Kids’ corner
TODAY Japanese Cultural Center - The 2006 winter exhibit features the Japanese New Year, the most important celebration of the year. See kagami mochi, kadamatsu, hagoita and other traditional items. Runs through today, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Runs through Monday. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Free. 328-2971. |
TUESDAY Curious George Party - We’ll be reading Curious George stories, doing a craft and snacking on bananas. Today. 7 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5331. |
WEDNESDAY Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Kelowna; 7 p.m., Spokane Arena. $8-15. 325-SEAT. |
THURSDAY Science Solutions - For ages 9-11. Today. 4-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 210 E. Harrison Ave. Free. (208) 769-2315. |
FRIDAY It’s for Mom and Me: Valentine Fun - For ages 3-5. Two sessions are offered. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Friday-Saturday. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12. 625-6200. |
SATURDAY The Little Mermaid: A Story of Aloha - Feb. 4-19. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fish tale written and directed by Maria A. Caprile, presented by Spokane Children’s Theatre. Performances are Saturdays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m. An additional performance on Feb. 12 will be at 4 p.m. Both performances on Feb. 11 will be signed for the hearing impaired. Runs through Feb. 19. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $7/adults, $6/18 and younger. 325-SEAT. |
SUNDAY Spokane Falls Skyride - Spectacular view from an enclosed, six-passenger cabin that travels up to 600 feet per minute. Average length of ride is 15 minutes on the 2,500-foot loop under the Monroe Street Bridge to the lower west side of the Spokane River Falls. Open Fridays-Sundays and school holidays. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront Park, southwest corner across from City Hall and River Park Square. $6/adults, $5/ages 13-17/seniors/military, $4/ages 3-12, free/under age 3. Youth age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 625-4FUN. |
LOOKING AHEAD Family Fair 2006, Feb. 18 - Pullman - Featuring The Bubbleman and the Palouse Discovery Science Center. Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pullman High School, Pullman. Free. 335-7625. |
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