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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

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.

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.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse, and after dinner, boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B on the main stage. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. 891-9016.

Tour the Messiah’s Mansion - Guided tours of a life-size replica of the Mosaic Sanctuary that God gave instructions to Moses to build in the wilderness. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullvan Road. Free. 926-5866 or 327-4400.

Sunday

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.

Youth Bike Race Series - Free community outreach event for children up to age 13. Booths will be set up in the park so kids can test their strength with Group Health physical therapists “Stretch It Here” program, visit the foundation’s Blood and Guts exhibits and receive a bike safety check at REI. Family games provided by the YMCA of the Inland Northwest and safe cycling tips will be offered by the Safe Kids Coalition. Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Race Times are noon for age 5 and younger; 12:30 p.m. for 6-year-olds; 12:45 p.m. for 7-year-olds; 1 p.m. for 8-year-olds; 1:15 p.m. for 9-year-olds; 1:30 p.m. for ages 10-11; and 1:45 p.m. for ages 12-13. 838-3577 ext. 159.

Monday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

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.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include zoning regulations and department budgets; 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. Free. 922-1922.

Wednesday

Book Discussion - “The Law of Attraction” by Esther and Jerry Hicks; 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

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.

Millwood Farmers’ Market - Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., through October. Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, two blocks west of Argonne Road. 924-2350.

Thursday

Reader’s Club - Discuss the book “Caravan”; 2 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday. 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.

Waterwise Landscaping - Learn how to maximize landscaping while minimizing water use; 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10. 477-2048.

Friday

Southeast Spokane County Community Fair - Carnival, animal exhibits, contests, entertainment, breakfast, parades, fun run, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Check www.sespokanecountyfair.org for a complete schedule. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Southeast County Fairgrounds, Rockford. Free. 291-4510.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians age 45 and older; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter. Reservations required. 226-7674.

Valleyfest - Today: parade, 7 p.m., starting at Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave., and continuing west along Sprague Avenue to University Road; outdoor film showing at dusk at Mirabeau Park. Events continue Saturday and Sunday. STA will provide shuttle services from the Spokane Valley Mall Park and Ride Lot and the Pinecroft Business Park to Mirabeau Park from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. Runs through Sept. 23. Mirabeau Meadows Park. 922-3299.

Next Saturday

Fall Gardening Series - The first in a four-class series on landscaping with trees and shrubs. Refreshments will be served. Registration is recommended; 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10 per class. 477-2048.

Fiction Writing Workshop - Linny Colucci conducts the workshop; 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble cafe, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Late Late Open Horse Show - This is an all-breed horse show open to the public to attend to see area horses being shown in numerous disciplines like halter, harness, English and Western and more. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, Valley Mission Horse Arena, Bowdish and Mission. Free viewing. (509) 624-2468.

Luau - Hosted at the Elks Lodge. Serving Kahlua pig, teriyaki chicken kabobs, salads and Hawaiian wedding cake. Hawaiian dancers performing to Good and Plenty. Reservations required by Wednesday. 6-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $17.50/advance, $20/door, if space allows. 926-2328.

Mothers of Multiples Clothing and Equipment Sale - Lots of kids clothing, shoes, toys, strollers, car seats and other baby/kid equipment; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schafer Road. 325-4928.

Pet Day in the Park - Fourth annual event includes vendors, a pet costume parade, magic show, fly ball demonstration, a mini obedience lesson and presentations on helping dogs and rescue dogs; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 755-6729.