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Today

2010 Washington State Karate Championships - A tournament to benefit the Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest. Features point sparring, weapons and forms divisions, a demo team division, and cash prizes for all grand champions; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $49.99 competitors; $5 for spectators. (509) 838-5425.

Happy Wife, Happy Life Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. Learn how to make a variety of Fiesta-themed drinks and food. For ages 21 and older. Please bring an apron. RSVP required by May 10 for class on May 13, 6-8:30 p.m. 11712 E. Boone Ave. $25 per person; $40 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Inland Empire Dahlia Society Tuber Sales - From 8-5 p.m. Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague Ave.

Kids Fish-In - For ages 5-14. Limited to first 1,000 people who sign up. Department of Fish and Game, 2315 N. Discovery Place. $5. (509) 892-1001.

Outdoor Native Plant Field Trips - Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Several field trips will be offered between April 11-May 2, including Dishman Hills Natural Area, Juniper Dunes Wilderness, Drumheller Springs Park and BLM Telford Parcel. Visit www.nechapterwnps.org for more information. (509) 466-8886.

Public Flights on Liberty Belle - Today and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Most recently restored World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. One of only 14 B-17s that still fly today. Reservations required. Felts Field Airport main terminal, 6105 E. Rutter Ave. $430/person. (918) 340-0243.

Spokane Valley Friends of the Library Book Sale - Buy used books and AV items while supporting the Friends of the Spokane Valley Library; 9 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling local pioneer aviators (Nick Mamer, Jack Fancher, Buell Felts), the formation of the Washington Air National Guard, the 1927 visit by Charles Lindbergh, and “Visionary Women,” women who shaped the history of the Spokane Valley. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.

Studebaker Car Show and Swap - Related vehicles welcome: Hudsons, Avantis and Packards. Sponsored by The Inland Northwest Chapter of Studebaker Drivers Club. Barbecue potluck, bring lawn chairs; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 704 N. Conklin St. (509) 893-2952.

WDFW Native Plant Landscape Garden Open House - In celebration of Native Plant Appreciation Week. Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society in cooperation with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. View native plant displays surrounding the WDFW office building; noon-4 p.m. 2315 N. Discovery Place. (509) 466-8886.

YMCA Skate Park launch party - The event marks the beginning of a week of events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Valley YMCA. There will be music, food, exhibitions and more; noon-4 p.m. Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. (509) 777-9622.

Sunday

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

Public Flights on Liberty Belle - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Most recently restored World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. One of only 14 B-17s that still fly today. Reservations required. Felts Field Airport main terminal, 6105 E. Rutter Ave. $430/person. (918) 340-0243.

Monday

“Energy Retrofit of Three Neighborhoods in Spokane” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Jenomy Utley, who will talk about energy retrofits in the South Perry, Shadle Park and Audubon Park neighborhoods; 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 Ave. (509) 922-3874.

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

Tuesday

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a legislative update, a report on the Shoreline Master Program and discussion on the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (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. Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.

Wednesday

60-plus Singles - Meets Wednesdays; 9-10:30 a.m. Old Country Buffet, 12209 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 892-7394.

Millwood Indoor Farmers Market - Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m., through May. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.

Thursday

Democratic Women’s Club - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club meets the first Thursday of each month; 11:30 a.m. Conley’s Restaurant, 12622 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-9286.

Friday

League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month; 1 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 922-2960.

Mother’s Day lunch - Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels and the Coeur d’Alene Casino are teaming up to serve a special Mother’s Day lunch for senior citizens. Call for reservations; 11:30 a.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 924-6976.

School carnival - The seventh annual event includes pony rides, petting zoo, bingo, jump house, carnival games, a cake walk, food and more. 6-8:30 p.m. South Pines Elementary School, 12021 E. 24th Ave. Tickets are 25 cents, wristbands are $10. (509) 228-4400.

The YMCA Green Way Program Plant Sale - May 7-8, 13-15 and 20-22. Spring Plant Sale featuring annuals, perennials, vegetables and houseplants. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Green Way Program. Hours are 3-6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Free admission. (509) 777-9622, Ext. 206.

Saturday

Craft and Car Collectors Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. Free admission. (509) 413-2044.

Dinner and auction - Benefits the University High School senior all-nighter. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $35. (509) 891-6412.

Spokane Valley Heritage Fair - Antique tractors, gas engines, vintage cars, demonstrations of farm implements and things spinning wool, separating cream, etc. Sponsored by the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum and the Inland Empire Steam & Gas Buffs; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/family, $3/person. (509) 922-4570.

Super Pet Adoption Festival - The Spokane Humane Society, SCRAPS, SpokAnimal and Pet Savers have joined together to host this event. Dogs, cats and a few other animals will be available for adoption. There will also be animal-related booths and food vendors; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aslin Finch Parking Lot, 5605 E. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 995-4542.

The Inland Northwest FIRST Robotics Exhibition and FLL Competition - For students age 6 years old through high school. Information available about how to start a program in your school or organization; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. Free. (509) 922-5488.

The YMCA Green Way Program Plant Sale - May 7-8, 13-15 and 20-22. Hours are 3-6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Free admission. (509) 777-9622, Ext. 206.

Valley YMCA anniversary - The Valley Y will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Lunch tickets can be pre-purchased for $11 for four people and $3.25 for each additional person; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. (509) 777-9622.