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Today

“Twelve Dancing Princesses” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413. Continues Sunday, 2 p.m.

Awesome Autumn Walk - Sponsored by Lilac City Volkssport Association, 5K or 11K volkswalk. Start 8 a.m.-noon, finish by 3 p.m. Walk on trails, streets, sidewalks and uncontrolled roadsides to Liberty Lake and around parks. No preregistration required. Start at Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District Building, 22510 E. Mission. 255-9615.

Basic Landscape Design - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss a step-by-step process that will help you start your dream garden; 10 a.m.-noon., Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. 477-2048.

Eden’s Off Barker Weekend Flea Market - Indoor, year-round market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3522 N. Eden Road. 891-7536.

For the Love of Movies - The Library District continues its movie series with a showing of “Matilda”; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Java Brew and Bake-Off Competition - High school students citywide will come together in the store kitchens to bake goods to be sold throughout the day, University Appliance, 9907 E. Sprague, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 927-2992.

Junior League Cookbook Signing - Members will sign their new cookbook “Still Gold’n: Celebrating Spokane One Meal at a Time” and enjoy some sampling; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Octobrewfest and Auction - 11th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from Northwest breweries, bidding on silent and live auction items and wine and gourmet root beers also available. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $12/advance from Yokes or TicketsWest, $14/door. 482-2022.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 13 and younger. 466-7018.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Bring money for buffet. RSVP required; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10. 226-7674.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “United We Stood” a World War II exhibit featuring archives, photos, artifacts and memorabilia. Wednesday-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-5 p.m.; or by appointment. Runs through Nov. 1. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

Sports Creel Founder’s Party / Rail Jam / 3 Movie Premiere - All day event at the Sports Creel in the Spokane Valley. Professional skiers Tanner Hall, CR Johnson, Sammy Carlson, Peter Olenik, Pep Fujas, Andy Mahre, Michelle Parker. Autograph sessions start at noon, parking lot rail jam starts at 2 p.m. Ski movie premieres at Players and Spectators doors open at 6:15, movie starts at 6:45. “West Coast Boogaloo” world premiere, “Ski Porn” and “Show and Prove” Pacific Northwest premieres. Ski movie tickets $20. benefit auction for Stand Strong Again. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sports Creel, 12505 E. Sprague. 924-2330.

Tolefest - Presented by Northwest Decorative Painters. A boutique of hand-painted and expertly crafted gift items, year-round home decorations, Christmas ornaments, bake sale and more. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Central Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch Road.

Sunday

All ages dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Wear a costume for the Halloween-themed dance. There will be an open mic session from 2-3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

October Estate Auction - Owens Auction Gallery is presenting over 1,000 items for sale at this auction, including furniture, jewelry, rugs, fine art and more. Visitors may preview items for sale from 9-11 a.m.; Owens Auctions, 14208 E. Sprague. 990-6488.

Thanksgiving in October - All-you-can-eat Turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Silent auction. All proceeds benefit Camp Goodtimes East; 3-7 p.m., Jackson Hole II, 122 S. Bowdish Road. $7. 926-3876.

Where’s Alice? - Theater Arts for Children is holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Alice Thru the Looking Glass.” Young actors ages 5 and up are needed. Visit www.theaterartsforchildren.org for character descriptions. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 892-5413. Also Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

Dessert fundraiser - The event includes music, skits and a silent auction. The featured speaker is former Spokane County Sheriff Mark Sterk. The event benefits Young Life; 7-8:30 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague. 892-9044.

Tuesday

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

Fitness and Nutrition Series - Lecture series hosted by the Liberty Lake Athletic Club every Tuesday; 7-8 p.m., Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission Ave. $10 per class. 891-2582.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a final hearing on the 2007 budget, a proposed ordinance adopting the 2007 budget, a proposed property tax ordinance and a report on subdivision regulations; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.