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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Events

Today

Choral Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School. 7 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 228-5100.

Tuesday

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities. Meet at the Moscow Food Co-op Cafe to make a small hand print map and treasure box. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5356; 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Library locations include: Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400; Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5356.

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

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.

North Spokane Anime Club - For teens in grades six or above. Watch anime episodes, eat snacks and more. 3:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Annual Spring Fling - Presented by the Sandpoint High School choir department. 6 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $4/adults, $3/students and children. (208) 263-9191.

Orchestra Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School. 7-8:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 228-5100.

Wednesday

Bicycle Ride and Geocache - Route of the Hiawatha - For ages 10 and older. Learn how to use a GPS while riding along a downhill, unpaved trail. Two session class will be held today, 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Meet at REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. $69. (509) 625-6200.

Band Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 228-5100.

Thursday

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 old. 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; 11 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

“Yellow Brick Road” - Studio One’s annual spring dance show. 6:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-9191.

Friday

Fairfield Flag Day Centennial - Today-Sunday. Celebrating 100 years of parading the American flag. Fairfield. (509) 443-9767.

23rd Combine Demolition Derby – Today, 6 p.m., Car race/derby at Lions Club Arena. Saturday: 10:45 a.m. Kiddie Parade; 11 a.m. Grand Parade in downtown Lind, Wash.; Community barbecue follows the parades in Lind City Park. Sunday: 3 p.m., demolition derby with truck and pickup races during intermission in Lind Arena; and 2 p.m. Soap Box Cars racing on Smart’s Hill. (509) 660-0275.

Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3 years. 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.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 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.

Saturday

Family Raft Trip - Upper Spokane - For ages 5 and older. Travel through the Spokane Valley on the Spokane River. Pre-registration is required. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Upper Spokane River, Plantes Ferry Park. $40/adult and child; $25/additional person. (509) 625-6200.

Appaloosa Fest 2010 - Enjoy Appaloosa horses, history displays, participate in stick horse games, and art activities. Appaloosa horse rides will be available for children. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Pullman. Free. (208) 882-5578, Ext. 279.

Shark vs. Train Storytime - Listen to “Shark vs. Train” by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld. Receive a shark or train hat so you can show your team pride. All ages. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

GLBTQA Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival - 19th annual event for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Allied. Noon, through downtown, ending at Riverfront Park’s Gondola Meadows. Free. (509) 720-7609.

2010 Pokemon TCG Spokane Valley Battle Road Tournament - Card game players of all ages will have the opportunity to test their Pokemon TCG skill, strategy and creativity. 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Mall, Uncle’s Games, second level, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free.

Sunday

Benewah Valley Poker Ride - Annual trail ride event includes fifty percent payback, barbecue and beverages. No dogs allowed on trail. Signups from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Benewah Community Center. Benewah Road at Alder Creek Junction 8.5 miles from U.S. Highway 95, St. Maries. $10/adults, $5/children ages 11 and younger. (208) 245-3464 or (208) 772-2032.

Pancake Breakfast - Served the second Sunday of each month. 8:30 a.m.-noon, McIntosh Grange, First and Lake Streets, Rockford. $4/adults, $2/age 10 and younger. (509) 535-1165.

Family Raft Trip - Upper Spokane - For ages 5 and older. Travel through the Spokane Valley on the Spokane River. Pre-registration is required. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Upper Spokane River, Plantes Ferry Park. $40/adult and child; $25/additional person. (509) 625-6200.

Bicycle Ride -Trail of the Coeur d’Alene - For ages 13 and older. 16-mile ride with views of Lake Coeur d’Alene and a vista from the Chatcolet Bridge. Transportation included. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Meet at Sacajawea Middle School parking lot, 401 E. 33rd Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Ongoing

Children’s Activities and Classes - A variety of classes, camps and workshops will be offered for children age 3 and older. Dates, times, and costs vary. Sponsored by the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. $15-$159. (509) 625-6200.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - New exhibits are “On a Wing and a Prayer,” with Felts Field and local aviation history including the Washington Air National Guard, and “Visionary Women,” women who shaped the history of the Spokane Valley. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.

Send information about events at least two weeks in advance by email to features@ spokesman.com; by fax to (509) 459-5098; by mail to Our Kids Calendar, Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; or submit online at www.spokane7.com /events/submit.