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Today

Central Valley Alumni Picnic - The all-class/all-year alumni picnic will provide food for purchase or those attending can bring their own picnics. There will also be a silent auction and raffle; 4-7 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 999-2928.

Contra Dance - Exciting, intricate new dances and music by Out of the Wood; 8-11 p.m., East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. $10.

Farmers’ and Flea Market - Every Saturday. Vendor spaces available for $10. To reach Rockford Park, head south on Highway 27, turn left on Emma in Rockford, then right on First. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rockford Park. 291-4601.

Geological Tour of Dishman Hills Natural Area - Three-mile hike through the Dishman Hills Natural Area to explore the cultural history and biology of the rocks, exploding volcanoes, and glacial floods. For ages 16 and older; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dishman Hills Natural Area. $28. 625-6200 or 625-6246.

Kayak Adventure - Sponsored by REI. Enjoy an afternoon of adventure on either Liberty Lake or Badger Lake with your family. Ages 10 and older. 2 p.m. Individual: $20 ($16 REI members); parent and one child: $25 ($20 REI members). 625-6200.

Kayak Tour and Yoga - Covers correct paddling technique and yoga exercises to stretch and prepare muscles for paddling. For ages 14 and older; 8 a.m.-noon., Meet at Liberty Lake. $22. 625-6200 or 625-6246.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 11. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 879-4965.

Liberty Lake Outdoor Cinema - The free movie starts at dusk. This week: “The Incredibles.” Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road.

Scrapbooking Fundraiser - For Christian Youth Theatre. Bring another project if you don’t scrapbook. Lunch, beverages and snacks provided, hourly prizes; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 6205 E. Mansfield. $25. 487-6540.

“Sindee Lou Ella (A Cinderella Story)” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children, written and directed by Ken Boles. Today, Friday and next Saturday and July 25-26, 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 20 and 27, 2 p.m. Purchase tickets through TicketsWest or at the door. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. 892-5413.

Splash Down Water Park - Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 1. 11127 E. Mission Ave. (at Valley Mission Park), Spokane Valley. $15.99/general, $12.99/under 48 inches, free/seniors ages 65 and older with ID, free/ages 2 and younger with paid regular admission, $14/viewing pass with $7/refund; Tuesday night is family night from 4-8 p.m., admission is $8/ages 4 to adult. Prices do not include sales tax. 924-3079.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For ages 20-49. Reservations required; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter; $6.50/buffet. 226-7674.

Summer Splash-tacular - Games, activities, information tables and more. Presented by City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department; 1-3 p.m., Valley Mission Pool. $1. 688-0300.

Valley Youth Soccer sign-up - Youth soccer sign-up for fall ’08/spring ’09 season. Runs through July 30. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138, Spokane Valley. $55/ages 8 and older, $45/ages 4-7. 924-7661.

Sunday

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest - Nu Jack City, Motown Magic from Club Max; July 20, Sidetrack, variety; July 27, swing; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5. 927-9463. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol.

Monday

Bluegrass Spectators, Bruised Orange, Too Hot to Handle – bluegrass; 6:30 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $10.

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - The group meets every Monday; 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines. 216-3752.

Theater Arts for Children Yard Sale - Small donation items will be accepted 6-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and larger items from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Sale is next Saturday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave.

Tuesday

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Parliamentary Law Study - The group meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m., Central Valley SCOPE, 115 N. Evergreen. 924-2476.

Pickleball - Play Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include an update on comprehensive plan amendments, an update on park properties and the preliminary 2009 budget; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Millwood Farmers’ Market - Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., through Oct. 1. Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, one block south behind the Rocket Market. 924-2350.

Youth Baseball Clinic - Youths 12 and younger with a ticket to tonight’s Spokane Indians Baseball game are invited to participate in this clinic sponsored by Leo’s Photography. Spokane Indians players will be instructing on baseball fundamentals, each participant will receive a free Leo’s/Spokane Indians logo baseball and the Indians players will be signing autographs at the conclusion on the clinic; 3:30-5:30 p.m., Avista Stadium, Broadway Avenue at Havana Streeet. $5-$9. 535-2922.

Thursday

An Evening Under the Stars - Parisian dinner music with Cafe de Flores, a French-inspired buffet from Catered for You, dancing under the night sky with 6 Foot Swing, star-gazing with Spokane Sidewalk Astronomers, and a collection of unique silent auction items. All proceeds benefit Spokane Public Radio. Age 21 and older only; 6-10 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. $40. (800) 328-5729.

Battle of the Bands against Cancer - To raise money for Cancer Patient Care Spokane.Grand prize is 10 hours of recording time at a local studio. Other prizes will be awarded to runners up. Cancer Patient Care will be on site collecting donations and handing out information. For applications e-mail peterson_llyc@yahoo.com; 4-8:30 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. 232-2510.

Golf Scramble - The 10th annual event benefits Spokane Valley Partners. The shotgun start will be followed by a barbecue dinner and award presentation. The fee includes a shared cart and dinner; 1 p.m., MeadowWood Golf Course, 24501 E. Valleyway. Team of four is $400. 927-1153.

Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park - Tonight: The Goonies at 8:45 p.m.; Aug. 14: Bee Movie, 8 p.m. Mirabeau Meadows, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. 688-0300.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. 922-8820.

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

Friday

Cook’s Choice - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required; 5-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. 926-2328.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Tonight: “Who Killed the Electric Car,” rated PG; next Saturday, “The Three Amigos,” rated R; Aug. 1, “Ben Hur” rated G; Aug. 2, “The Neverending Story,” rated PG; Aug. 8, “The Fox and the Hound,” rated G; Aug. 16, “Men in Black,” rated PG-13; Aug. 23, “The Sound of Music,” rated G. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 252-7507, ext. 220.

Next Saturday

Artists Loose on the Palouse - Arts and crafts fair with more than 20 artists and vendors; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., On Sacred Grounds: Books and Art Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $10/Friday dinner. 747-6294.

Farmers’ and Flea Market - Every Saturday. Vendor spaces available for $10. To reach Rockford Park, head south on Highway 27, turn left on Emma in Rockford, then right on First. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rockford Park. 291-4601.

Free Carnival - Food, games, entertainment and vendors; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., New Hope Christian Center, 1108 N. Argonne Road. 710-8100.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Tonight: “The Three Amigos,” rated R; Aug. 1, “Ben Hur” rated G; Aug. 2, “The Neverending Story,” rated PG; Aug. 8, “The Fox and the Hound,” rated G; Aug. 16, “Men in Black,” rated PG-13; Aug. 23, “The Sound of Music,” rated G. Runs through July 19. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 252-7507, ext. 220.