Calendar

Sat., June 18, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Community Fun Fest - The free event includes live music, food, a bicycle rodeo, face painting, miniature golf and many other games and activities. Canned food donations will be collected for the Valley Food Bank; 3-6 p.m., Berean Bible Church, 10910 E. Boone. 924-8832.

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

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - 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.

Sunday

The Honeybuckets - 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. 927-9463.

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

Monday

“Dynamic Duo” - The dragon-themed skit is open to ages 5 and up; 2 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283. Also Tuesday, Thursday

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

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

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

Wednesday

Baby lapsit - For infants 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 story is “Spot Goes to the Beach.” 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 meet; noon, District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

Thursday

Gardening With Ornamentals - Part of a series of classes taught by the WSU/Spokane County Master Gardeners; 6-8 p.m., County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10 per class. 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-3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Veterans support group - A support group for combat and noncombat veterans of all wars meets the fourth Thursday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullivan Road. 283-2531.

Friday

Harry Potter Discussion - Discussing “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”; 7 p.m., Valley Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.

Parents’ Night Out - Offered the second and last Friday of each month, 6-10 p.m. Children ages 3-12 can enjoy activities, crafts, games and a snack. Dinner is not provided. Bedtime available upon request. Sports USA, 19619 E. Cataldo Road. $12. 232-2822, ext.103.

Seattle Seahawk Sea Gals - The Seattle Seahawk Sea Gals will take part in a health fair, performing a routine and emphasizing healthy eating; 1:30-3:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 2024 N. Argonne. (206) 682-3699.

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

Annual Rose Show - Presented by the Spokane Rose Society; 1-5 p.m., Spokane Valley Mall. Free.

Dinner at the Elks - A chicken fried steak dinner hosted by the Elks. Karaoke will follow; 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5 per person. 926-2328.

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

Storytime - The bug-themed storytime will also include a craft project and treats; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

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