Fair handbooks available; essays, photos sought

Exhibitor handbooks for Southeast Spokane County Fair in Rockford should be available the week of Aug. 6 at Farmers and Merchants Bank locations throughout the region. The fair takes place the weekend of Sept. 21.

Fair organizers also are asking for photos and essays about harvest days gone by in southeast Spokane County. The theme of this year’s fair is Harvest Memories. Anyone interesting in submitting photos or an essay can contact fair organizer Gail Kopp, 291-5211.

– Tom Lutey

Spokane County

Adult volleyball, softball signup under way

Registration is under way for Spokane County’s adult volleyball and softball programs this fall.

Six weeks of 6-on-6, co-ed volleyball begin Sept. 28 with registration accepted through Sept. 17.

The cost is $260 for 8 players. The program includes referees and a tournament at the end of the season.

Fall slow-pitch softball begins Sept. 9, with registrations accepted through Aug. 20.

Teams play double-headers on Sundays and are eligible to play in a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season. Fees total $400 per team.

For more information, visit www.spokanecounty.org/ parks/data/recreation.asp or call Spokane County Parks and Recreation at 477-4730Spokane Valley

Zoning public hearing planned Thursday

The Spokane Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on the new zoning map for Spokane Valley.

While most of the city will retain the same land use – such as residential, commercial or industrial – the proposed zoning will permit smaller lot sizes than are allowed now in many neighborhoods. It also incorporates mixed-use areas along stretches of Sprague Avenue and would allow multifamily housing between Fourth Avenue and empty right of way that could extend Appleway Boulevard.

The meeting takes place 6 p.m. at Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.

The map is available online on the Community Development page of www.spokanevalley.org.

– Peter Barnes