Family calendar

Thu., Oct. 30, 2008

Today

Community Halloween Party – Costume contest, fun games, activities, prizes and treats for children. Hosted by Dads Helping Dads. 6-9 p.m., Fowler Church, 3928 N. Howard St. 290-6494.

Halloween Family Fun Night – Presented by Spokane Community College. 5:30-7 p.m., Lair Student Center Coffeehouse, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-8606.

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.

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. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $7 for members, $10 for non-members. 624-KIDS (5437).

Preschool Storytime – For children 3-5 years of age. Free. Library locations include: 10:30 a.m., Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350.

Riverfront Park’s Haunted Pavilion – Haunted House of Riverfront Fright presented by Ignite! Community Theatre; Haunted Mine Ride on the SR-2 Scream Machine; Ghostly Golf in the Enchanted Forest; and film showings of “Speed” or “Deep Sea” at the Imax. Today, 7-10 p.m., and Fridays-Saturdays, 7 p.m.-midnight. Runs through Saturday. Riverfront Park Pavilion. $15/haunted package; $8/adults, $6/students for haunted house only. 625-6602.

Spokane HOPE School Book Fair – Hosted by the Spokane HOPE (Hearing-Oral Program of Excellence) School, a private, nonprofit preschool for children who are deaf or hearing impaired. The proceeds are for scholarships for children and families who are unable to afford the tuition, and are interested in their children learning to listen and talk. Books, posters, games and crafts for young children through adults. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., WSU Health Sciences Building, Room 130, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. 368-6899.

Toddler Storytime – For children 18 months-3 years of age. Free. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, 893-8350; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., 444-5390.

Ongoing

After-school Camp – Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children ages 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools served include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays, through June 20. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. 482-0708.

Bead It Up! – For children ages 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 for five weeks. Through Nov. 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Olive-It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline. $22, includes most materials. 482-0708.

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

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.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – Saturday vs. Kootenay; Tuesday vs. Reed Deer; , Nov. 8 vs. Tri City.All games at 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Tae Kwon Do Classes – For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. Runs through June 20. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Two cans of food per month. 482-0708.

Youth Sewing for Ages 9-13 – Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Class begins today and runs for four weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $25. 625-6200.

Friday

“Trunk or Treat” – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County will host its third-annual event where participants trick or treat from the trunks of cars as a safe and supervised way to celebrate Halloween. Other activities will include a costume contest, a cupcake walk, and a teen-run haunted house for $1. 4:30-7 p.m., 544 E. Providence Ave. Free. 489-0741.

Halloween Party – Fun with crafts, costume contest, trick or treating, fun and more. 10 a.m.-noon., Babies R Us, 6104 N Division St. Free. 842-5020.

Harvest Carnival – A safe and warm alternative to trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Lots of games, bouncy castle, free hot dog and chips, and tons of candy. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Ridgeview Christian Center, 5610 N. Ash St. Free. 326-2913.

Mobius Kids Halloween Harvest Festival – Kids can put on their costumes (or not) and come to Mobius Kids to play games, make Halloween crafts, and enjoy treats and some spooky science. 2-5 p.m., 808 West Main Avenue, Lower Level. $5.75/person; Free/children 12 months and younger; senior and military personnel receive a $1 discount. 624-KIDS (5437).

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

Riverfront Park’s Haunted Pavilion – - Haunted House of Riverfront Fright presented by Ignite! Community Theatre; Haunted Mine Ride on the SR-2 Scream Machine; Ghostly Golf in the Enchanted Forest; and film showings of “Speed” or “Deep Sea” at the Imax. Friday, 7 p.m.-midnight. Riverfront Park Pavilion. $15/haunted package; $8/adults, $6/students for haunted house only. 625-6602.

Toddler Storytime – - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Free. 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.

Trick-or-Treating on Garland – - Presented by the merchants of the Garland Business District. Costumed kids are invited to trick-or-treat at participating businesses during normal business hours. Look for the orange Halloween on Garland poster in the window to identify participating merchants. Garland Business District. 325-1500.

Saturday

Eastern Washington vs. Sacramento State – - Homecoming game – - Eagles take on the Hornets. 2:05 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Woodward Field. 359-839.

“Madeline” Storytime – - Come listen to the first new Madeline adventure in almost 50 years: - “Madeline and the Cats of Rome.” Color a picture, do a maze and play “Find Madeline’s Yellow Hat.” 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. 838-0206.

Parents Forum – - Hosted by Odyssey Youth Center and PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Spokane. The fForum is intended to provide a safe space for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth who would like the opportunity to talk to other parents, ask questions, get support, and find out about local resources for their children. PFLAG members will be in attendance, as well as a licensed therapist. Reservations required. 10 a.m.-noon., Odyssey Youth Center, 1121 S. Perry St. 323-2306.

River Park Square – Posters featuring the work of student finalists for the America Recycles Day on display. Runs through Nov. 17. 808 W. Main Ave., second level. (509) 625-6800.

Riverfront Park’s Haunted Pavilion – Haunted House of Riverfront Fright presented by Ignite! Community Theatre; Haunted Mine Ride on the SR-2 Scream Machine; Ghostly Golf in the Enchanted Forest; and film showings of “Speed” or “Deep Sea” at the Imax. Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight. Riverfront Park Pavilion. $15/haunted package; $8/adults, $6/students for haunted house only. 625-6602.

Spooktacular! – Where do cats and heroes and ghosts all meet the day after they tTrick-or-tTreat? It’s at the symphony they find a seat, and dressed in costumes they’ll all compete! Halloween favorites return with one-hour Spokane Symphony Family Concerts for elementary ages. Come early for lobby activities – including the popular Musical Petting Zoo – and compete with the musicians onstage in the best costumes contest. Lobby activities begin at 1 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox , 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $8/children, $18/adults. 624-1200.

Sunday

Spokane Youth Symphony – - Presenting “First Edition.” All four of the Youth Symphony’s progressive orchestras perform, beginning with the Intermediate String Orchestra conducted by Faye Atwood. The Junior Orchestra, conducted by Carol Pederson follows, and, just before intermission, the Junior Symphonic Orchestra, Paul Featherstone conducting, takes the stage. The senior orchestra, the Spokane Youth Orchestra, conducted by Verne Windham and 66 members strong, completes the concert following the intermission. 4 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. 448-4446.