Things to do

Mon., Jan. 7, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Ice skating outdoors. 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, $39.99, plus tax for season pass. (509) 625-6600.

Spring Soccer - Sign-up for spring soccer. Coed micro soccer games. Runs through March 31. 9116 E. Sprague Ave. #138, Spokane. $35 for ages 4-7, $45 for ages 8 and older. (509) 747-5017 or (509) 924-7661.

Today

Cheney Middle School Food Drive - Students in Action canned food drive. Drop off donations at the school. 2716 N. Sixth St., Cheney. (509) 559-4400.

Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Search - This will be one of several meetings to collect public input as the Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors continues their nationwide search for a superintendent. Meetings will take place at Chase Middle School, 4747 E. 37th Ave. and Salk Middle School, 6411 N. Alberta St. 6:30 p.m., (509) 354-7387.

Tuesday

After School Specials (Valley) - Explore China through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different country each month. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Cheney Middle School Food Drive - Students in Action canned food drive. Drop off donations at the school. 2716 N. Sixth St., Cheney. (509) 559-4400.

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. Free. (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Theatre Arts Classes for Kids - Hosted by Christian Youth Theatre of Spokane. For children 6-18 years of age. Classes offered include accents and dialect, stage fighting, hip hop, core acting and singing and improv. Class session is 10 weeks long. All enrolled students will be eligible to audition for “The Little Mermaid” production which runs from late February to the beginning of March. CYT-Spokane, 6205 E. Mansfield, Suite A. (509) 487-6540.

Wednesday

After School Specials (Medical Lake) - Explore China through stories, crafts, and games. Learn about a different culture each month. 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 11 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Science with Sandy and Magali: Fossils - For ages 4-9. Learn how fossils are made and their role in history. 3:30-5 p.m., Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $14. (509) 624-KIDS.

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

Storytime - For children 2-5 years of age. 10 a.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260.

Thursday

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

Cheney Middle School Food Drive - Students in Action canned food drive. Drop off donations at the school. 2716 N. Sixth St., Cheney. (509) 559-4400.

Spanish Lessons for Children - For ages 3-8 on Thursdays. Sessions are Thursday-Feb. 28 or Mar. 1-May 1. Your child will: gain an elementary ability to understand and speak Spanish by singing and conversing in Spanish, identifying objects, playing games and having fun. 3:15-4:15 p.m., North Wall Schools, 9408 N. Wall St. $80/two-month session. (509) 466-2695.

Friday

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

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 444-5356;

Saturday

Family MACFest - Cabin Fever - Winter fun for the whole family without being cold. 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 Campbell House). (509) 456-3931.

Sunday

Spokane Symphony YES - Walking the Line - Youth Exploration Series for children ages 8-14. Great seats with kid-friendly site lines to the orchestra and an opportunity to meet the conductor and world-renowned guest artists. Receive a program book and hands-on activities. Receive a free Brahms T-shirt in the lobby and go on a backstage treasure hunt. Eckart Preu conducting, accompanied by percussionist Maria Flurry. 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/adults, $10/children. (509) 624-1200.

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