THINGS TO DO

Monday

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Showing this week, “Marley and Me” (PG). No outside food or drinks allowed. 9:30 a.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Girl Scouts Summer Science in the Park - All school age girls are invited to take part in a no-cost program, doing hands-on science activities. They will launch bottle rockets, explore gravity, discover polymers, and investigate air pressure. Times and locations include: 9:30 a.m., Fairchild Air Force Base; 1:30 p.m., Sutton Park, Cheney; 3:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Playground, Medical Lake. Runs through Thursday. Free. (509) 747-8091, Ext. 230.

Young Voices Sing - For children age 8-13. Learn basic singing techniques, voice care, ensemble, solo singing and more. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Runs through Wednesday. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $60. (509) 326-9516.

Ruby Devine in Concert - Enjoy American folk songs. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

The Art of Snake Handling - Learn what snakes eat, how they move and where they live. 2 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Free Family Film Festival - Movies play at the same time (10 a.m.) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Showing this week, “Doogal” (PG); and “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (PG). Riverstone Cinemas, 2416 Old Mill Loop, Coeur d’Alene (208) 676-8185; Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley. Free. (800) 326-3264.

National Night Out Against Crime - Parking lot party with community booths, a bike rodeo for children, Operation Family ID (children are fingerprinted and the family keeps the packet), games, hot dogs and McGruff the Crime Dog. 1-5 p.m. Target, 13724 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 477-3055.

National Night Out Block Party - Hosted by Audubon Park United Methodist Church. Games, goodies, balloons and jumping castle. 6-9 p.m. 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. Free.

Third Annual Block Watch Party - Presented by Lower South Hill Neighborhood Watch, in conjunction with the National Night Out Against Crime program. Potluck with edibles from David’s Pizza and The Scoop, sip Thomas Hammer’s coffee and dance to live music by Dead Man’s Pants. Raffle held with $1 per ticket. 6-9 p.m. Southside of Huckleberry’s parking lot, W. 10th Ave. between Madison and Monroe streets. Free. (509) 838-2722.

Time Capsule of Fun - Presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Look at genuine old toys, historic artifacts and photos. 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Wednesday

Life’s a Picnic - Weave a placemat, make a treat and draw with chalk. 2 p.m. Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Thursday

Author Dawn Menge - Reading and book signing of children’s book “Queen Vernita’s Visitors.” Noon. Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Alter This! - For teens. Create art from damaged books using fabric, paint, chalk, crayons, paper, scissors, glue and more. Snacks and supplies provided. 1 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

“Calling All Writers! (a.k.a. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick)” - For teens. Try to figure out the stories behind drawings left many years ago by the mysterious Mr. Harris Burdick. Paper, writing utensils and snacks will be provided. 1:30 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Friday

Go Crazy with Pipe Cleaners - Twist and sculpt your own masterpiece using pipe cleaners. 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

MRP Arenacross Racing - Registration for riders begins at noon. Sponsored by MRP Promotions LLC. 7 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Call for registration cost and deadline. (208) 691-1343.

Late Night at the Library - For children in grades 3-5. Enjoy crafts, games, snacks, songs, stories and more. Bring old clothes you can get messy in. Pre-registration and a signed permission slip are required. 7 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

“Hairspray” - A free movie hosted by the Friends of Pavillion Park and Greenstone Homes. 8:15 p.m. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road.

Saturday

MRP Arenacross Racing - Registration for riders begins at noon. Sponsored by MRP Promotions LLC. 7 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Call for registration cost and deadline. (208) 691-1343.

What’s the Big Idea? (An Introduction to Science and Math) - Appropriate for preschoolers. Enjoy hands-on activities while learning math and science concepts, skills and words. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St.; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St.; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Red Lion Hotel Dog Days of Summer - Dog walk and pet festival, presented by SCRAPS, SpokAnimal, the Spokane Humane Society and the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Bring your dog for the dog walk and visit pet-related exhibitors. Food and music for humans. 9 a.m., Red Lion Inn at the Park, 201 W. North River Drive. Free. (509) 477-2984.

Pawn 1 Kids Day 2009 - The 25th annual event dedicated to Inland Empire children where nonprofit and for-profit businesses set up free activities for children including face painting, coloring activities, inflatables, sports activities, craft projects and more. 11 a.m. Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 242-2668.

Storytime and Bubble Prints Craft - Listen to some new stories and make a bubble print. Ages five and older. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“A Modern Chautauqua” Y.E.S. Community Event - Arts, culture, recreation, education, entertainment, booths and presentations sponsored by Spirit Lake Youth Equipped for Success. 11 a.m. Spirit Lake City Park, Spirit Lake, Idaho. Free. (208) 691-9153.

South Perry Summer Theater - “The Magnificent Seven.” Starts at dusk. 5 p.m. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Sunday

Space Frontiers - Look at artifacts from Mars and the International Space Station. Special guest will be Joe Bruce, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Solar System ambassador. Held at 1 and 2 p.m. Mobius Children’s Museum, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person, $4.75/seniors and military, free/children 12 months of age and younger. (509)-624-5437.

Green Eggs and Hamadeus - Family concert with the Spokane Youth Orchestra. Festival at Sandpoint. 4:30 p.m. War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St, Sandpoint. $5. (888) 265-4554.