Complete listings at www.spokane7.com/events
Things to do
Lilac City Badminton Tournament:
Seventh annual event. Participate or watch regional badminton play in Spokane. Divisions: are Open, Singles, Doubles, Mixed, 35+, 50+ for men or women. Best 2 of 3 games to 21-point rally scoring. Website has more info: http://www.northwestbadminton.org. Today through Sunday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Valley Hub, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave, Liberty Lake. $20 for first event; free for spectators. (509) 768-5715.
United Way Kickoff and Variety Show:
Community and business leaders share their many talents to kick off this year’s campaign. Today, 6 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $20. (509) 838-6581.
Champagne, Cheesecake, Cabernet and Chocolate:
Lindsay Wagner (aka Bionic Woman) of movie and TV fame makes a special appearance for the annual Women’s Center/Soroptimis Children’s Center Fundraiser. Evening of delicacies, music, live and silent auction and door prizes. Tickets available at the Women’s Center, 850 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d’Alene. Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Greyhound Park & Events Center, Post Falls. $40. (208) 664-9303.
Discovery Washington’s Ice-Age Flood:
For age 8-adult. Enjoy a daylong van excursion exploring the wreckage from the Ice Age flood of the Grand Coulee area. Saturday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St. $38/adults; $27/ages 16 and younger. (509) 625-6200.
Elks Lodge Luau:
Enjoy food, entertainment, and dancing. Reservations required. Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. (509) 926-2328.
Hauser Lions Horseback Ride and Steak:
Fundraiser for hearing and seeing. Bring your own horse. Registration at 8 a.m. 3.5-mile easy ride on flagged trails and logging roads, ride out on your own from 9-11 a.m., or follow the guide at 9 a.m. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Matheson Ranch Hauser Lake, Hauser, Idaho. $15. (208) 651-3266.
Pirate Revel:
Celebrate “Be a Pirate for a Day.” Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Northwest Renaissance festival site, 6493 Hwy 291, drive west from intersection of Francis and Division for 18.5 miles, Nine Mile Falls. $5. (509) 276-7728.
Latah Creek Variety Market:
Antiques, art, activities for kids, music, food, wine and brew, farmers’ market and plants and flowers. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Latah Creek Plaza, 4241 S. Cheney-Spokane Road, three miles south of I-90 on Highway 195. (509) 624-4182.
Silent Auction and Gala:
Fundraiser for the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, coming to Spokane in July 2009. This is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world and the competition is fierce. More than 500 veterans are expected to compete in the Spokane Games. Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $25/person, $40/couple, $10/ages 14 and younger. (509) 434-7216.
Tour des Lacs:
Two-day cycling tour from Spokane to Coeur d’Alene and back. Multiple route and mileage options and boat cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Luggage transport, lots of food and great scenery. The route you choose determines the starting point, time and cost for your ride. Visit www.roundandround.com for more information. Saturday and Sunday. Spokane to Coeur d’Alene. Varies upon route choice. (509) 455-7657.
Chili Cook Off:
Twelfth annual event. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Honda to benefit Children’s Village Of Coeur d’Alene. Setup for contestants begins at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The contest is open to the public with cash awards. Judging for the various categories will begin at 1:30 p.m. Each contestant/team must prepare a minimum of two gallons of chili. Signup sheets and rules may be requested by calling or emailing bikes@cdahonda.com. Chili tasting is open to the public for a $5 donation to the Children’s Village and individuals are encouraged to vote for their favorite chili in the “People’s Choice” category. The Children’s Village will also be selling hot dogs and drinks. DJ music by Brian Wojnar with Generations Entertainment. The Children’s Village provides care for area children who have experienced problems such as abuse, depression, behavioral difficulties, poor social development and lack of anger management. In addition, the child may have specialized educational needs or a family conflict, which impairs their ability to function in the home, school, or community. Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Auto/motorcycle lot, 2745 Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-5005.
Group Health Kids Bike Race Series:
Free community outreach event for children up to age 13. Booths will be set up in the parks at each event so kids can test their strength with Group Health physical therapists “Stretch It Here” program, visit the foundation’s Blood & 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. Parks participating are: Saturday, Audubon Park; and Sept. 28, Mirabeau Park, near YMCA in Spokane Valley. Race Times are noon for ages five and younger; 12:30 p.m. for six-year-olds; 12:45 p.m. for seven-year-olds; 1 p.m. for eight-year-olds; 1:15 p.m. for nine-year-olds; 1:30 p.m. ten-year-olds; 1:45 p.m. for 11-year-olds; and 2 p.m. for ages 12-13. Sunday. Free. (509) 328-9900.
Interfaith International Peace Day:
Theme is “The Golden Rule – It’s Up to You” with Diakonia. Sunday, 3 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 292-2359.
Kayak Tour on Horseshoe Lake:
Sponsored by REI. Tours are Sunday at 9 a.m. and at 1 p.m. For ages 14 and older. You will paddle over to the 50-foot waterfall that feeds this jewel of a lake. Register online at www.spokaneparks.org. Horseshoe Lake Public Boat Launch. $22. (509) 625-6200.
Pickleball:
Play Pickleball every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 928-2157.
Wheat, Wine and Wild Salmon:
Join Save Our Wild Salmon, Slow Food Spokane River and Spokane Falls Trout Unlimited for a celebration of the bounty of Salmon Nation. Enjoy a delicious multiple course dinner by Chef David Hill, featuring sustainably-caught wild salmon, eastern Washington wheat and locally grown produce. Bill Matt, Sr. with the Spokane Tribe will talk about the local history of wild salmon and their importance to the Spokane Tribe. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., reception and no-host bar, 7 p.m. dinner. Hill’s Restaurant and Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. $45. (509) 747-2030.