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Today

“Grease” Theme Dance - Presented by the Rockford Community Center Youth Group preceded by the movie. There will be prizes for costumes and dances; 6 p.m., Rockford Park, Rockford. 291-3146.

Art and Glass Fest - More than 40 local and regional artists, plus live music, fine cuisine and wines. Today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a Sunday concert at 5 p.m., concert tickets are $5. No pets or outside alcohol. Age 21 and over only. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. Free admission. 927-9463.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. “The Sound of Music,” rated G. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 252-7507, ext. 220.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 11. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 879-4965.

Pie Festival - Enjoy an old-fashioned festival including a pie walk, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and pies. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1421 North Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Square Parking Lot, Liberty Lake. 879-4965.

Rockford Farmers’ and Flea Market - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor spaces available for $10. Rockford Park, south on Highway 27, turn left on Emma in Rockford, then right on First. 291-4601.

Splash Down Water Park - Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 1. 11127 E. Mission Ave. (at Valley Mission Park), Spokane Valley. $15.99/general, $12.99/under 48 inches, free/seniors ages 65 and older with ID, free/ages 2 and younger with paid regular admission, $14/viewing pass with $7/refund; Tuesday night is family night from 4-8 p.m., admission is $8/ages 4 to adult. Prices do not include sales tax. 924-3079.

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest - Today, Mike Wagner Band, playing country and blues; Sunday, Singlewide, playing roots music; Aug. 31, Just in Time, playing variety music. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Sunday

52nd Salmon Barbecue Dinner - Entertainment by the Panhandle Polecats. Tickets available at the door; noon-4 p.m., 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $10/adults, $9/seniors, $6/children age 12 and younger. 927-4592.

Art and Glass Fest - More than 40 local and regional artists, plus live music, fine cuisine and wines; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a concert at 5 p.m., concert tickets are $5. No pets or outside alcohol. Age 21 and over only. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. Free admission. 927-9463.

Auditions for “Rip Van Winkle” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. 892-5413.

Dine to Donate - Fundraising event to help the homeless in Spokane. Dine at any of the three Applebee’s restaurants – South Hill, Northpointe or Spokane Valley on Sundays in August – and request a flyer from Interfaith Hospitality and 10 percent of the cost of your meal will be donated to Interfaith Hospitality of Spokane to help the homeless in Spokane. (509) 747-5487.

Monday

Auditions for “Rip Van Winkle” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. 892-5413.

Central Valley School District - The board will vote on the 2008-09 budget. 6:30 p.m. public hearing on the budget will begin at 6:45 p.m.; Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

Sondahl and Hawkins, Stony River Band, Moly and Tenbrooks – bluegrass; 6:30 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road. $10.

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - The group meets every Monday; 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines. 216-3752.

Tuesday

OSG Readers Club - Reading “Survey Course” by Amy Tan. Discussion to follow; 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a discussion on the Sprague/Appleway revitalization plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Millwood Farmers’ Market - 3-7 p.m., through Oct. 1. Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, one block south behind the Rocket Market. 924-2350.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley Library Book Club - Discuss “Remember Me?” by Sophie Kinsella; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Thursday

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 928-2157.

Roller Hockey Tournament - Teams of four will compete. Bring your own skates, sticks and gear. Prizes will be awarded; 4-9 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. $20 per team. 755-6726.

Splash Down Water Park Concert Series - Presented by Empyrean Coffee House on Thursdays in August. Wayne Patrick and Caroline Francis; 4:30-8 p.m., 11127 E. Mission Ave. $8, includes water park. 924-3079.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.

Friday

“The Last Friday” When Artists and Art Lovers Come Together - Watercolor artist Billy Miles will challenge viewers with his experimental and unconventional approach to his art with the Miles exhibition. Moses Lake Artist Robert Steele uses color, design and texture in abstractions that will mesmerize the viewer. Live music by Devin and Chuck. Cakes and desserts provided by Marsells; 3-8 p.m., Ink to Media, 523 N. Pines Road, Suite B. 863-9125.

Liver and Onions Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. 926-2328.

White Noise - original/classic rock; 8 p.m., Corner of Argonne and Liberty.

Next Saturday

Breast Cancer Fundraising Breakfast at Applebee’s - Team “Fight Like A Girl, Heaven Can Wait” will walk 60 miles from Sept. 12-14 for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $24,200 to help fight breast cancer. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice or coffee. There will be a car wash next door; 8-10 a.m., 12217 E. Mission Ave. $8. 499-6552.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 11. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. (509) 879-4965.

Rockford Farmers’ and Flea Market - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor spaces available for $10. Rockford Park, south on Highway 27, turn left on Emma in Rockford, then right on First. 291-4601.