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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Events

The Spokesman-Review

Tuesday

Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers - Dance styles range from the traditional English maypole to contemporary steppin’. 7 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $5/adults, $3/grades 3-12, free/up to second grade. (509) 533-9966.

Wednesday

Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Thursday

Kids Love Fire Trucks - Meet with the Colfax Fire Department and enjoy fire truck activities. 1 p.m., Eells Park. If poor weather, meet in the Colfax Library Building basement, Colfax. Free. (877) 733-3375.

Friday

“Everything’s Coming Up Roses (An Attitude of a Great Nation)” - Dinner theater presented by Northwoods Chorale. Tickets available at Seeber’s Drugstore in Newport or by calling (208) 448-1294. Dinner at 6 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Dates and menus include: tonight and Saturday , beef bourguignon dinner catered by Bauer Haus. Show is appropriate for all ages. The Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport. $20/dinner and show; $12/adults, $10/children and seniors for show-only; $30/person for Gala Night, show-only tickets not available on Gala Night. (509) 447-3004.

Spokane Symphony’s Best Fest - Tonight, 7 p.m., “Best of the Classic” at 7 p.m., featuring selections from the Top 40 of classical music; Saturday, 7 p.m., “Best of Music from Stage and Screen,” with music from “West Side Story,” “Superman,” “Wizard of Oz,” “Sound of Music,” “Titanic,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and more; Sunday, 4 p.m., “Patriotic Salute to 100th Anniversary of Father’s Day,” music includes John Williams’ Summon the Heroes and Raider’s March, American Salute, Armed Forces Salute, Colonel Bogey March, Thunder and Lightening Polka, Sing-Along America! and more, and an ice cream tasting for the family from 2-4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $22-$35/each concert, $10/adults and $5/children for ice cream tasting. (509) 624-1200.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Vs. Tulsa. 8 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Spokane Indians Baseball - Friday-Sunday, Tri-City Dust Devils. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St, Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Artwalk 2010 - Features 67 businesses and more than 110 artists from the Moscow community and surrounding area, with opening receptions beginning at 5 p.m. Events start at noon, where there will be art and craft demonstrations, children’s chalk art, live music and food. Live music in Friendship Square will feature Friendship Square University of Idaho Native American Drum Group performing from 4:30-6 p.m.; Groovehaus performing from 6-8 p.m.; and the Mullan Road Band performing from 8-10 p.m. The unveiling of the new home for the Idaho Historic Statehouse Murals will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Idaho Commons at the University of Idaho. Free. (208) 883-7036.

Railway Historical Society Open House - The Inland Empire Railway Historical Society will host its annual open house. Learn about the history of railroading in Spokane and participate in hands-on activities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $5 per family or $10 for a large group. (509) 924-9781.

Treasures! Yard Sale Fundraiser - Today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Worley Fire Association and the Worley Community Church. Corner of U.S. Highway 95 and Third St. and 30203 S. First St., Worley, Idaho. Free. (208) 664-7649.

KPBX Kids’ Concert - Free music/entertainment show for children with lots of interaction. Sponsored by Spokane Public Radio KPBX-FM. 1-2 p.m. Riverfront Park, Clocktower Meadow. Free. (509) 625-6601.

Charity Football Game - Spokane County law enforcement personnel vs. the Spokane Wolfpack. Half time will include a punt, pass and kick competition, raffles and giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 7 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. $7 adults, $5 children, age 5 and under are free.

Saturday

Star Wars in Concert - Featuring music from all six of John Williams’ Star Wars scores with an 83-piece orchestra and 30-piece choir, accompanied by specially edited footage displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen. Shows at 2 and 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $35-65. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Medical Lake Founder’s Day - Parade, pick and roll basketball tournament, Trailblazer mini-triathlon, games, food and more for the whole family. Medical Lake. (509) 565-5000.

Father’s Day at Mobius Kids - All dads and granddads receive $2 off museum admission. Come on down and make a special Father’s Day craft. Today and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. $5.75/general admission. (509) 624-KIDS.

Pick and Roll 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - 12th Annual Medical Lake Founder’s Day event. Food, music, vendors, a parade and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Broad & Lake Street, Medical Lake. $84/youth team; $96/high school-adult teams. (509) 868-6352.

Slippery Gulch Fun Run - Held during Tekoa’s Slippery Gulch Celebration. 8 a.m., Tekoa, Wash. $10. (509) 284-2345.

Father’s Day Garage Mahal Tour - Celebrate 100 years of Father’s Day with a driving tour of unique private locations with planes, trains and automobiles plus motorcycles and tool shops. Treat dad to a Longhorn Barbeque feast (your Garage Mahal Tour ticket includes meal discounts). Visit northwestmuseum.org for details.

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15/adults, $7/children, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 363-5315.

Reunification Day - Celebrating 100 years of Fathers Day and families. Hosted by the Spokane Parent Advocacy Committee (PAC), there will be a brief 20-30 minute ceremony followed by refreshments. Children’s activity table, information on new parent-to-parent programs and “veteran” birth parents sharing their stories of responsibility and reunification. 11 a.m., River Park Square, Kress Gallery, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 228-3242.

Toy Story Storytime - Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” hits theaters this weekend. Listen to some Toy Story adventures and enjoy activities. All Ages. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Cooper’s Corner Summer Safety Fair - Event will offer information on bike, fire and aquatic safety, helmet fitting, child IDs and more. Watch Wattson the Avista Energy Dog’s stage shows at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. Free for Mobius members or with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS.

Pig in the Park and June Bug Craft Fair - Feast featuring fresh pulled pork, smoked turkey and the fixings. June Bug Craft Fair will have items for sale by craft vendors and others. 1 p.m., Harrison City Park, Harrison, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/children age 11 and younger.

Sunday

Preschoolers in the Kitchen - Children’s cooking classes presented by Community-Minded Enterprises and Main Market Co-op. For ages 3-6 and their parents. Learn how to make smoothies. 4-6 p.m., Main Market Co-op, 44 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-2755.

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