Things to do
Ongoing
“The Little Mermaid” - Presented by CYT-Spokane (Christian Youth Theater). Shows are Friday, Saturday and Feb. 29-March 1 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and March 1 at 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $6-$12. (509) 487-6540.
Storytime at Borders - Recommended for ages 18 months-3 years. Held every Saturday. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. Free. (509) 466-2231.
Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show - Featuring motorcycles from all over the world including choppers, touring, street, customs, dirt, cruiser bikes and bike builders. Plus hundreds of motorcycle accessories and custom options. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/adults, $5/children ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 466-4256.
Today
Washington and Lincoln’s Day Camp - For ages 5-11. Enjoy projects and games honoring President’s Washington and Lincoln. 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.
Young Ladies and Gentlemen’s Class - An etiquette class for ages 7-12. Pre-registration is required. 1-4 p.m., Palm Court Dining Room, The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $42. (509) 625-6200.
Tuesday
After-School Specials - Explore West Africa through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8320. 4 p.m. Free.
Creative Concoctions: Bath Time Fun - For ages 4-9. Create bath bombs and bath jelly. 11 a.m.-noon. Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-KIDS.
Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.
Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. (509) 893-8320.
Wednesday
After-School Specials (Argonne) - Explore West Africa through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.
Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “Steamboy,” Rated PG-13, about a young inventor who inherits a super-powered steam engine. Refreshments will be served. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Thursday
After-School Specials (North) - Explore West Africa through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Chinese New Year for Homeschoolers - For ages 6-12. Learn about the Chinese New Year and participate in a colorful lantern celebration. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $10. (509) 625-6200.
Cross Country Ski Lesson - For ages 14 and older. Learn the basics of cross country skiing including clothing, equipment and ski technique. Class also meets Saturday, 1-3 p.m. at Selkirk Lodge, Mount Spokane State Park. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St. $25 plus $7 for ski rental. (509) 625-6200.
Science Explorers: The Science of Pizza - For ages 4-7. Learn the secrets of pizza dough and then head to Pizza Rita to create a pizza. 2-3 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $12. (509) 624-KIDS.
Friday
Youth Cooking Class - For ages 9-13. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Learn how to make Stroganoff. Pre-registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.
Saturday
“The Secrets of Parenting” - Author and clinical psychologist, Anthony Wolf, Ph.D, will speak on the day-to-day problems of parenting, including tantrums, bedtimes and sibling rivalry. Child care will be available. 9 a.m.-noon, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $10. (509) 484-1227.
“Parenting Adolescents” - Author and clinical psychologist, Anthony Wolf, Ph.D, will speak on the day-to-day problems of parenting, 1:30-3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $5. Child care will be available. (509) 484-1227.
Polar Bear Plunge - Benefit for Special Olympics Washington. Participants must raise $50 in pledges to receive T-shirt. Any age is allowed, but children under age 18 need a parent signature of consent to participate. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Waterfront Park, Medical Lake. (509) 252-5033.
Second Annual Kids Helping Kids Community Carnival - Hosted by members of Central Valley High School’s Class of 2008. Enjoy games, crafts, food, jugglers and magicians. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $8/children ages 3-11, Free/adults accompanying children. (509) 228-5153.
Sunday
St. Pachal’s Spaghetti and Meatball Feast - Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and milk. Take out available. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2521 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $5/seniors and children, $30/family.