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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show Today through Sunday. 38th annual event. Features more than 300 professional artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

WIAA Hardwood Classic State B Tournament Continues through Saturday. Boys and girls 1B and 2B basketball. $12, $10 students and seniors, through TicketsWest or at the box office. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.

Moscow Mardi Gras Celebrating community, charity and commitment to local children’s organizations. 1 p.m., Kids Moscow Mardi Gras with games, crafts and entertainment; 4 p.m., Moscow Mardi Gras Parade; 9 p.m., Live music (21 and older). Saturday, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St. $20 at the door. (208) 882-8537.

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” Sunday-March 14. The Ham on Regal Players present their 52nd annual fundraiser. More than 250 parents use their hidden talents to ham it up as they sing, dance, jump and jive. This year’s show is a look at what Ferris students did over their summer vacation. Performances are Sunday at 2 p.m.; Wednesday-March 13 at 7:30 p.m.; and March 14 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9. (509) 325-6000.

Chris Hedges presented by the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane Chris Hedges, Pulitzer prize-winner and author of 12 books including “War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning,” will give a talk titled “Wages of Rebellion.” Tuesday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $18 advance, $20 door. (509) 227-7638.

“Human Trafficking in the 21st Century” Lutheran Community Services Anti-human Trafficking Coordinator Mabel Elsom will speak. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Whitworth University, Robinson Teaching Theatre in Weyerhaeuser Hall, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 777-3834.

March to End Senior Hunger Hosted by Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels. The first march is from 8 to 10 a.m. today at Spokane Valley Mall. On Saturday, marches will be held at NorthTown Mall from 8 a.m.-noon, and at River Park Square and Skywalks from 10 a.m. to noon. The campaign kick off event will be at Ron’s Drive-Inn from noon-7 p.m. on Saturday. 20 percent of all sales will be donated to Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels. www.marchformeals.com.

GlamAgain Fashion Consignment Sale A boutique fashion event featuring name brand and designer clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags at 70 percent or more off the original retail price. Today, 5 p.m., Marketplace Wine Bar, 32 W. Pacific Ave. $10/Friday, includes wine; $5/Saturday; free admission on Sunday. (509) 220-6129.

Taste Spokane 2015 Live music, great food and adult beverages. Spokane’s acclaimed restaurants, regional wineries and breweries, chocolatiers and dessert purveyors will exhibit their products and serve samples. Benefits Wishing Star Foundation. Today, 6-10 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40 at the door; $100/VIP. (509) 744-3411.