Family calendar

Thu., Oct. 7, 2010

Today

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. 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.

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.

Friday

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

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.

Friday Kids Night at the Museum - All ages. Play in the museum after-hours, solve a crime using CSI techniques, enjoy popcorn and watch a movie. Bring a comfy pillow and blanket. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. $12/Mobius Kids members; $15/nonmembers. (509) 624-KIDS.

Saturday

“How I Became a Pirate” - A musical by Alyn Cardarelli and Steve Goers, based on the book by Melinda Long. Shows are Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 16- Oct. 17 and Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $12/adults, $10/children. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Valley Friends of the Library Book Sale - Buy used books and other items while supporting the Friends of the Spokane Valley Library. 9 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400.

Author Betty Hodges - Local author will sign copies of her beginning reader book, “Jamie and the Haunted Lighthouse.” 1-3 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author J.R. Parker - 19-year-old author from Idaho will sign copies of his young adult fantasy novel, “Kestrel’s Midnight Song.” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

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.

Monday

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

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.

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

After School Specials (Valley) - “Every Minute…” Learn what you can do in a minute. A different project will be offered every month. For children in grades K-5. 4 p.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.

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