Events

Mon., Dec. 27, 2010

Today

Basketball Clinic - Learn ball handling and develop shooting skills. Grades 1-5: 9 a.m.-noon. Grades 6-12: 1-4 p.m. Additional clinics are scheduled for Jan. 17 and Feb. 21. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley. $30 per session. (509) 927-0602.

SNR Winter Break Camp All Stars - Today-Friday. Day camp for individuals ages 4-21 who have developmental difficulties. Camp is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily with transportation available in Post Falls with pickup at 8:30 a.m. and drop-off at 3:30 p.m. at the Trading Company on Seltice Way. Activities include crafts, movies, bowling and the indoor water park at Triple Play. Call (208) 755-6781 to reserve a spot. SNR facility, 1323 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $12/day per camper.

Super Science Camp - Explore magnetism, electricity, chemistry and dissection. Pre-registration is required. 2-4 p.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. $35/members, $15/nonmembers. (509) 624-KIDS, ext. 0.

Tuesday

A Play in a Day - Hosted by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Youths ages 8-18 are invited to audition beginning at 4 p.m. or sign up as a stage crew member to put together the musical, “Jason and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” in 24 hours, held on Wednesday. Sign up online at cytnorthidaho.com. Salvation Army Kroc Theater, Coeur d’Alene. Free for youth participants; $10 for show ticket. (208) 819-9281.

Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Storytime (Deer Park) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Campbell House Holidays - Part of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, admission tickets includes the exhibit galleries and a tour of the house. Guests can tour the house at their leisure from noon-4 p.m., today-Saturday. This year, there will be a cook working in the kitchen and other volunteers stationed throughout the house to answer visitor questions. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and children, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Snowshoe Survival Youth Camp - Ages 9-12. Learn survival skills at Mount Spokane State Park. Kids will learn to snowshoe, build snow caves, find animal tracks and have fun during the snowy days of winter! Snowshoes and transportation included. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 26107 N. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead. $89. (509) 625-6200.

“The Iron Giant” - Animated adventure science fiction film. 1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., lower level, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Thursday

Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Storytime (Airway Heights) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Friday

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

First Night Spokane - Family event with more than 100 performances of music and entertainment at 40 various downtown locations with admission by the purchase of a button. Free parking and shuttle from Riverpoint Campus every 10 minutes. Kids Night Out, sponsored by Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, is 3-6 p.m. at Spokane Convention Center with crafts, live performances and more. Admission buttons available at Cenex Zip Trip stores, Sterling Savings Bank, Windermere Real Estate, River Park Square and Aunties Books. 2 p.m.-midnight. $12/advance, $15/on Dec. 31, free/age 10 and younger. (800)325-SEAT.

Saturday

Snowshoe Class - For ages 14 and older. Learn the basics. All levels welcome. Two times to choose from: 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Mt. Spokane. $29, includes snowshoe rental. (509) 625-6200.

Spokane NetFest - Spokane NetFest is an all-ages basketball free-throw and 3-point shooting contest held at The Warehouse Athletic Facility. The competitions will take place in three different age groups, each playing in a double-elimination head-to-head bracket. Online entries accepted until Dec. 27. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 800 N. Hamilton St. Free.

Ongoing

Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Show - The light show continues daily through Jan. 2 with the Journey to the North Pole Cruise. The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. North Pole cruise: $15.95/general, $14.95/seniors, free/age 12 and younger. (877) 765-4653 or (208) 664-7268.

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