Summer fun at Pavillion

A weekly selection of family movies, sprinkled with a half-dozen major events, highlights the 2007 summer season at Liberty Lake’s Pavillion Park.

Featuring classics like “West Side Story,” kid flicks such as “The Muppet Movie” and the Al Gore production of “An Inconvenient Truth,” the Friends of Pavillion Park have booked a wide variety of flicks for the Friday-Saturday showings.

The season at the park officially kicks off with the annual Fourth of July Celebration with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Marcia Ball Band beginning at 6 p.m.

A July 14 concert by Nina Storey will be part of the Valley Girl Triathlon events. It starts at 7 p.m.

The park will rock and roll with a Battle of the Bands on July 28 from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

“We’re looking for bands to take part in this event,” said Mary Wren-Wilson, recreation specialist with the city of Liberty Lake. Interested bands should contact Angela Cosby at 755-6729.

Former Vice President Gore’s Academy Award-winning film on global warming is scheduled Aug. 4.

The Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Artfest takes place Aug. 11 at the park followed by “West Side Story” at dusk.

The season closes with the annual Labor Day weekend concert by the Spokane Symphony beginning at 7 p.m.

All movies and concerts are produced by the Friends of Pavillion Park and sponsored by Greenstone. Admission is free.

The Liberty Lake Parks and Recreation program also will be busy.

Under the guidance of Adriano Eva and Angela Cosby, offerings include a raft full of river activities, a court jammed with basketball, plus day camps.

“We kind of looked around and said, “Let’s see what we have,” Eva said. “How we can offer activities that will get people out of the house.”

With a lake and river close by, the staff reasoned, “obviously we should offer opportunities for people to use what we have,” Eva said.

The department contracted with outfitter Wiley E. Waters to conduct a series of rafting outings that take advantage of the Spokane River. “They will do the whole job for us,” Eva said. The contractor is fully insured and has all the equipment, which made it an easy decision. “A lot of people signing up. We are hoping it will be a popular activity.” .

Ongoing activities include a summer day camp. “This is very popular right now,” said Eva. “A lot of families are signing up. We can say it’s been a hit. Very successful and popular with the families.” The first annual Liberty Lake Volleyball Classic is set for Aug. 18 and 19 at Pavillion Park.

A three-on-three basketball program is giving abut 70 kids an opportunity to prepare for Hoopfest, Eva said. “The parents are happy to have something like this because they usually have to drive to Medical Lake to get games.”

Registration deadlines and costs vary on all activities. For more information, call 755-6729 or go to www.libertylakewa.gov/ live/parks.asp.

Upcoming Liberty Lake Parks and Rec events

“Women’s Only Rafting Trip, upper Spokane River, ages 16 and older. June 24, 2-4 p.m. Harvard Bridge to Plantes Ferry Park. Deadline June 21; $39 per person.

“Boss/Employee Rafting Trip, upper Spokane River, all ages, June 29, Harvard Bridge to Plantes Ferry Park. Deadline June 26; $39 per person.

“Raft and Wine Tour, upper Spokane River and Spokane Wine Tours, ages 21 and older, June 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harvard Bridge to Plantes Ferry Park.

You will visit Arbor Crest, Latah Creek and Knipprath wineries. Transportation will be provided back to your vehicle. Deadline June 26; $69 per person.

“Family Raft Day, upper Spokane River, ages 6 and older, July 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Harvard Bridge to Plantes Ferry Park. Deadline June 28; $27 for an adult and one child and $16 for any additional family member.

“Kayaking package, intermediate to advanced, ages 15 and older, July 9-13. Deadline July 5. $149 for complete package.

“Intro to kayaking, ages 15 and older, 6-8 p.m. July 9-10. Deadline July 5; $58 per person.

“Flat water kayaking, Liberty Lake, ages 7 and older, July 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Deadline July 12; $29 per person.

“Clark Fork River rafting trip, Clark Fork River through the Alberton Gorge, ages 9 and older, July 29 and Aug. 11, 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Deadlines July 25 and Aug. 8; $69 per person.

Call 755-6726 to register for any of these.

“Liberty Lake Volleyball Classic, Aug 18-19, Pavilion Park, six-on-six coed divisions adults, high school, junior high; registration is $95 for up to 7 players, $15 for any additional players.

“ Chill (Children Hanging in Liberty Lake) Summer Day Camp. Kindergarten to sixth grade, Daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 18-Aug. 31.