Events
Today
Easter Bunny at NorthTown Mall - The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and spring photos 10 a.m.-8 p.m., tToday-Saturday. Each child who visits will receive a special gift. NorthTown Mall. Photo packages start at $20. (509) 482-0209.
Community Passover Seder – At 7:15 p.m. For reservations or more information, call (509) 443-0770 or email seder@
jewishspokane.com. Chabad of Spokane, 4116 E. 37th Ave. $25/adult, $18/child.
Easter Egg Hunt and Storytime - Presented by the Lion’s Share. For ages 7-13. Children will create their own puppet that will be part of storytime. There will also be an Easter egg hunt. Space is limited. Reservations are required by today. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., the Lion’s Share drama center, 1627 N. Atlantic. $12 for materials. (509) 327-1113.
Spokane Kids’ Fishing Event - For ages 5-14. Sponsored by Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council. Participants will receive a T-shirt, Zebco rod and reel, and a chance to catch a three-fish limit of trout. Space is limited, registration due by today for event on May 7. For more information, visit wdfw.wa.gov/
fishing/youth.html. Clear Lake, Fairchild Air Force Base Recreation Area, Medical Lake. $10 per child.
Tuesday
Community Passover Seder – At 8 p.m. For reservations or more information, call (509) 443-0770 or email seder
@jewishspokane.com. Chabad of Spokane, 4116 E. 37th Ave. $25/adult, $18/child.
“Vanishing of the Bees” Film - Presented by Inland Northwest Land Trust. Watch this family-friendly film to learn more about the role of honeybees in our lives and learn what you can do to help. 7-9 p.m., 25 W. Main Ave. $5 donation, includes a bee information packet, seeds to plant for your backyard pollinators and organic honey treats. (509) 328-2939.
Wednesday
Sandpoint High School Model United Nations Ethnic Dinner - Third annual event featuring the food of Greece. Sponsored by Bonner County Human Rights Task Force. Tickets available at Eves Leaves, from students or by calling (208) 290-5261. Tickets and dinner reservations are required. 5:30-8 p.m., 414 Church St., Sandpoint. $15/adults, $5/children and students, $30/family. (208) 290-5261.
Spokane Scholars Foundation Banquet - Annual event honoring Spokane high school senior scholars. Keynote speaker will be Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Tickets available by phone or sending a check to Spokane Scholars Foundation, P.O. Box 1278, Spokane, WA 99210. 6 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30. (509) 838-8568.
Thursday
Stuff The Bus Community Diaper Drive - Today-Saturday. Inland Northwest Baby’s second annual event to gather diapers size 3-5, pull-ups and wipes to benefit local families. CV’s DECA is holding a fundraising video game tournament on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Held 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10/video game tournament; $1/tricycle races. (509) 228-5100.
El Dia de los Ninos: The Day of the Child - Celebration sponsored by various area nonprofit groups to enrich the lives of North Idaho children. Featuring baking, crafts, free books and other activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 666-6755.
Natural Egg Dying - For ages 4-12. Learn about dying Easter eggs naturally using herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables. Preregistration required. Register by calling (509) 368-9378 or go to brownpapertickets .com/event/168776. 3-5 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Free. (509) 368-9378.
Saturday
The 12th Annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow - Today and Sunday. Presented by the Native American Student Association. Grand entry today at noon and 7 p.m. in Memorial Gym, 1001 University Ave.; and dinner in the Moscow Junior High School cafeteria at 5 p.m. Sunday. University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-7251.
Easter Bonnet Parade and Egg Hunt - Parade lineup begins at Perfection Auto Body in Pinehurst with sign-up from 10:30-11 a.m. The parade will proceed to the P-K Lions Club Community Building for a hot dog lunch from 11:45-noon, $1 a person. Egg hunt follows promptly at 1 p.m. Downtown Pinehurst, Idaho. Free.
South Perry Easter Egg Hunt - Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with games, crafts and pictures with the Easter Bunny. The first egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by another egg hunt at 11 a.m. In case of rain the egg hunt will relocate to Emmanuel Family Life Center at 631 S. Richard Allen Ct. behind the Bethel AME Church on the corner of Newark and Laura streets. 1015 S. Arthur St. Free.
13th Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt - Presented by the Northeast Youth Center for ages 4 to 13. Bring a flashlight, bag and wear weather-appropriate clothing. Preregistration is recommended. Hunt times include: 7:30-8:15 p.m. for ages 4-6; 8-8:45 p.m. for ages 7-9; and 8:15-9 p.m. for ages 10-13. Hays Park, 1700 E. Providence. $11 if preregistered, $14/day of the event. (509) 482-0708.
Spring Fling - Free hot dogs, bounce castle and slide, face painting and more. Easter candy hunts will be held at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m.-noon, First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 467-8986.
West Central Neighbor Day Festival - Sponsored by the West Central Community Center. Featuring an Easter egg hunt starting at 10 a.m. and a carnival with prizes and bouncy castles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., A.M. Cannon Park (at the top of Doomsday Hill). If weather is poor, event will be held at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. (509) 326-9540.
Stuff the Bus Community Diaper Drive - Inland Northwest Baby is holding its annual Stuff the Bus Community Diaper Drive. Support local families with a donation of diapers size 3, 4, 5, pull-ups and wipes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Walgreens, 7905 N. Division St. (509) 467 8361.
Easter in Hillyard - Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at the Outlaw Cafe, 5012 N. Market St. from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Photos will be taken by the Hillyard Kiwanis and are $6 or $5 with donation of a canned food item. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (509) 487-1138.
Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt - Sponsored by Real Life Ministries. For infants to fifth-graders. Hunt will include a special needs area. 10 a.m., Post Falls High School, 2832 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. (208) 777-7325, ext. 153.
Easter Bunny Photo Shoot - Hosted by Appleway Florist and Greenhouse. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 11006 E. Sprague Ave. $6 for pictures; $5 or $7 for a button. (509) 924-5050.
Easter Celebration Storytime - Listen to a story about Easter, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.
Easter Egg Hunt - 31st annual KIX-96 event with Perfection Tire. Over 7,000 candy and prize-filled eggs for ages infant to 10. Noon, Riverfront Park, near the Clocktower. Free. (509) 242-2400.
15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Hosted by Loyalton Retirement and Assisted Living. For children up to age 12. 1 p.m., Loyalton, 205 E. Anton Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-6490.
Sunday
Community Easter Egg Hunt and Games - All ages up to fifth grade. 11 a.m.-noon, First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-4216.
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