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Things to do

Route of the Hiawatha:

The “crown jewel” of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass Ski Area. Wind through 10 tunnels and seven high trestles. This 15-mile route crosses the Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana, best known for the long St. Paul Pass or “Taft” Tunnel which is 1.66 miles in length. It’s all downhill with shuttle buses available to take you and your bike back to the top. Open daily, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., through Oct. 5. Adjacent to I-90 at the Idaho/Montana state line, exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace, Idaho. Day pass: $9/adults, $5/ages 3-13. Shuttle: $9/adults, $6/children. (208) 744-1301.

Splash Down Water Park:

Today, Saturday and Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. 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. Prices do not include sales tax. (509) 924-3079.

Wild Waters Waterpark:

14 slides, two heated pools, two 100-person hot tubs, Dolphin Island for ages 2-6, and a Lazy River with float tubes. Open today through Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. I-90 east to Exit 12 (U.S. 95 exit), Coeur d’Alene. Daily: $24.99/over 48 inches, $19.99/under 48 inches, $12.99/seniors and handicapped guests, $12.99 with $10 deposit for viewing only, free/ages 2 and younger. (208) 667-6491.

Southside Family Aquatic Center:

Open today through Monday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/ages two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Northside Family Aquatic Center:

Open today through Monday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 18120 N. Hatch Road. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/ages two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Laser Light Show at Grand Coulee Dam:

Narrated story, on how and why the Grand Coulee Dam came to be built, combining colorful lasers that move across the entire span of the dam, creating magnificent moving images that virtually dance across the spillway. Beautiful music and an uplifting patriotic finish. Viewing bleachers are available. Shows nightly at 9:30 p.m. through Sunday, and at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1-30. Visitors Center Below the dam open daily 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. through Sunday; 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. through September. Runs through Sept. 30. Highway 155 North, Grand Coulee. Free. (800) 268-5332.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach:

Admission includes all rides, attractions and shows in the park and at the beach. Today and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Boulder Beach open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday: Coaster Classic, 7th annual Labor Day Weekend Classic Car Show features nostalgic cars lined up for one of the largest shows in the region. Runs through Monday. 27843 North Highway 95, 15 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, Athol. $40.99/general, $21.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $64.99/adults, $34.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Browne’s Addition Walking Tours:

Learn about the “Age of Elegance” on this 90 minute walking tour of Browne’s Addition. All you need is good shoes and good shoes! Meet in front of the Northwest Museum of Art and Culture. Weekend tours run at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Today through Sunday. Corner of Hemlock and First in Browne’s Addition. $11. (509) 456-2284.

Horse and Carriage Rides:

Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials and at some of downtown’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. Today, 4-10 p.m. Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

Spokane City Tours:

Enjoy a two and a half hour guided bus tour of fun, facts and fiction! Today and Saturday at 1 and 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Departs INB Performing Arts Center. Reservations recommended. 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $29/adults, $24/seniors and military, $11/kids. (509) 456-2284.

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. Saturday, 8-10 a.m. 12217 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $8. (509) 499-6552.

Lions Club Train Ride:

Travel along the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad’s track during this 20-mile round-trip, which takes approximately 1 1/2 hours. Two of the cars are borrowed from Inland Empire Railroad Historical Society. An occasional train robbery has been known to happen – acted out by the local drama club. Reservations recommended. Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Starts Metaline Falls to Ione and back. $12/general, $7/ages 2-12 and seniors. (509) 442-5466.

Dine to Donate:

Fundraising event to help the homeless in Spokane. Dine at any of the three Applebee’s restaurants located on the South Hill, Northpointe and Spokane Valley on Sunday. Request a flyer from Interfaith Hospitality and bring to Applebee’s restaurants and 10% of your meal will be donated to Interfaith Hospitality of Spokane. Sunday. Applebee’s restaurants. (509) 747-5487.

Spokane Indians Baseball:

vs. Boise Hawks. Special Events: Monday, Garage Sale Night, sponsored by Craig’s Automotive Collision Center, 101.1 FM; Tuesday, Fantasy Baseball Night, sponsored by Longhorn Barbecue, ESPN 700 The Ticket and KXLY NewsRadio 920 AM; Wednesday, Season Finale Fireworks, sponsored by AAA, 90.9 KKZX, KREM 2-TV. Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $9/box seats, reserved bench seats: $6/general, $5/ages 12 and younger, seniors and military. (509) 535-2922.

NIC Ponderay Center Open House:

Community members can tour the 10 classrooms at the newly renovated facility. Tuesday, 2-5:30 p.m. 300 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay, Idaho. Free. (208) 263-4594.

Free Flower Giveaway:

Pick up a free dozen flower and keep one and give the others away to 11 different people to spread goodwill and friendship in the community. While supplies last. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Appleway Florist and Greenhouse, 11006 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-5050.

Sunset Cruise NIC Athletic Fundraiser:

A sunset cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene to kickoff the upcoming 2008-09 athletics season and raise money for North Idaho College athletes. Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., boarding begins at 6:15 p.m. Board at Independence Point, Coeur d’Alene. $25/each, tickets available at the NIC athletics office in Post Hall on campus. (208) 769-3348.

Feast with Friends:

Progressive food and wine tasting and get to know your local farmers, winemakers and chefs. Locally-grown ingredients will be used to create delectable bites paired with regional wine tastings. Proceeds benefit Futurewise, protecting Eastern Washington’s farmlands, wildlife habitat and to build sustainable communities. Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Spokane Valley. $50-100/person, $1000/table of six. (509) 838-1965.

Northern Quest Casino Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic:

Featuring Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison. Proceeds to benefit local Spokane charities. Thursday, 7 p.m. Gonzaga University, McCarthey Athletic Center. $15-$80, TW.

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill:

Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.spokanesyphonyassoc.org. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Beacon Hill Events, 4348 E. Wellesley Ave. $35. (509) 458-8733.

Reardan Memorial Book and Yard Sale:

Sept. 5, noon-5 p.m.; Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 7, 9 p.m.-close. Reardan Library, Oak and Highway 2, Reardan. (509) 796-3283.

Treasure Valley Train Expo:

Model train layouts, “How to” clinics, modeling contests and vendor tables. Sept. 5-6, noon-8 p.m., Sept. 7, noon-6 p.m. O’Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine St., Caldwell, Idaho. $5/adults, free/ages 12 and younger. (208) 461-5028.

Upper Ross Creek Hike:

Contact John for details about this easy/moderate hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Meet in Bonner County; hike takes place in Montana. Sept. 5. Bonner County. Free. (208) 263-9894.

Lecture/Seminar

Artist Demonstration:

Wendy Zupan Bailey will discuss her collector-quality handmade dolls. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Entree Gallery at Reeder Bay, 1755 Reeder Bay Road, Nordman. (208) 443-2001.

Native Raptors:

For all ages. Learn about raptors from qualified biologists from the Washington State Raptor Club. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $17/adults; $10/ages 16 and younger. (509) 625-6200.

Using Web E-mail:

Learn e-mail basics, sign up for a “Myway” web e-mail account, and learn how to prevent unwanted e-mail. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Downtown Library, Gates Computer Lab, Second Floor, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Financial Peace University Class:

Financial Peace University is a 13 week, video based small group study that teaches families how to beat debt, build wealth, and give like never before. Two previews will be held on Wednesday and September 10 at 7 p.m. Classes will be held one night per week, two hours per session. Come join us and beat the chains of debt. Wednesday, 7 p.m. 2733 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 325-5738.

Sustainability/Climate Change Legal Seminar:

Uncertain economic times coupled with a growing green building movement require real estate and land use professionals in the public and private sector to pay even closer attention to new developments in entitlements and green building standards. Join Foster Pepper attorneys two of whom are providing advice to Mayoral Task Forces in Spokane and Seattle related to sustainability for a breakfast seminar at the Spokane Club to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in climate change and land use entitlement. Register online by today at www.foster.com, click on events. Wednesday, 7:30-9 a.m. Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 777-1600.

Understanding the Medicare Puzzle to include Part D:

Speaker is Tonya Steele, SHIBA, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisor. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Shoshone Medical Center, 25 Jacobs Gulch, Kellogg, (208) 784-1221. Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, (208) 666-2996. Free.

Women’s Center Brown Bag Series:

The 2008 series begins with a men’s panel discussion, “Why I’m a Feminist.” Bring a lunch and be ready to listen. Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. University of Idaho, Memorial Gym, Room 109, 1001 University Avenue, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6616.

Columnist Doug Clark:

This month’s speaker from The Spokesman-Review will be at the Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers meeting. This group is for anyone interested in writing or illustrating. Thursday, noon. Old Country Buffet, 504 N. Division St. Lunch purchase required. (509) 325-2072.

Festivals/Fairs

Pig Out in the Park:

29th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. Music performers include: Today: Sammy Eubanks, Ricochet, Curtis Salgado; Saturday: Electric Flag with the Tower of Power Horns; Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Jr. Cadillac; Monday: Smash Hit Carnival. Dick Frost, strolling magician, performs Saturday and Sunday, 4-6 p.m. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com. Today through Monday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Spirit Lake Centennial Festival:

Celebration of the town’s first 100 years. Wine tasting, vendors, artists, live music, mountain man encampment, antique steam engines, a mountain bike ride and more. Today through Monday. City Park, Spirit Lake, Idaho. (208) 623-2131.

Affair on Main Street:

Today: 6 p.m., pre-show dinner at The Cutter Theater, reservations required, $12; Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., car show on Main Street; 7-11 p.m., dance to Dave King at The American Legion Hall. Saturday and Sunday: 8-10 a.m., pancake breakfast, UCC Church, $5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., arts and crafts show at the city park, “Falling for Quilts” Show at Community Center, flea market along Main Street; 1 and 3 p.m., train rides from the depot in the park. Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., motorcycle and off-road vehicle show along Main Street. Performance of “Radio Gals” a musical comedy at The Cutter Theatre, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., $10. Metaline Falls, Wash. (509) 446-3377.

Downtown Antique Festival and Fair

: Today through Sunday. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.

Paul Bunyan Days:

Three days of logger competitions, food booths, carnival rides and games, car club breakfast and evening dance, street dance, parade, 3-on-3 basketball, swim pool events and a fireworks show Sunday night. Today through Monday. St. Maries, Idaho. (208) 245-2518.

Schweitzer Fall Fest:

Tasting tents will feature regional microbrews, wine and soda. Chairlift rides, activities for children and free live music. Saturday and Sunday. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, Idaho. (208) 255-3081.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff:

Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438.

Tumbleweed Music Festival:

Acoustic music on the banks of the Columbia River, daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Evening events include Saturday concert from 7-10 p.m. and a Sunday contra dance from 8-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Howard Amon Park, Richland. Free admission to day events; evening events are $8 each. (509) 528-2215.

PRCA Rodeo:

During Spokane County Interstate Fair, which runs Sept 5-14. Rodeos on Sept. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Advance: $10/adults, $7.50/youth and seniors; at the gate: $13/adults, $10/youth and seniors, TW. Prices include gate admission.

Spokane County Interstate Fair:

Entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides and food. Rodeo performances Sept. 5-6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. All grandstand performances take place at 7 p.m.: Sept. 8, Joe Nichols; Sept. 9, Raven-Simone; Sept. 10, Bowling for Soup; Sept. 11: Phil Vassar; Sept. 12, 4x4 pulls, all day; Sept. 13, Compact Car Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.; Sept. 14: Full-sized Car Demolition Derby, 4 p.m. Fair hours: Sept. 5-13, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults, $5/seniors and ages 7-13, free/ages six and younger, TW or (509) 477-1766.

Shows/Expos

“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. Today, 3-8 p.m. 523 N. Pines Road, Suite B, Spokane Valley. (509) 863-9125.

Funky Junk Antique Show and Crafts Market:

Food, crafts, music and more. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oden Hall Grange, 7 miles northeast of Sandpoint, off of Highway 200, Sandpoint. Admission: $2/general, free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 869-5097.