Family calendar
Today
Toddler Storytime (North) - For ages 18 months-3. 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. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays 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.
Storytime (Airway Heights) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
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.
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 1st St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Preschool Storytime (North) - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Friday
“50/50” – 50 percent short form and 50 percent long form improvised show with all material based on audience suggestions. All ages welcome. Shows Fridays through June 25. 8 p.m.-midnight. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
Rockin” B Ranch Cowboy Supper Shows with the Riders of the Rockin’ B - Shows Thursdays in July and August and Fridays and Saturdays, today-Sept. 5, except on July 10, Aug. 7, 28 and Sept. 18 when the ranch will present “Pat McManus Comedies” starring Tim Behrens. 5:30 p.m., pre-show youth performers; 6:10 p.m., “Twilight at the Spokane Bridge” cowboy vampire melodrama; 7 p.m., dinner including barbecued beef, chicken, ribs; 8 p.m., cowboy/western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. There will also be a beer and wine cantina open nightly. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $35/adults; $10/youth age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.
Spokane Valley Relay for Life - Fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. During the event, teams of people take turns walking or running laps around the field. Each team keeps at least one team member on the track at all times. Friday, 6 p.m., through Saturday, 9 a.m. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. $5 per team member. (509) 242-8291.
Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3. 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 Road. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.
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.
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 Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. varies. Free.
Food distribution - Second Harvest will distribute free food and fresh produce from its mobile food bank truck to anyone who needs it. No appointment or documentation is required and the distribution does not count as a food bank visit. Those seeking food are asked to bring their own box. Noon-2 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.
Saturday
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. Registration required. Classes held Saturdays through July 3. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60/student. (509) 747-7045.
Spokane Shock Arena Football - Shock vs. Orlando. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.
Shark vs. Train Storytime - Who will you root for in the duel of “Shark vs. Train”? Pick your side and listen to this super fun new book 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 - The Pokemon TCG Battle Road Spring Tournament is part of the premier event series where participants in each of the three POP-recognized age divisions battle to earn Premier Rating points toward a potential invitation to the World Championships in August. 1 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, Uncle’s Games, second level, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free.
Sunday
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.
Tuesday
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.
Bingo night - Play Bingo the third Tuesday of every month for 25 cents a card. 7-8:30 p.m. McIntosh Grange, 319 S. First St., Rockford. (509) 535-1165.
Wednesday
Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 18 months-3. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For children 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Ongoing
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling our local pioneer aviators (Nick Mamer, Jack Fancher, Buell Felts), the formation of the Washington Air National Guard, the 1927 visit by Charles Lindbergh, and “Visionary Women,” women who shaped the history of the Spokane Valley, through Sept. 16. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.
Spokane Junior Soccer Sign-up - For ages 4 and older. Sign-up now for the next fall 2010/spring 2011 season. Visit www.spokanesoccer.org for more information. Locations vary. $59. (509) 747-5017.
Valley Youth Soccer - Soccer league for ages 4-15. Games in fall and spring. Sign-up early to get on teams in your school area. Deadline is July 15. Spokane Valley. $59. (509) 924-7661.
Children’s Activities and Classes - A variety of classes, camps and workshops will be offered for children age three 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.
Campbell House - Part of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, admission tickets includes the exhibit galleries and a guided tour of the house. Several guided tours will be available Wednesdays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The museum exhibit galleries are open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2316 W. 1st Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger; includes admission and guided tours in the museum. (509) 456-3931.