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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Events

Wednesday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Everett for Player Magnet Giveaway. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT

“The Lightning Thief” (Indian Trail) - For school-aged children. Learn about mythology while celebrating the release of this new movie. 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5331

Thursday

“Dear Edwina” - Musical comedy presented by Cataldo Catholic School. All ages welcome. Today and Friday, 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $3/advance, $5/door. (509) 624-8759

Friday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - vs. Kamloops for House of Fury Night. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. (800) 325-SEAT

Saturday

“King Arthur’s Quest” - Presented by Missoula Children’s Theater and Pend Oreille Arts Council. Shows at 2 and 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $8/adults, $5/youth. (208) 263-9191

Parent and Child Smart Smoothies - For ages 3-5. Learn how to make a smoothie containing 12 servings of fruits and vegetables. 9-10 a.m., Fresh Abundance, 2510 N. Division St. $14 for parent/adult and child; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Personalized Valentines - For ages 3-5 and 6-11. 9:30-11 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Lilac City Cheer and Dance Competition - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (888) 546-0020

“Nana’s House” Storytime and Craft - Jodiann Schott read from her book “Nana’s House.” Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. Also make a Valentine card for your Nana. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Listen to an “Olivia” story, make a craft and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

“The Lightning Thief” (Downtown) - For school-aged children. Learn about mythology while celebrating the release of this new movie. 11:30 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331

Valentine Gifts - For ages 3-5 and 6-11. Noon-1:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200.

Family Movie: “The Muppet Movie”- Starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and more. Rated G. 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385

17th Annual Dessert and Silent Auction - Presented by Cheney High School Concert Choir. Auction proceeds support the choir and this year’s (by invitation-only) trip to Disneyland. Desserts and performances by the choir, including “Music ’N’ Motion.” 7 p.m., Cheney High School, Jim Hatch Gym, 406 N. Sixth St., Cheney. $4/door. (509) 239-4400

Ongoing

Ballet for Kids - For ages 3-5. Learn beginning ballet steps. Class held Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-noon, through Feb. 24. A Time to Dance, 3815 N. Post St. $40; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

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

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

Campbell House - Visitors can tour the historic house on their own, listen to student pianists live, 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, $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931

“Crime Lab Detective” Exhibit at Mobius Kids - Lift fingerprints, examine DNA and search for forensic clues. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/adults, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age 1 and younger. (509) 624-KIDS

Free Community Winter Walking Groups - Hosted by Community Health Education and Resources. Open to all ages. Walking groups meet at the Downtown YMCA at 507 N. Howard Street in the gym. For easy access, use the east entrance. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. (509) 232-8138, www.cherspokane.org

Free February H1N1 Vaccinations - Panhandle Health District will provide the vaccines for all ages on a walk-in basis from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays in February. Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 415-5108

“It’s a Date!” - All ages. Blue Door Players will improvise a dating game show. Fridays through February at 8 p.m., Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/adults $7/children, seniors and students with ID. (509) 747-7045

Kids’ Winter Reading at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Children’s winter library programs include: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Tales for Twos and Threes, Tuesdays from 11-11:30 a.m.; Book Babies Lap-Sit for children up to 2 years accompanied by a parent or adult, Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.; Lonely Books Club for ages 9-12, Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.; Lego Club for ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Programs run through March 19. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, Ext. 438

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Open through February. 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. (No evening public skating on Sundays and Mondays). Riverfront Park Pavillion. $4.25/adults and teens, $3.25/children, seniors and military with ID; $3/skate rental (not included with admission). (509) 456-4386

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - Spokane Falls Skyride operates daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., through February. The Looff Carrousel is closed for maintenance through February. Riverfront Park. Skyride: $7.25/adults, $6.25/ages 13-17, seniors and military, $4/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and younger. (509) 625-6600

Spring Soccer registration - Outdoor soccer league held in April and May with games on Saturdays. South Hill locations. $40. (509) 747-5017

Tumbling Preschool - For ages 3-7. Develop coordination, flexibility, balance and self-confidence while learning basic tumbling skills. Held Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. through Feb. 24. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3307 W. Rowan Ave. $41; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Upward Soccer - The Christian-based sports program is now accepting registrations for the spring season for children age 4 through the sixth grade. Early registration ends Feb. 27. Late registration ends March 5. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed. Visit www.svwesleyan.org. $70 early registration; $80 late registration.

Valley Youth Soccer Registration - Sign-up for spring (April/May), for ages 4-14 (born 1995 through 2005). 9116 E. Sprague Ave. No. 138, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 924-7661

Send information about events at least two weeks in advance by e-mail to features@spokesman.com; by fax to (509) 09-459-5098; by mail to Our Kids Calendar, Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210; or submit online at www.spokane7.com/ events/submit.