Family calendar

Thu., April 19, 2012

Today

Waste-to-Energy Facility Tours - Interested in knowing what happens to our garbage? Walk-in groups of 10 or fewer are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Group tours for more than 10, individuals with special needs, and classrooms can be arranged by calling ahead. Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. (across from the Washington State Patrol). Free. (509) 625-6521.

Holocaust Observance Ceremony - Join the Temple Beth Shalom for Yom HaShoah “Honoring the Holocaust Educators.” The keynote speaker is John Roth, Founding Director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights at Claremont McKenna College. There will also be a reading of winning high school and middle school entries in the Eva Lassman Memorial Creative Writing Contest, a children’s candle processional and lighting ceremony, along with music performed by the Spokane Youth Symphony and soloist Dan Baumgarten. 7 p.m. Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. (509) 536-7745.

Ongoing

Mobius Kids Classes - Mobius Kids will offer a variety of classes during April and May for youth ages 4-8. For prices, dates and registration, visit www.mobiusspokane.org/events/. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-5437.

Historic Campbell House - Tours feature household life from 1898-1924. Visitors discover business challenges and household employees’ stories. Several guided tours will be available Wednesdays-Fridays noon-3 p.m. and self-guided tours on Saturdays. The museum exhibit galleries are open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/age 5 and younger; includes admission and guided tours in the museum. (509) 456-3931.

Friday

Spokane Women’s Show - Beauty, fashion, health, cooking demonstrations, vendors, lectures, exhibits, live music and entertainment. 5-8 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5/general, free/registered Race for the Cure racers and children age 12 and younger. Continues Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (509) 220-0145.

SFCC Planetarium - Public shows at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Advance purchase required in person at SFCC Cashier’s Office in the Student Union Building, Building 17; or by phone. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $6/adults, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 533-3569.

“I Saw You” - Blue Door Players will draw inspiration from the back pages of your favorite newspapers. Audience members are welcome to bring a newspaper classified they would like to see used in the show. Shows at 8 p.m. through April 27. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Ninth Annual Used Book and Multimedia Sale - Sponsored by the Parent Teacher Group of the Odyssey Program at Libby Center in Spokane Public Schools. Prices start at 50 cents. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Libby Center, 2900 E. First Ave. Continues Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. (509) 458-2272.

Art With Andrea - For ages 8-12. Learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting with instructor Andrea Perry. Registration required. 4 p.m. Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $12 per class. (509) 325-3001.

Saturday

Community Fun Run - A 5K run for everyone. Sponsored by The Inclusion Network, The Arc of Spokane and Washington Parks Department. 9 a.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley $14/general, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 279-9242.

Earth Day, Remember the Lorax - Celebrate Earth Day. Create Lorax art with earth-friendly materials, find out how to provide animal homes in your own backyard and recycle by making something out of garbage. 10 a.m. Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive, Spokane Valley. $3. (509) 340-1028.

MAC Goes Green on Earth Day - Dig in the dirt and help plant “Victor’s Garden,” a sustainable, organic herb garden for Chef Victor Azar at Cafe MAC. Your free starter kit of bio-dynamic microbes will help your garden grow. Take home a tree for your participation. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15/family, $7/adults, $5/students and seniors. (509) 456-3931.

Guided Tour of Manito Park Trees - Join Spokane County-WSU Master Gardener and tree expert Ed Lester for a free guided tour of Manito Park’s trees, hosted by The Friends of Manito. Future tours will be June 23, July 28, and Sept. 22. 1 p.m. Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, East of the greenhouse Free. (509) 456-8038.

Angus Pipe Band’s Kenyon Fields: Civil War Music - Kenyon Fields will play Civil War drum and fife music and provide readings from the Civil War. 2 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Ave. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Sunday

Race for the Cure - Featuring a 5K fun run or survivor’s walk sponsored by Komen Eastern Washington. 9 a.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5-$125. (509) 279-7000.

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