Things to do

Mon., Feb. 11, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

Help Choose Free Movies in the Park - Vote for which family movie and teen movie you would like to watch in Mirabeau Meadows this summer. Vote online by visiting www.spokanevalley.org and clicking on the link provided under “Hot Topics” or complete a ballot at CenterPlace. Runs through Feb. 25. CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. (509) 688-0190.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Ice skating outdoors. Mondays- Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 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, $39.99, plus tax for season pass. (509) 625-6600.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 mos.-3 years of age. Held every Saturday. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books and Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.

“The Hoboken Chicken Emergency” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Today

Mountain View Middle School Open House - The public is invited to learn about planned improvements if the East Valley School District’s $33 million bond on the March 11 ballot passes. The school will be open from 1-2 p.m. and 6-7. Mountain View Middle School, 6011 N. Chase. (509) 226-1379.

Tuesday

East Valley Middle School and Otis Orchards Elementary Open House - The public is invited to learn about planned improvements if the East Valley School District’s $33 million bond on the March 11 ballot passes. The schools will be open from 1-2 p.m. and 6-7. East Valley Middle School, 4920 N. Progress Road. (509) 924-9383; Otis Orchards Elementary, 22000 E. Wellesley. (509) 924-9823.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Wednesday

Making Paper at the Spokane Public Library - The Spokane Regional Solid Waste System offers paper recycling activities. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380.

Science with Sandy and Magali: Here is my Heart - For ages 4-9. Learn about your heart. 3:30-5 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $14. (509) 624-KIDS.

Thursday

After School Specials - Explore West Africa through stories, crafts and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280. 4 p.m.

Making Paper at the Spokane Public Library - The Spokane Regional Solid Waste System offers paper recycling activities. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Ave. Free. (509) 625-6580.

Friday

“The Basket (PG)” - Free family movie. Free snacks will also be offered. 7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. (509) 487-9667.

Family Night - Free movie and popcorn. 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30. Edgecliff Neighborhood Center, 6903 E. Fourth. (509) 477-6345.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356 ; East Side, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes (509) 444-5395; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry (509) 444-5385; and Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Ship Wrecked Camp - For children ages 5-11. Journey to find a pirate’s treasure while enjoying stories and games. Please bring a lunch. Pre-registration is required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29. (509) 625-6200.

Saturday

Beyond Pink Barbie Party - Pre-registration is required. All proceeds will go to benefit the “Kids-Helping- Kids” fundraiser, through the Northeast Youth Center, helping benefit the children in the Hillyard Community. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall. $20. (509) 482-0708.

For the Love of Movies: “The Last Mimzy (PG)” - Watch this film about two kids who find a mysterious box of toys on the beach and develop special powers. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association. 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 11 and younger. (509) 466-7018.

Southside Co-op Carnival (RESCHEDULED from Feb. 2) - Enjoy crafts, games, a cake walk and raffle. 10 a.m.-noon., Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave. $5/children, adults and children age 1 and younger admitted free. (509) 443-6640.

Sunday

River City Modelers Train Show - Featuring almost 150 tables of model railroad equipment for sale including Lionel, Marx and American Flyer plus scale models of steam engines, diesels, rolling stock, buildings and railroad memorabilia. A number of model railroad layouts will also be on display in various scales. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. $5/adults, $3/ages 12 to 16, free/younger than age 12. (509) 939-5845.

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