Things to do

Mon., Jan. 28, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Ongoing

Corbin Art Center Youth Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children ages 3-13. 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-$59. (509) 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. On display through May 15. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 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. (509) 624-KIDS.

Spokane National Boat Show - Feb. 1-10. 53rd annual event. Monday-Fridays, noon-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/age 11 and younger. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one, get one free. (509) 477-1766.

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman - Enjoy an evening of music, comedy, creativity, and audience participation. Various times throughout the week at Spokane County Library branches. Contact your branch for more information, www.scld.org or (509) 893-8200.

Today

“Fit for Bloomsday … Fit for Life” - A youth fitness program. For more information, visit www.bloomsdayrun.org. Registration due by today. Lilac Bloomsday Association, 1910 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 838-1579.

Tuesday

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. (509) 354-5600.

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

Wednesday

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.

Toddler Storytime (North) - For children 18 mos.-3 years of age. 10 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Thursday

Community Science Presenters Night - Dozens of presenters will have science exhibits, displays and hands-on activities designed to interest young students in science. 6-8 p.m. Sunrise Elementary School, 14603 E. 24th Ave. Free. (509) 228-2600.

Lego Mania: Searching for Treasure - For ages 4-9. Build the perfect vehicle for treasure hunting. 3-4:30 p.m. Mobius, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 624-KIDS.

Positive Discipline for Parents - By Jan Swanson and Mindy Swanson Wolf. 4-6 p.m. North Wall Schools, 9408 N. Wall St. $35/person, $60/couple, includes book. (509) 466-2695.

Friday

Time Traveler’s Camp - For ages 5-11. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Explore the tombs of Egypt through projects, games, and more. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29. (509) 625-6200.

Youth Cooking Class - For ages 9-13. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Learn how to make Meaty Marinara. Pre-registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.

Saturday

“The Hoboken Chicken Emergency” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT. Also Sunday at 1 p.m., continues through Feb. 17.

Heart Art - Classes available for ages 3-5 and 6-11. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Make a basket, mobile, pendant and stuffed Valentine. Pre-registration is required. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12. (509) 625-6200.

Manners Matter - A two-day class etiquette class. Class dates are today and Feb. 9. Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. 1-2 p.m. for ages 5-8, 2:30-3:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16. (509) 625-6200.

Second Annual Prom Dress Extravaganza - Buy or sell your prom dress. Sellers check-in dresses 3:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Sellers pick up dresses from 3-5 p.m. Saturday. All dresses must be clean and secured on hangers. Sellers entrance fee will benefit the Freeman High School Senior All Nighter. This is a cash only event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. Eighth Ave. $5/nonsellers, $10/sellers fee for one dress, $25/sellers fee for three dresses. (509) 448-8132 or (509) 465-8818.

Southside Co-op Carnival - Enjoy crafts, games, a cake walk, raffle and more. 10 a.m.-noon. Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave. $5/children, Free/adults and children one year old and younger. (509) 443-6640.

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

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