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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family calendar

Today

Campbell House Holidays – Visitors can tour the historic house on their own, listen to student pianists live, watch historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and check out the special display of historic artifacts including period dresses, World War I mementos and antique calling card cases. Runs through today. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors/students, free/age five and younger. 456-3931.

Ongoing

After-school Camp – Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children ages 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools serviced include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays. Runs through June 20. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. 482-0708.

Beginning Ice Hockey – For children ages 4-8. Learn the fundamentals. Participants must have a hockey helmet, mouth guard, hockey gloves, shin pads and hockey stick. Runs through Feb. 14. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. 625-6200.

Ice Skating Lessons – For children ages 4 and older. Learn basic skills. Helmets and outdoor clothing are recommended. Runs through Feb. 14. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. 625-6200.

Ice Skating Parent and Tot Lessons – For children ages 3 and older. Learn to skate with your child. Helmets and outdoor clothing are recommended. Runs through Feb. 14. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $39/parent and child, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. $18/additional person. 625-6200.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace – Ice skating outdoors. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through March 1. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults; $3.25/children ages 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. 625-6601.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – Saturday vs. Portland; Wednesday vs. Chilliwack; Jan. 10 vs. Everett; Jan. 14 vs. Portland; Jan. 24 vs. Tri-City; Jan. 30 vs. Chilliwack; Jan. 31 vs. Kootenay, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Tae-Kwon-Do Classes – For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. Runs through June 20. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Two cans of food per month. 482-0708.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. Runs through Sept. 25. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. 324-1995.

Saturday

Author Rex Valentine – Book signing of “Tiddlywinks, The Little Horse with Three Ears.” A book for ages 5-11. Johnny goes to auction with his heart set on a horse of his own. Little Sammy is afraid and lost in the woods. Tiddlywinks, the little horse with three ears, is alone and for sale. Join the adventure as the three of them find each other. 2-4 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave.

Tuesday

Preschool Storytime (Downtown) – For children 3-5 years old. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

Preschool Storytime (South) – For children 3-5 years old. 10:30 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

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

Toddler Storytime (South) – For children 18 months-3 years old. 10 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) – For children 3-5 years of age. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5390.

Toddler Storytime (Shadle) – For children 18 months-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5390.