Family calendar
Today
TWINE (Valley) - Teen Writers of the Inland Empire. For kids, grade 6 and up. Participate in creative-writing games and activities. Pen and paper will be provided. 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Friday
$1 Friday Fun Night At Riverfront Park - Each Friday night from 5-9 p.m., enjoy $1 rides on the pavilion attractions. Offer excludes SkyRide Over the Falls and Tour Train. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.
Spokane Art School Summer Painting Studio Youth Workshops - Fridays, through Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. for ages 4-12. Create a masterpiece using collage and paint. Develop your own style and learn about a famous 20th century artist. You will paint on real artist canvas board. Registration requested. Tinman Gallery, 809 W. Garland Ave. $15, includes supplies. (509) 325-1500.
Mobius Science Center (Argonne) - For youth in grades K-5. Learn more about the Mobius Science Center (set to open this fall) and enjoy some science activities. 2 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.
Late Night at the Library (Valley) - Enjoy crafts, games, snacks, songs, stories and more. Bring old clothes you can get messy in. Registration and a signed permission slip are required. 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Saturday
South Perry Summer Outdoor Movies - “The Karate Kid (2010)” (PG). Movie starts at dusk. The Shop, 924 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 534-1647.
Monday
Mobius Science Center Summer Camps - Weeklong camps are through Aug. 24. Classes include: Billions and Billions!, CSI Spokane, Discover Your Inner Inventor, Kitchen Science, Lego Robotics, Pop Science, Science of Magic, The Science of Sports, Space Adventures and Final Frontiers and Up in the Air. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $250/non-members; $200/members. (509) 443-5669.
Adult/Child Scotchball Tournament - Ages 8-17. A fun format for grandparents or parents and their children to bond over a hobby that will last a lifetime. All tournament participants receive greens fees, balls, tees and lunch. Prizes will also be furnished. All 8-10 year olds will play 9 holes from 150 yards. 1 p.m. Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $55. (509) 747-5353.
Tuesday
$1 Summer Movies Express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater - Two movies to choose from at 10 a.m. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. “Chimpanzee” and “Hoodwinked Too.” Shows are rated G or PG. Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590. Also Wednesdays.
America’s Night Out Against Crime - Spokane Valley - Certified Security & Sound is hosting a free neighborhood event in honor of National Night Out Against Crime, a night of security education, fun activities and free events. We will celebrate with face painting, product demonstrations, security tips and coloring contest. 3-7 p.m. Certified Security & Sound, 1420 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-9111.
Wednesday
Waste-to-Energy Facility Tours - Interested in knowing what happens to our garbage? Walk-in groups of 10 or fewer are welcome at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Group tours for more than 10, individuals with special needs, and classrooms can be arranged by calling ahead. Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. (across from the Washington State Patrol). Free. (509) 625-6521.
$1 Summer Movies Express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater - Two movies to choose from at 10 a.m. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. “Chimpanzee” and “Hoodwinked Too.” Shows are rated G or PG. Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590.
Millwood Farmers Market - 3-7 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. Free.