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Today
“Amaizing” Corn Maze – Through Oct. 31. More than 12 acres of family fun with three different mazes. Food court, a corn cannon shooting range, maze game with prizes, a petting zoo, and free parking. Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. (bring two nonperishable food items to receive $1 off admission on Sundays only). No pets, purses or backpacks in maze, strollers and wheelchairs enter at own risk. Beck Road just of Highway 53, Hauser, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/seniors and children ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 242-2676.
Fall Plant Sale - Perennials and houseplants, including fall color bowls and tropical dish gardens. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sundays. All proceeds will benefit the Greenway Program. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Free admission. (509) 777-9622.
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Gently used toys and accessories and infant and juniors fall/winter clothing. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (half off on Sunday). Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $4 Saturday, free admission on Sunday. (509) 536-2840.
Southeast Spokane County Fair - The 66th annual fair is a “Moo Di Gras” celebration today and Sunday. Saturday’s highlights include a pancake breakfast at the fire station from 7-10 a.m. and a parade at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.sespokanecountyfair.org for a full schedule. Rockford Fairgrounds. Free admission.
Taste of the Valley - Enjoy an evening of wine tasting featuring wines from Spokane, Yakima, Prosser and Walla Walla; hors d’oeuvres provided by Red Rock Catering; and live jazz music at this event held during Valleyfest. No one under 21 admitted. 6-8 p.m. 2426 N. Discovery Place. $30. (509) 922-3299.
Valleyfest – Today and Sunday. More than 100 local vendors contribute to the festival today and Sunday with numerous events for the whole family including hot air balloons, responsible dog ownership day, a classic car show, a family bike ride, vendor booths, children’s activities, a beer and wine garden, 5K-10K run, and music, dance and entertainment stages. Mirabeau Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. Free. (509) 922-3299 or (509) 688-0300.
Sunday
Spokane Skyhoundz Disc Dog Local Championships - Held during Valleyfest. Watch local dogs and their humans compete in distance and accuracy competition. For more information, contact John at johnlawnangel@yahoo.com, Glenn at arial_flies@yahoo.com or call (509) 926-6542; 10 a.m. Mirabeau Park, 13500 Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley.
Valleyfest Trail Ride - Enjoy a fun 6-15 mile bike ride along the Centennial Trail. Check-in and t-shirt pick-up beginning at 10 a.m., ride begins at 11 a.m. Register by downloading a form online at http://www.valleyfest.org/ event/activity/biketour or the day of at check-in. Mirabeau Park North Centennial Trail Head. $10/general, $5/age 10 and younger. (509) 922-3299.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 5:30 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. (509) 924-1830.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the 2011 budget, a proposed ordinance setting the 2011 property tax levy, a motion to allocate funds to outside agencies, a motion on the Poe winter contract and a motion on CenterPlace lease agreements; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.