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Today
25th Holistic Festival - Presents a wide variety of healthy living possibilities, free lectures occur, booths with organic and natural products, remedies, body care and pain relief, supplements, oils, books, art, music, jewelry and quality gifts, as well as readers, healers and practitioners of chiropractic, biofeedback, reflexology, astrology, acupuncture and more. Visit www.holisticfestivals.com; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $6. (509) 624-1865.
AAAA Cruise Show - Open to the community and is ideal for first time cruisers or those interested in learning about the top destinations for 2013. AAA Travel experts will be joined by industry representatives to discuss cruising trends, offer tips for travelers and reveal exclusive deals for bookings with top cruise lines including Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Concierge, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn and more; 10 a.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Free. (509) 358-7039.
‘Bridging Cultures’ - Spokane Valley Museum’s second annual History Tour. A driving tour and historic presentation of the Spokane Bridge area in collaboration with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. The tour will include events and cultural sites covering 1864-1930. Take a tour back in time to the era of the first post office, house and store in Spokane County. Learn about the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s experience from Cliff Sijohn; 10 a.m. Rockin B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $5. (509) 922-4570.
Custer’s 37th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 200 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 or musical instruments. You may bring in a photo for large pieces - show the details. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6 admission/good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. Appraisals are $7 per item, benefits Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (limit five per person). (509) 924-0588.
Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. Free.
‘Rumors’ - Ignite! Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s farce, directed by Barry Brathovde. Shows Today, Oct. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $20. (509) 795-0004.
Spokane Valley Fire open house - Open houses at the new Spokane Valley Fire Department administration building and the adjacent Station 8. Suggest a new name for Station 8, meet the on-duty crew and take a tour of the buildings. Refreshments will be served; noon-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Fire Department Administration Building, 2120 N. Wilbur Road. (509) 928-1700.
Tactical Solutions Gaming Convention - Focusing on miniatures gaming in many different periods including Ancients, Napoleonics, WWII, WWI, the American Civil War, Science Fiction and many different presentations including Naval Warfare, War in the Air, Land Battles and much combining all of them. Game designers, master miniatures painters, award winning games, and much more will be there. Through Sunday at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $30/advance, $35/door. (208) 882-0614.
Sunday
Bead Show - Presented by Rings & Things. No small children or strollers; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. 1(800)366-2156.
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.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.
DivorceCare Recovery Support Group - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave. $25 for workbook. (509) 533-6800 or (509) 892-5255.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - Second Monday of the month; 10:30 a.m.-noon. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 921-5608.
Single & Parenting - Features refreshing, biblical teaching on topics important to single parents. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare provided. Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave. $25.00. (509) 533-6800 ext 123.
Striders - A community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Led by certified instructors, the classes emphasize strength, stretching, and balance. Miles walked individually are records and awards are presented at five awards meetings each year which feature health-related speakers. Call Carol at (509) 926-1697 or Judy at (509) 892-1293; 8-9 a.m. Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. $15 per year and $2 for each exercise class attended.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish. (509) 928-9158.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Broadway Court - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Tuesday
Budget workshop - The city council workshop will focus on the town of Fairfield’s proposed 2013 budget. The public is welcome to attend; 6:30 p.m. Fairfield Community Center, 304 E. Main, Fairfield (509) 283-2414.
Color Explosion (Valley) - Enjoy colorful crafts and activities; 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace (509) 924-1830.
Mental Health Support Group - 7 p.m. Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines Road. (509) 926-5247.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the proposed 2013 budget and a public hearing on proposed amendments to the 2012 budget and vote on the acquisition of property at Sprague and Herald; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague (509) 921-1000.
Wednesday
Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage; 6:30 p.m. Puerto Vallarta restaurant, 6915 E. Sprague Ave. (310) 621-3897.
West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 11 a.m. Contract Based Education, 115 S. University Road. (509) 924-2150.
Thursday
English Garden Designer Talk - The next meeting of The Inland Empire Gardeners will feature James Alexander-Sinclair and an entertaining lecture, “Dancing with Borders: Gardens to Make the Heart Sing.” James is a garden designer, broadcaster and writer who has made gardens all over Britain and was elected to the Council of the Royal Horticulture Society in 2011; 6:30 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 535-8434.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6 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
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy - 11 a.m. Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 921-6645.
Saturday
‘Celebrating Opportunity’ Community Banquet - The church hosts will begin tours of the facility at 4 p.m. which was reconstructed and dedicated in May 2004. A four-course dinner, prepared by Shogun Restaurant will be served at 6 p.m. Entertainment will follow at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public for dinner, concert or both, featuring music by Celtic Nots, a Spokane-based acoustic band. Reservations requested. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $15/dinner. (509) 924-9750.
Domestic Violence Symposium - Learn about services available to domestic violence victims. There will be speakers from the Liberty Lake Police Department, the YWCA, Valley Hospital and the Spokane Police Department. Reservations are requested. Lunch will be provided; 9 a.m.-noon. Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. Mission, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 755-1140.
Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. No poetry, non-fiction, memoirs, etc., please. Bring 5-10 pages to read to the group and 6-8 copies. Group meets second and fourth Saturdays of the month; noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.
Walk to Defeat ALS - Check-in at 10 a.m.; walk starts at 11 a.m. The Spokane Walk to Defeat ALS, now in its 8th year, benefits the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter. It is a 3 mile walk on the Centennial Trail, next to the Spokane River. ADA accessible. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. No registration fee, fundraising by donations. (509) 863-4321 or (866) 786-7257.