Family calendar

Thu., April 9, 2009

Today

Northeast Community Center Annual Appreciation Dinner - Featuring Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, chief executive officer of Providence Health Care. Celebrating Our Kids, Our Business. Reservations requested. 6 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $12. (509) 487-1603.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. 11 a.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Ongoing

“Team Up!” Exhibit - Explore the science of sports and test your own basketball, tennis, soccer and football skills while learning about math and physics. On display through June 11. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 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.

After-School Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools served include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays. Runs through June 20. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

After-School Specials - Celebrate children’s book author Eric Carle through stories, crafts, and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for ages 3-13. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Runs through April 18. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14-$45. (509) 625-6200.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Varieties include: Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-si-dos, Trefoils, Tagalongs, Lemon Chalet Cremes, Sugar Free Chocolate Chips and new Dulce de Leche, classic confections of Latin America rich with milk caramel chips and stripes. Runs through Sunday. varies. $4. (509) 220-4579.

Tae Kwon Do Classes - For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. Runs through June 20. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Two cans of food per month. (509) 482-0708.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with takeout from 1-3 p.m. Runs through Sept. 25. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Youth and Teen Improv Classes - Each class will focus on storytelling, mime, environment creation, character development and spontaneity. Beginning/intermediate improv for ages 8-12 from 10-10:50 a.m.; shortform improv for ages 13-17 from 11-11:50 a.m.; longform improv (instructor approval only) for ages 13-17 from noon-2 p.m. Registration required. Classes held Saturdays. Runs through May 2. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60-80/student. (509) 747-7045.

Friday

A Tour of Italy - Taste whites and reds from the cradle of food and wine civilization, features eight wines, cheese and bread from LaBrea Bakery. Reservations requested. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. (509) 343-2253.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385 ; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

The Partnership’s Safety Rally ’09 - A program for the prevention of sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities. Special guest speakers, personal safety demonstrations, community safety partner booths, music and prizes. Celebrating Our Kids, Our Business. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., STA Plaza, 701 W. Riverside Ave., second level. Free. (509) 328-6326.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Saturday

Easter Egg Hunt - Harvest House - Wagon rides with the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts all day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff. $5/children, includes wagon ride, 10 eggs filled with candy, ice cream cone and chance to win prizes; $3/adults, includes wagon ride and ice cream cone. (509) 238-6970.

Side-Splitting Storytime - Join us for some laughs as we celebrate National Humor Month by reading some of our favorite silly stories. For all ages. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Saturday vs. Tri-Cities Fever; May 2 vs. Iowa Barnstormers . 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$199/season tickets. (509) 242-7462 or (509) 325-SEAT.

The Most “Eggcellent” Easter Egg Hunt - Presented by Vintage Faith Community, fun event for all ages. 10-11:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Spokane. Free. (253) 230-8916.

Trash to Treasure (Downtown) - Celebrate Earth Day while creating your own recycled art. Appropriate for school-aged children. 11 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Sunday

Monday

Youth Poetry Slam - Hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Writers in the Community. The Youth Poetry Slam consists of teams of two or more students, ages 5-12, who compete against one another for prizes. Any student team may enter, including students who are home-schooled. The winner of the Youth Poetry Slam will lead off the KPBX Kids Concert on April 18th. Open registration at 4:45 p.m. Get Lit event is at 5:30, Kress Gallery, River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 473-4827.

Tuesday

Teen Poetry Slam - Hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Writers in the Community. Participants in the Teen Poetry Slam may perform alone or in teams. Anyone from the age of 13-18 may compete, including students who are home-schooled. The winner of the Teen Poetry Slam will open for the poet Simon Armitage on April 19. Open registration begins at 5:45 p.m. Get Lit event is at 6:30, Empyrean Coffee House, 154 S. Madison St. Free. (509) 473-4827.

The Spokane Storytellers - Open to all persons interested in hearing or telling stories, and learning what makes a good storyteller. 7 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.

Wednesday

“Improving Juvenile Justice System” - Spokane City Forum luncheon with Bobbe J. Bridge, former Washington state Supreme Court justice and board president for Center for Children and Youth Justice. Reservations required by Monday. Child care available by reservation at $4 per child. Celebrating Our Kids, Our Business. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $10/general, $5 for students, includes lunch. (509) 777-1555.