Calendar

Sat., Aug. 27, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

All-City Summer Concert for Seniors - Hosted by Park Place Retirement Community. Tuxedo Junction will play tunes on the lawn. Seating is limited and reservations required for the free event; 6 p.m., Park Place Retirement Community, 511 S. Park Road. 922-7224.

ESAR recruiting - The Spokane City/County Search and Rescue Explorer Post is looking for adult advisers and new youth members age 14 and up. Open houses will be from 9-11 a.m. at Spokane County Fire District 9 Station 92, 3801 E. Farwell Road, and 1-3 p.m. at Spokane Valley Fire Station 1, 10319 E. Sprague Ave. Run by the Department of Emergency Management, the program uses members to search for lost hunters and downed airplanes, among other tasks. 477-6612.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movie starts at dusk; “Superman – The Movie.” Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 742-8694.

Koi Show and Vendor Fair - The Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society is presenting this fair that will include koi and goldfish on display, a koi coloring contest, vendors and seminars. The proceeds will benefit community volunteer projects of the society, such as draining and cleaning the Nishinomiya Japanese Garden Pond at Manito Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. 928-9209 or (208) 661-1868.

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

Scrapbook Discovery Day - An interactive event for beginning scrapbookers; 1-5 p.m., Michaels, 15521 E. Broadway. 893-0543.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to singles ages 20-49. Reservations are required; 7 p.m., 416 S. Neyland Ave., Liberty Lake. $10. 226-7674.

Storytime - The story is “Buster” by Denise Fleming. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. 922-4104.

Summer Book Club Meeting - Express Yourself Artistically. Robin Clayton of Transfiguration-Object d’Art will be teaching the art of recycling. Bring clear plastic bottles. For youth up to age 18; 3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 924-0667.

Torch run fund-raiser - Uniformed Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies will be serving food and collecting tips to help fund the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Washington; noon-8 p.m., Red Robin, 14736 E. Indiana. 477-6612.

Sunday

Car show – Hosted by the Real 4 Life car club to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. There will be raffles, trophies and a live disc jockey. There is a $10 entry fee per car. The public is asked to bring donations of diapers and baby food for the nursery; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tidyman’s 2024 N. Argonne Road.

Concourse d’Elegance - Classic Car show with more than 20 customized cars. No outside alcohol allowed; must be 21 to attend. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. 927-9463.

Men of Rhythm - 16-piece band plays big band sound music. Free outdoor concert from 5:30 p.m. to sunset. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. No outside alcohol allowed; must be 21 to attend. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 927-9463.

Salmon Barbecue - 49th annual event. Enjoy barbecued salmon, baked beans, salad, roll, ice cream and drinks. Free entertainment including teen dancers, clogging and skits from 2-3 p.m., and square and round dancing from noon-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; 12-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, exit 291B off Interstate 90, Spokane Valley. $8.50/adults, $7.50/seniors, $5.50/ages 12 and younger. 226-0698.

Monday

Author Robert Thomas Raming - Reading and Q&A session on “War and Death of the American Dream”; Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.

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

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

Tuesday

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a proposed ordinance on amending PUD and presentation from outside agencies; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Alzheimer’s support group - The group meets the last Wednesday of each month; 6:30-8 p.m., Guardian Angel Homes, 23102 E. Mission. 893-9300.

CVHS Link - LINK for freshmen includes activities and events to help incoming freshmen feel connected to Central Valley High School. Parents are invited beginning at 7:15 p.m.; 4:30-9 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5233.

Storytime - Hear stories about going back to school, then do a craft project and have a treat; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Thursday

Democratic Women’s Group - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meets the first Thursday of each month; 12 p.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

Friday

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movie starts at dusk. “Forrest Gump.” Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 742-8694.

Iris Society - The Town and Country Iris Society meets the first Friday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-4225.

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

Step by Step - A walking group for women meets every Friday; 9-11 a.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 17909 E. Broadway. 926-0498.

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