Calendar

Today

Garage sale and auction - Frank’s Franks and Gallo Giro will serve food. Bidding begins at 2 p.m. There will also be live music. Proceeds will benefit Miriam House and Hurricane Katrina relief; 9 a.m., 609 N. Argonne. 599-3693.

Halloween Red Cross Dance Party - Portion of the proceeds benefit the Red Cross, hosted by deejay Vick Vegas; 9 p.m., Sports USA Complex, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $5.

Mount Spokane Ski Swap - today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $4/general, under age 12/free. 995-3944. Continues Sunday 9 a.m.-noon.

Pet Wellness Fair - The Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center is presenting this fair to inform pet owners about the aging process and the importance of twice-yearly examinations. The event will include a pet Halloween costume contest; noon-4 p.m., 510 S. Sullivan Road. 928-7387.

“Rumplestiltskin” - A production of Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413. Also Sunday, 2 p.m.; Friday and next Saturday, 7 p.m.

Ski Rep Day - Representatives from Oakley, Armada, Atomic, K2, Salomon, Volkl, Technica and more; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sports Creel, 12505 E. Sprague Ave. Free admission. 924-2330.

Sunday

Vocalist Pamela Benton - Free music in the tasting room. No outside alcohol allowed; must be 21 or older to attend. 6-8 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 927-9463.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

Faith informs politics - An informational workshop on the initiatives on the November ballot, hosted by the Interfaith Council and Catholic Charities; 7-8 p.m., St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 501 N. Walnut Road. 329-1410.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E Grace. 924-1830.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.