Calendar

Today

Halloween party - Come in costume and listen to stories, make crafts and munch on treats; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Octobrewfest and Auction - To benefit the fight against multiple sclerosis; 5:30-10:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana Street at Broadway Avenue. $12/advance, $14/door. 482-2022.

The Wicked Gates - Admission to the annual haunted house is a can of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank; 6-10 p.m., 10020 E. Nora. 489-6588.

Young Readers’ Costume Party - Awards for best costume; 3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 924-0667.

Sunday

Elvis Impersonator Jeff Sirek - Free music in the tasting room. No outside alcohol allowed; must be 21 or older to attend. Come in costume for pre-Halloween fun. Prize for best costume. 6-8 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. 927-9463.

Petra - Farewell Tour with Farewell June, Sarah Brenel and Idlefill. Presented by People for Christ Ministry; 7 p.m., Valleypoint at Pines Church, 714 S. Pines Road. $$19.50-15.50/advance, $18/door. 325-SEAT.

You Can Update Your Kitchen Countertops/Cabinets - Home Depot presents this weekly workshop for do-it-yourselfers. Sundays at 2 p.m. Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. 534-8588.

Monday

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Mondays; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, Room 105; 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

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

The Wicked Gates - Admission to the annual haunted house is a can of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank; 6-9 p.m., 10020 E. Nora. 489-6588.

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.

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

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include deliberation on the draft Comprehensive Plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to 18 months; 10:30 a.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.

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

Thursday

Democratic women’s group - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meets the first Thursday of each month. Each woman pays for her own lunch; 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

Spokane Valley Arts Council - The group will hosts its annual meeting. All regional artists are welcome; 5 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime - For children ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Friday

Annual Turkey Dinner - Hosted by the Order of the Amaranth, a Masonic organization. Proceeds will benefit diabetes research and the Shriners Hospital; 4-7 p.m., Millwood Masonic Temple, 3219 N. Argonne Road. $8/adults, $3/ages 12 and younger. 235-8969.

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 Fridays; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, Room 105; 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Saturday

Holiday craft fair - The sale benefits the East Valley High School senior all-nighter. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 15711 E. Wellesley. 893-2926.

Holiday Open House Sale – Fund-raiser and bake sale to benefit Continuous Curriculum School Kids “Onto Washington, D.C. in 2006” Education Trip. Kids are also selling raffle tickets for a fully decorated Christmas tree; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 611 N. Progress, Spokane Valley. 939-7936.