Family Calendar

Today

Kids Explore & Discover Club - Millwood – Squishy Circuits - You don’t need to be an electrical engineer to play with electricity. Build blinking and buzzing playdough creatures and sculptures while creating electrical circuits and learning about the insulating and conductive properties of playdough. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. 4 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Little Bits Build – This month the Tween Craft Club will play with Little Bits, electronic modules that snap together with magnets to create sounds, lights and perform other cool functions. For fifth- through eighth-graders. 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380.

Lego Club - Otis Orchards – Build with Legos at your library every month. Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills flowing, hone your STEM muscles, and keep your imagination stimulated with an abundance of Lego bricks. All ages welcome, 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 4 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Solas for All: A Sister City Celebration – The Spokane Area Youth Choirs and special guests present a concert of Irish music. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing and bidding on silent auction and raffle items. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Spokane Area Youth Choirs. 7 p.m. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $8/adults, $5/students, youth and seniors. (509) 624-7992.

Ongoing

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” – The Ham on Regal Players present their 52nd annual fundraiser. This year’s show is a humorous look at what Ferris students did over their summer vacation. Performances are 7:30 p.m. today and Friday; and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9. Online: hamonregal.org.

“Alice in Wonderland” – Through March 22. Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll. Performances are at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. March 20. Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia Ave. $12/adult, $8/children age 12 and younger. (509) 328-4886.

Friday

“A” is for ART! – “A is for ART!,” students from East Farms STEAM Magnet School will be exhibiting their works in mediums from watercolor to pottery and pastels in conjunction with the students’ current curriculum. 5-8 p.m. 159 S. Lincoln St. Free. (509) 226-3039.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – Puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Chiefs vs. Portland (Credit Union for Kids Night). Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.

Saturday

CVHS Arts and Crafts Show – Through Sunday. Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

Pi(e) Day – Pi Day is no ordinary day – but this year will be epic. Instead of just the normal 3.14 = 3/14, this year will be 3.1415926 = 3/14/15 9:26 a.m. We will be celebrating all day by having pie for visitors (as long as supplies last) as well as extra program activities out on the exhibit floor. Crafts, challenges and games await. Opens at 9:26 a.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-5437.

Family Construction Zone - Cheney – Children ages 1-8 (and their grown-ups) can drop in during program hours to build away with several stations of block activities designed to foster engagement with math, science, engineering and creativity. 10 a.m. Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime – Stop in for some stories and treats. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Presented by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. The parade route has changed, visit www.friendlysonsofstpatrick. com /map.asp. Starts on Washington Street from Spokane Arena, to Main Avenue, then Stevens Street to Spokane Falls Boulevard to Howard Street, then Main to Wall Street to Spokane Falls to Post Street through Spokane Falls Blvd. Noon. Downtown Spokane. Free. (509) 880-2785.

Artist Open House – Join lifelong artist Norma J. Rouleau Olsen as she demonstrates the art of watercolor painting. Norma is a landscape and wildlife artist. Come enjoy some of her paintings, and be inspired to experiment with watercolor art yourself. 1 p.m. 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380.

One-Stop Childcare - Spokane Valley – Several local preschools and day care centers will gather at the library to answer your questions and talk about their services. Activities will keep your kids entertained while you research your options and learn more about resources like Early Achievers and Child Care Aware. 3:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – Puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Chiefs vs. Tri-City (Supercuts Buck Night & CheerStix Giveaway, first 5,000 fans). Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.

Sunday

Cross-Country Ski Lessons – City of Spokane Parks and Recreation program. Ages 13 and older. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing skills at Mt. Spokane Selkirk Nordic Area, taught by our P.S.I.A. certified cross-country ski instructors. Cross-country skiing is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends during the winter while getting great exercise outdoors. Includes: skis, boots, poles, ski area fees, instruction and transportation. Additional information emailed after registration. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Yoke’s Fresh Market – Mead. Meeting place only. $36/adult; $31/youth age 13-17 (with adult). (509) 625-6200.

Monday

Art Club – Monday Funday. You bring the creativity; we’ll have the supplies to make your artistic masterpiece. We sometimes get messy, so feel free to bring a smock. Held third Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m., October through May. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Beaded Earrings – Beaded earrings are lovely and versatile: you can make them casual or dressy – plus they’re fun to make. Join librarian Chris Kopple as she shows you how to bead beautiful earrings. Class is limited to 10 people, so call (509) 444-5385 to register. 6 p.m. 3324 S. Perry St.

Tuesday

One-Stop Preschool Shop at North Spokane Library – Through Wednesday. Several local preschools will gather at the library during our Play and Learn Storytimes to answer your questions and talk about their services. We will enjoy our usual stories and songs, and then you can research your options and learn more about resources like Early Achievers and Child Care Aware while your kids are entertained by engaging Play and Learn activities. Daily from 11 a.m.-noon. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tween Club - North Spokane – Leprechaun Trap – Think you’re trickier than a leprechaun? Construct a leprechaun trap using recyclable container and craft supplies. Then, test your trap and see if your invention will get the leprechaun to give up his gold. For tweens in grades four and above. 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Wednesday

Lego Club - Medical Lake – 3:30 p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey – Puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Chiefs vs. Portland (TicketsWest Chiefs Player Magnet, first 1,000 fans). Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$22 (discounts for kids/students/seniors/military). (509) 535-7825.