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Sat., Sept. 2, 2006

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Spokane Today

Spokane Symphony Outdoor Concert – A mix of light classics, show tunes and patriotic marches, 6 p.m. at Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road; free; (509) 362-4039.

Upcoming

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area will hold a luncheon and tour of the museum, 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Jundt Art Museum on the Gonzaga University campus, 502 E. Boone; $12; call (509) 226-5075 for reservations.

Manito Park Garden Tour – A tour of the Ferris Perennial Garden hosted by the Friends of Manito Park, 6 p.m. Wednesday at the park, 17th Avenue and Grand Boulevard; free; (509) 456-8038.

Idaho Today

Summer Sounds at Park Place in Sandpoint – noon-2 p.m. at the Park Place stage, First Avenue and Cedar Street; featuring free music by George Bruner; (208) 263-6139.

“Who Killed the Electric Car?” – 7:30 p.m. at Panida Theater, 300 N. First St.; $6/adults, $4/ages 13 and younger; (208) 263-9191.

Nightglow Extravaganza Lake Coeur d’Alene Balloonfest – Sunday, begins at 5 p.m. at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls; $5/adults, $2/ages 7-17, free for those younger than 6 and older than age 66; (208) 667-2314.

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