Family calendar

Thu., Jan. 24, 2008

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Ongoing

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children ages 3-12. Dates, times and costs vary. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $38-$47. 625-6200.

“It’s a Nano World” - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 fun, interactive exhibits. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through May 15. 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.

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. 625-6600.

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

Thursday

Music Together Classes - For ages 6 months-6 years. Class is 10 weeks. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $195. 326-9516.

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

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

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

Friday

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - For children up to 18 months. Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and rhythms. 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 St. Free. 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. 444-5395; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.

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

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. 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. 444-5395; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385.

Youth Cooking Class - For ages 9-13. Learn how to make taco salad and salsa. Pre-registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22. 625-6200.

Saturday

Kids’ Health Sports Day - Meet with local representatives from the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Spokane Youth Sports Association, and Spokane Valley Soccer to learn more about their facilities and programs. Noon-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor, and More, 13902 E. Indiana Ave. 227-7110.

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

Yu-Gi-Oh - Phantom Darkness Sneak Preview - See the new cards and make new friends. These events are open to all players and are run using the Swiss pairing format and the Open play format. Registration at 10 a.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20. (503) 764-9871.

Sunday

College Goal Sunday - Get assistance with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. All participants should bring a Social Security number, driver’s license, or state identification; any financial records related to income; and a FAFSA pin number if available. Participants 23 years of age or younger should bring their parents’ 2006 income date (W-2’s or a pay stub and/or a 2006 tax return). Participants 24 years of age or older should bring 2006 income information and any other financial records related to income. 2 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort Georg Wright Drive. Free. 533-3500.

It’s Great to Skate Clinic - Sponsored by Lilac City Figure Skating Club. This clinic is open to all beginning, hockey, figure skating, and adult skaters. The clinic includes free ice time, skate rental and instruction. 1-3 p.m., Eagles Ice Arena, 6321 N. Addison St. 701-5477 or 991-7804.

Monday

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

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman (North) - Enjoy an evening of music, comedy, creativity and audience participation. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

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

Tuesday

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman - Enjoy an afternoon of music, comedy, creativity and audience participation. 4 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. 893-8320; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. 893-8340.

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. 893-8350; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

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

Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction - To benefit Salk Middle School Band, Strings, Chorus and Orchestra. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Salk Middle School, 6411 N. Alberta St. $5/general, $4/ages 5-12, free/age four and younger, $20/family. 354-5600.

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

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

Wednesday

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman - Enjoy an evening of music, comedy, creativity and audience participation. 7 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. 893-8280; Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. 893-8330.

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

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

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

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