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Sat., April 18, 2009

Today

“Little House on the Prairie” - Based on the classic novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder. 3 and 7 p.m. Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $10/general, $9/seniors and children. (509) 487-6540.

10th Annual Premier Home Improvement Show - Sponsored by Pro-Build. Today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana St. $7/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-4990.

Arbor Day event - This city of Spokane Valley-hosted event includes information on recycling, energy conservation and composting. The event begins with a tree-planting ceremony. There will also be crafts and activities for families. 10 a.m.-noon, Mirabeau Park picnic shelter, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. (509) 688-0232.

Author Steve Samsel - Book signing for his new comedy/adventure book titled, “The Adventures of Jonny Law”; 1-5 p.m., Hastings Books and Videos, 15312 E. Sprague. (509) 924-0667.

Author Wanda Brunstetter - Signing copies of her books including her newest releases “The Wisdom of Solomon”; her children’s Amish cookbook; and “A Cousin’s Promise,” the first in her “Indiana Cousins” series; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 15310 E. Indiana. (509) 922-4104.

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Today: Heirloom Vegetables; May 2: Raised Bed Gardening. Learn the best varieties for our region, how to plant at the right time, as well as helpful water conservation tips and how to use less pesticides and fertilizers. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Featuring children’s and maternity clothes. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $3/today, free/Sunday. (509) 536-2840.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step.” The historic walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong was 40 yrs ago. Come see artifacts, photos and get to know the moon. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Runs through Oct. 30. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

Valley Fourth Memorial Church Mission Teams Auction - Event will feature live and silent auctions, free child care and complimentary appetizers. Proceeds will benefit the mission teams’ trips to China, Haiti and Papua New Guinea; 5:30 p.m., Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road. Free admission. (509) 928-4875.

Sunday

10th Annual Premier Home Improvement Show - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana St. $7/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-4990.

All ages dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Featuring children’s and maternity clothes. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (half-price sale). Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free admission. (509) 536-2840.

Newman and Peone Wetlands Trip - Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Chapter. Enjoy looking for upland birds and waterfowl on the north side of Newman Lake and around the Peone Wetlands. Please bring food and water; 8 a.m. Call for location. (208) 457-8894.

Monday

Empty Bowls - Central Valley students have created pottery bowls for an Empty Bowls dinner to raise money for the Spokane Valley Food Bank. The meal includes soup, salad, bread and dessert. Diners will be able to keep the bowls. The suggested donation is $10; 6-7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet Mondays; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - The group meets Mondays; 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines. (509) 216-3752.

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. (509) 924-6161.

Cafe Cribbage Club - Learn how to play cribbage; 6 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Frugal Kaffee Klatch - Free skin-care seminar; 10 a.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Parliamentary Law Study - The group meets the third Tuesday of the month;. 7 p.m., Central Valley SCOPE, 115 N. Evergreen. (509) 924-2476.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Wednesday

Millwood Indoor Farmers Market - Local and organic food available Wednesdays, noon-5 p.m., through April 30. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.

OSG Readers Club - “The Bonfires of the Vanities” by Tom Wolfe; 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Senior volleyball - Games every Wednesday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 255-9509.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

Free shredding - The city of Liberty Lake hosts a free shredding day. Bring a maximum of three file boxes of paper for on-site shredding; 2-5 p.m., Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. (509) 755-6700.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets Thursdays; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth-floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets Thursdays; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. (509) 928-5460.

Friday

Arbor Day event - A tree will be planted at Rocky Hill Park. The Liberty Lake mayor and city council will be in attendance; 4 p.m., Rocky Hill Park, Mission and Winrock, Liberty Lake. (509) 755-6700.

Custer’s Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - 34th annual event with more than 300 dealers. Featuring furniture, glassware, fine china, silver, vintage clothing, old toys, estate jewelry, prints, tools, coins, dolls, primitives and more. Grashe Fine Art Restoration, Wilsons Crystal and Glass Repair and Nurse Nancy’s Doll Repair will be there as well. 4-9 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general (good all weekend), free/ages 12 and younger, free parking available. (509) 924-0588.

On Sacred Grounds - “Angels on the Palouse”: oils and acrylics by Ellen Blaschke, artist of the month for April. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

The Shrine Circus - 7:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall. $10-$20. (509) 747-0132 or (866) 534-2933.

Next Saturday

2009 Washington State Karate Championships - Benefiting Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest, nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children with cancer and their families by providing hope, emotional and practical support, education and patient advocacy; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 474-2759.

Custer’s Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - 34th annual event with more than 300 dealers. Featuring furniture, glassware, fine china, silver, vintage clothing, old toys, estate jewelry, prints, tools, coins, dolls, primitives and more. Grashe Fine Art Restoration, Wilsons Crystal and Glass Repair and Nurse Nancy’s Doll Repair will be there as well. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general (good all weekend), free/ages 12 and younger, free parking available. (509) 924-0588.

Fifth Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale - All-breed horse open house and old-fashioned horse fair to kick off the show season. See stallions at stud, horses for sale, vendors, food vendors, new and used tack for sale, fun Play Day classes, Liberty class with $100 Jackpot, and more family fun. Free for the audience to attend to see more than 60 horses from more than 20 barns. Sponsored by the Spokane Morgan Club and Dragoon Morgans of Spokane. See www.spokanehorsesale.com for directions, classes, entry form and more; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 11223 E. Mission Ave., down the hill and behind Valley Mission Park. (509) 796-2140.

Introduction to Orienteering - Discover the sport of orienteering which combines racing with navigation using a map and compass. Navigate unfamiliar trails and terrain from point to point; this sport can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport; 9:30-11 a.m., Mirabeau Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $14. (509) 688-0300.

Liberty Lake Spring Clean Up - Liberty Lake residents can drop off one truck load of yard waste for free disposal. No appliances or hazardous waste accepted; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., STA Park and Ride, Mission and Meadowwood, Liberty Lake. (509) 755-6700.

St. Mary’s 37th Annual Auction - “Erin Go Bragh” is this year’s theme. Silent table bidding at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 and live auction at 7:30. Benefits St. Mary’s Catholic School. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $45. (509) 924-4300.

The Shrine Circus - 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall. $10-$20. (509) 747-0132 or (866) 534-2933.