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Sat., Sept. 10, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Author James Edwards - Whitworth College theology professor James Edwards will read from his new book “Is Jesus the Only Savior?” A signing will follow; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

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

Luau - Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m., followed by a floor show from 7-8. Dancing to Silver Lining begins at 8. Everyone is welcome. Reservations required. Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15/dinner, $5/not including dinner. 926-2328.

Playwriting workshop - Spokane Playwright Sandra Hosking will present information from a recent theater conference; 2-3:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-1684.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Fair hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sept. 18. The rodeo runs today and Sunday at 6:45 p.m.; country music with Dierks Bentley Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.; Demolition Derby Sept. 18 at 6:45 p.m. Carnival ride pay-one-price nights (unlimited rides) are Monday-Thursday for $18; other nights are $25, admission not included. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/adults, $2.50/ages 7-13, free/younger than 6, $30/family pack (two adults and four youth admissions, $3 food coupon, 30 carnival tickets; $70 value); rodeo: $10/adults, $7.50/seniors and youth; concert: $10-$20; demolition derby: $7.50-$10.

Sunday

Children’s theater auditions - Actors age 5 and up are invited to audition for “Rumplestiltskin” set for Oct. 15-30. Character descriptions are at www.theaterartsforchildren.org; 6:30 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, 10814 E. Broadway. Also Monday. 892-5413.

Ruby Devine - Playing guitar and banjo folk music. Free outdoor concert 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.

Senior Dance - The Mountain Musicians will perform. There will be an optional potluck. Free. 1-4 p.m., East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. 326-2753.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Fair hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sept. 18. The rodeo runs today at 6:45 p.m.; country music with Dierks Bentley on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.; Demolition Derby on Sept. 18 at 6:45 p.m. Carnival ride pay-one-price nights (unlimited rides) are Monday-Thursday for $18; other nights are $25, admission not included. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/adults, $2.50/ages 7-13, free/younger than 6, $30/family pack (two adults and four youth admissions, $3 food coupon, 30 carnival tickets); rodeo: $10/adults, $7.50/seniors and youth; concert: $10-$20; demolition derby: $7.50-$10.

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; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, Room 105, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Fair hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sept. 18. Country music with Dierks Bentley on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.; Demolition Derby on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Carnival ride pay-one-price nights (unlimited rides) are Monday-Thursday for $18; other nights are $25, admission not included. Runs through Sept. 18. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/adults, $2.50/ages 7-13, free/younger than 6, $30/family pack (two adults and four youth admissions, $3 food coupon, 30 carnival tickets); concert: $10-$20; demolition derby: $7.50-$10.

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

United Nations discussion - The United Nations Association-Spokane will host a discussion on the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals; 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. 624-3608.

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 Community Center, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Dierks Bentley - Country music at the Spokane County Interstate Fair. 6:45 p.m., Havana Street at Broadway Avenue; $10-$20, through TicketsWest. (800) 325-SEAT.

East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Fair hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday. Demolition Derby on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Carnival ride Pay-One-Price nights (unlimited rides) are Monday-Thursday for $18; other nights are $25, admission not included. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/adults, $2.50/ages 7-13, free/younger than 6, $30/family pack (two adults and four youth admissions, $3 food coupon, 30 carnival tickets); demolition derby: $7.50-$10.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the cable television franchise, Spokane County contract approval and a proposed ordinance on extending UR-1 zoning; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

For the Love of Movies - This month’s movie is “A Little Princess”; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Fair hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday. Demolition Derby on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Carnival ride pay-one-price nights (unlimited rides) are Monday-Thursday for $18; other nights are $25, admission not included. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/adults, $2.50/ages 7-13, free/younger than 6, $30/family pack (two adults and four youth admissions, $3 food coupon, 30 carnival tickets); demolition derby: $7.50-$10.

Spokane Valley Business Association - Meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Fire Station 1, 10319 E. Sprague.

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 meets; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

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

VHF Club - The Inland Empire VHF Club for radio amateurs meets the second Thursday of each month; 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.

Friday

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Friday; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, Room 105; 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Fair hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday. Demolition Derby on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/adults, $2.50/ages 7-13, free/younger than 6, $30/family pack (two adults and four youth admissions, $3 food coupon, 30 carnival tickets); demolition derby: $7.50-$10.

Step by Step - A walking group for women meets every Friday; 9-11 a.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 17909 E. Broadway. 926-0498.

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