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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

Youth Soccer League - Youth Soccer league sign-up through Friday for the fall soccer season (ages 5 to 16). Games played Saturdays (Sept. 12-Oct. 31). 8 a.m. Valley Youth Soccer, 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138. $45. (509) 747-5017.

Eric Herman and the Invisible Band - Rock out with Eric to his original music for all ages. His show is bursting with comedy, creativity, audience participation and outrageously fun songs that the whole family will enjoy. 10 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. Free.

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. 1-3 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Supersized Games - Moran Prairie - Take some of our favorite games, like Banana Grams and Yahtzee, and make them life-size. Bring your friends and your gaming skills. For grades four and older. 2 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Escape the Ordinary: Cecil the Magician - Is it magic or illusion? Whatever it is, it’s fun. Cecil the Magician will keep you guessing and wondering how he does it. Join us for magic, music and more. 3 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds (Indians Baseball Card Giveaway). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Ongoing

Summer Soccer Camp - Summer Soccer camps at Trent Elementary, 9-11 a.m. (Monday-Thursday) for ages 5 to 13. Sessions weekly through end of August. Sign up at Valley Youth Soccer, 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138. $39. (509) 924-7661.

Riverfront Park Attractions - Daily hours for attractions. Through Sept. 7 - Looff Carrousel and SkyRide: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Tour Train: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday; Pavilion Rides: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6600.

“Seussical the Musical” – Thursday-Sunday. Spokane Civic Theatre Academy presents musical fun for the whole family. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $10-$19. (509) 325-2507.

Ultimate Sports Camp - Ages 6-9 and 10-12. In addition to the traditional sports, go ultimate and learn the basics of BMX and skateboarding, and if your child can’t ride a bike, we will teach them how in five simple steps. Monday-Aug. 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dwight Merkel Sports Complex, 5701 N. Assembly St. $149/camper. (509) 625-6200.

Camps Outdoor Teen Adventure - Ages 12-15. Teambuilding, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, paddleboarding, biking and community conservation projects. Each outing will offer an opportunity for each to co-lead by choice. The instructors are there to help build leadership, decision-making and thinking skills. Teens gain new outdoor experiences while building self-confidence, self-respect and a sense of responsibility for themselves, the community and the environment. Monday-Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher Picnic Shelter, 9711 W. Charles Road. $219. (509) 625-6200.

All Adventures Camp - Ages 8-12. This camp is all about the excitement and variety of outdoor adventure. We will be hiking, biking, kayaking, surviving in the woods and participating in challenge course activities. Fee includes T-shirt. Get 10 percent off each week if you sign your child up for three or more weeks. Please call for discounted pricing. Monday-Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher Picnic Shelter, 9711 W. Charles Road. $219/camper. (509) 625-6200.

Camp Barks N’ Rec - Children ages 7-9 are invited to learn about different types of pets, do arts and crafts projects for both shelter and at home pets, enjoy fun and games, and spend hands-on time with shelter animals. Monday-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $50; scholarships available. (509) 467-5235.

Friday

Eric Herman and the Invisible Band - Moran Prairie - 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: Cecil the Magician - 2 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds (Yoke’s $1 Family Feast Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Saturday

South Perry Summer Outdoor Movies - “Big Hero 6” (PG). Movie starts at dusk. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.

Free Movies in Liberty Lake - “Night at the Museum - Secret of the Tomb”: Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. Rated PG. At dusk, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free.

Youth FootGolf Tournament - Radio Spokane and Gift of Golf are putting on the first Youth FootGolf Tournament. FootGolf combines soccer and golf. Age brackets: 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, junior high (13-14) and high school (15-18). Includes 10 holes of FootGolf, lunch and a chance to win cool prizes. This is a scramble format tournament, with a shotgun start. You must bring your own soccer ball. One adult caddy per team of five. Either form your own or be placed on a team. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Eagle Ridge Short Course, 5840 S. Meadowlane Road. $15/person. (509) 444-6771.

KuroNekoCon - Seventh year of celebrating anime, manga, gaming and Japanese culture. 9 a.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30 for 13 and older, $15 for ages 6 to 12 for the full weekend; $20 and $10 for single day; children 5 and younger are free. (509) 251-9143.

Spokane Scottish Highland Games - Festival features Scottish traditions such as bagpipe bands, highland dancing, children’s games and heavy athletic contests, Celtic music and merchants, Gaelic lessons, kids games and more. Visit www.spokanehighlandgames.org for more information. 9 a.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $8/seniors and youth, $5/children age 4 and younger.

La Leche League Walk - Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and The Big Latch On. Bring your families and friends and your lunch and after a short walk through the park, visit and picnic near the Clocktower. You don’t need to be breastfeeding to attend. For more information on what The Big Latch On is, visit http://biglatchon.org/. 10 a.m. Riverfront Park, meet in the Red Wagon meadow, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds (Yoke’s $1 Family Feast Night). 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Sunday

YMCA Kids Triathlon - Swim at Witter pool, bike and run at Mission Park, for kids ages 5-14. 9 a.m. Mission Park, 1200 E. Mission Ave. $20. (509) 777-9622.

Game Day! - Come in anytime during open library hours on Sundays for Game Day. We will have an assortment of board games available for use in the library. 1-5 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games - Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds (Breast Cancer Awareness Day Game). 3:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

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.

Tween Craft Club: Ultraviolet Bracelets - Learn about the science of ultraviolet light and make a cool bead bracelet to take home. 3 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Tuesday

$1 Summer Movies Express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater - “Madagascar 2,” and “Dolphin Tale 2.” Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590.

Summer Lego Club - North Spokane – Tuesdays through Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

2015 Northwest/Pioneer League All-Star Game - The Spokane Indians will host the inaugural 2015 Northwest/Pioneer League All-Star Game. Reserved bench seats are available for $12 each and include entry into the pre-game Fan Fest and Home Run Derby beginning at 4:30 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $12. (509) 535-2922.

Local Heroes: Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Players - Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes they happen to be very tall. Spokane certainly looks up to the Zags; this is your chance to meet a few local heroes, hear a story or two and even ask them questions about basketball and what it’s like to be part of a winning team. 6 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Drive-in Movies - North Spokane - Watch “The Sandlot” 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. 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.