Valley Calendar

Tue., June 22, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Baby lapsit - For ages 0-18 months, 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Nature journals - For all children in grades K-5, 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool story time - For ages 3-5, 11 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Prescription drug card seminar - A representative of Northwest Health System will explain the various Medicare prescription drug cards available. Space is limited; call for a reservation; 7 p.m., Brighton Court Assisted Living, 1308 N. Vercler. 926-4533.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include the police precinct lease agreement, the parks master plan contract and the election date for fire district annexation; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

2004 Shake Stuff Up Tour - Sponsored by Rolling Stone magazine and MTV, free events include a Battle of the Bands competition, auditions to be the next Milk Mustache ad alongside the band Simple Plan in Rolling Stone magazine, and a dance sweepstakes when teens can show their best “milk shake” for a chance to win a trip to the 2005 MTV Summer Beach House; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fred Meyer store, Sullivan and Sprague. (312) 988-2212.

Meet your legislator - The 4th District State legislators will meet with the public. Attendees will include Senator Bob McCaslin, Representative Larry Crouse and Representative Lynn Schindler; 5-8 p.m., Spokane Valley Heritage Center, 12114 E. Sprague. 924-3400.

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