Calendar

Today

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.

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. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Showing today: “The Three Amigos,” rated PG. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive. Free. 252-7507, ext. 220.

Hooops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – 17th annual event presented by YMCA. For third graders to adults. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Scholarship Program. Begins today at 8 a.m. Spokane Valley Mall, outdoors on the Sears side of the mall. $88/team of four. 838-3577, ext. 167.

Lavender U-pick - Daily through July 27. Visit www.leisurelavender.com for directions; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Leisure Lavender Farm, 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. 993-5036 or 226-3071.

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

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

Theater Arts for Children Yard Sale - Sale is from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave.

Sunday

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest - Sidetrack, variety; July 27, swing. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Tuesday

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on proposed 2009 revenues, a public safety presentation and discussion of the city’s strategic financial plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

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

Spokane Valley City Council study session - The special meeting will review the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan. There will be information on development regulation, zoning district boundaries, signage and retail development; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 688-0232.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet at noon, District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

Thursday

Drive. 869-1069.

Liberty Lake Rotary - The Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club will host Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens as a guest during its next meeting; noon, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. Mission. 688-2566.

Friday

Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce - The chamber will host a forum to discuss the impact of the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan. Nonmember businesses are also invited to attend. Reservations are requested; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Lunch is $25. 924-4994.