Valley Calendar

Wed., Aug. 18, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Storytime - The story is “The Best Pet of All” by David LaRochelle; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Thursday

Spokane County Library District meeting - The Spokane County Library District board of trustees will have their monthly meeting in the public meeting room; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 924-4122.

Friday

“On Golden Pond” - The free film begins at dusk. Rated PG. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. 742-8694.

Great Northwest Nationals - Third annual event sponsored by K&N Filters and Good Guys, with more than 1,500 rods, customs and classics through 1972; more than 100 exhibits, indoor car show, arts and crafts show, and music by Danny Vernon; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair & Expo Center, Broadway at Havana. $12/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and under, free parking. 477-1766.

Spokane Christian Singles scavenger hunt - The hunt is open to singles age 20-49. Reservations are required; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana. $5. 226-7674.

Saturday

Book Signing with Sherry Gardner - Local author Sherry Hardner will sign copies of her book, “Hustlin’ Justice.” The story is set in Seattle in the 1800s and features an Easterner experiencing the West for the first time; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Great Northwest Nationals - Third annual event sponsored by K&N Filters and Good Guys, with more than 1,500 rods, customs and classics through 1972; more than 100 exhibits, indoor car show, arts & crafts show, and music by Danny Vernon; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair & Expo Center, Broadway at Havana. $12/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and under, free parking. 477-1766.

Liberty Lake Farmers Market - Crafts, fruits and vegetables; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Liberty Square Building east parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 343-6000.

Mel McCuddin reception - An opening reception with oil painter Mel McCuddin kicks off a “Retro Mel” show that lasts through Sept. 17. Refreshments will be served; 6-9 p.m., Irv’s Jewelry, Rocks and Gifts, 11907 E. Trent. 924-5464.

“The Little Shop of Horrors” - The free film begins at dusk. Rick Moranis plays Seymour Krelborn, who works in a rundown flower shop on Skid Row and purchases a strange plant from an even stranger street vendor. He names the plant after his girlfriend and learns to his horror that the plant craves blood and flesh. Rated PG. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. 742-8694.

Winnie the Pooh visit - Children are invited to come and have their picture taken with Winnie the Pooh; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

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