Family calendar

Thu., Oct. 23, 2008

Today

Hola: Spanish/English Storytime - For children age 3 and older. Stories, stretches and songs will be presented in English and Spanish. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Marvelous Monsters (Hillyard) - For school-aged children. Listen to some monster stories and make your own monstrous creation. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. 444-5331.

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

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Free. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390.10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400.

Ongoing

Bead It Up! - For children age 8-12. Learn new techniques to create a variety of jewelry and other decorative items. Participants will also design their own marketing strategy to sell their wares at a community market. Held Tuesdays through Nov. 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Olive-It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline. $22, includes most materials. 482-0708.

Mobius Kids October Classes - A variety of classes will be offered for children age 2-9 including “Pumpkin Painting,” “Legomania-Castle Building,” “Green Kids-Global Warning!” “Math Explorers” and more. Pre-registration is required. Runs through Oct. 30. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 624-KIDS (5437).

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 holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs through March 1. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults; $3.25/children ages 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. 625-6601.

Friday

‘Alice the Musical’ - Presented by the Spokane Children’s Theatre. Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Shows Sunday, 1 and 4 p.m., and Friday, 7 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/age 18 and younger. 325-SEAT.

Haunted House - Creepy Hollow – Friday-Sunday. Join our guides and wind your way through 10 acres of terror in an outdoor village, viewing what happens at night in Creepy Hollow. Two levels of scare. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, 6:30-10 p.m. Presented by Northwest Renaissance at the festival site, 6493 Highway 291, drive west from intersection of Francis and Division for 18.5 miles, Nine Mile Falls. $5/tour. 276-7728.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. 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. Free.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Seattle Thunderbirds, with Boomer’s Birthday, sponsored by KXLY 920 AM/700 ESPN The Ticket. All games at 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

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

Saturday

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Halloween on Garland - Presented by the merchants of the Garland Business District. Includes: Scarecrow Workshop at Tinman Gallery, treats for kids, 1-4 p.m. $5; Rocket Bakery, pumpkin lattes and scary sugar cookies; Destiny Floral and Pretty Things, children can make batty hangings or pumpkin necklaces; Olive Branch Community Church, located in the Discovery Shop parking lot, free hot cider/coffee and donuts; Garland Theater, Midnight Movie, check www.garlandtheater.com for show times; $9 general admission, $7/seniors and students with ID. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., visit Garland Business District for more details. 325-1500.

Haunted House - Creepy Hollow – Friday-Sunday. Join our guides and wind your way through 10 acres of terror in an outdoor village, viewing what happens at night in Creepy Hallow. Two levels of scare. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, 6:30-10 p.m. Presented by Northwest Renaissance at the festival site, 6493 Highway 291, drive west from intersection of Francis and Division for 18.5 miles, Nine Mile Falls. $5/tour. 276-7728.

Marvelous Monsters (Shadle) - For school-aged children. Listen to some monster stories and make your own monstrous creation. 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. 444-5331.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Prince George Cougars, with Championship Calendar Giveaway, sponsored by Fred Meyer and 105.7 The Peak. All games at 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Symphony’s Petting Zoo - Learn about different musical instruments through hands-on activities with volunteers from the Spokane Symphony. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person; Free/children 12 months of age and younger; Senior and military personnel receive a $1 discount. 624-KIDS (5437).

Storytime at Borders - Recommended for children 18 months-3 years of age. Held every Saturday. Visit www.bordersstores.com. 11:30 a.m., Borders Books & Music, 9980 N. Newport Highway. Free. 466-2231.

Super Heroes Party - For children age 4-7. Come dressed as your favorite super hero or wear a black T-shirt. All participants will receive Super Heroes souvenirs, Batman punch, snacks and more. Pre-registration is required. 1-3 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $19. 482-0708.

Youth Hockey Registration - Hosted by the Inland Empire Amateur Hockey Association. Open registration will be held for Mite, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget Division teams. Registration table will be set up next to the locker rooms. 8 a.m., Riverfront Park Ice Palace. (208) 691-3482.

Sunday

‘Journey of Hope’ - Through their voices and their music, the African Children’s Choir are taking Africa to the rest of the world. The primary goal of the group is to raise awareness of the need of orphaned children in Africa and to raise funds for the development and support of the choir’s relief and development programs. 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $7-$22/adults, $7/children. 624-1200.

Power Outage Pancake Breakfast - Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Event will also include a raffle. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone Ave. $6/adults, ages 11 and older; $3.50/children age 5-10; Free/children age 5 and younger. 487-4707.

Spokane Area Children’s Chorus Concert - Musicking: Omnia Sol. 4-5 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington St. $7/general, $5 students, youth and seniors. 624-7992.

Tuesday

Mom’s Guide to Nursing - Learn about the benefits of breast feeding, proper latch-on, different holds and what you’ll need to get started. 7-8 p.m., Babies R Us, 6104 N Division St. Free. 842-5020.

America Recycles Day - Posters featuring the work of student finalists for the America Recycles Day on display at River Park Square. Runs through Nov. 17. 808 W. Main Ave., second level. 625-6800.

Wednesday

America Recycles Day - Posters featuring the work of student finalists for the America Recycles Day on display at River Park Square. Runs through Nov. 17. 808 W. Main Ave., second level. 625-6800.