Inland Northwest children’s events for week of Jan. 31, 2011
Today
North Idaho Boat Show - Jan. 26-Feb. 13. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tobler Marina, west on Lancaster off Highway 95, Hayden, Idaho. Free admission. (208) 772-3255.
Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months old. 10:30 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Tuesday
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5356; 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Art Time! - For ages 4-7. Sculpture and mixed media painting. Pre-registration is required. 4-5 p.m., 809 W. Garland Ave. $10. (509) 325-3001.
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.
Wednesday
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Library locations include: North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Preschool Play and Learn Storytime - For ages 3-5. 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. Library locations include: Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8300; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 10:30 a.m. Free.
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. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Thursday
“Alice in Wonderland Jr.” - The Cataldo Catholic School Drama Enrichment Program presents this musical. Shows today and Friday at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and intermission refreshments. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $5 in advance, $7 at door. (509) 624-8759.
Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For ages 3-5. 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., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Storytime (Airway Heights) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
After School Special (Moran Prairie) - “Have a Heart.” Use hearts, circles, triangles and more to create your own shape shifter. For school-age children. 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Friday
Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 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.
Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Saturday
Lilac City Cheer and Dance Competition - Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Viewing: $10/adults, $6/ages 7-17, seniors and military, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 279-7000.
Youth Improv Classes - Each class will focus on storytelling, mime, environment creation, character development and spontaneity. Classes held Saturdays; ages 8-12 from 10-10:50 a.m.; ages 13-17 from 11-11:50 a.m. Registration required. Runs today-March 5. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $60 per student. (509) 747-7045.
Priest Lake Sled Dog Races - Today-Sunday. Sponsored by the Inland Empire Sled Dog Association, along with other businesses in the area. Classes include mid-distance (20 miles), 8, 6, 4 dog sprint, skijor, novice and junior. Teams from around the Northwest travel to compete in this Pacific Northwest Championships event. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Highway 57 and Ravin Ranch Road (Just past milepost 33), Priest Lake, Idaho. $2/person or $5/car. (208) 683-2387.
Nana’s Magic Closet Storytime - Local author Bobbie Colliton Ochse shares her new book “Nana’s Magic Closet.” 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Saturday Climbing - For all ages. Easy to moderate routes to choose from. Climbing gear will be provided. 1-4 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. (509) 328-9900.
Ongoing
Children’s Activities and Classes - A variety of classes, camps and workshops will be offered for children age 3 and older. Dates, times, and costs vary. Sponsored by the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. (509) 625-6200.
Music Classes - Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation. A variety of music classes for children and adults will be offered from January to March. Dates, locations and costs vary. Visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information. (509) 625-6200.
Soccer Signup for Spokane Valley - Youth Soccer for ages 4 and older. Games on Saturdays (April 9 to May 21). Practices start mid-March. $35. (509) 924-7661.
Spokane South Little League - For ages 5-15. Register now for the 2011 season. Offering T-Ball, A Ball, AA Ball, AAA Ball, Majors, Juniors and Challenger divisions. Sign up at spokanelittleleague.org.
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Under One Sky,” highlighting Spokane Valley history from 1800-1899, including Antoine Plante, Chief Andrew Seltice, Chief Spokane Garry and the Horse Slaughter camp. Also, “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling local pioneer aviators. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.
Winter Reading Programs at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Children’s winter library programs include: Book Babies Lap-Sit for newborns to 2-year-olds accompanied by a parent or adult, Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.; Tales for Twos and Threes, Tuesdays from 11-11:30 a.m.; Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 a.m.; Game Cafe for ages 8-12, Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.; Lego Club for ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.; and Ocarina Club for ages 9-13, Fridays from 4-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, Seagraves Children’s Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.
Youth Soccer signup - Youth soccer league for ages 4 and older. Games in city area on Saturdays from April 9 to May 21. Practices will start a few weeks prior to games on a weekday evening (determined by coaches). $35. (509) 747-5017.
Send information about events at least two weeks in advance by e-mail to features@ spokesman.com; by fax to (509) 459-5098; by mail to Our Kids Calendar, Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; or submit online at www.spokane7.com/ events/submit.