Calendar
Today
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk and Doggie Walk - Presented by the Inland Northwest chapter. Registration at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 on the Centennial Trail. Lunch will be provided for walkers at the end of the walk. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. Free to participate. 473-3390.
Art, Music and More - Live art and music by local independent artists; Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, lower level, 14700 E. Indiana. 842-2492.
Custer’s Fall Antique Show – Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. 924-0588.
Home Vendor Event - Furniture, antiques, fabrics, linens, jewelry and more. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, 10611 E. Trent Ave. 892-2099.
Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 13. Public demonstration by artists Dale Young and Randy Raak. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 475-4574.
South County Chipping/Compost Days - Spokane County attendees, with identification verifying residence, can receive a free plastic compost bin after completing the various composting activities. There is a limit of one bin per household. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Sunday, Valleyford Fire Station, 12100 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. 625-6580.
The Spirit of Spokane Chorus - Free performance before the group heads to the International Competition in Calgary, Alberta; 4 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Bring nonperishable food item for local food bank. 710-4452.
Sunday
25th Annual Fallen Leaf Run - A 5K timed, noncompetitive family run/walk to benefit Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Sponsored by the SIDS Foundation of Washington. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; walk at 9, Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. $25, includes a long-sleeved T-shirt. 456-0505.
All ages dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.
Custer’s Fall Antique Show – Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. 924-0588.
Elks Breakfast - Have all-you-can-eat breakfast with the officers; 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
South County Chipping/Compost Days - Spokane County attendees, with identification verifying residence, can receive a free plastic compost bin after completing the various composting activities. There is a limit of one bin per household; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Valleyford Fire Station, 12100 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. 625-6580.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Tuesday
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 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 proposed 2008 budget, a proposed property tax ordinance and a proposed fee resolution; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Swing Dance Lessons - Free lessons; 7-9 p.m., Club Max Nightclub and Restaurant, 8122 E. Sprague. 922-1922.
Wednesday
Breast Cancer 101 - This free community health presentation will provide important information on diagnosis of and treatment options for breast cancer. Free educational materials and prizes for participants. Registration is required. Dinner at 6 p.m., program at 6:30; 6-8 p.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center’s Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Free. 232-8138.
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra - Christian music; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th. $12-15. 926-1545 or 325-SEAT.
Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.
West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 11 a.m., Seth Woodard Elementary, 7401 E. Mission. 924-2150.
Thursday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.
Friday
Home Idea Show – Friday through Oct. 14. More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; next Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7.
Introduction to Square Dancing - Beginners welcome. Dress is casual; 8-10 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 921-1116.
Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Next Saturday
Art, Music and More - Live art and music by local independent artists; Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, lower level, 14700 E. Indiana. 842-2492.
Fiction Writing Group - Instructed by Linny Colucci. Learn about various aspects of writing; 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Friends of the Spokane Valley Library Book Sale - Proceeds will support various library programs, activities, and services; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 893-8400.
Harry Potter Discussion - Come discuss “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Home Idea Show – Friday through Oct. 14. More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Next Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7.
Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 13. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 475-4574.
Meet Aqua Duck - Hosted by KSPS. Take a picture with Aqua Duck, learn about water, and make your own comic; 10 a.m.-noon, Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Shred Day Event - Hosted by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Spokane Valley Police Neighborhood Watch Program. Members of the community may bring two boxes or bags to have shredded with a donation to the Neighborhood Watch Program. There will be talks on ID theft by Deputy Greg Snyder from 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Valley Precinct, 12710 E. Sprague. 477-2592.