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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family calendar

Today

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 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.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - For ages 2 to 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.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Through Feb. 27. 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, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Special events: Tuesdays, skating 7-8:30 p.m., $2; Wednesdays, skating 7-8:30 p.m., $1; Thursdays, free admission, coupon required from The Inlander; weekdays, skating, including rental from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for $4.50 or $3.50 for half- hour session; School’s Out is weekdays from 2-5 p.m. for $4.50, includes rental. Riverfront Park Pavilion. $4.50/adults and teens, $3.50/children, seniors and military with ID; $3.25/skate rental (not included with admission). Day passes are $13.75; season passes are $41.99. (509) 625-6601.

Soccer Signup for Spokane Valley - Youth Soccer for age 4 and older. Games on Saturdays, from April 9 to May 21. Practices start mid-March. $35. (509) 924-7661.

Youth Soccer signup - Youth soccer league for age 4 and older. Games in city area on Saturdays, April 9 to May 21. Practices will on a weekday evenings, to be determined by coaches. $35. (509) 747-5017.

Friday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Chiefs vs. Chilliwack, 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT.

Baby Lapsit (Valley) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For infants up to 18 months old. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Saturday

Spokane Chiefs Hockey - Chiefs vs. Tri-City, 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 325-SEAT.

Sunday

St. John Vianney Spaghetti Dinner - Menu will include all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls, coffee, dessert and milk. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. St. John Vianney Church Hall, 503 N. Walnut Road, Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $6/seniors, $5/children ages 6 to 12, Free/children age 5 and younger. (509) 926-7987.

Spokane Youth Symphony - Performing a program entitled “All Together Now” and conducted by Verne Windham. 4 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $15/adults, $13/seniors, $11/age 17 and younger. (509) 624-1200.

Tuesday

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

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2 to 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. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., 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.

Wednesday

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

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

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