EVENTS

Today

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Tuesday

Author Sharon Cramer - Book signing of the first in a series of children’s stories called “Cougar Cub Tales.” Noon-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Summit Elementary Fifth and Sixth Graders - Led by teachers Amy Smith, Colin Williams and April Freeman, the students brave the stage to present their poems to the public. 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Wednesday

2B Boys and Girls State Basketball - Championship games. Runs today through Friday. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Library locations include: Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 First St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Fancy Nancy Party (Indian Trail) - Appropriate for school-age children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

“Sleeping Beauty” - Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho winter production performances are today through Saturday, 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday. Today is a bargain performance with all tickets $8. Tickets can be purchase online or at the box office, call for details. Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $8-$10. (208) 277-5727 or 819-9281.

Fancy Nancy Party (Hillyard) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

All Saints Catholic School Information Night - Learn more about the curriculum for kindergarten through fourth grade. 7 p.m., All Saints Catholic School, Primary Building Campus, 3510 E. 18th Ave. (509) 534-1098, Ext. 215.

Friday

“The Wizard of Oz” - Presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Shows are today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; matinees Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $9/adults, $8/senior/students. (800) 325-SEAT.

Great Western Sportfishing Show - Seminars, fly tying, exhibits, casting pool with demonstrations and virtual reality fishing. Today, 1-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $9/adults, $4/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger; admission good all weekend.

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. 10:30 a.m. Free.

(509) 444-5395.

Saturday

12th Annual “Beyond Pink” Barbie Party - For ages 4-8. Dance and sing to Barbie’s new CD. Wear pink and bring your own Barbie doll to model for the Barbie Fashion Show. Pre-registration is required. Proceeds will benefit the Kids-Helping-Kids fundraiser through the Northeast Youth Center. Choose to attend from 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Gonzaga University Cataldo Room. $24. (509) 482-0708.

Celtic Dance Party - KPBX Kids’ Concert. Celebrate with The Celtic Nots and Haran Irish Dancer. 1-2 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center auditorium, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

“Class of ’91” - A comedy for the whole family. 2 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 487-9667.

Family Movie: “Surf’s Up” - Watch this movie about a young penguin who dreams of winning a big surfing contest. Rated PG. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Benefit For Haden - The only child of a self-employed single mom is battling cancer and has undergone emergency surgery to remove two brain tumors. He is in Seattle for chemotherapy now. Silent and live auctions will be held along with a chili dinner. All proceeds will be placed into an account at Panhandle State Bank. 3-9 p.m., Clark Fork (Idaho) High School. By donation. (208) 266-1488.

Fancy Nancy Party (Downtown) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Ongoing

“Beauty and the Beast” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 1 and 4 p.m. through March 14. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.

“Crime Lab Detective” Exhibit at Mobius Kids - Lift fingerprints, examine DNA and search for forensic clues. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/1 year and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.

Eastside Little League – Late registration is available for Eastside Little League for ages 5-14. Fees are an additional $10 and must be received by March 13. Go to www.eastside littleleague.net. $95-$125. (509) 927-2255.

“High School Musical 2” - Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $16/adults, $13/students and seniors, $10/age 12 and younger. (208) 667-1323.

Kids’ Winter Reading at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Children’s winter library programs include: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 a.m.; Tales for Twos and Threes, Tuesdays from 11-11:30 a.m.; Book Babies Lap-Sit for age newborn to 2, accompanied by a parent or adult, Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.; Lonely Books Club for ages 9-12, Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.; Lego Club for ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Programs run through March 19. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, Ext. 438.

“Oklahoma” - Performances Thursday-Saturday, March 11-12 at 7 p.m. and matinee March 13 at 2 p.m. presented by the Lake City High School Troupe de Wolfe Productions. Tickets available in Coeur d’Alene at the Lake City High School office, Figpickel’s, 312 E. Sherman Ave., or Hands-to-Art, 3115 N. Government Way. Lake City High School, 6101 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $7/students/child/senior, $6/students with LCHS ASB card.

Spring Soccer registration - Outdoor soccer league held in April and May with games on Saturdays. South Hill locations. $40. (509) 747-5017.

Upward Soccer - The Christian-based sports program is now accepting registrations for the Spring 2010 season for children age 4 through the sixth grade. Early registration ends Feb. 27. Late registration ends Friday. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed. Visit www.svwesleyan.org. $70 early registration, $80 late registration.

Valley Youth Soccer Registration - Sign-up for spring (April/May) 2010, for ages 4-14 (born 1995 through 2005). 9116 E. Sprague Ave., No. 138, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 924-7661.