Family calendar
Today
Toddler Storytime (North) - For children 18 months-3, 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.
Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Cheney) - For children age 3-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Cheney Library, 610 First St. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Storytime (Airway Heights) - For children 2-5 10:30 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.
Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Preschool Storytime (North) - For children 3-5. 11 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
After School Specials - “Sound Off.” Explore the dimensions of sound through various hands-on activities. A different science project will be offered every month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.
Friday
Choose to Lose - Improvised game show where two contestants choose games for Blue Door players to compete in with the ultimate goal of losing in order to win prizes. All ages welcome. Shows Fridays through Jan. 29. 8 p.m.-midnight. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.
Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.
Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Pasadena Park Poetry Reading Night – Fifth-graders, led by teacher Sharon Link, will brave the stage to put their work in front of the public. 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Saturday
“ It Started With a Dream: Many Views, One Vision!” - Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center Scholarship Fundraiser with gospel music, “How Sweet the Sound!” 5-7 p.m. Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 806 W. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 838-6581, ext. 101.
Monday
Unity March - Annual event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Starts at INB and ends at River Park Square. 10 a.m. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 455-8722.
Community Resource Fair - Annual event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., second and third levels. Free. (509) 455-8722.
Children’s Learning Resource Fair - Annual event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. STA Plaza, 701 W. Riverside Ave., second floor. Free. (509) 455-8722.
Wednesday
Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For children 18 months-3. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For children 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Barnes & Noble Storytime - Story will be “Llama Llama Red Pajama.” Also make a craft and enjoy a treat. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.
Ongoing
Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Open through Feb. 28. Mondays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays and nights before a holiday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m. (No evening public skating on Sundays-Mondays). Riverfront Park Pavillion. $4.25/adults and teens, $3.25/children, seniors and military w/ID; $3/skate rental (not included with admission). (509) 456-4386.
Kinder Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For ages 5-6. Children will receive transportation to and from school. Immunization records required. Schools serviced include: Sheridan, Stevens, Lincoln Heights, Franklin, Grant, Adams elementary schools and St. Aloysius School. Held Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m. Registration is required. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St.. $76 per week; $50 registration fee with scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.
Valley Youth Soccer Registration - Sign-up for Spring (April/May) 2010, for ages 4-14 (born 1995 through 2005). 9116 E. Sprague Ave. No. 138, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 924-7661.
Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - Spokane Falls Skyride operates daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., through Feb. 28. The Looff Carrousel closed for maintenance Jan. 4-today and Jan. 25-Feb. 28. Carrousel open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Jan. 24 only. Riverfront Park. Carrousel: $2/adults and teens, $1.25/seniors, military and ages 12 and younger. Skyride: $7.25/adults, $6.25/ages 13-17, seniors and military, $4/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and younger. (509) 625-6600.
Holy Names Music Center Classes - A variety of 10-week music classes will be offered including: Young Voices Sing for ages 8-13, begins Thursday at 5:30 p.m., $90; Music Together for ages baby-Kindergarten and their parents, begins Thursday at 11 a.m., $195; and Alexander Technique Classes, begins Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. or Jan. 23 at 1 p.m., $175. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516.