Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Family calendar

March 20, 2008

Banking for Books - Monthlong book drive campaign to benefit Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program. Donate NEW children's books to Global Credit Union, Northland Credit Union, Spokane Safeway Employees Credit Union, Spokane City Credit Union, Spokane Federal Credit Union, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union, United Health Services Credit Union and Washington Trust Bank. Runs through March 31. 789-3548.

Beginning Gardening Classes - Series of four classes with Master Gardeners and horticulturists providing tips and information to get you started. This is a family-oriented class series with youth gardening instruction held at the same time for children age 8 and older. Held Saturdays, through April 12. Classes begins this Saturday. Pre-registration recommended. 10 a.m.-noon. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $35/adults, plus $10 per child. 477-2048.

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - Today-Saturday. DockDogs Northwest cup competitions held daily, entry fee is $20-$30 per dog. Hours are today-Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $5/military, seniors and students, free/age six and younger. 487-8552.

CYT Theater Arts Classes - Register now for classes beginning Monday for ages 6-18. Classes offered include: beginning swing, musical theatre, stage make-up, core acting and singing, improv and more. Christian Youth Theater, 6205 E. Mansfield Suite A. $150 per class. 487-6540.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales will take place Friday through April 13. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Do's, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Chocolate Chips and Lemon Chalet Cremes. Runs through April 13. $4. 747-8091.

"It's a Nano World" - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display through May 15. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. 624-KIDS.

Kurious Kids Preschool Time - For ages 3-5. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through March 28. 9 a.m.-noon. Western Dance Hall, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $27/two days a week; $39/three days a week; $145 monthly. 688-0300.

Self Protection Class - For ages 13 and older. A two-week course on how to defend yourself against street attacks. Class runs Saturday-March 29. Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $39. 625-6200.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts - U14 through U18 - The Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club is Eastern Washington's premier level youth soccer club. Call for dates and times for each age group or visit http://www.spokaneshadow.org. 5034 N. Assembly Street/Dwight Merkel Complex. 838-4532.

Spokane Valley Baseball League - Registration for ages 4-12 runs through April 17. Games are played at Spokane Valley schools in June and July. Students play at the schools they attend and there are no tryouts. $80/ages 4-6, $90/ages 7-8, and $110/ages 9-12. 922-0420.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Held every Saturday. Visit www.bordersstores.com. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. 466-2231.

After-school Specials (North) - Explore Ireland and the British Isles through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Free. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350.

Fairies, Brownies and Elves - For school-aged children. Enjoy making wands, reading stories, and discussing the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. Free. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5331.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; 11 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. Library locations include: 10:30 a.m.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Girls U13 - SSC Elite Premier soccer tryouts for girls born between 8/1/95 and 7/31/96. Join one of the fastest growing soccer clubs in Spokane. Our coaching staff will provide your child with the best opportunity to learn proper skills, techniques and game strategies. 5-7 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E Upriver Drive. 475-9777.

Storytime - For ages 2-5 years. Free. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. 893-8390; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250. 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10 a.m.

"Prince of Egypt" - Free family movie. A 1998 animated movie rated PG. Free snacks will be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. 487-9667.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months old. Free. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10 a.m.

Annual KIX 96 Easter Egg Hunt - Riverfront Park - Sponsored by Budget Blinds. Free activity for children age 10 and under. Four age groups: up to 2 years, 3-5, 6-7, 8-10. Please arrive at the Clock Tower early to receive instructions and collecting bags. Noon. Riverfront Park. 242-2400.

Carpenters Local No. 98 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Seventh annual event with more than 6,000 candy filled eggs, lots of great prizes. For ages 1-12. Franklin Park. Free. 998-6190.

Easter Egg Hunt - For age 10 and younger. Bring your own basket. Sponsored by Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Sunday School program. 9-11 a.m., 4320 S. Conklin St. 747-6806.

Easter Egg Hunt - For children up to age 12. Free. 1 p.m., Victoria Montessori School, 3308 E. 57th Ave. 448-9618.

Good Samaritan Easter Egg Hunt - The community event is for children age 12 and under. Bring two nonperishable food items for the Spokane Valley Food Bank and get a free picture with the Easter Bunny. The picture is $2 without the donation. 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth Ave. 924-6161.

Springing Forward in 2008 - Easter egg hunt and carnival. The Easter Bunny will visit and activity stations including egg coloring, cookie decorating, face painting and games. Advanced registration is required for egg hunt. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 525 E. Hastings Road, one block east of Highway 395 at Hastings/Farwell roads. $10/includes egg hunt and Bunny Bucks for activity stations. Sponsored by campaign headquarters for Mel Lindauer Candidate for State Representative District 6. 468-2327.

Storytime with the Cat in the Hat - Have your picture taken with the Cat in the Hat after Dr. Seuss storytime. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

The Most Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt - Fun, crafts and games beginning at 10 a.m. The egg hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. and will be separated by age groups up to 3 years, 4-7 and 8-13. 300 S. Chestnut St. Sponsored by Vintage Faith Community Church. Free. 251-1462.

VFW Post 1435 Annual Easter Egg Hunt - For children up to age 12. 11:30 a.m., Edgecliff Park. Free. 230-2958.

Youth Book Group - For ages 8-13. Discuss "Warriors 01 Into the Wild" by Erin Hunter. 2 p.m., Aunties Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Easter Brunch - Hosted by VFW Post 1435. Menu includes: sausage, bacon, ham, hash browns and eggs. $6; $4/children age 8 and younger. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 212 S. David. 230-2958.

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For age 10 and older. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Free. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400. 7 p.m.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. 10:30 a.m., Library locations include: Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Free. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. 893-8320.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. 444-5356.

Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting - Learn about alcohol's effect on youth brain development, hear from a panel of speakers with real life experiences and learn how to make your family and community a healthier place. Refreshments will be provided. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 500 S. Stone St. (take Altamont exit). Sponsored by the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council. 922-8383.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. Library locations include: 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Enjoy a book about spring, make a craft, and have a treat. Free. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. 922-4104.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Free. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 893-8260.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Ave. 893-8350; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. 10 a.m.