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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

“3 Bears” - A production by Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

Annual Lavender Summer Event - U-pick daily through Sunday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Leisure Lavender Farm, 3529 N. Lynden Road. Free admission. 993-5036 or 927-0405.

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

Riders in the Sky - Grammy-winning Western music group; 7 p.m., Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive. 742-8694.

Storytime - The story is “Mouse’s First Summer.” A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

2For2 - Playing folk/blues 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.

Author Jeanne Savery - Book signing of “House Party”; noon-3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. 924-0667.

Janie Cribbs - Playing folk/blues 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.

Mid-Summer Celebration - Family event featuring kids’ 3-on-3 basketball tournament, entertainment, carnival games, silent auction and food; noon-6 p.m., Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. $15/team for basketball tournament.

Youth concert - Music by Stellar Kart, Meter 12, Catalyst and the Oneighty Band; 6:30 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 924-9750.

Monday

Computer basics - Free sessions for adults at 2 and 6 p.m. will explain what mice have to do with computers and more. Space is limited; registration is recommended. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

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.

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.

Liberty Lake City Council meeting - On the agenda is a public hearing on the draft Capital Facilities Plan; 7 p.m., Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 755-6706.

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

Quilters Guild - The Spokane Valley Quilters Guild meets. The public is welcome; 6:30 p.m., Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines. 926-7002.

Summer Science in the Park - For girls of all ages. Launch water rockets, conduct chemistry investigations and explore an engineering project. Free; noon, Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave. 747-8091, ext. 205.

Wednesday

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

“Harry Potter” Discussion - Discussing “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.

Modern Electric Centennial - Customers of Modern Electric Water Co. are invited to its 100th year celebration. There will be a barbecue lunch, dunk tank and games. They also will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for the Spokane Valley Community Center; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 904 N. Pines Road. 755-9003.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Spokane 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; noon, Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

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 Readers Group - Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.

Friday

Free Outdoor Movies - Movies start at dusk. Today’s film is “A Bug’s Life”; Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free. 742-8694.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” - Book discussion; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.

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

Next Saturday

Fun in the Sun - Edgecliff SCOPE hosts its third annual Fun in the Sun arts and crafts fair. There will also be live music, food, a car show and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Edgecliff Park, Eighth and Park Road. 477-6345.

Spokane Highland Games - Piping, highland dancing and athletic competitions; blacksmith, sheep dog, kilt making and wearing demos; Scottish clan and vendor tents; Opening ceremonies at noon; children’s athletic events and Quidditch games at 1 p.m. Music by Dan Maher, Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums, Angus Scott Pipe Band and Desert Thistle Pipe Band. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Fancher at Broadway. $8/adults, $5/seniors/youth ages 11-17, $3/children ages 4-10, free/under age 4. 922-3661.