Calendar

Today

27th Annual Fallen Leaf Run - 5K run to benefit the fight against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Registration includes long-sleeve T-shirt, raffle ticket and refreshments. Mirabeau Meadows Park, Spokane Valley. Preregistration: $20; day of event: $25; children ages 12 and younger are free.. (509) 456-0505.

Authors Don Caron and Lyle Hatcher - Reading of “Different Drummers,” followed by a question-and-answer period and book signing; 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Custer’s 34th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 300 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. MAC “Appraisal Days” on Saturday and Sunday – bring your family treasures to find out what they’re worth. Receive a verbal evaluation by qualified appraisers and knowledgeable experts. Hand-carried items only, no firearms. Appraisals are $5 per item, benefits Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street. $6 admission good all weekend, free for age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Liberty Lake Farmers Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 17. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. (509) 879-4965.

Paul Mitchell Charity Fashion Show - All the proceeds will benefit local food banks. Graduating students will be presenting their portfolios and students will be judged on several criteria for the fashion show. Doors open at 5 p.m.; show begins at 7. 15303 E. Sprague Ave. $5/person or three cans of food. (509) 924-7454.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step.” The historic walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong was 40 years ago. The exhibit includes the actual sound of the Saturn V rocket launching, a model of the LEM, photos, mission control console with interactive controls and info on the landing. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, through October. 12114 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

“Walk your History” - In honor of Archaeology Month, learn more about Valley history with free presentations on D.C. Corbin and the irrigation of the Valley, the Hutton Settlement and Spokane Tribe ancestral lands. A walk to the Corbin irrigation ditch structure and a limited tour of the Hutton Settlement are included. The event is sponsored by the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, the Hutton Settlement, the Spokane Tribe and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Reservations are requested; 10 a.m.-noon. Hutton Settlement, 9907 E. Wellesley. Free. (509) 922-4570.

Sunday

Arbor Crest Wine Concert Series - Indoor concerts held 3-7 p.m. Oct. 4, Dean Smith playing folk and soul; Oct. 11, Christina Kelly playing acoustic; Oct. 18, Ravinwolf playing folk and blues; Oct. 25, Just Plain Darin playing original songs. Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5/concert. (509) 927-9463.

Custer’s 34th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 300 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street. $6 admission, free for age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

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.

Monday

“An Historic Log Cabin Restoration” - Engineers Forum of Spokane, with speaker Stan Wills; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 9-11 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. (509) 922-3844.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly-Valley Fourth - The group meets every Monday; 7-8 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish. (509) 928-9158.

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. (509) 924-6161.

Breast Cancer Support Group - For women who want information and support through stages of cancer; 5:30 p.m., Cancer Care Northwest Valley Office, 12615 E. Mission Ave., Suite 200, Spokane Valley. (509) 228-1244.

Grief Share - For those experiencing a loss and struggling to cope; 7 p.m. Dishman Baptist Church, 315 N. Argonne Road. (509) 891-1111 or (509) 924-0339.

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

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a discussion on property tax rates; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Spokane Valley Executive Network - An association of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads and fellowship with one another. 8:30 a.m. Conleys Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.

Wednesday

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

Thursday

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 1:45 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. (509) 922-8820.

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

Word Basics - Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word 2003, including how to: create a letter or paper; format and modify text; open and save a document; cut, copy and paste text; use the spell/grammar check. Prerequisite: Participants should already know how to use a keyboard and a mouse; 2 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Friday

Benefit concert - Live music by The Chill Cats, plus an auction and bake sale to benefit Meghan Crawford, who was burned in a recent accident. Donations will benefit Meghan’s Fund at Global Credit Union. 7:30 p.m. Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road.

Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - Oct. 9-11. The 31st annual event focuses on home energy and home improvement tax credits. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; next Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Oct 11 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street. $7/adults, $5/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017.

Next Saturday

Fourth Annual Lowcos Toy Drive - To benefit Stevens Elementary School in Spokane Public Schools. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy and help them meet their goal of supplying a new toy or gift for every student in the school. Big Lots, 14024 E. Sprague Ave. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (509) 270-6777.