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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

Coalition of Responsible Disabled Fund-raiser – Sixth annual craft sale and silent auction to benefit CORD. Proceeds will go to help the group build a wheelchair ramp; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Toys “R” Us, Sullivan and Broadway. 326-6355 or 993-5515.

Liberty Lake Community Yard Sale - The 12th annual yard sale includes dozens of participants, plus nonprofit organizations will sell food in various neighborhoods. Maps of participating locations will be available at Liberty Lake stores and gas stations; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 990-0298.

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

Spokane Valley City Council retreat - Tentative agenda items include 2006 budget goals, wastewater and an updated financial forecast; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 29897 N. Isle View Road, Spirit Lake, Idaho. 921-1000.

Storytime with Curious George - Children will listen to a “Curious George” story and then meet the monkey himself; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” - Presented by West Valley High School. Due to mature themes and strong language, viewer discretion is advised; 7 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. Free. 869-3461.

Sunday

Doghouse Boyz - Free outdoor concert of blues music 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.

Valley Youth Soccer League - The league is accepting registrations for the fall 2005/spring 2006 soccer season for ages 4 and up. The deadline is July 15. 9116 E. Sprague. $35-$45. 922-7080.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Indiana. 228-5400.

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the second Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Baby Lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 926-6283.

East Valley School District - The board of directors 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 public hearings on the transportation improvement program and appeals; a second reading of the proposed sign ordinance; and a motion regarding the 2005 law enforcement contract; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

55 Plus luncheon - The soup and sandwich lunch is for everyone age 55 and over. The program is titled “Miss Fannie’s Hat”; 12 p.m., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. 924-7262.

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

Candidates School - The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is putting on a workshop about how to run for office. Registration is required; 1-5 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Business Center, 9507 E. Sprague. $20. 924-4994.

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

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

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

Storytime - The theme is Flag Day and a craft project and treats will follow; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

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

Friday

Business Connections breakfast - Hosted by the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are required; 6:30-9 a.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague. 924-4994.

Western Writer signing - More than 70 authors in town for the Western Writers of America conference will gather for a mass book signing. Authors include Elmer Kelton, Don Coldsmith, Kat Martin and Deborah Morgan. Special guest Patty Duke will be on hand; 7-9 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. 926-6793.

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

First Steps to Reading Success - Free demonstration of a new approach to reading for 4-6 year olds. Reservations required. Opportunity Plaza, 12626 E. Sprague; bring child with parent. 9-10 a.m. Free.

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

Signing with Jim Kershner - Local author and newspaper columnist Jim Kershner will sign copies of his latest book, “Mountain Goats Are My Weakness”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Storytime - The story is “The Daddy Book” by Todd Parr. A craft project and treat will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Summer Book Club Meeting - Wild West Party. Young readers will write one-act plays with a Western theme; 3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 924-0667.