Events

Mon., May 23, 2011

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Storytime at Rosalia Library - For children 2-5 years of age. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Rosalia Library, 402 S. Whitman Ave., Rosalia. (509) 523-3109.

“Dakari and the Kings Wishes” - Puppet show. 10-10:45 a.m., Dance Center of Spokane, 1407 E. 57th Ave. Admission: $5 each or 4 guests for $17; free/children under age 1; cash or check only. (509) 448-8911.

The Tap Grandmas - Performance proceeds go to HEART (Homeless Education and Resource Team). 7 p.m., North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St. $5. (509) 624-4758.

Wednesday

Spring! - Celebrate our favorite season with a reading of “Spring is Here!” by Will Hillenbrand. After storytime, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

“Play Again” - Award-winning film. This documentary follows six teenagers who, like the “average American child,” spend five to 15 hours a day behind video screens. 6 p.m., Eastern Washington University Library auditorium, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-6040.

East Valley Special Board Meeting - The East Valley School District board of directors will discuss recent community input received on the closure of Mountain View Middle School. 6:30-8 p.m., East Valley Middle School, 4920 N. Progress Road. (509) 924-1830.

Thursday

Storytime at Tekoa Library - For ages 6 months-5 years. Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash. (509) 284-3121.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For children 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.

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.

Friday

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” - Broadway musical presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Shows today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday- Sunday at 3 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults in advance or $12 at the door; $9/seniors and children in advance. (208) 819-9281.

“Of Gods and Men”- Thursday-Friday. French film and Grand Prix winner of the Cannes Film Festival. Shows 7:30 p.m. nightly. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

Priest Lake Spring Festival - 34th annual event. EMT’s bake sale today at the Forest Service Visitor Center at mile post 22 on Highway 57; Saturday, 8 a.m., Sportsman’s Club pancake feed and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., arts and crafts fair, bake sale, quilt show and German sausage booth at Coolin Civic Center; noon, Coolin Days Parade with theme “Viewpoints of Priest Lake”; Sunday: Pancake Breakfast at civic center, 8 a.m.-noon; 9:15 a.m. Skinny Half Marathon, 9:30 a.m., Fun Run; followed by arts and crafts fair, bake sale, German sausage and pancake feed continues. Priest Lake, Idaho. (208) 443-3191.

Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

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.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; 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

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” - Presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Shows today at 1 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m., 315 W. Mission Ave. $12/adults, $10/children. (800) 325-SEAT.

Hillyard Hop/50s Day - The Historic Hillyard Merchant Committee is celebrating with a car parade at 11 a.m. and show ’n’ shine presented by the Gents Auto Club, along with street vendors, food, music and a sock hop. Dress in ’50s attire. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 5000 block of North Market. Free. (509) 487-1138.

Cock-a-doodle-do! - Enjoy games with the chickens for children ages 7-12. All proceeds to benefit P.e.a.c.h. in their mission to increase access and affordability of nutritious produce to low-income Spokane. Preregistration required at www.peachlocal.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., P.e.a.c.h. Community Farm, 10425 S. Andrus Road, Cheney. $25. (509) 216 9273.

Get Caught Reading Storytime - May is Get Caught Reading month. Celebrate this special month with great new arrivals (and some of our old favorites, too). We’ll even have some cool coloring pages and goodies for you to bring home. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

May Author Birthday Celebration - Join us for a tasty treat and great stories from authors born this month. Noon. Auntie’s Bookstore in River Park Square on skywalk level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.

Skippyjon Jones - Make room for this Siamese kitten-boy who can’t resign himself to being an ordinary cat. Bring your cameras and your feisty smiles and meet this crazy cat for yourself. 1 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Allegro Spring Dance Concert - Presented by Allegro Dance Studio. 6:30 p.m. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10/adults, $5/kids. (208) 263-9191.

“Expedition” - Short-form improv showcase presented by Blue Door Theatre. Suitable for all ages. Shows Saturdays through May. 7 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $7/all seats. (509) 747-7045.

Sunday

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”- Broadway musical presented by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho. Shows Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1756 Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults in advance or $12 at the door; $9/seniors and children in advance. (208) 819-9281.

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