Calendar

Sat., June 7, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Boater Education Classes - The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement deputies will teach classes today, next Saturday and June 21. The free classes are required for people age 20 and younger who want to operate watercraft in Washington state. Space is limited and registration is required; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sportsman Warehouse, 14014 E. Indiana. 891-1900.

Candlelighters Service Marathon - Discounted rates on haircuts, highlights, foot massages, facials and manicures. Appointments required. Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Dimensions Salon, 14109 E. Sprague, Suite 9. $15. 927-2287.

Craft Fair - Hosted by Knights of Columbus from St. John Vianney Church. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday. 410 N. Farr Road. 220-2671.

CYT Theatre Arts Classes - Register now for studio style dance classes for ages 4 and older. Classes include: tap, ballet, hip-hop, and swing. Adult swing classes will also be offered. Christian Youth Theatre, 6205 E. Mansfield, Suite A. 487-6540.

Farm Chicks Antique Show - Antiques and handmade goods. Meet the editors of Country Living Magazine and EllynAnne Geisel, author of “Apron Memories and Apronisms.” Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Road, Ag Buildings. $6, good all weekend. 954-1692.

Gems of the Garden - Annual iris show. Presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society and Town and Country Iris Society. Entries accepted from 7-9 a.m., judging begins at 10 a.m., doors open to the public at noon; noon-5 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Free. 624-2588 or 535-8025.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 11. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 475-4574.

Millwood Classic Cruise to End Hunger - The second-annual event hosted by the Inland Empire Model-T Club of Spokane. All makes and models are welcome, including motorcycles. There will be live music by the Country Jammers. Proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 8843 E. Trent. $10 per car or $5 and five cans of food. 230-8711.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - America at War exhibit explores the wars America has fought through artifacts and photographs. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays noon-5 p.m. Runs through June 15. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. 922-4570.

Spokane Valley Summer Soccer Camps - Held weekly July 14 to Aug. 15, sponsored by Valley Youth Soccer. Visit www.VYSOCCER.org. 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $45/week. 924-7661.

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. $55/ages 8 and older, $45/ages 4-7. 924-7661.

West Valley Days - West Valley SCOPE hosts the 14th annual parade and carnival. There will be bingo, carnival games, a live DJ, a free bike raffle and new this year is a silent auction. Food will be available for purchase; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Millwood Park, Frederick and Stout. 477-0629.

Yard sale - Hours are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Sunday

Candlelighters Service Marathon - Discounted rates on haircuts, highlights, foot massages, facials and manicures. Appointments required; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dimensions Salon, 14109 E. Sprague, Suite 9. 927-2287.

Craft Fair - Hosted by Knights of Columbus from St John Vianney Church; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 410 N. Farr Road. 220-2671.

Farm Chicks Antique Show - Antiques and handmade goods. Meet the editors of Country Living Magazine and EllynAnne Geisel, author of “Apron Memories and Apronisms”; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Ag Buildings. $6, good all weekend. 954-1692.

Ink to Media Gallery - Works by Timothy Hauser and many other local artists. Runs through June 30. 523 N. Pines Road, Suite B, Spokane Valley. 863-9125.

What Does God Want For You? - All are welcome to an outdoor Eckankar Worship Service followed by an afternoon of fun beginning with a Stone Soup Potluck. Bring your favorite ingredient to add to the soup. Activities include: Soul Travel talk, water balloon toss, and other fun activities. Sponsored by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God; 11 a.m., Mirabeau Park, covered picnic area, Spokane Valley. 326-7178.

Monday

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.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

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

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the Transportation Improvement Project, a motion to amend the Barker Road Bridge contract and an ordinance amending the comprehensive plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Tuesday Morning Book Group - Discuss passion for books in general and choose title for next month; 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Wednesday

For Love of Movies: “Zathura” - Watch this film about two brothers who are sent on a journey into space upon playing a mysterious game discovered in their basement. Rated PG. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

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.

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

Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development Council - The council meets the second Wednesday of each month; 9:30 a.m.-noon, 8815 E. Mission, Suite B. 924-7350.

West Valley School District - The board will host a special meeting to evaluate the superintendent; 6 p.m., Steamplant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln. 924-2150.

Thursday

Gardening with Ornamentals - Presented by Washington State University Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays in June, 6-8 p.m. Topics include: Thursday, Romancing the Rose; June 19, Flower Gardening for Dummies; and June 26, New Kids in the Pot. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana Street. $10/class, $35/series. 477-2183.

North Greenacres neighborhood meeting - The meeting will include a question-and-answer candidates forum with candidates for Spokane County Commissioner and the 4th Legislative District; 6:30 p.m., Greenacres Christian Church, 18010 E. Mission. 926-8899.

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

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

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

Friday

SpoCarvers Association Rendezous - Spokane Carvers Association will host its annual wood carving rendezvous. Please join us for carving sessions with excellent instructors. Friday: a carving contest, potluck, Saturday barbecue and plenty of wood carving fun. Runs through June 15. KOA campground, 3025 N. Barker Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission, public welcome. 924-1186.

Next Saturday

Flag Day - Fairfield’s annual celebration includes a kiddie parade, a parade down Main Street and games, food and live music in Thiel Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will also be activities at the community center beginning with the fireman’s breakfast from 7-9:30 a.m. and bingo from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be an adults-only dance at the fire station from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Head south on Highway 27 to reach Fairfield and turn left on Main. 283-2366.

Inland Empire Railway Historical Society - Tours of vintage railroad cars and museum, free ride on our two-foot gauge train; souvenirs, food and photo ops; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane County Ag and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Ag Buildings. 924-9781.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 11. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 475-4574.

Liberty Lake Yard Sale - The popular annual event includes more than 250 yard sales. Parking will be limited to one side of the street only on Settler, Homestead and Maxwell. A map of locations will be available at libertylakeyardsale.org after 4 p.m. on June 13; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Liberty Lake.

Nature’s Corner debut - Gluten Free Mama will be signing copies of her new cookbook “Gluten Free Mama’s Best Baking Recipes,” as well as offering fresh baked goods using her flour blends at the opening of Nature’s Corner inside Yoke’s Supermarket. She will also debut her new Pancake and Waffle Mix; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Yoke’s Supermarket, 9329 E. Montgomery (Argonne location). Free. (406) 883-6426 or 343-3379.

Pool season begins - Spokane Valley pools open for the season next Saturday. Admission is $1 per person, with children under 5 free with a paying adult. On weekends children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Check www.spokanevalley.org for a full schedule of open swim times. Valley Mission, 11123 E. Mission; Park Road, 906 N. Park Road; Terrace View, 13525 E. 24th. 688-0300.

Saturday Cookbook Club - Discuss favorite cookbooks, cooking techniques and cooking opinions. Discuss favorite grilling ideas for hot weather cooking; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association - Registrations will be accepted for the upcoming fall/spring seasons; noon-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor and Moore, 13902 E. Indiana. 227-7110.