family calendar

Thu., Oct. 2, 2008

Today

After-School Specials (Moran Prairie) - Celebrate children’s book author Doreen Cronin through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. 893-8340.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Free, 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. 10:30 a.m.: South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Free, 10 a.m.: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390.10:30 a.m.: Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Jefferson Elementary School Centennial - Alumni, neighbors, former parents and students, friends, students of history – anyone who has a connection to Jefferson School past or present – are welcome to attend. Our current students will be placing pinwheels outside and constructing a timeline. There will be displays of photos, architectural plans and historical items in the gym. There will be a station where visitors can be filmed telling their stories, and a huge message board where they can post notes for friends. Refreshments available. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 3612 S. Grand Blvd. Free. 354-3200.

Ongoing

Creative Storybook - For age 3-5. Class is seven weeks. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. First class is Monday. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Discovering Art for Ages 3-5 - Held Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. beginning today. Runs for seven weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. 625-6200.

Inland Northwest Drawing School Classes - A variety of drawing and painting classes will be offered for children, teens and adults. Classes will begin the week of Oct. 6. 624 E. 24th Ave. $60-$80 per month; supplies included. 230-1880.

Mom and Me: Make and Shake for Ages 2 and 3 - Held Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning today. Runs for five weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $35. 625-6200.

Friday

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.

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

Saturday

Sixth Annual River Clean-Up - Presented by Friends of the Falls Volunteers needed; walk-ins welcome. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; clean up from 10 a.m.-noon; food, fun, music and prizes at High Bridge Park at noon. Free bus shuttle service every 15 minutes available from Spokane Falls Community College parking lot to High Bridge Park, beginning at 8:30 a.m. meet at High Bridge Park. Free. 981-6296 or 625-6741.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, through Oct. 26. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Baby Shower 2008 - For expecting and new parents. There will be presentations on child and infant CPR, baby care, baby sign language, infant nutrition, poison prevention and infant massage. Free food and lots of prizes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. 232-8138.

Family Movie: “Charlotte’s Web” - Watch this G-rated film about the friendship between a pig and a spider, based on E.B. White’s classic tale. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

KPBX Kids’ Concert - Folk guitarist Jenny Edgren and members of bluegrass group Molly and Tenbrooks. Mobius will also host a craft project for kids of all ages. 1-2 p.m., River Park Square, Atrium stage, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. 328-5729.

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.

Youth and Teen Improv Classes - Presented by The Blue Door Theatre. Classes will focuses on various aspects of improvisation including storytelling, mime, character development and more. Classes held Saturdays beginning Saturday through Nov. 1 and include: Beginning/Intermediate Improv for ages 8-12, 10-10:50 a.m. and Shortform Improvisation for ages 13-17, 11-11:50 a.m. 815 W. Garland Ave. $60 per student. 747-7045.

Sunday

Auditions for Spokane Children’s Theatre - Two women, one man and twelve little girls (age 7 and older) are needed for roles in the holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. Bring sheet music to perform a one minute song from any musical. Dress comfortably. Callbacks will be held Tuesday at 2 and 7 p.m., St. Aloysius School, 610 E. Mission Ave. 328-4886.

Monday

Corbin Art Center 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. 625-6200.

Discovering Art for Ages 3-5 - Held Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. beginning Monday. Runs for seven weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. 625-6200.

Tuesday

WWE SmackDown and ECW - Triple H and The Undertaker meet head to head with The Great Khali and MVP. 5:45 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $20-$60. 325-SEAT.