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Sat., Aug. 13, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Free Outdoor Movie at Liberty Lake - Starts at dusk. “Ghostbusters”; Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 343-6000.

Safety Fair - The fair will feature fire trucks, a fire house jump house, information booths, prizes and a build-your-own space shuttle class at 10 a.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lowe’s, 5204 E. Sprague.

SCOPE yard sale - SCOPE East will host the three-day event; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 4904 N. Harvard Road No. 3. 922-3150.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to singles age 20-49. Reservations are required; 6:30 p.m., Godfather’s Pizza, 15402 E. Sprague Ave. $10. 226-7674.

Storytime - The story is “Good Night, Sweet Butterflies.” There will be a craft project and singing with Kindermusik; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

2For2 - Playing guitar/folk music. Free outdoor concert from 5:30 p.m. to sunset. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed and must be 21 to attend. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 927-9463.

Book signing - Author Louella Dow Book signing from 1-3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.

SCOPE yard sale - Event continues, hosted by SCOPE East; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 4904 N. Harvard Road No. 3. 922-3150.

Senior Dance - Presented by The Mountain Musicians, optional potluck; 1-4 p.m., East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. Free. 326-2753.

Stuff the bus - Bring donations of school supplies to be given to needy children through the Spokane Valley Community Center; 9-11:30 a.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church 202 N. Pines Road, or 9:15 a.m.-noon Mirabeau Chapel, 3001 N. Pines Road. 927-1153.

Monday

Family Readers Group - Read the book “Fire in the Hole” and come to discuss it with others; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Mondays in Room 105; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

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

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

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

Free Movies at Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Two free movies offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday on separate screens. Now showing: “Rugrats in Paris” and “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie”; 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, Regal Cinemas. Free.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane Valley City Council - 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Taking Control of Your Money - The Financial Literacy Foundation offers a class to teach budgeting and wise use of credit; 6-7:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $20. 226-3981.

Wednesday

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

Friends of the Valley Library - The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

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

Storytime - The story is “Sunshine on My Shoulders” by John Denver. A craft project and treat will follow; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Stuff the bus - Bring donations of school supplies to be given to needy children through the Spokane Valley Community Center; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Teachers Credit Union, 13501 E. Sprague, or 3-7:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, 13608 E. 40th. 927-1153.

Thursday

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Valley Heritage Museum - The grand opening celebration will include music, antique cars, treats and a silent auction. Reservations are requested; 5-9 p.m., 12114 E. Sprague. 922-4750.

Friday

Book signing - Author Marilyn Magney Newkirk will sign her recent book is “Spokane, 22nd Street and the Fifties”; 5-8 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.

Book Discussion - “Eragon,” by Christopher Paolini; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.

Free Outdoor Movie at Liberty Lake - Starts at dusk. “Driving Miss Daisy”; Liberty Lake Pavillion, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

Goodguys Fourth Great Northwest Nationals - Thousands of hot rod rides (through 1972) including rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks. Host club is The Dukes Auto Club of Spokane. Friday and next Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Aug. 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana Street at Broadway Avenue. $12/adults, $6/ages 7-12, free/younger than age 6.

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Fridays in Room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Step by Step - Walking group for women meets Fridays; 9-11 a.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 17909 E. Broadway. 926-0498.

Next Saturday

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Starts at dusk. “Aladdin” (animated); Liberty Lake Pavillion, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

Goodguys Fourth Great Northwest Nationals - Thousands of hot rod rides (through 1972) including rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks. Host club is The Dukes Auto Club of Spokane. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. next Saturday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 21. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana Street at Broadway Avenue. $12/adults, $6/ages 7-12, free/younger than age 6.

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