Calendar

Today

Benelli Days with Tom Knapp - Shooting star performing show using only Benelli firearms. Free tickets to first 1,000 at both White Elephant locations, 1730 N. Division and 12614 E. Sprague; noon, Spokane Gun Club, 19615 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 326-1543.

Elks Lodge inaugural ball - The semi-formal ball will include dancing and a prime rib dinner. Reservations are required; 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. 926-2328.

Signing with Carolyn Starner - Photographer and author Carolyn Starner will sign copies of her garden book “Emerald Journey: A Walk Through Northwest Gardens”; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Spokane Gun Show - Buy, sell or trade. Sponsored by Lewis-Clark Trader; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $6. (208) 746-5555.

Sunday

Community dance - The Country Jammers will perform at the all ages dance. There is no charge and refreshments will be served. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments for the jam session; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Elks breakfast - Have breakfast with the officers of the Elks Lodge; 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Playwright Workshop - Hosted by Sandra Hosking of Spokane Civic Theatre; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Spokane Gun Show - Buy, sell or trade. Sponsored by Lewis-Clark Trader; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $6. (208) 746-5555.

Monday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Tuesday

Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Landscaping seminar - Free seminar on drought-tolerant planting using native plants; 6-8 p.m., Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. Mission. 922-5443 ext. 30.

Quilters guild - The Spokane Valley Quilters Guild will meet; 6:30 p.m., Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a report on the street master plan and traffic control for special events; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

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

Thursday

Democratic women’s group - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meets the first Thursday of every month. Lunch is available for purchase; 12:30 p.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

Game Night: Cashflow 101 - Practice strategies and principles of best selling author Robert Kiyosaki. Learn how to acquire passive income and gain control of your financial life; 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Friday

Spaghetti feed - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Spokane Christian Singles senior speed dating - Open to everyone age 45 and older. Reservations are required; 7 p.m., 11410 E. Sprague. $10. 226-7674.

Saturday

Northwest Regional Fiddle Contest - Today includes sessions at 8 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Competition categories include small fry, junior-junior, young adult, adult and senior. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $8 adults, $7 students/seniors per session; $18 adults and $16 students/seniors for both days. Children under 5 are free. 228-9030.

Northwest Australian Shepherd Association Open House - Australian Shepherd owners will meet other owners, share stories, ask questions, get tips and have some fun; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley PetSmart, 15615 E. Broadway Ave. 891-6777.

Paint-a-helmet - Local Kiwanis clubs will present the annual Paint-a-helmet event. Free bicycle helmets will be given to the first 1,000 children ages 3-16 who may then decorate it. Children must be accompanied by an adult; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Building C, Broadway and Havana.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to everyone age 20-49. Reservations are required; 7 p.m., 11410 E. Sprague. $10. 226-7674.