Family Calendar

Ongoing

“The Hobbit” - Enjoy Central Valley High School’s production of this fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. prior to every performance. Runs Thursdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 17. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

Covering Our Community Blanket Drive - Adams Elementary School will collect blankets of all sizes through Friday to give to The Donation Station and the Safe Harbor House. Adams Elementary School, 14707 E. Eighth Ave., Spokane Valley. 228-4000.

Holiday Plant and Decorating Sale - Purchase poinsettias in a variety of colors, evergreen wreaths, holiday centerpieces or fresh cedar garland strands. Orders must be phoned in by next Thursday and can be picked up at the school between 3 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. Proceeds benefit the Ferris Senior All-Nighter. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th. Prices range from $6-$20 per item. 448-3680 or 448-3318.

Corbin Art Center Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for ages 3-18. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Runs through Nov. 17. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. 625-6200.

River Park Square - Posters featuring the work of 30 student finalists for the America Recycles Day on display through Nov. 15. 808 W. Main Ave., second level. 625-6800.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before school holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through March 3. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental, $34.99, plus tax for season pass. 625-6600.

Opportunity Book Fair - Tuesday through Nov. 20. Scholastic book fair held Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Opportunity Elementary School, 1109 S. Wilbur Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission. 922-3787.

Today

“Ratatouille” - Animated movie about a young rat who leaves home to pursue his dream of becoming a gourmet chef. 3:30 p.m., Colfax Library, 613 Main St., Colfax. Free. 397-4366 or 1 (877) 733-3375.

After-school Specials - Explore Native America through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St.; and Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. 893-8280 or 893-8390.

Kinder Barn Art Pre-School at Dahmen Barn - Children ages 3-5 will learn art and music. There will be storytelling. Held Thursdays except on major holiday through May. 10-11:30 a.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $60 per month per child. Includes all materials. 229-3414.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 11 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., 893-8280; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., 893-8340; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., 444-5385. Free.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, 893-8250; Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, 893-8390. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. 893-8280; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390;South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., 444-5385; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.

Friday

Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., 444-5356; East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., 444-5375; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., 444-5380; Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, 444-5395; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., 444-5385.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., 444-5356; East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., 444-5375; Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., 444-5380; Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, 444-5395; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., 444-5385. Free.

Saturday

“The Hobbit” - Enjoy Central Valley High School’s production of this famous fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. prior to every performance. Runs Thursdays-Saturdays, through Nov. 17. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” - Family movie about a boy named Charlie who finds a golden ticket. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5385.

2007 Coin Show - Nov. 10-11. Presented by Inland Empire Coin Club. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Sunday. Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $2/general, free/age 12 and younger. 325-0119.

Family MACFest: It’s All About the Art - Create your own masterpiece by working with various artists and using a variety of mediums. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Noon-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/per family (includes all activities, galleries and tour of Campbell House). 456-3931.

Holiday Snowman Craft - Learn how to make a felt snowman. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Second Floor Conference Room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Scouting for Food - Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America. Place cans of food products and other non-perishable items on your front porch by 9 a.m. in the white pick-up plastic bags for the food drive. All food collected helps those in need in the community. If your donation is missed, drop it off at your nearest food bank or Rosauers. (800) 945-4390.

Spokane Valley Museum’s Third Annual Tea and History Party - Tea, food, desserts, fun and music by Grandpa’s Sound, living history presentation, raffles and door prizes. Presentation of the third annual Historic Preservation Award. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 202 N. Pines Road. $12. 922-4570.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble - Reading of “Library Mouse” followed by a craft and a treat. 11 a.m., 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Today vs. Everett; Tuesday vs. Prince George. All games at 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Sunday

2007 Coin Show - Presented by Inland Empire Coin Club. Continues today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $2/general, free/age 12 and younger. 325-0119.

Juggernaut Jug Band - Bringing a sense of fun and whimsy to their audience with incredible harmonies and sense of humor. 2 p.m., Colville High School, auditorium, 154 E. Highway 20, Colville. $15/general, $5/students age 18 and younger. 684-5687.

Monday

Seventh-annual Winter Wear Drive - Collecting new or gently used and laundered items such as hats, coats, gloves, boots and white socks. Collaborative project between Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers and Spokane Mental Health. Collection today, noon-4 p.m. and distribution to the homeless community on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Homeless Resource Center, 520 S. Walnut St. 838-4651.

America Recycles Day: Kids Celebration - Kids will make recycled paper, explore a worm bin, sort trash and investigate the magnetic properties of metals. Old athletic shoes will be collected for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program. Noon-3 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. 625-6800.

Tuesday

After-school Specials - Explore Native America through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., 444-5356; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. 893-8320.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

Wednesday

“Cooking Up a Story” Class - Presented by the Northeast Youth Center. Children 4-5 years of age will learn about counting and measuring through stories and various hands-on cooking activities. Class held every Wednesday for four weeks. 10-11 a.m., Hillyard Baptist Church, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $7 per session or $20 for all four sessions. 482-0708.

After-school Specials - Explore Native America through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. 893-8330.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 11 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., 893-8280; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, 893-8476; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., 893-8400. Free.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. 10 a.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, 893-8260. Free.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble - Reading of “Turkey” followed by crafts and treats. 2 p.m., 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, 893-8476; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350. Free.