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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Things to do

Ongoing

Eric Herman’s Musical Zoo! - Learn about pet owner responsibilities through creative animal songs. Various times/locations at Spokane County libraries. Call your local branch or go to www.scld.lib.wa.us for details.

‘Amaizing’ Corn Maze – More than 12 acres of family fun with mazes. Food court and free parking. Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. through Oct. 31. No pets, no purses or backpacks, strollers and wheel chairs enter at own risk. Beck Road just off Highway 53, Hauser, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors age 60 and older, free/age 4 and younger. Prices change during special haunted week Oct. 24-31. (509) 242-CORN (2676).

Creative Storybook - For age 3-5. Class is seven weeks. Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. First class is Oct. 6. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Lake City Playhouse Youth Performance Classes - Six-weeks of classes offered by Lake City Playhouse, Saturdays Oct. 11-Nov. 15. Group voice, 1 p.m.; beginning acting and advanced acting, 2 p.m.; introduction to music theater, 3 p.m. Call to register. Dance Wise Studios, 195 E. Hazel Ave,, Coeur d’Alene. $75/student per class. (208) 667-1323.

“Rip Van Winkle” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., Friday-Oct. 19. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT or at the door.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Soup kitchen-like services are offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 327-9539.

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 this 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. (509) 747-7045.

Today

Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theater - Students in kindergarten through high school are invited to audition for Sunday’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” No advance preparation is necessary. Individuals interested in auditioning should arrive by the scheduled starting time and must stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal will be held 15-30 minutes after auditions. 4 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum at Washington State University, Pullman. (509) 335-2241.

Tuesday

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Wednesday

Puppet Theater for Ages 3-5 - Held Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. beginning today. Runs for seven weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $48. (509) 625-6200.

The Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writers’ Workshop - This unique class for age 14 and older offers a serious, supportive environment for writers in the imaginative arena. Held Wednesdays for six weeks beginning today. Register by today. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $60. (509) 892-7819.

Thursday

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. (509) 625-6200.

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. (509) 625-6200.

Friday

Child Developmental Screening - West Valley School District is sponsoring free screening for 3- and 4-year-old children in the district. The screening will include speech and language development, motor skills development and concept development. Call to schedule an appointment. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Millwood Early Childhood Education Center, 8818 E. Grace. Free. (509) 927-1138.

Friends of Deer Park Library Book Sale - Proceeds will support various library programs, activities, and services. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 893-8476.

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, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Meet at High Bridge Park. (509) 981-6296 or (509) 625-6741.

Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Open House - Live fire service at 10:30 a.m., extrication and Med Star demonstrations at 11:15 a.m., K-9 presentation at noon, technical rescue at 12:45 p.m. Also includes Combat Challenge for kids, Sparky the fire dog, hot dogs and beverages. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fire Station 2, 3850 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free.

Family Movie: “Charlotte’s Webb” - Watch this film about the friendship between a pig and a spider, based on E.B. White’s classic tale. Rated G. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Friends of the Spokane Valley Library Book Sale - Proceeds will support various library programs, activities, and services. 9 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

KPBX Kids’ Concert - Female Folkies, with 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. (509) 328-5729.

Sunday

Art at Holy Spirit/Oktoberfest Food and Fun - The Artists of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church strut their stuff at this two day art exhibit and sale. Includes watercolors, oils, photography, art quilts, jewelry and more. Noon-4 p.m. Oktoberfest-style meal available Saturday. Food and beverage tickets available at the door. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Highway 2 west of Sandpoint at 55 Rocky Point Road, Dover, Idaho. Free admission. (208) 255-7793.

Auditions for Spokane Children’s Theatre - Two women, one man and 12 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 and please dress comfortably. 2 p.m., callbacks will be Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. St. Aloysius School, 610 E. Mission Ave. (509) 328-4886.

Fallen Leaf Run for SIDS - 26th annual run to benefit Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Beautiful, relatively easy 5K course along the Spokane River and Centennial Trail. Top overall ribbons will be awarded within each age/gender category, along with person turning in most money raised through pledges and donations. Register at nisa-sids.org. 9 a.m.-noon. Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. $20/advance, $25/day of event, children age 12 and younger are free; T-shirt for all registrants. (509) 456-0505.

Festa Italiana - Enjoy live family entertainment, food, cooking demonstrations, a wine and beer garden, “Italian Idol” Karaoke Singing Contest, artisan and business booths, “Mercantino” (little market) farmers’ market, Spokane Italian Car Club show and the Bolla Grape Stomp Contest. Free hands-on activities for children along with carnival booth games and jumping castles. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission; parking is $1, proceeds benefit local youth/school groups. (208) 773-8522.

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