Family calendar

Ongoing

“The Hoboken Chicken Emergency” - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Saturday and Feb. 10, 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday and Feb. 17, 1 p.m.; Feb. 9 and 16, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Feb. 12, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. 325-SEAT.

“It’s a Nano World” - Introducing children and their families to the biological wonders and tools of the nano-sized world through 14 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 1 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 and Saturdays, 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.

Spokane National Boat Show - Friday-Feb. 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. 477-1766.

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

Today

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. 228-2600.

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman - Enjoy an evening of music, comedy, creativity and audience participation. 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. 893-8390; 7 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250.

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. 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. 466-2695.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. Free. 10:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390; South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., 444-5385; 11 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., 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. Free. 10:30 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., 893-8250; Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., 893-8390.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Free. 10 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., 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

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman (Argonne) - Enjoy an afternoon of music, comedy, creativity and audience participation. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.

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.

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 and games. Pre-registration is required. Please bring a lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $29. 625-6200.

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 Meaty Marinara. Pre-registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22. 625-6200.

Saturday

Cool Tunes for Kids with Eric Herman (Valley) - Enjoy an afternoon of music, comedy, creativity and audience participation. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

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. 625-6200.

Manners Matter (Ages 5-8) - A two-day etiquette class. Class dates are Saturday and Feb. 9. Sponsored by the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. 1-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $16. 625-6200.

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

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

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

Monday

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

Tuesday

Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs Workshop - For home-schooled children ages 6-12. Learn about Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and create your own hex sign. Pre-registration is required. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $10. 625-6200.

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

Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5 years. 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

Making Paper at the Spokane Public Library - The Spokane Regional Solid Waste System offers paper recycling activities; 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. 625-6580.

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

Storytime (Argonne) - For ages 2-5 years. 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.

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

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