Calendar
Today
Author Performance - Local author Donald Deiser will present his book “Egg Money,” with music and more; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Child safety program - The DNA LifePrint child-safety program will provide parents with a free photo and CD of their child, plus a free home DNA identification kit; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1005 N. Pines Road, Suite 10. 926-2829.
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Pets - Pet Savers is providing this clinic, and no appointments are necessary; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pet Savers, 7525 E. Trent. 280-5836.
Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - Today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street. $3. 939-8017.
Storytime - With special guest, Clifford the Big Red Dog; 3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.
Storytime - The story is “Wanda’s Monster” by Eileen Spinelli. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Sunday
Green Zone Fall Festival - Featuring informational sessions and demonstrations on a variety of home and yard topics. Also music and kids’ craft projects, fun for the whole family; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Green Zone, 222 N. Havana St. Free. 477-4727, ext. 115.
Sidhe - Free new age music from 6-8 p.m. in the Arbor Crest tasting room. No outside alcohol allowed, and must be 21 to attend. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. Free. 927-9463.
Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - Today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street. $3.00. 939-8017.
You Can Update Your Kitchen Countertops/Cabinets - Home Depot presents this weekly workshop for do-it-yourselfers. Sundays at 2 p.m. through Oct. 30. Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. 534-8588.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.
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
After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the second Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Sex crimes and sex offenders - A community discussion hosted by University SCOPE with representatives from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault Unit and the Department of Corrections; 7 p.m., New Life Assembly of God Church, 11515 E. Broadway. 477-2582.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the budget, a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan draft and a proposed ordinance on initiative and referendum powers; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
“The True Story of Finn McCool” - A puppet show presented by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theater; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Wednesday
Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Conversation with the community - Spokane Valley Mayor Diana Wilhite and members of the City Council will discuss parks, pools and possibilities with the public; 6-7 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 688-0232.
For the Love of Movies - Viewing and discussion of “October Sky”; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane County Library District - The board of trustees meets; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Spokane Valley Business Association - The group meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7:30 a.m., Fire Station 1, 10319 E. Sprague.
Storytime - A story, craft project and treats revolving around pumpkins; 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.
“The True Story of Finn McCool” - A puppet show presented by the Pipkin Family Puppet Theater; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Valley Bahai Readers Group - Discussing “Wayfarer’s Guide to Bringing The Sacred Home,” by Joseph Shepperd; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.
West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 11 a.m., Ness Elementary, 9612 E. Cataldo. 924-2150.
Thursday
After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Inland Empire VHF Club - The club for radio amateurs meets the second Thursday of each month; 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 p.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.
Friday
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Friday in room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Square Dance Fun Party - Introduction to square dancing, casual dress; 8-10 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. Free. 328-5175.
You Can Install Easy Flooring Solutions - Home Depot presents this clinic on Fridays; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague. 534-8588.
Next Saturday
Dogtoberfest Dog Jog - The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is presenting this two-mile jog or walk to celebrate October Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month. The event will include a root beer garden, and T-shirts are available for $10. Sponsor sheets are available. 1-4:30 p.m., SCRAPS Shelter, 2521 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley. 477-2752.
Everybody’s Bazaar and Yard Sale - Indoor event with more than 200 private and commercial booths. Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society, produced by The Spokesman-Review; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports USA Complex, 19619 E. Cataldo. $2/adults, free/under age 10. Free parking. 459-5051.
Storytime - Storytime with special guest Cookie Mouse; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Susan Rae’s Animal Fair - Third annual event. Valentine’s Performing Pigs will be at this fair, and the first 100 kids through the door each day will get a free Madagascar hissing cockroach – with permission from the parents, of course. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Bay 1, 404 N. Havana. $5 adults; $2 kids 6-10 and pets. 466-9639.