Family calendar

Thu., Feb. 11, 2010

Today

Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays 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. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays 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. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

After School Specials - “Forces of Attraction.” Look at what draws things together and forces them apart. A different science project will be offered every month. Library locations include: Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390. 4 p.m. Free.

Friday

“It’s a Date!” - All ages. Blue Door Players will improvise a dating game show. Runs Fridays, through Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

EnviroKids Day - All ages. Make recycled paper valentines and enjoy earth-friendly activities and crafts. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission; $1 off for EnviroKids Club members. (509) 624-KIDS.

Saturday

Chinese New Year Culture Fair - Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the Spokane Chinese Association. Festivities open with the fair from 1-5 p.m. where visitors can try their hand at Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting and making spring flowers. Special activities and games will be available for children. The tiger’s brother, the lion, will be dancing at the Chinese Variety Show at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the door or in advance at Best Asian Market at 1801 E. Sprague Ave., or by phone. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission to Culture Fair; $8 for variety show. (509) 720-8825.

“Charlotte’s Web” - Directed by Judy Brender. Shows Saturday-Sunday at 1 p.m.; Feb. 20-21 at 1 and 4 p.m.; Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (signing provided for the hearing impaired); Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. Community College Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10/adults, $8/children. (800) 325-SEAT.

KPBX Recordings and Videos Sale - Thousands of gently-used, bargain basement-priced albums, CDs, videos, DVDs, and equipment, R&V-goers will also be treated to live music from 1-3 p.m. from some of Spokane’s finest players. Singer/songwriter Ruby Devine plays her own unique blend of folk tunes. Benefits Spokane Public Radio station KPBX 91.1. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. Free admission. (509) 327-5729.

Valentine’s Day Storytime - Listen to a story, make a heart craft and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Valentine Storytime - Listen to stories about love and friendship and make valentines for your friends and loved ones. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Tuesday

After School Specials (Fairfield) - “Forces of Attraction.” Look at what draw things together and forces them apart. A different science project will be offered every month. 4 p.m. Fairfield Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

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.

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