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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

Author Sherry Gardner - Sherry Gardner will sign copies of her book “Hustlin’ Justice,” 1-4 p.m., Valley Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” - Presented by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Opera; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $18, $26 and $35, through TicketsWest. 325-SEAT.

Lemony Snicket party - For youth of all ages; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

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

Ride the West All Breed Horse and Trade Expo - Clinics, trade show, stallion and breed showcase, pancake breakfast, pony rides, petting farm and more; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue and Havana Street. $10/adults, free/ages 9 and younger. 466-9639.

Storytime - Listen to stories about Spot the dog and then meet the pup himself; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

All-ages dance - The Country Jammers will perform. There will be an open mike from 2-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent Road on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Pancake feed - The meal will benefit the American Cancer Society; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hutton Settlement gymnasium, across from 10224 E. Upriver Drive. $10. 926-1027.

Plant Sale - Presented by Leisure Lavender Farm; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. 927-0405.

Ride the West All Breed Horse and Trade Expo - Clinics, trade show, stallion and breed showcase, pancake breakfast, pony rides, petting farm and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue and Havana Street. $10/adults, free/ages 9 and younger. 466-9639.

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

Monday

Author Janae DeWitt - The author will read from her book “Break Forth the Dawn.” Her reading will be followed by a readers’ group discussion of “Duet,” by Robert Elmer; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 924-0667.

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

Tuesday

Central Valley boundary review meeting - The Central Valley School District boundary review committee with conduct a public hearing on proposed attendance boundary changes; 6:30 p.m., Greenacres Middle School, 17409 E. Sprague. 228-5400.

Irrigation District meeting - The Model Irrigation District 18 board of directors meets; 2:30 p.m., 1506 S. Pierce. 926-5759.

Spokane County Library District - The district’s board of trustees will meet, 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 924-4122.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - The joint meeting with the Planning Commission will address the Comprehensive Plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

After School Special - Open to children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Creating Motivation at Work - Workshop by Gonzaga University Leadership Professor Joe Albert. For managers and supervisors to acquire the skills needed to create an intrinsically motivating work culture; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mirabeau Point Hotel, Sullivan at I-90. $99. 323-3572.

Disincorporation meeting - A group dedicated to the disincorporation of Spokane Valley will meet; 6:30 p.m., North Pines Middle School, 701 N. Pines. 924-0746.

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

Storytime - The story is “A Nightlight for Bunny” by Geoffrey Hayes. A craft project and treat will follow; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Thursday

Gardening program - Spokane Master Gardeners will present gardening tips and ideas; 4 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Saturday

Everybody’s Bazaar & Yard Sale - Buy a booth and sell your items. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $30/booth, admission is $1. 459-5051.

Kiss the Cook Dance - Hosted by the Valley Crosstrailers. Dance schedule: Plus, 7:30 p.m.; Rounds, 8 p.m.; Mainsteam, 8:30 p.m. Finger foods available. 7:30 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. 926-1320.

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

Storytime - Listen to stories about Dora the Explorer; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Summer Book Club Meeting: Be Your Best - For readers 18 and younger. Representative from 24 Hour Fitness will run a brief youth fitness seminar, with exercise ideas healthy eating tips and surprise sports guests; 3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 924-0667.