Family calendar

Thu., Aug. 16, 2012

Today

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in sixth grade and older. Watch anime, hang out with friends, eat snacks and more. 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

“Happy Days” - Spokane Civic Theatre’s Musical Performance Camp will present this musical comedy by Garry Marshall based on the popular TV series. 7:30 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $18/adults, $14/senior/military, $10/students. (509) 325-2507.

Ongoing

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Thursday-Friday, “Rio” (G); Monday-Friday, “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (PG). Shows are at 9:30 a.m. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free admission; jumbo popcorn is $6. No outside food or drinks allowed. (509) 327-1050.

Friday

$1 Friday Fun Night at Riverfront Park - Each Friday night from 5-9 p.m., enjoy $1 rides on the pavilion attractions. Offer excludes SkyRide Over the Falls and Tour Train. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Goodguys and Custom Rod Show - 11th Great Northwest Nationals with car show, automotive swap meet, vendor exhibits, arts and crafts daily. Show and shine of pre-1972 vehicles. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $15/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 477-1766. Continues Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Spokane Art School Summer Painting Studio Youth Workshops - Through Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. for ages 4-12. Create a masterpiece using collage and paint. Develop your own style and learn about a famous 20th century artist. You will paint on real artist canvas board. Registration requested. Tinman Gallery, 809 W. Garland Ave. $15, includes supplies. (509) 325-1500.

Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Part of the Friends of Pavillion Park Summer Festival Series. Movie begins at dusk. Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free.

Saturday

Free Outdoor Summer Movies - 8:20 p.m., “Puss in Boots.” Presented by Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks and enjoy the show. There will be activities in the park an hour before the movie start time. Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 688-0300.

Mutt Strut - 2.5 Mile Pledge Walk to benefit SCRAPS Hope Foundation. Free giveaways, raffle prizes, ice cream social. Bring your best dressed pups. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Pawpular Companions Boutique, 21950 E. Country Vista Drive. (509) 927-8890.

Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. Free.

Unity in the Community - 18th annual Inland Northwest’s largest multicultural celebration. Celebrate diversity, culture and vitality of the Spokane community with fun-filled activities, entertainment and community resources. Cultural villages, interactive children’s center, free K-8 school supplies (until noon) and free kid’s helmets and fittings (until noon), health, education and career fair, art, live music and main stage performances all day. This year’s theme is “Diversity in Action,” which represents the business, educational and cultural communities of our region. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 951-0329.

Tuesday

Tween Book Club (Valley) - For kids in grades 4-6. Discuss “A Long Way from Chicago” by Richard Peck. Also enjoy games and snacks. 4:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Wednesday

Millwood Farmers Market - 3-7 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. Free.

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