Family Calendar
Today
Heroic Birds of Prey - West Valley Outdoor Learning Center’s HOOT program will introduce audience members to the bird heroes that call the learning center home. This program includes an interactive presentation with live birds of prey, videos and hands-on materials. Come learn the stories of these feathery ambassadors of the bird world. 10 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390. Free.
Tween Craft Club: Superhero Marble Magnets - The Tween Craft Club will make superhero glass magnets. For fifth- through eighth-graders. 10:30 a.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.
Summer Lego Club - Fairfield – Thursdays through Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. (509) 893-8320.
Escape the Ordinary: Martial Arts at the Library - Super heroes often use some form of martial arts when fighting off the bad guys. Join us for a presentation from real martial artists from Warhorse Karate who will show us their best moves and hard work in action. 3 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free.
How to Draw Comics - Spokane Valley - Local artist Makayla Miracle will cover the basics of drawing typical Manga-style characters, followed by a Q&A and drawing games. For grades four and older. 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Spokane Indians Baseball Games – Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils (Future Texas Rangers Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Ongoing
Summer Slam High School Basketball - The HUB Sports Center will host a series of summer basketball tournaments for high school teams. Teams will play a minimum of six games over the three-day tournament. The initial 3-4 games will be in a round robin format to determine seeding for the double elimination tournament. Today-Saturday: 24 boys teams, 16 girls teams. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake. $400/team. (509) 927-0602.
Riverfront Park Attractions - Daily hours for attractions. Through Sept. 7 - Looff Carrousel & Gift Shop: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Spokane Falls SkyRide: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tour Train: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Pavilion Rides: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.
Friday
Free Movies in Liberty Lake - “Epic”: A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group of characters in order to save their world - and ours. Rated PG. Shown at dusk at Half Moon Park, Holl Boulevard at Indiana Avenue, Liberty Lake. Free.
Heroic Birds of Prey - 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; 2 p.m, Cheney Library, 610 First St., (509) 893-8280. Free.
Escape the Ordinary: Dragonflies! - Did you know that dragonflies are super-fast and super good hunters? Come learn more about dragonflies, and do a dragonfly craft. 10:30 a.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.
Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Tri-City Dust Devils (Yoke’s $1 Family Feast Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.
Late Night at the Spokane Valley Library - What happens at night when the library is closed? Wear play clothes and be ready for games, snacks, crafts and more. For kids entering grades 3-5. Pre-registration and signed permission form required. 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Saturday
Free Movies in Liberty Lake - “How to Train Your Dragon 2”: When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Rated PG. Shown at dusk, at Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake Free.
Escape the Ordinary: Hula Dance Party - Bring your keikis (kids) to our Hula Dance Party. Come see and learn some simple hula dance moves with hula instructors Lorilee Kia’i, Julie Wahikapu and Rick of the Kuhai Halau O’ Kawailani Ho’olapua Pa Olapa Kahiko hula dance school. For all ages. Drop by our library sometime during the week before to make a paper lei and a paper flower to wear at the party. 10:30 a.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.
Camp Dart-Lo’s 70th Birthday Celebration: A Continuing Rite of Passage - Camp Fire invites past and present staff and campers to celebrate 70 years of fun at Camp Dart-Lo. Activities will include barbecue dinner, scavenger hunt, a walk down memory lane and rekindling friendships around the campfire singing favorite camp songs. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. (509) 747-6191.
“Whose Shoe” Storytime and Craft - When Mouse finds a single shoe, she sets out to find the owner. Full of concern for the owner who now must only have one shoe, Mouse is rewarded in the end for her diligent search. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Monday
Summer Lego Club - Spokane Valley – Mondays through Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Passport to Peace - Through cooperative games, crafts, role-playing and other fun activities, participants ages 6-12 will gain skills in cultivating inner peace, and learn the basics of compassionate communication. The goal is for children to learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to respond to conflict with less fear and an open-hearted attitude, as they begin to see conflict as a natural part of life. Children should bring their own sack lunch; snacks will be provided. To register, contact Connie Janney at (509) 863-8676 or Wendy Denman at (509) 466-1769 or email janneyconnie@hotmail.com or dreamwld1@gmail.com. Monday-July 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Unity Center of North Spokane, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. $10 per child/$15 per family. (509) 489-6964.
Superhero Sandwiches - Spokane Valley - Every hero has a signature sandwich – which one is yours? Explore the properties of yeast and come up with some great dressing recipes that will make your sandwich heroic. Be sure to bring your kitchen skills and adventurous taste buds. For grades six and older. Registration required. Class is limited to 20 teens. 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Superhero Science at North Spokane Library - Explore the science of superhuman feats with Mobius Science Center. Learn more about the stories of superheroes in the science world and discover how science will take you to new heights. 2 and 7 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Tween Craft Club: Duct Tape Rose Pens - Learn to turn a pen into a beautiful rose using duct tape. All supplies will be provided. 3 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.
Tuesday
Summer Lego Club - North Spokane – Tuesdays through Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
INK: Origin Stories - Ever wanted to create your own superhero? Authors and Artists (superheroes in disguise) will help kids ages 9-14 create their own superheroes, complete with an origin story. This is a multi-day workshop; please plan on attending all four sessions. 1:30 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.
Superhero Sandwiches - North Spokane - 2 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Escape the Ordinary: Dog Heroes! - Join us for some great stories about dog heroes. We’ll also meet some dog friends from SCRAPS and learn tips for kids about being around dogs. 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Escape the Ordinary: Super Ball Science - Why do balls bounce? Why do some bounce higher than others? We’ll learn about chemistry and kinetics, then we’ll use science and some household objects to create your own bouncy ball. 3 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.
The Salish Language - Students from the Salish School of Spokane will present a history of the Salish languages of the Spokane area and efforts to preserve and revitalize those languages. They will also teach some words and songs and present traditional dances and songs in Salish. 6 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Zentangle for Beginners - Zentangle is a form of art but also a meditation. Learn the basics and create beautiful drawings through repetition. 6 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.
Drive-in Movies - North Spokane - Listen to “Top Gun,” through your car’s FM radio and watch on a 55-foot screen. Pre-movie entertainment, games and contests. Concessions provided by local food vendors and trucks on site. Visit facebook.com/OutdoorMoviesSpokane. 7 p.m. Drive-in Movies - North Spokane, 4307 E. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead $20/car, $25/VIP; outdoor seating: $5/adult, $4/children ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 928-9664.
Wednesday
POP Summer Concert - Family-friendly outdoor concerts on the hillside lawn. Brown Sugar & Cream, ‘80s pop and rock band. 7-9 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road Free. (509) 465-0779.
Superhero Science at Airway Heights Library - 10 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., (509) 893-8250; 2p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., (509) 893-8330. Free.
Tween Craft Club: Superhero Marble Magnets - 10:30 a.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.
Escape the Ordinary: Ponyville Heroes-A My Little Pony Party! - Join us as we celebrate the heroes of Ponyville with a fun book and lots of My Little Pony activities. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.
Superhero Science at Medical Lake Library - 2 p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Comic Crafts at Cheney Library - Prepare to get messy as we cut, staple, fold and paste recycled comics into picture frames, bookmarks and wall art. Comic enthusiast will revel in finding new ways to enjoy their favorite comics. For grades 4 and up. 2 p.m. Cheney Library, 610 First Street, Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Drive-in Movies - Airway Heights - Wednesdays at dusk. Listen to “Monsters University” through your car’s FM radio and watch on a 55-foot screen. Pre-movie entertainment, games and contests. Concessions provided by local food vendors and trucks on site. Visit facebook.com/Outdoor MoviesSpokane. 7 p.m. Spokane County Raceway, 750 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $20/car, $25/VIP; outdoor seating: $5/adult, $4/children ages 7-12, free/age six and younger. (509) 928-9664.