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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

“Anne of Green Gables” - The Central Valley High School Theatre Department closes its 2007-08 season with the classic children’s story; 7:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

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 Kite Festival - Free kite flying festival. Stunt kites welcome. There will be a kite making workshop from 10 a.m. to noon for $5 per kite. Reservations are required; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 755-6726.

Pet Fest - Today and Sunday. Animal clubs, demonstrations, artists, pet rescue organizations, trainers, veterinarians, feed dealers, and other pet-related vendors. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $20/family, $7/general, age 6 and younger admitted free. 218-6519.

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 to 5 p.m. Runs through June 15. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

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

Swap meet and car wash - The event benefits the University High School Instrumental Music Association. Rental space is available for $20. Free admission for shoppers; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. 928-8016.

Sunday

Jim Huntsman Band – country; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Pet Fest - Animal clubs, demonstrations, artists, pet rescue organizations, trainers, veterinarians, feed dealers, and other pet-related vendors; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $20/family, $7/general, age 6 and younger admitted free. 218-6519.

Monday

Candlelighters Open House - Dimensions Salon will host an open house in honor of Cancer Awareness Week. Make an appointment for the services marathon fundraiser next Saturday and June 8, with discounted prices on everything from haircuts to facials. Refreshments will be served; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dimensions Salon, 14109 E. Sprague, Suite 9. 927-2287.

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.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include motions on the Barker Road Bridge Project and the pool construction contingency budget, a discussion on comprehensive plan amendments and a discussion on Argonne and Indiana; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

University High School Concert Series - Performances by the Titan Jazz Choir, the University Choir and the Man Choir; 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. 228-5240.

Wednesday

Computer Basics - Learn about operating systems, mice, desktops, working with files, hardware, software, and more; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8350.

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.

Power Women’s Summit - The summit for women in business will focus on entrepreneurship. The day includes breakfast, panel discussions, workshops and lunch. The keynote speaker is Christina Crawford, an author and actress; 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $65 for Chamber members or $75 for nonmembers. 924-4994.

University High School Concert Series - Performances by the Lirico Chamber Singers, Chanteuse and the Concert Choir; 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. 228-5240.

Thursday

“Gardening with Ornamentals” - Presented by Washington State University Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays, through June 26, 6-8 p.m. Topics are June 5, Abbra-ca-Dahlia; June 12, 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.

Democratic Women’s Club - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club meets the first Thursday of each month. Each woman pays for her own lunch. 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. (509) 928-9286.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

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

League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month; 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

Next Saturday

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

Farm Chicks Antique Show - Antiques and handmade goods. Meet the editors of Country Living Magazine and EllynAnne Geisel, author of “Apron Memories and Apronisms.” Runs through June 8. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway, 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.

West Valley Days - West Valley SCOPE hosts the 14th annual parade and carnival. There will be bingo, carnival games, a live DJ, and a free bike raffle. 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.