Family calendar

Thu., Nov. 26, 2009

Today

“Family Dinner” - Blue Door Theatre Players will improvise a family dinner using audience suggestions. All ages welcome. 8 p.m.-midnight. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot - Annual Bloomsday Road Runners Club event, open to the public. Choose from 1 and 5 miles. Registration and donation drop-off at 8 a.m. at the picnic area across from the Manito Park duck pond. 9 a.m. Manito Park. Donation of food or check/cash to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. (509) 954-3545.

Dinner on the Hill - Enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Hugo’s on the Hill and the American Diabetes Association. Transportation provided at the following times and locations: Pacific and Browne, 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Second and Howard, 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; Second and Jefferson, 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hugo’s on the Hill, 3023 E. 29th Ave. Free. (509) 624-7478.

Friday

Author Michele Moran - Reading “Nan’s Secret Christmas Room,” along with crafts and treats. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Family Movie: “The Wizard of Oz” - Watch this famous Academy Award-winning picture starring Judy Garland. Rated G. 2 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Saturday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - 7 p.m. Chiefs vs. Regina. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (800) 325-SEAT.

Sunday

Author Judy P. Bendewald - Local author presents her memoir, “My Treasured Memories of Elvis,” which contains photos of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll from the author’s collection. 12:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Monday

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For children 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. 10:30 a.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

MOPS Group (Mothers of Preschoolers) - Child care provided. 9:30-11:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. (509) 701-0915.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Preschool Storytime - For children ages 3-5. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5356.

Preschool Storytime (Valley) - For children ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For children ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Toddler Storytime (Moran Prairie) - For children 18 months-3 years old. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For children ages 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Toddler Storytime (Shadle) - For children 18 months-3 years old. 10 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

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

Preschool Storytime (Shadle) - For children ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Storytime - For children ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Ongoing

“Babes in Toyland” - Spokane Children’s Theatre will present this holiday classic. Saturday-Sunday at 1 p.m.; Dec. 5-6 at 1 and 4 p.m.; Dec. 12 (performances will be signed for hearing impaired) at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center auditorium, Building. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults; $8/children. (800) 325-SEAT.

Before- and After-school Camps - For ages 5-12. Children will be provided with games, snacks and transportation to and from school. Participants are: Sheridan, Stevens, Lincoln Heights, Franklin, Grant, Adams elementary schools and St. Aloysius School. Held Monday-Friday, 6:30-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Registration is required. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $53 per week; state pay accepted. (509) 482-0708.

Campbell House - Visitors can tour the historic house on their own, listen to student pianists, watch historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and check out the special display of historic artifacts including period dresses, World War I mementos and antique calling card cases. Several guided tours will be available daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Included in the regular museum admission, including guided tours. (509) 456-3931.

Kinder Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For ages 5-6. Children will receive transportation to and from school. Immunization records required. Participants are: Sheridan, Stevens, Lincoln Heights, Franklin, Grant, Adams elementary schools and St. Aloysius School. Held Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. Registration is required. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. $76 per week; $50 registration fee with scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Through Feb. 28. Mondays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays and nights before a holiday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Riverfront Park Pavillion. $4.25/adults and teens, $3.25/children, seniors and military w/ID; $3/skate rental (not included with admission). (509) 456-4386.

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - Spokane Falls Skyride operates Fridays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 11 a.m. start time this Friday through Sunday. The Looff Carrousel is open Tuesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving Day. Carrousel: $2/adults and teens, $1.25/seniors, military and ages 12 and younger. Skyride: $7.25/adults, $6.25/ages 13-17, seniors and military, $4/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and younger. Tour Train, $4.50. (509) 625-6600.

Santa Express - Through Dec. 23. Fundraiser for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, a safe shelter for kids who are at risk of neglect or abuse. With the help of Santa’s volunteers, young shoppers ages 4-12 choose gifts for everyone on their list and wrap each gift so it’s ready to go under the tree. All gifts are priced from 50 cents to $7.50. Vanessa’s Village, located in the entry of Santa Express, welcomes shoppers of all ages. Open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., through Dec. 23. Skywalk level of Crescent building on the corner of Main and Wall streets, downtown Spokane. (509) 220-5907.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - Play about children who learn the true meaning of Christmas. Presented by Spokane Civic Theatre. Shows Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Runs Saturday through Dec. 20. Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $16/adults; $14/seniors; $10/students; $5/student rush (available 20 minutes before a performance; not available for shows near to selling out). (509) 325-2507 or (800) 446-9576.