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Summer Concert Series – The next free concert in the series features Working Spliffs performing Jamaican and American Reggae, 6-8 p.m. today in Coeur d’Alene Park, Second and Chestnut in Browne’s Addition. Families may bring a blanket and picnic, but no alcohol is allowed. The concerts will continue each Thursday through August; (509) 747-2853.

Upcoming

All Valley Picnic – Enjoy games, live music, historical displays and an antique car show, 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. Bring your own picnic or purchase items in the park; (509) 924-4994.

Boating Safety course – Hosted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Naval Reserve Training Center, 5101 N. Assembly. It includes boating laws, safe boat handling, navigation and safety equipment. The cost is $30, and preregistration is required; (509) 276-7490.

Lavender Festival – Vendors, music and U-pick lavender, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Garden Gate Farms, 16510 W. Boone Lane, Medical Lake. Visit www.gardengatelavender.com for a complete schedule; (509) 244-0767.

Summer Concert Series – Free concert in the series features Don Kush on acoustic guitar, 6-8 p.m., next Thursday in Coeur d’Alene Park, Second and Chestnut in Browne’s Addition. Families may bring a blanket and picnic, but no alcohol is allowed. The concerts will continue each Thursday through August; (509) 747-2853.

Hillyard Hi-Jinks – The annual festival and parade includes vendors, bingo, carnival games, entertainment and a beer garden, begins at 11 a.m. Aug. 4 in Harmon-Sharpley Park at Market and Bismark, continues through Aug. 6; (509) 489-1122.

Spokane Highland Games – The annual festival of everything Celtic will be from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, Broadway and Havana. There will be competitions, entertainment, vendors, historical demonstrations and activities for children. Admission is $8 adults, $6 seniors and youth, $3 children ages 4-10. Children under 4 are free; (509) 922-3661 or visit www.spokanehighlandgames.org.