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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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

Boys & Girls Club Early Bird Summer Program - For children age 6-18. Program includes: breakfast, lunch and snack each day; access to daily programs including art, music, athletics and more; and special events. Program hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Boys & Girls Clubhouse, 544 E. Providence Ave. $25 to apply; $100 for entire summer. 489-0741.

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. Those who complete the program will receive a prize. Sign-up begins Sunday; program runs through Aug. 31. 444-5307.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” - An enchanting tale of a young lady who finds true love by looking beyond external beauty, and how a rose and a bit of magic can touch a life. Presented by Christian Youth Theater Spokane. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m., and discounted matinee Sunday at noon. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $6-$12. 487-6540.

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.

Silverwood Theme Park - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows. Open Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 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. (208) 683-3400.

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 15. Call for location. $50 registration fee. 747-5017.

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

Today

North Pines Middle School 60th Anniversary - The school will celebrate with student displays and musical performances. Refreshments will be served. Former teachers and alumni are welcome. 6 p.m., North Pines Middle School, 701 N. Pines Road. 228-5020.

Friday

ArtFest - 23rd annual music and arts festival presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art School. Juried artists’ booths, artist demonstrations, live music, food vendors, hands-on art projects for children and more. Noon-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Hemlock Street at Second Avenue in Browne’s Addition. Free. 456-3931.

Saturday

ArtFest - 23rd annual music and arts festival presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art School. Juried artists’ booths, artist demonstrations, live music, food vendors, hands-on art projects for children and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Hemlock Street at Second Avenue in Browne’s Addition. Free. 456-3931.

Disney Fairies Storytime and Craft - Fairies will flutter in your imagination after you hear some wonderful fairy stories straight from the heart of Neverland. Decorate wings to wear on your way home. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Liberty Lake Kite Festival - Free kite flying festival. Stunt kites welcome. There will be a kite-making workshop from 10 a.m. to noon for $5 per kite. Reservations are required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 755-6726.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Vs. Stockton Lightning. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$299/season tickets. 242-7462 or 325-SEAT.

Swap meet and car wash - The event benefits the University High School Instrumental Music Association. Rental space is available for $20. Free admission for shoppers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. 928-8016.

Sunday

ArtFest - 23rd annual music and arts festival presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Spokane Art School. Juried artists’ booths, artist demonstrations, live music, food vendors, hands-on art projects for children and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Hemlock Street at Second Avenue in Browne’s Addition. Free. 456-3931.

Cancer Patient Care’s Loreen Miller Bike Ride - 15th annual event. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile or 12-mile family ride. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, Qdoba catered lunch and a T-shirt. All funds raised support cancer patients. Check-in begins at 6 a.m. Ride begins at 7 a.m., Mt. Spokane High School, 6015 E. Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead. $50/person, $10/ages 12 and younger. 456-4400.

Tuesday

GI Joe Night - Children ages 5-7 will enjoy a basic training night with face painting, obstacle races, engraving dog tags and more. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Franklin Park (located at the corner of Queen and Division St.). $9. Presented by Northeast Youth Center. 482-0708.

University High School Concert Series - Performances by the Titan Jazz Choir, the University Choir and the Man Choir. 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. 228-5240.

YFA (Youth-Family-Adult) Connections Benefit Luncheon - Second annual event. Keynote speaker will be author and motivational speaker Shawna Beese-Bjurstrom. 11:45 a.m., Providence Auditorium, Sacred Heart Medical Center Campus. $25/ticket; $200/table of eight. 532-2000, ext. 24.

Wednesday

Greenacres Elementary Math Festival - An all-day math celebration made up of 19 standard-based math projects, including Building Birdhouses, Frog Jumps, Building Bottle Rockets, Fraction Brownies, and more. Youth of all grades and abilities are welcome. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greenacres Elementary School, 17915 E. Fourth Ave. 228-4200.