Family Calendar
Today
Cross-Country Skiing for Blind and Visually Impaired - For ages 8 and older. Participants will be transported to the Mt. Spokane Selkirk Nordic Area Lodge. Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch. Each participant will have their own guide. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave., Spokane Valley. $39. (509) 625-6200.
Paper Lanterns - Celebrate Chinese New Year by making your own paper lantern. Supplies will be provided. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380. Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. (509) 444-5395.
After-School Sewing - For ages 6 through high school. . At beginning levels, supplies and patterns are provided. Classes include handouts and most patterns. Call to register. 4-6 p.m. Let’s Get Sewing, 2801 N. Monroe St., Suite B. $75/four weeks; multichild discount available. (509) 217-7049.
Friday
Who Pooped in the Forest Near My Library? - North Spokane - Kelly Clark of Exploring Families will read the story “Who Pooped in the Northwoods?” written by Gary D. Robson. Learn more about identifying animals by what they leave behind. For kids in grades K-5. 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Duct Tape Rose Pens - This month, the Tween Craft Club will make duct tape rose pens. For students in grades 5-8. 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.
“Honk! Jr.” - Today-March 1. Christian Youth Theatre presents a show about the Ugly duckling’s adventures and self-discovery. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; and March 1 at 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10-$14. (800) 325-SEAT.
Saturday
KPBX Recordings and Videos Sale - Thousands of gently used LPs, CDs, 45s, DVDs and VHS movies. Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Free admission and parking. (509) 328-5729.
Cross-Country Ski Lessons - For ages 13 and older. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing at Mt. Spokane Selkirk Nordic Area. Includes: skis, boots, poles, ski area fees, instruction and transportation. Event organized by Spokane Parks and Recreation. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Yoke’s Fresh Market – Mead, meeting place only. $36/adult; $31/youth ages 13-17 (with adult). (509) 625-6200.
Who Pooped in the Forest Near My Library? - Kelly Clark of Exploring Families read the story “Who Pooped in the Northwoods?” written by Gary D. Robson. Learn more about identifying animals by what they leave behind. For kids in grades K-5. 10 a.m. Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250. Fairchild Air Force Base, Highway 2, Fairchild Air Force Base. Free. Requires military ID and base privileges to attend. 1 p.m.
“Tea Party Rules” Storytime and Craft - A tea party goes awry for a poor bear cub who really only wants a cookie. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
“Divergent” - A science-fiction action film, is the first movie from the trilogy of books written by Veronica Roth. 2 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.
Gonzaga Women’s Basketball – vs. Pacific, 2 p.m. Fan Appreciation Day and Senior Night. McCarthey Athletic Center, Gonzaga University, 801 N. Cincinnati St. $8/adults, $5/age 12 and younger and seniors, $3/groups of 20 or more. (509) 313-6000.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey – vs. Kootenay (Red Lion River Inn Buck Night & CheerStix Giveaway, first 5,000 fans), 7:05 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/ military). (509) 535-7825.