rated PG-13. Snacks will be provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 893-8400.

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 include: South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St.444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Friday

“The Man From Snowy River” - Free family movie showing of the 1982 action adventure. Free snacks. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. 487-9667.

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

Edgecliff Neighborhood Center grand opening - The center provides after-school programs and is staffed by Edgecliff SCOPE volunteers. Two local families will be recognized for their financial support of the center; 7-9 p.m., Edgecliff Neighborhood Center, 6903 E. Fourth Ave. 477-6345.

Flights of Fancy Spring Concert for All Choirs - Featuring the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus, featuring children ages 7-18. 7:30 p.m., St. Aloysius Church, 611 E. Mission Ave. 624-7992.

LC Senior All-Nighter Yard Sale - Proceeds will benefit the Class of 2008 Senior All-Nighter for Lewis and Clark High School. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 904 W. Comstock Court.

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.

St. Mary’s Family Fun Night - Carnival with booths, a jumping castle, a cakewalk, silent auction and face-painting. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School. 3-7 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic School gym, 14601 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. 924-4300.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Free. 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.

Saturday

Butterfly Plant Stakes - For ages 3-5, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Celebrating the opening of Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. 10-11:30 a.m., 507 W. Seventh Ave., west of the Corbin Art Center. $12. 625-6677.

Encouraging Wildlife in the Garden - For ages 6-12, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Celebrating the opening of Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. 1-3 p.m., 507 W. Seventh Ave., west of the Corbin Art Center. $14. 625-6677.

For Love of Movies: “Hoot” - Watch this film about a group of children who are fighting to protect the home of a group of endangered burrow owls from a real estate developer. Free. Rated PG. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Ladybug Party - For ages 5-11, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Celebrating the opening of Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens. 10-11:30 a.m., 507 W. Seventh Ave., west of the Corbin Art Center. $12. 625-6677.

LC Senior All-Nighter Yard Sale - 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 904 W. Comstock Court.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association. 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 11 and younger. 466-7018.

Spokane Area FIRST Robotics Exhibition - There will be two First Lego League Power Puzzle competitions with 12 area teams; and demonstrations of high school level FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotic Challenge robots. For more FIRST information, visit www.usfirst.org. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. Free admission. 922-5488.

Spokane Asthma Walk and Lung Health Expo - Presented by Safeco Insurance. Funds raised will support research for lung disease, as well as programs aimed at asthma education for children and adults. Expo and check-in from 8:30-9:45 a.m., 5K walk starts at 10. Spokane Valley YMCA and the Centennial Trail. 325-6516.

Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade - 70th annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, school bands and more. The 2008 theme is “Salute to Service.” Support the Festival by purchasing a themed pin for $5, available at many local retailers. 7:45 p.m., through streets of downtown Spokane. Free. 535-4554.

Spring Grind - Snow boarding event for ages 16 and older. Presented by Epic Adventures. There will be a DJ, vendors, and giveaways. There will be custom-made 16-foot and 40-foot boxes on site. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, JFK Field, Cheney. $5/students, $10/nonstudents, includes competition fee and raffle ticket; $5 without raffle ticket. 359-7910.

Stuffed with Hugs Workshop, Your Gift, Your Choice - The first 150 guests at Build-A-Bear are invited to stuff a white fluffy puppy for free and choose to donate it to children’s health and wellness organizations :SupersSibs! and the Sunshine Kids Foundation; literacy programs through First Book; or humane education programs through Pet Shelters Across America. 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 924-2223.

Youth Book Group - For ages 8-13. Discuss “Ranger’s Apprentice 04: The Battle for Skandia” written by John Flanagan. 2 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Sunday

Kids Golf Classic - The sixth annual event is a scramble golf tournament for ages 6-12. Includes 9 holes of golf, T-shirt, lunch a 10th hole putting contest, and more. Deadline Friday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagle Ridge Short Course. $15 per person. 242-2506.

Monday

“Combating Childhood Obesity” - Learn more about the physical and mental complications of childhood obesity and how to reduce your child’s risk of obesity. Pre-registration is required. Noon-1 p.m., Valley Hospital, Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 232-8138.

Princess Night - Girls age 4-7 will enjoy a Cinderella waltz lesson, a Sleeping Beauty facial and a Snow White nail treatment. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $9. 482-0708.

Tuesday

After-school Specials - Explore Polynesia through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Free. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. 893-8320. 4 p.m.

Preschool Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 3-5. Free. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. 444-5356.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. 444-5356.

Wednesday

After-school Specials (Argonne) - Explore Polynesia through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Free. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 893-8260.

College-Bound Scholarship Program Information Meeting - Learn more about the College Bound Scholarship program for middle-school students. Dinner will be provided. All parents/guardians of a middle-school student are invited to attend. Families with foster youth and students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals are urged to attend. The scholarship application deadline is June 1 for eighth graders. 6 p.m., Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. 354-5900.