Things to do

Tuesday

After-school Specials - Celebrate children’s book author Kevin Henkes through stories, crafts and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. Today, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; Wednesday, 4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., (509) 893-8330; Thursday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Rubber Chicken Basketball Game - Ferris High School versus Lewis and Clark High School. Girls play at 4:30 p.m.; boys play at 7. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Wednesday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – versus Portland, with player magnet giveaway. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (509) 325-SEAT

Super Books for Super Heroes - Fun-filled superhero extravaganza. Appropriate for school-aged children. Today, 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5331, and Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road, (509) 444-5331; Saturday, 11 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., (509) 444-5331. Free.

Thursday

‘The Secret to Getting Ahead is Getting Started’ - Shadle Park High School counselors will sponsor a workshop on post-high school options for students in grades 9-11. Parents and students will have an opportunity to attend three 20-minute breakout sessions, including public four-year colleges; private four-year colleges; Community Colleges of Spokane; financial aid; apprenticeships; NCAA eligibility. Reservations requested to Stacey Donahue at staceyd@spokaneschools.org. 5-7:15 p.m., Shadle Park High School commons, 4327 N. Ash St. (509) 354-6709

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa.” Rated PG. Snacks provided. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400

Friday

Mark Thompson, Musical Ventriloquist - 7:30 p.m., Cutter Theater, 302 Park Street, Metaline Falls, Wash. $10/adults, free/children. (509) 446-4108.

Wrangler’s Professional Bull Riding Classic - Presented by The General Store. Today and Sunday, 8 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$25. (509) 325-SEAT

Saturday

Martin Luther King Human Rights Community Breakfast - 16th annual event. Menu includes potato-egg casserole, fruit, bagels and homemade muffins and salsa. Enjoy entertainment, awards and keynote speaker Tod Ewing. Reservations required. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items for local food banks. 9 a.m., Moscow Junior High School, Multi-Purpose Room, 1410 E. D St., Moscow, Idaho. Tickets available at BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St. $8/general admission; $4/students and children. (208) 882-3648

Sunday

Christian Ski Night - 5-9:30 p.m., 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Spokane. $10/advance, $14/night of event, $5 donation/season pass holder, free/children 6 and under. Lift tickets available at Life Services’ three locations: 2659 N. Ash St., Spokane; 1014 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley; 519 B Street, Cheney. All proceeds benefit Life Services’ three Pregnancy Centers, Medical Clinics and Maternity Homes. (509) 238-2220 Ext. 204, (509) 327-0701

Spokane Symphony YES - Youth Exploration Series for children age 8-14. Attend preconcert activities across the street at CenterStage and read a specially designed children’s program. 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 624-1200.

Ongoing

After-School Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 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. Mondays-Fridays, 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708

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. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults; $3.25/children age 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. (509) 625-6601

Beginning Ice Hockey - For children age 4-8. Learn the fundamentals. Participants must have a hockey helmet, mouth guard, hockey gloves, shin pads and hockey stick. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200

Ice Skate Lessons - For children age 4 and older. Learn basic skills. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $59, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. (509) 625-6200

Ice Skate Parent and Tot Lessons - For children age 3 and older. Learn to skate with your child. Helmets and outdoor clothing recommended. Riverfront Park Ice Palace. $39/parent and child, includes skate rental and five free public skate passes. $18/additional person. (509) 625-6200.

‘Kurious Kids’ Preschool - Enjoy a variety of stations with arts and crafts, working with numbers, letters, days of the week, colors, fitness, games and free time. Each week has a theme. Parents are welcome but not required to stay. Days, times and prices vary. Sponsored by Spokane Valley Park and Rec. 9 a.m.-noon., Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $27/week. (509) 688-0300

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. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. The cost is two cans of food per month. (509) 482-0708

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.