Family calendar
Today
Afternoons in the Greenhouse – Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. Children in first grade and older can learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Dates and topics include: Aug. 9-13, Houseplant Hunters; Aug. 23-27, Garden Gifts. Each session runs from 4:15-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place. $15/session. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206.
Author Sherrida Woodley – Local author presents her thriller, “Quick Fall of Light.” In the midst of a flu pandemic, a woman attempts to protect the one bird whose existence is the key to saving the human race; 2-5 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.
Free Outdoor Movies – Liberty Lake – Aug. 7, “Brother Bear,” rated G; Aug. 13, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” rated PG; Aug. 14, “Il Postino,” rated PG; Aug. 28: “Spider-Man,” rated PG-13. Movies shown at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-6726.
Shop Till You Rock – Music-inspired mall tour features a performance by Mon Cheri, plus visit activity stations designed for teens. There also will be games, contests and trivia to win prizes; 1-6 p.m. North Town Mall, 4750 N. Division St. Free. (312) 729-4038.
Splashdown – Family water park. Open daily through Labor Day. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; noon-6 p.m. Sundays. 11127 E. Mission Ave, Spokane Valley. $12.99/48 inches and under; $15.99/over 48 inches; free for ages 3 and younger with regular paid admission; seniors 65 and older, $14/viewing pass with $7 refund. (509) 924-3079.
Spokane Highland Games – Celebrates the traditions of Highland dance, bagpipe and drumming exhibitions, and heavy athletic competitions, along with Claymore sword demonstrations, historical reenactments, tug-of-war and Scots Gaelic classes. Children’s “Braveheart-style” face painting and games begin at 1 p.m. Visit Celtic merchants and clan tents, and watch blacksmith, cattle and sheepdog demonstrations. A Ceilidh (party) will be held after the closing ceremonies 6-8 p.m.; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/general, $5/seniors/youth ages 11-17, $3/children ages 4-10, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 922-3661.
Squeaky’s Comedy Night Special – Featuring the clean stylings of five local Spokane comedians. Shows at 9:30 p.m. daily. 21 and older only. Players & Spectators Casino, 12828 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 924-5141.
University High School Wrestlers Reunion – All past U-Hi wrestlers, managers and assistant coaches welcome. RSVP required. E-mail uhigh.titan.wrestling@ gmail.com. 1-5 p.m. Brown’s Park, across from the new University High school on 32nd Avenue.
Sunday
Arbor Crest Wine Concert Series – Aug. 8: Tuxedo Junction, 19-piece big band; Aug. 15: Bent, classic rock. No one under age 21, no outside alcohol allowed. Food available for purchase by Catered By You; outside food is allowed. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m.; all concerts end at sunset Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $5/concert. Tables for eight guests may be reserved for additional $40 per concert. (509) 927-9463.
Monday
Central Valley School District – The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.
Tuesday
Free Family Film Festival – Spokane Valley – Aug. 10-12: “Doogal” (G) and “Hotel for Dogs” (PG); Aug. 17-19: “Muppets from Space” (G) and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (PG). Shows at 10 a.m. (two different theaters). Spokane Valley Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-2590.
Liberty Lake ice cream social – Meet Liberty Lake City Council members and discuss local issues; 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. Mission. (509) 755-6700.
Senior ice cream social – Free ice cream sundaes and entertainment. Hosted by Valley Meals on Wheels for local senior citizens; 1-2:30 p.m. Edgecliff Neighborhood Center, 6903 E. Fourth. (509) 924-6976.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting – Tentative agenda items include a motion on hiring a new city manager, a proposed panhandling ordinance, a motion on approving the law enforcement contract and a report on estimated 2010-11 revenues and expenditures; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.
Food distribution – Second Harvest will distribute free food and fresh produce from its mobile food bank truck to anyone who needs it. No appointment or documentation is required and the distribution does not count as a food bank visit. Those seeking food are asked to bring their own box; noon-2 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.
Free Outdoor Movies – Liberty Lake – Friday “Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban,” rated PG; next Saturday, “Il Postino,” rated PG; Aug. 28: “Spider-Man,” rated PG-13. Movies shown at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-6726.
Good Guys Rod and Custom Show – Friday-Sunday. More than 1,500 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972. There will be a swap meet, vendors, live entertainment and more. Friday- Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $15/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age six and younger; parking is free. (925) 838-9876.
Mommy and Me Club – Social group open to all new mom, babies (up to 2 years old), and moms-to-be. Support, encouragement, teaching, learning, sharing, playtime and fun. Also features free weight checks, breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants, activities and guest speakers. There is no need to RSVP or attend regularly. Call (509) 473-5706 or e-mail johnsond@emirehealth.org or lloydcl1@emirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free.