Events

Today

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Showing today-Friday, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” rated PG. All shows at 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.

Free Family Movie Series at HREI - “Glory Road (PG).” Bring a blanket and chairs, concessions available. 8:30 p.m., The Human Rights Education Institute, 414 W. Mullan Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-2359.

Tuesday

$1 Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Doors open at 9 a.m. and two movies play at 10 a.m. daily. Showing today-Thursday, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie” (G); “Marmaduke” (PG). Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley. $1. (800) 326-3264.

Let’s Paint with Treisa Oosting - For ages 4-7. Each week will be a different project. 11 a.m.-noon, Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $10 each class. (509) 325-3001.

Wednesday

Drawing Methods with Andrea Perry - For ages 8-12. Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $12 per class. (509) 325-3001.

Movie: “The Miracle Worker”- Watch this film about Helen Keller and her tutor Annie Sullivan. 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library, Room 1A, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Thursday

“The Sound of Music” - Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless musical. Shows Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs today-Aug. 21. Schuler Performing Art Center in Boswell Hall at NIC, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $39.95/adults, $35.95/seniors, $25.95/children ages 6-12. (208) 769-7780.

Friday

Toddler Storytime - For 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. 10 a.m. Free.

Outdoor Learning Center open house - The West Valley School District’s Outdoor Learning Center invites you to stop by and see the plants and live animals, which include an owl, snake and hawk. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. (509) 340-1028.

Saturday

Walk for Wishes - Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the nonprofit that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, for its annual 5K walk for all fitness levels and ages. Registration at 8:45 a.m., followed by walk at 9:30 a.m. Snacks and closing ceremony at 11 a.m., Mirabeau Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. $40. (800) 304-9474.

Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - “Queen of the Sun.” Movie shown at dusk, Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-6726.

“Shop Til You Rock” - Live music, fun interactive activities designed exclusively for teens, games, prizes and more. Meet the band after each performance. Manika (ma-NEE-ka) is a 17-year-old emerging pop artist. Shows at 1 and 5 p.m., NorthTown Mall, first level at Sears Court, Division St. at Wellesley Ave. Free. (310) 854-8104.

South Perry Summer Theater - Outdoor movie. “The Last Starfighter”(PG). Movie begins at dusk. Bring your own chairs. The Shop Parking Lot, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Barbara McPoland Clothing Giveaway - Each attendee will be given a large plastic bag to fill with clean, gently-used clothing from members of the community. 8-11 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 762-4003.

PAWS for the Cause “Pet Adoption Day”- C.I. Shenanigans Restaurant and Brewery has teamed up with up with the Pacific Northwest Animal Welfare Project, Spokane Humane Society and SpokAnimal to host this event. Cats and dogs available for adoption. Also, local animal vendors and suppliers, barbecue courtesy of C.I. Shenanigans, raffles and giveaways. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., C.I Shenanigans Parking Lot, 332 N. Spokane Falls Court. Free. (509) 455-6690.

Meet Children’s Authors - Visit with local authors Kelly Milner Halls, Claire Rudolf Murphy, John Bladek, Meghan Nuttall Sayers and Mary Cronk Farrell during Garland Street Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tinman, Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 325-3001.

Garland Street Fair - Wizard of Oz-themed ninth annual event with local musicians, food, entertainment, children’s games, arts, crafts, car show and activities for all ages. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Post St. at Garland Ave. (509) 327-3726.

Kids Day 2011 - Fair for children up to 12. Free activities include a bean bag toss, inflatables, face painting, baseball games, basketball toss, coloring, karate demos. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 242-2506.

Teddy Bear Storytime - Bring your teddy and listen to stories about Pooh, Corduroy and other cuddly bears. Noon, Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.

Kiwanis Family Fun Day - Presented by Post Falls Kiwanis Club. Contests and prizes including fun races, horseshoes, water balloon toss, family dog show, frisbee target toss, tug-o-war, basketball free throw. Noon-4 p.m., Hunters Glen Kiwanis Park, Post Falls. Free admission; $5/person or $15/family to participate in contests. (208) 777-4313.

Jackson Sports Academy Zumba Party Fundraiser - There will be ZumbAtomic sessions for kids, regular Zumba for adults, a raffle and prizes. Doors will open at 1:30. Event from 2-4 p.m. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $5 admission, Free for children who wear their JSA T-shirts. (509) 217-3839.

The Backwater Savants - Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association will be playing for all ages. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program/Music Series. 7 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Sunday

Spokane Summer Parkways - Streets are closed to vehicular traffic and opened up to games, walkers, cyclists, exercise groups, skateboards and other human-powered activity. For more information, visit summerparkways.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Summer Parkways route connects Audubon Park, Webster Park and Albi Stadium. Free.

Ongoing

Children’s Book Reading and Family Activities - Cougar Cub Tales for all ages, Mondays from 3-7 p.m. Family Activities, second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Human Rights Education Institute, 414 Mullan Ave., corner of Mullan and Northwest Blvd. on the edge of City Park, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-2359.

Free Summer Movies at Riverfront Park - Presented by the park and KSPS, a series of locally-produced KSPS documentaries that highlight our region’s unique and interesting history. Monday: “Remembering When - Nat Park;” Tuesday: “Remembering Spokane;” Wednesday: “Reflections by the River - EXPO ‘74;” Thursday: America’s Landlocked Navy - The Farragut’s WWII Memories;” and Friday: “Sculpted by Floods - The Northwest Ice Age Legacy.” Imax Theatre, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6001.

Riverfront Park Friday $1 Family Fun Night - Friday nights from 5-9 p.m. through Sept. 2, Pavilion Rides, mini-golf and the carrousel are $1 each. The SkyRide and tour train are not included. $1 hot dogs are available at the Pavilion restaurant. 507 N. Howard St. $1 per ride. (509) 625-6601.

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