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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family events

Today

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.

Tuesday

2011 Spokane National College Fair - Hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. Information sessions every half hour. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Hall A. Free. (703) 299-6827.

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. (509) 893-8340.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For children ages 2-5. 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., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. (509) 893-8320.

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

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Storytime (Deer Park) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Wednesday

Twinkle Twinkle: Star Celebration (Indian Trail) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn all about stars and help with a painting a night sky at the library. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Free College Information Night at SCC - Learn about career training, liberal arts-transfer opportunities, financial aid and how to choose a program of study. 6-8 p.m., Spokane Community College, Spokane Community College, Student Services Building 15, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8020.

“Adoption Options: Helping You Decide” - Free educational seminar sponsored by Idaho Youth Ranch Adoption Services. 6-7:30 p.m., Kootenai Medical Center, Classroom 2, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1898.

Thursday

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 and times include: 10:30 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. Free.

Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. Library locations include: Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8300. 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Let’s Make Music! (Hillyard) - Listen to musical stories, make music and make your own musical instrument to take home. For school-aged children. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater - Panhandle Animal Shelter fundraiser. 7 p.m., Panida Theater, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $25/adults, $15/kids. (208) 263-9191.

Friday

“Annie”- Presented by CYT-Spokane. Shows today and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $11/adults, $10/children and seniors. (509) 487-6540.

Jubilee International Marketplace - Products from diverse places such as Guatemala, Nepal, Thailand, Africa and many far-flung places. Craftspeople are paid a fair price for their goods, supporting fair trade and sustainable practices. Today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Free admission. (509) 720-0035.

God’s Closet - Collects and then gives away free children’s clothes for ages newborn to 18. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., God’s Closet, 804 W. Spofford Ave. Free. (509) 991-4541.

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.

Saturday

16th annual Fall Folk Festival - Presented by the Spokane Folklore Society. Featuring multiple stages of traditional and ethnic dance and music, workshops, crafts for children and jamming. Traditional crafts and meals for purchase. Hours are today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. along with a New England-style contra dance from 8-10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Magician Dick Frost performs today, 1:30-3:30 p.m., and Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 624-5693.

Adopted by Design - America World Adoption Association will host a free seminar. Participants will hear families share their personal adoption experience. Register at www.awaa.org/events or by phone. 10 a.m.-noon, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free. 1-800-429-3369.

Twinkle Twinkle: Star Celebration (Downtown) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn all about stars and help with a painting a night sky at the library. 11:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Washington Storytime - Listen to stories about Washington and the Pacific Northwest. 1 p.m., Auntie’s at the Square, 808 W. River Park Square On Skywalk Level Main Ave. (509) 456-4775.

Chili/Soup Dinner Fundraiser - Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 211. Call for advance tickets. 5-7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, 5350 N. Fourth St. $7/adults, $3/youth. (208) 769-7575.

Ongoing

A Touch of Chinese Culture - For children ages 6-12. Learn Chinese and Chinese culture. Held Wednesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. through Dec. 21. Chinese Culture House, 3803 N. Nevada St. $125. (509) 625-6200.

Fall Reading Programs at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Programs include: Book Babies Lap-Sit for ages newborn to 2 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 p.m.; Game Cafe for ages 9-13, Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m.; Lego Club for ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Runs through Nov. 18. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.

Mobius Kids Classes - A variety of classes and camps will be offered through Nov. 19 for ages 4-10. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org to view the full list and details. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5-$35. (509) 624-KIDS.

“The Wizard of Oz” - Youth production presented by Pend Oreille Players. Runs this Friday-Sunday, Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 18-20. Shows Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/adults in advance; $12/adults at the door; $5/youth ages 18 and younger. (509) 671-3389.

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