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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Meals await at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s annual Greek festival. (File)

77th Annual Greek Dinner Festival – Continues through Saturday. Greek pastry, Taverna, dancing, deli and cooking demonstrations. Pastry served from 11 a.m. Dinner served 4:30-8 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Souvlaki at the grill nightly from 4:30 p.m., and from noon on Saturday. For more information, visit www.SpokaneGreekFest.org. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. $12 in advance for adults, $15 at the door, $6 for children ages 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.

2012 Wellness & Beauty Expo – Today through Sunday. Free health checks, $3 mini-spa treatments, demonstrations, healthy concessions and prizes. Today and Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.wellnessandbeauty expo.com. 10 N. Pines Road (former Albertsons building at Pines and Sprague), Spokane Valley. $7/general, free/age 11 and younger, $5/spa ticket. Donate two cans of food and receive $2 discount on admission to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. (509) 434-0133.

Fall Festival of Homes Tour – Host site is Eagle Ridge. Featuring 32 homes from 18 Spokane builders. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., today through Sunday and Oct. 5-7. Visit www.SpokaneFestivalOfHomes.com for more information. Eagle Ridge, 115 W. Eagle Ridge Blvd. (509) 532-4990.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale – Today through Sunday. Families can sell or buy gently used items for their growing families. Today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (half price on Sunday). Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Friday-Saturday: $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger; Sunday free admission. (509) 536-2840.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Oktoberfest – Today and Saturday. German-style food, festive live music, three beer gardens, over 100 kegs of beer, keg tapping ceremony, kids area fun for all ages. Hours are 5-8 p.m. today and 1-8 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. $15, includes keepsake glass mug.

The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market - Today and Saturday. Antiques and vintage treasures. 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Five Mile Prairie Grange Hall, 3024 W. Strong Road. $4. (509) 990-4558.

Spokane AIDS Network Walk - The annual walk benefits HIV care services and prevention education programs of SAN. Register to walk as an individual or join a team. Register online or day of event beginning at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. with a three-mile walk. There will be speakers, music and light refreshments. Saturday, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St., North Bank Shelter. $20/adults, $15/children/youth, includes T-shirt. (509) 455-8993, ext. 222.

Art Auction - Presented by Spokane Valley Arts Council. Live jazz music. Quick Finish demonstrations from 5-6:30 p.m.; and live auction at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, CenterPlace, Great Room, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $35/person, $50/couple. (509) 747-0812.

Free Museum Day – Saturday. Participating locations in the area are: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. in Spokane from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; McConnell Mansion, 110 S. Adams St. in Moscow, Idaho, from 1-4 p.m.; and Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd. in Coeur d’Alene, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (509) 363-5344.

34th Annual Premier Bridal Festival - More than 100 vendors including caterers, florists, gowns, honeymoon packages, and more all under one roof. Brides can register at www.bridalfest.com for $1 off admission. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7. (208) 659-7885.

Discover Tech Grand Opening - Spokane Public Library is the first library in the nation to host this Discover Tech Exhibit, emphasizing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There will be an opening reception and numerous programs for children. 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Saturday, Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Valley HUB anniversary - Celebrate the Valley HUB’s fifth anniversary during an open house. There will be a jump house, activities for kids, bike tuneups and more. There will be a free showing of “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Free. (509) 927-0602.

Peek-A-Boo Tea - Fall fundraiser for Inland NW Baby. All proceeds help provide essential items to children in need, such as diapers, new and gently used clothing and hygiene items. Visit www.inlandnwbaby.org. 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Appleway Events Center, 10512 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 995-9434.

“The Last Hurrah” - 1958 film starring Spencer Tracy as an old Irish-American political boss who runs for re-election as mayor of an American town for one last time. The Advocates for the Bing Crosby Theater presents its fall film series Best of the Political Movie Classics. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 993-1732.