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Thor Tenold, 5, left, and his sister Ada, 3, visit the T. rex Named Sue exhibit on Sept. 30, at Mobius Science Center in downtown Spokane. The exhibition includes a cast of Sue, the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. It is 42 feet long and weighs 3,500 pounds. The bones were found in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 1990 by fossil hunter Sue Hendrickson. The children were visiting Mobius for the first time with their grandmother Jan Tenold, at right. The Exhibit runs through Jan. 4. (Dan Pelle)

Today

Kids Explore & Discover Club – Argonne Library - Attack the Fort! For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It’s a battle of the best construction – build a fort and lay siege to your adversary with projectiles. Each month, we explore a different aspect of science, technology, engineering and math. Join us as we build, create, experiment, design, and hypothesize and test all while having as much fun as we can pack into an hour. 4 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Ongoing

Felts Field – 1927 National Air Races - Spokane Valley’s own Felts Field once hosted the most popular flying event in the nation – the National Air Races. Celebrity and military pilots performed stunts and displayed the latest in flight technology of the time. The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum presents an exhibit through Dec. 30. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call to schedule group tours. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/age 7-17, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

“Is People Food OK for Dogs?” by Ryan Desmond - A multimedia exploration into food and satire by Ryan Desmond; also a special member group show with new works by the artist cooperative gallery, during October. Saturday, Watercolor Matchbox workshop with Tobe Harvey for ages 8 and older; Oct. 18, mobiles construction workshop with Roger Ralston for ages 12 and older; Oct. 25, paper mask workshop with Lance Sinnema and Hannah Koeske for ages 6-12. 1-3 p.m. 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-5325.

A T-rex Named Sue - Through Jan. 4. See a fully assembled skeleton cast of the most complete tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. The exhibition, assembled at Mobius Science Center, will also feature visitor-controlled mechanical models, videos, and free-standing interactive exhibits. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Free for members; $10 for adults; $7 for kids; free for kids age 3 and under. (509) 321-7133.

Friday

“The Little Mermaid” Sing-A-Long Movie - Join in the chorus as Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian sing their way through a fun adventure “Under the Sea.” 2 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Tween Duct Tape Craft - We’ll provide duct tape in a variety of local middle school colors, as well as rings and badge holders to keep your school ID, library card, or keys close to you all the time. For grades fifth-eighth. 4 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Seattle Thunderbirds at Spokane Chiefs - A Western Hockey League matchup, 7:05 p.m., Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/ military). (509) 535-7825 or www.spokanechiefs.com.

Saturday

Christmas/Fall Bazaar and Rummage Sale - Community event presented by Women’s Ministries will include free car pre-winter safety checkup and car wash, weather permitting. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free admission. (509) 928-1979.

Apple Festival Craft and Bake Sale - Featuring apple dumplings and hot vanilla sauce, food vendors, crafts, baked goodies and entertainment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Green Bluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road. Free. (509) 238-9100.

Apps and Your Preschooler - Class will discuss how to balance screen time guidelines with educational and developmentally appropriate app play. Class will review resources for apps and discuss how to evaluate if an app is right for your child. Registration required. Call or register at www.scld.org. 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Build Your Own Ninja! - Who wants their own personal ninja? Here’s a chance to create one just for you. Supplies will be provided. Bring your imagination and create. 11 a.m. Downtown Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Bully Awareness Storytime - October is Bully Awareness Month. Auntie’s storytime presents readings about finding the courage to stick up for your friends. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Big Bing Theory - Gonzaga’s student run, co-ed a cappella group. 2 p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. 4 p.m. Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Super Simple Beaded Earrings - Learn how to make beaded earrings. Note that needles will be used to make the beading easier. For ages 12 and older. 2 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Skating with Scouts - Everyone is invited to skate with local Boy and Girl Scouts. You don’t have to be a Scout to attend; you just have to skate. Information will be available about joining either organization, as well as becoming a pack/troop leader. 5 p.m. Pattison’s North Skating Rink, 11309 N. Mayfair St. $6.50-$8.50. (509) 607-2490.

Sunday

Two Wheel Transit Breast Cancer Awareness Bike Ride - The Two Wheel Transit/TREK Bicycle Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, a 10-25 mile ride for all ages, aims to raise awareness and proceeds for research, testing and education. Proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Register through website, www.twowheel transit.com. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Two Wheel Transit, 817 S. Perry St., Suite C. $40. (509) 747-2231.

Apple Festival Craft and Bake Sale - Noon-5 p.m. Green Bluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road. Free. (509) 238-9100.

Monday

Kids Explore & Discover Club - Attack the Fort! 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Kids Explore & Discover Club at Spokane Valley Library - Attack the Fort! 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Art! Creativity! Stories! A Family Storytime - Art and creativity are all around us. We’ll read books, get moving with interactive stories and sing rhymes about art and creativity at this family storytime that is sure to bring out the artist in kids and adults. 6:30 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Spokane Symphony Woodwinds - The symphony woodwinds will present an interactive program for all ages, including demonstrations on how their instruments work and time for questions and answers. 6:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Wednesday

Powerful Plants - What do you know about the plants that surround us? Learn all about them in this class and do a fun flower experiment. For ages 4-8. 4-5 p.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $15/members, $20/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Tween Duct Tape Craft - 4 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Seattle Thunderbirds at Spokane Chiefs - A Western Hockey League game, 7:05 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/ military). (509) 535-7825 or www.spokanechiefs.com.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit: “Fiddler on the Roof” - Production to benefit BBBS mentoring program. Tickets can be purchased at http://BBBS.kintera.org/ FiddlerTickets. For more information about the BBBS mentoring program and services, contact (509) 328-8310 in Spokane County or (208) 667-0975 in Kootenai County. You can also visit our website at: www.nwbigs.org. 7:30 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35. (509) 328-8310.