Family calendar

Today

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore 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.

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

Friday

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Friday through Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., and Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Advance ticket prices available at www.ticketswest.com or (800) 325-SEAT. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Admission at the gate: $10/adults, $7/ages 7-13 and seniors, free/age six and younger. (509) 477-2787.

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.

Family Astro Night - For ages 6 and older. Check out artifacts from Mars and the International Space Station with Joe Bruce at “Space Frontiers,” then head to the roof of River Park Square to observe the night sky with the Spokane Astronomical Society, weather permitting. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mobius Kids, 808 W. Main Ave., lower level. $10 per person. (509) 624-KIDS.

Community dance and barbecue - Live music, food and beverages for purchase, cake walk and photos. 6-9 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 57th Avenue and Perry Street. $5/general, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 448-2255.

PRCA Rodeo - 7 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (800) 325-SEAT.

“It’s Just a Game” - All improvised comedy show where audience members provide suggestions for a completely new and never-seen-before sport. All ages. Shows every Friday in September. 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Saturday

PRCA Rodeo - 7 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (800) 325-SEAT.

Apple Festival - Every weekend through Oct. 31. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Soccer coach clinics - Beginning level coach clinic of youth soccer players ages 4-8 from 3-4 p.m. Intermediate coach clinic for youth soccer players ages 7-12 from 4:30-6 p.m. Trent Elementary, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-7661.

Ballet for youth - For ages 3-11. Learn beginning ballet steps. Classes held Saturdays through Oct. 2. Pre-registration is required. Class time depends on age group. A Time to Dance, 3815 N. Post St. $48. (509) 625-6200.

Spokane AIDS Walk - Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Riverfront Park North Bank Shelter. Walk will commence at 10:30 a.m. with both four- mile and one-mile options. The theme this year is “Cover your head, lace up your shoes, and walk for SAN,” and the event includes a hat contest as well as prizes for the individual and teams raising the most funds. Registration is available at www.SpokaneAIDS.org. Participants can register as individuals, form a team, or join an existing team. Individuals and teams compete against one another in recruiting members and raising funds. All proceeds support the Spokane AIDS Network in their work to serve those living with HIV and AIDS and to prevent the spread of the disease. Riverfront Park. $20/adults, $15/youth, includes T-shirt and water bottle. (509) 455-8993, ext. 231.

Sustainable September: Green Storytime - It’s Sustainable September. Join for some eco-friendly stories about living responsibly. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Sunday

Apple Festival - Every weekend through Oct. 31. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Demolition derby - Compact Demo Derby at 4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (800) 325-SEAT.

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

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 1st St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.