Family calendar

Ongoing

Burgers with a Heart Fundraiser - Eighth annual fundraiser benefitting the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold through Sunday to the nursery. Restaurant guests will also be able to purchase specially designed paper hearts for $1. Local Red Robin locations include: Downtown, 725 W. Main Ave. 838-5260; North, 9904 N. Newport Highway. 467-3382; Valley, 14736 E. Indiana Ave. 921-1634.

It’s a Nano World - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nanosized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. On display through May 15. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. 624-KIDS.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Sales take place through March 2 throughout the area. Varieties available: Creamy Smooth Mint Patties, Almond Roca Buttercrunch, Caramel Clusters and P-Nuttles. $5. 747-6191, ext. 20.

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 Monday. CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. 688-0190.

“The Little Mermaid” - Presented by CYT – Spokane. Shows are Friday, Saturdayand Feb. 29-March 1 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sundayand March 1 at 3 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $6-$12. 487-6540.

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. Hours will be adjusted Friday, Saturday, and 29, March 1 and 2. Call for times, (800) 336-PARK. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults and teens; $3.25/children, seniors and military; $2.75/skate rental. 625-6600.

Sing From the Heart for Teens - For ages 12-17. Learn how to improve your performance and vocal technique. Class held every Tuesday for six weeks. 3:45-4:45 p.m., Manito Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. $90. 625-6200.

Skyhawks Field indoor soccer Spring Events - Spring indoor soccer league beginning in March. Leagues, tournaments and clinics for all ages. Visit www.skyhawksfield.com for more information. Skyhawks Field, 730 N. Hamilton St., across from Gonzaga University. $20-$560. 590-9034.

Spring Soccer - Sign-up for spring soccer. Coed micro soccer games for ages 4-7 (born 8/1/99 to 12/31/03) and age 8 and older. Practices at nearby schools and/or parks. Runs through April 5. 9116 E. Sprague Ave. No. 138. $35-$45. 747-5017 or 924-7661.

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for ages 18 months-3 years. Free. Held every Saturday. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N Newport Highway. 466-2231.

Upward Soccer - Registrations for children age 4 through the sixth grade are being accepted for the spring season. Evaluations begin Saturday. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed. The registration deadline is March 7. Spokane Valley Wesleyan Church, 16607 E. Broadway. $70 before March 1; $80 after. 924-9775.

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. 466-4256.

Today

Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America Leadership Breakfast - Keynote speaker is Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Defense, Kalev Sepp, a renowned soldier, statesman and subject matter expert in the Special Operations community. As a youth, Dr. Sepp earned his Eagle Scout rank in the Inland Northwest Council with Troop 324 out of Fairchild Air Force Base. 7:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Donation. 242-8238.

After-school Specials (North) - Explore West Africa through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. Free. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 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. 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. 625-6200.

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

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. 624-KIDS.

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

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

Friday

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

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

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Everett. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $8-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

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

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. 625-6200.

Saturday

The Secrets of Parenting - Author and clinical psychologist Anthony Wolf, 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. 484-1227.

Parenting Adolescents - Author and clinical psychologist Anthony Wolf, PhD, 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. 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. 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. 228-5153.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – vs. Tri-City. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $8-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts- U12 Boys - For boys born 8/1/96 to 7/31/97. Enjoy competing, improve your soccer ability, and learn the game from professional and experienced coaches in a positive team atmosphere. Tryout times are 9-11 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Dwight Merkel Complex, 5034 N. Assembly St. 328-GOAL. Continues Sunday.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts- U12 Girls - For girls born 8/1/96 to 7/31/97. Enjoy competing, improve your soccer ability, and learn the game from professional and experienced coaches in a positive team atmosphere. Tryout times are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Dwight Merkel Complex, 5034 N. Assembly St. 328-GOAL. Continues Sunday.

Spring Craft Fair - Hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2. 228-5153. Continues Sunday.

Storytime (Barnes & Noble) - Story will be “I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More!” by Karen Beaumont. Free. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave, Spokane. 922-4104.

Sunday

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. 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. 466-4256.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts- U12 Boys - For boys born between 8/1/96 to 7/31/97. Tryout time is 2-3:30 p.m. Dwight Merkel Complex, 5034 N. Assembly St. 328-GOAL.

Spokane Shadow Youth Soccer Club Tryouts- U12 Girls - For girls born between 8/1/96 to 7/31/97. Tryout time is 3:30-5 p.m. Dwight Merkel Complex, 5034 N. Assembly St. 328-GOAL.

Spring Craft Fair - Hours are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2. 228-5153.

St. Paschal’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.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. Free. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350.

Spokane Youth Symphony - Presents “Cartoon Classics.” The program will include themes from “Happy Feet,” “The Flintstones,” “Little Mermaid,” “Pink Panther” and “The Simpsons.” The free concert is sponsored by both Fruci and Associates and The Spokesman-Review. 7 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Tuesday

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

Folk Art – A Celebration of Wind Gadgets for Homeschoolers - For homeschooled children ages 6-12. Create your own wind gadget, while learning more about the purpose and history behind weather vanes and whirligigs. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $10. 625-6200.

Math Explorers: Money Time! - For ages 4-7. Learn to count, recognize and make change with play money. 2-3 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. 624-KIDS.

Preschool Storytime (Downtown) - For ages 3-5. Free. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. 444-5356.

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

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

Wednesday

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

State 2B Basketball - Sponsored by WIAA and Dairy Farmers. Runs through March 1. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. Tournament: $30/adults, $24/seniors/students; daily: $9/adults, $7/seniors/students. 325-SEAT.

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

Storytime (Barnes & Noble) - Story will be “The Adventures of Lucky Pup” by Ken Brown. Also enjoy a craft and treat. Free. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave, Spokane. 922-4104.

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