Calendar
Today
Innovative Paint Applications - Home Depot is presenting this class Saturdays in September. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, 534-8588 or 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, or 891-0613.
Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through September. Liberty Square parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 343-6000.
Messianic Jewish Concert - Lamb with lead singer Joel Chernoff; 7:30 p.m., Valley Bible Church, 3021 S. Sullivan Road. $10. (509) 465-9523.
Spokane County Interstate Fair - Entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides and food. A demolition derby begins today at 6:45 p.m. and at 4 p.m. Sunday. Fair hours are 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults, $5/seniors and ages 7-13, free/ages six and younger. 477-1766.
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - ” United We Stood” a World War II exhibit featuring archives, photos, artifacts and memorabilia. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-5 p.m.; or by appointment. Runs through Nov. 1. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.
Storytime - The story is “Pigsty”; A craft project and treats will follow. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Sunday
Singlewide - Outdoor concert of blues and rock music. Bring a picnic, no outside alcohol or anyone under age 21; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. Free. 927-9463.
Tips and Products to Simplify Landscaping - Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in September. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, 534-8588 and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, 891-0613.
Monday
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Mondays in Room 105; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Tuesday
Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.
CVHS Back to School Night - Parents are invited to meet teachers and get informaton on classes, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.; Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5100.
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Fitness and Nutrition Series - Lecture series hosted by the Liberty Lake Athletic Club every Tuesday; 7-8 p.m., Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission Ave. $10 per class. 891-2582.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include departmental budget reports, an amendment to the Greenacres street master plan and an amendment to the JUB contract for the street master plan for standard developments; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wednesday
After School Special - The stories and crafts will follow a “Dog Days” theme; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Friends of the Valley Library - The group meets the third Wednesday of each month; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.
Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.
Preschool storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Storytime - The story is “Bats on the Beach” by Brian Lies; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne. 926-4334.
Thursday
Innovative Ways to Make Over a Room: Quick Bathroom Updates - Presented by Home Depot; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588 or 891-0613.
Intro to Modern Square Dance - All ages welcome; 7-9 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 927-0790.
Modern square dance - A free introduction to the dance style for all ages; 7-9 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 S. Sullivan Road. 927-0790.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Friday
Author Wanda E. Brunstetter - Reading and signing of her new book “The Bishop’s Daughter”; 7-9 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Veradale. (509) 924-0667.
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Friday in Room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Southeast Spokane County Fair – Hours today are 9 a.m.-8 p.m., with carnival opening at 3 p.m.; Saturday starts with the Lions Club/Fireman breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Fire Station; children’s parade at 10:15 a.m.; grand parade at 10:30 a.m.; with activities throughout the day until 8 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 24. Rockford. 291-4510.
ValleyFest 2006 – Today is the “Hearts of Gold” parade, 7 p.m., starting at Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave., and continuing west along Sprague Avenue to University Road. All-day activities for children Saturday and Sunday at Mirabeau Park. STA will provide shuttle services from the Spokane Valley Mall, Park and Ride Lot and the Pinecroft Business Park to Mirabeau Park from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Mirabeau Meadows Park. 922-3299.
Next Saturday
Annual Flea Market - Sept. 23-24. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hurd Mercantile and Co., Rockford. 291-4077.
Author signing - Local author Ruth Danner will sign her book “What I Learned from God While Quilting”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Elks Lodge Luau - Dinner buffet, 6-7:30 p.m.; dancing with live music by Good & Plenty, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15/person. (509) 926-2328.
Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Sept. 30. Liberty Square parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. (509) 343-6000.
Spokane Hamfest Convention - Amateur Radio ARRL Washington State Convention features seminars, activities, demos, swap tables, prizes and food; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $5/adults, free/ages 18 and younger. 448-5821.
Storytime - Join the Cat in the Hat for stories and fun; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
ValleyFest 2006 - All-day kids activities for children today at Mirabeau Park. STA will provide shuttle services from the Spokane Valley Mall, Park and Ride Lot and the Pinecroft Business Park to Mirabeau Park from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mirabeau Meadows Park. 922-3299.
Water Gardens Landscape Class - This Specialty Landscape class is presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners and will discuss design tips and plant recommendations; 10 a.m.-noon., Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. 477-2048.