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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Ongoing

Dance Classes for Kids - Presented by Festival Dance. Classes include Kinderdance, beginning ballet, jazz and hip-hop. Runs through May 31. Troy Elementary School, 335 Big Meadow, Troy, Idaho. $15 for first month, $32-$36 all months after first month. 883-3267.

“David Thompson and the Kootenai” Historic Exhibit - On display at the museum through May 16. In celebration of Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. Boundary County Historical Museum, 7229 Main St., Bonners Ferry. Free. 263-2344.

“Disney’s High School Musical” - Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 6:30 p.m., matinees at Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Runs through Sunday. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20-$60. (509) 325-SEAT.

“The Image of a Child” Photo Exhibit - Fine art photography by the kids of the North Idaho College Children’s Center. Runs through May 16. NIC Children’s Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Free. 769-3471.

“Into the Woods” - Blends the well-known tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood with the story of a baker and his wife who can not have children because of a curse on them. Show runs Friday-Sunday, May 8-11, 15-18 and 22-24. Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $16/adults, $13/seniors and students, $10/children. 667-1323.

“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. (509) 624-KIDS.

Parenting Classes - Comprehensive seven-week series for the family on Mondays through May 19. Offers strengthening approach for parents and supportive skills for kids. 4-5:30 p.m., 406 N. 10th St., Coeur d’Alene. $50/person, $75/family. 676-1974.

Silverwood Theme Park - Admission to the park includes all rides, attractions and shows. Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., through May 18; May 24-25 and 31, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., May 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Special events: Saturday and Sunday, $19.99/person to celebrate Tremors roller coaster opening in 1999. May 10-11, Moms admitted free and rest of family admitted for $19.99/person; May 13, Physics Day; May 14, Science Day; May 17-18, Season Celebration Day, general admission $21 at the gate only; May 24-26, American Heroes Weekend, all military personnel, police officers and firefighters with ID receive free admission to the park and immediate family members are half-price general admission at the front gate. 27843 North Highway 395, Athol. $36.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $55.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. 683-3400.

Today

“Disney’s High School Musical” - 7:30 p.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20-$60. (509) 325-SEAT.

Friday

2008 Bloomsday Run Tradeshow - Tradeshow and check-in. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race.

Saturday

2008 Bloomsday Run Tradeshow - Tradeshow and check-in. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free admission to trade show; $30/late entry fee for race.

Authors Dorothy Dahlgren and Simone Kincaid - Book signing by Idaho authors of their book, “Roads Less Traveled Through the Coeur d’Alenes: Historical Driving Tours of Benewah, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties.” 1-3:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Cowboy Breakfast Fundraiser - Proceeds help with restoration of the old Pleasantview School. Sponsored by the Pleasantview Community Association. 8-11 a.m., Old Pleasantview School, 18724 W. Riverview Drive. $5/each, $15/family. 755-9802.

Yu Gi Oh! Sneek Peek and Tournament - First chance anywhere to get these new cards. 9 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 279-7000.

Sunday

Spokane Symphony YES - Infinite Love - Youth Exploration Series for children ages 8-14. Great seats with kid-friendly site lines to the orchestra and opportunity to meet the conductor and world-renowned guest artists. Receive your own program book and participate in hands-on activities. Receive a free Brahms T-shirt in the lobby and go on a backstage treasure hunt. Eckart Preu conducting. 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $20/adults, $10/children. (509) 624-1200.

Tuesday

“The Image of a Child” Photo Exhibit - Fine art photography by the kids of the North Idaho College Children’s Center. Runs through May 16. NIC Children’s Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Free. 769-3471.

Wednesday

Geological and Mining History of North Idaho Presentations - “Mining Idaho’s History - Picking Your Way Through the Past,” presentation. Also “Mining History of Northern Idaho,” by Earl Bennett and “Geologic History of Northern Idaho,” by Reed Lewis, both of the University of Idaho. 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 Mullan Ave. Free. 769-2315.