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Past articles by Kimberly:

Spokane sixth-grader wins Poison Control poster contest

Spokane sixth-grader Brook Packard won the state’s annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest. → Read More

Family Fun: Put a DEAR Day celebration on the books

Monday is Drop Everything and Read – or DEAR – Day. Just like the name says, it's a day to read. It was inspired by Beverly Cleary's "Ramona Quimby, Age 8," and April 12 was picked because it's Cleary's birthday. → Read More

Family Fun: Culinary tips for teens

Recipes can sometimes read like a foreign language, with unfamiliar techniques and ingredients. It can be overwhelming to the uninitiated. But cooking can also be fun, something for friends and family to enjoy together. → Read More

Family Fun: Spokane artist Pierr Morgan illustrates 'Chicken Talk Around the World'

In the U.S., chickens say buk-buk bah-bok, but in India they say ku-ka ku-ka. In “Chicken Talk Around the World,” a new picture book illustrated by Spokane artist Pierr Morgan, children visit their grandmothers on farms. → Read More

A to Z Scavenger Hunt: W is for Wow

Wow, explorers! You discovered so many cool things while completing the A to Z Scavenger Hunt sponsored by The Spokesman-Review and Dishman Hills Conservancy. You saw natural features: rivers, rocks, trees, mountains and valleys. → Read More

Family Fun: Jewish film festival looks for 'Hope in a Broken World'

For this year's Jewish Cultural Film Festival, one of the goals for organizers was to "try to not program a downer festival," said Neal Schindler, director of Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, which hosts the festival. → Read More

Family Fun: Pets inspire 'Dear Beast' stories by Seattle-area author

When Dori Hillestad Butler’s adult daughter visited for the first time after adopting a cat, it was obvious her childhood dog – who still lives with Butler – noticed there was a newcomer in the family. → Read More

Family Fun: Be a presidential scholar for the holiday

Happy Birthday, George: The official federal holiday is Washington's Birthday for our first president. After George Washington's death in 1799, people used his birthday – Feb. 22, 1732 – as a day of remembrance. It became a federal holiday in 1885. → Read More

Family Fun: Bring the family together to celebrate Lunar New Year

When she was growing up in southern China, Lunar New Year celebrations were joyful and noisy affairs, said Weiling Zhu, president of the Spokane Chinese Association. "It's a big thing," she said. "It's a family gathering and celebration." → Read More

A to Z Scavenger Hunt: Keep looking for the alphabet in the natural world

E is for edge. U is for uphill. Z is for zipper. These are just a few of the submissions we’ve received as part of the A to Z Scavenger Hunt sponsored by The Spokesman-Review and Dishman Hills Conservancy. To play along, go outside and find something that represents each letter of the alphabet. → Read More

A to Z Scavenger Hunt: Keep looking for the alphabet in the natural world

E is for edge. U is for uphill. Z is for zipper. These are just a few of the submissions we’ve received as part of the A to Z Scavenger Hunt sponsored by The Spokesman-Review and Dishman Hills Conservancy. To play along, go outside and find something that represents each letter of the alphabet. → Read More

Family Fun: For arts inspiration, check out the libraries

With the coronavirus pandemic canceling most in-person events, the libraries are figuring out ways to share the joy of the arts with patrons. "Folks really enjoy the act of creation and sharing those creations," said Erin Haight, a technology programs specialist at the Lab at the North Spokane Library. → Read More

Exploring the outdoors: A to Z Scavenger Hunt encourages families to get outside

Baby, it's cold outside. So throw on some layers and get ready to explore. To encourage families to do just that, The Spokesman-Review and Dishman Hills Conservancy are hosting an A to Z Scavenger Hunt. "Going outside gives us exercise, enjoyment and connection to the real world," said Jeff Lambert, executive director of the Dishman Hills Conservancy. → Read More

Family Fun: Winter solstice aligns with planetary conjunction

The stars are aligned. Well, actually, it's the planets. On Monday, Jupiter and Saturn will be as close together – as seen from Earth – as they've been in centuries. "They'll be so close together, it'll be hard to tell them apart," said John Whitmer, astronomy instructor at Spokane Falls Community College. → Read More

Family Fun: Celebrate 2020 by creating your own Christmas ornaments

For some families, decorating the tree is a walk down memory lane. There are ornaments brought home from travels, made by little hands at school and purchased to commemorate occasions or accomplishments (baby's first Christmas or a new house). Maybe there's a shark or three because sharks are a child's favorite animal. → Read More

Family Fun: Campbell House serves up holiday cheer in pandemic-friendly format

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture has found a way to serve up the flavors of a Campbell House Christmas, though as with much of life this year thanks to the pandemic, it's going to be different.. Hulda the cook will still be there, and there will still be cookies. But this year, the event will be outside. → Read More

Family Fun: Read stories to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

One of the important things that books do is provide windows and mirrors, said Sheri Boggs, youth collection development librarian at the Spokane County Library District. That means readers are able to see into other experiences and cultures in some books, while in others they see reflections of their lives. → Read More

Family Fun: Take a spooky walking tour downtown and in Browne's Addition

Ghost stories are a year-round experience at the Spokane Public Library. Not only are books and movies about ghosts always on the shelf, but a lot of people also come to the library's Northwest Room to learn about the ghosts that share their homes, said librarian Vanessa Strange. → Read More

Family Fun: Treat your dog to homemade goodies

Sometimes your pup deserves a special treat. While there are plenty of commercially produced options, there are lots of recipes for making treats at home, said Raelynn Farnsworth, a clinical associate professor at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. → Read More

Family Fun: Re-energizing remotely – Make recess a family activity while learning and working at home

Recess is an important part of the day for students even when school is happening remotely. And, being active is important for adults, too. So, while so many people are learning and working from home, add family recess to the schedule. "It's just a great way to bring the family together," said Dr. Cicely White. → Read More