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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

Motorcycle and Quad Racing - Gates open at 2 p.m., racing at 6. Spokane County Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5. 921-6432.

Spokane National Boat Show - 50th annual event. Sponsored by the Spokane Yacht Club; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Spokane Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, under age 12/free. 991-1002.

Storytime - The story is “Ella the Elegant Elephant,” by Carmela and Steven D’Amico; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

The Spokane Blues Festival - The Parchmen, 4-5:20 p.m.; Cary Fly, 5:50-7:20 p.m.; Cool Stack, 7:50-9 p.m.; The Fat Tones, 9:30-11 p.m.; Robbie Laws, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Medley’s Lounge, 14415 E. Sprague Ave. Tickets $22. 927-4555.

Wine tasting - St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts a “Fruit of the Vine” wine tasting night. Wineries from all over the West Coast will be represented and some wines will be for sale. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be live music; 7 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan and Interstate 90. $100 per couple in advance, $100 per person at the door. 924-4300 ext. 25.

Youth Soccer - Children ages 4-8 can register for the Valley Youth Soccer League through March 1. Valley Youth Soccer League, 9116 E. Sprague. 922-7080.

Sunday

Motorcycle and Quad Racing - Gates open at 2 p.m., racing at 6. Spokane County Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5. 921-6432.

Spokane National Boat Show - 50th annual event. Sponsored by the Spokane Yacht Club; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, under age 12/free. 991-1002.

Monday

Internet 101 - A class for adults. Registration is required; 2 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Catalog Class - A class for adults. Registration is required; 6 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 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., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

East Valley School District - The school district board will meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

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

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

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed sign ordinance, a proposed garage sale ordinance and the Pines/Mansfield intersection; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 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.

Storytime - The stories are “Olive My Love” by Vivian Walsh and “Pigs in Love” by Teddy Slater. A craft project and treats 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.

West Valley School District - The board of directors will meet; 7 p.m., Seth Woodard Elementary, 7410 E. Mission. 924-2150.

Thursday

After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

VHF Club - The Inland Empire VHF Club for radio amateurs meets the second Thursday of every month. 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.

Horticulture Class Series - Presented by Washington State University Extension in Spokane County, 6-9 p.m., 222 N. Havana St. $150. 477-2048.

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., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Friday

International Auto Show - 2005 Spokane New Car Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Spokane Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $6/adults, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and under.

Saturday

“Toy Camp” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Opening night admission includes a cast party after the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

International Auto Show - 2005 Spokane New Car Show, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Spokane Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $6/adults, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and under.

Saturday Contra Dance - With caller Joseph Erhart-Hudson from Moscow, Idaho. Beginners workshop at 7:30 p.m., 8-11 p.m., East Spokane Grange Hall, Mission at Park Road. 747-2640.

Spokane Valley City Council retreat - The council and city staff will discuss the city’s financial forecast, legislative issues and managed competition; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Tie One On - A class on fly fishing for adults; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.