Calendar
Today
12th Annual Basset Blast - “Red, White and Basset.” Hosted by Washington Basset Rescue and S.C.R.A.P.S. Featuring raffles, events, doggie favor bags, awards and more. Events include: Best Waddle, Best Howl, Best Costume, Best Bassett Photo and more. For photo contest, bring one photo, no larger than 4-by-6 inches. Contestants must be Basset Hounds or Basset mix. No puppies less than four months old allowed. Dogs must be leashed, and please scoop their poop. All proceeds benefit the Basset Rescue program; noon-3 p.m. Sullivan Park, north of Spokane Valley Mall. $10/pre-register, $15 at the door. (509) 466-1538.
Author C.N. Bring - Book signing of the second book of the Celia Kelly Mystery Series, “The Lie”; 1-3 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.
Author Michael Anthony Cariola - Author will sign copies of his fantasy novel, “Leo Rising”; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.
Boater safety education - All boat and personal watercraft operators age 30 and younger are now required to attend a boater safety education class. The class is free, but advance registration is required. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 10319 E. Appleway. (509) 477-3552.
Family Fun Day/Centennial Camporee by Boy Scouts of America - A great family event with over 150 activities including archery, BB Guns, paintball, climbing walls, geocaching, horse riding, the snowboarding rail jam (with real snow), bike skills maze, obstacle course, mini-sailboat racing, helicopter landings, The Bubble Guy, military working dogs demonstrations, fire-fighting demonstrations and more. See live tigers cubs, reptiles, wolves, and birds of prey. Saturday night show featuring nationally-renown magician and entertainer Giovanni Livera followed by fireworks. The event commemorates 100 years of Scouting in America and is being produced by the Boy Scouts of America for all families in the Inland Northwest; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $15/person, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 325-4562.
Haiti/Chile Relief Concert - Performances by Kinderchor of Spokane, the Haran Dancers, musicians from the Korean Presbyterian Church, The Angus Scott Pipe Band, the Kosher Red Hots and the Spokane Community Gospel Mass Choir. A reception will follow the concert. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross and the Presbyterian Disaster Fund; 7 p.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. $10. (509) 714-0555.
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling our 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, through Sept. 16. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.
“The Last Gladiator” - A story about bravery, trickery and falling in love presented by Theater Arts for Children. Today, 7 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/ages 13 and older; $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.
The YMCA Green Way Program Plant Sale - Spring plant sale featuring annuals, perennials, vegetables and houseplants. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Green Way Program. Noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Free admission. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206.
Valley Youth Soccer - Soccer league for ages 4-15. Games in fall 2010 and spring 2011. Sign-up early to get on teams in your school area. Deadline is July 15th. Spokane Valley. $59. (509) 924-7661.
Sunday
SPVJSA Carnival - Presented by Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association. A complete soccer carnival atmosphere with face-painting, games, footskills booth, information booths of local soccer clubs and more; 1-4 p.m. Plantes Ferry, 12300 E. Wellesley Ave. Free.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.
Naranon - Support group for relatives and friends of drug addicts; 6:30 p.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 230-5423, (509) 921-0361, (509) 467-9774.
Pickleball - Games are daily Monday through Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 9-11 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. (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. (509) 928-9158.
Tuesday
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 5:30 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. (509) 924-1830.
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 - Games are daily Monday through Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan, a proposed resolution on panhandling and a proposed resolution on collaborative planning with Spokane County; 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. Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.
Wednesday
60-plus Singles - Meets Wednesdays; 9-10:30 a.m. Old Country Buffet, 12209 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 892-7394.
“Elder Abuse and Awareness: What is it and what can you do?” - The Silver Ribbon Campaign attempts to raise awareness in regards to the hidden crime of Elder Abuse and Neglect in our community; 3:15-4:15 p.m., Sunshine Gardens 12912 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 922-1468.
Millwood Indoor Farmers Market - Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m., through May. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.
Nicotine Anonymous - Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking; 3-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 926-9804 or (509) 474-1845.
Pickleball - Games are daily Monday through Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Senior badminton - Games are every Wednesday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Spokane County Brain Injury Survivors Support Group - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 218-7982.
Spokane Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - 6-8 p.m. Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 482-2022.
West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 7 p.m. District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. (509) 924-2150.
Thursday
ALS Patient and Caregiver meeting - Sponsored by the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association Evergreen Chapter, Spokane Branch; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (877) 201-3610.
Pickleball - Games are daily Monday through Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Self-Care Connection - Teaches cancer patients about nutrition, daily activity, relaxation techniques, coping skills, etc.; 2:30 p.m. Cancer Care Northwest, 12615 E. Mission Ave., Suite 200. (509) 228-1244.
Silver Ribbon Campaign - Learn about the abuse and neglect of the elderly and disabled; what signs to look for and how to report it; 2 p.m. Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. (509) 924-6161.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6:45 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.
Friday
On Sacred Grounds - “In the Swim of Things,” multimedia show celebrating the joyful color of sky and sea with watercolors and fiber art, by Dian Zahner, May 25-June 23 with a reception today from 4-8 p.m. 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.
Saturday
Author Deby Fredericks - Local science fiction author presents her books, “The Magister’s Mask, “The Necromancer’s Bones,” and “Too Many Princes”; 2-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.
Memorial Weekend Soccer Tournaments - May 29-30. Five-on-Five for U9 team and older; four-on-four for U5 to U8 teams; three game minimum. 3303 N. Pines Road. $75 for U5 to U8; $135 for U9 and older. (509) 924-7661.
Run for the Son - Several churches in the area of Liberty Lake and Newman Lake will host a 3.1 mile run/walk. Participants will receive a T-shirt. Registration forms are available at www.libertycross.org; 9 a.m. Rockin’ B Ranch, Idaho Road south of I-90 near Stateline. $10 per person. (509) 255-9244.