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Today

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – Free concert featuring the horn-heavy, genre-bending eight-piece act. Bring a picnic; 6-10 p.m., Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake.

Hot Wheels in Millwood – Eighth annual event hosted by the Inland Empire Mustang Club and sponsored by Gus Johnson Ford. An open car show featuring Mustangs, Camaros, muscle cars, customs and street rods. Door prizes, food, vendors and a raffle. Opens at noon, registration from noon-3 p.m. with awards at approximately 5:30. Millwood Town Park, Frederick and Stout. Registration is $15. Free admission to the public. 466-7864 or 468-8730.

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

Liberty Lake Summer Slam Jam - 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 3-point contest and dunk contest. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pavillion Park, corner of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. 755-6725.

Louisiana Bayou Cookout - Alligator ribs cooked on the barbecue, crawfish, jambalaya and more. Served buffet-style in the beer garden with classic rock sound by Rainshadow; 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Dinner available until it runs out. Prizes and giveaways. Proceeds to benefit the Mike Utley Foundation; 6:30 p.m., Bayou Bar & Grill, 4511 N. Barker Road. $15/dinner, $20 w/souvenir T-shirt; no cover charge. 892-3750.

Eugene Festival - Featuring Reason for Existence, Reconciled Silence, Sven Hoek, Captain Danks, Lysdexic, The Light, T & the Beave. Third-annual event. Punk/metal/grunge; 5-9 p.m. 921 N. Evergreen Road. Free.

Rockford Farmers’ and Flea Market - 9 a.m.-noon. 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. $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.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For ages 20-49. Reservations required; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter; $6/buffet. 226-7674.

Steel Guitar/Bluegrass Jam - Dance or just enjoy the music. Food and beverages will be available; 2-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave., Veradale. $5. 328-1386.

Summerama Square and Round Dance Festival - Sponsored by Hits ’n’ Misses Singles Square Dance Club, all square/round dancers welcome. Today: 1:30-3:30 p.m. and 8-11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $17/general, $10.50/teens; good all weekend. 484-7273, (406) 826-8951.

Town and Country Iris Society Rhizome Sale - Rhizomes of tall bearded iris, many are 2003 and newer; lots of varieties and colors; some siberians, miniatures, dwarf, intermediates. Free planting information and advice from club members; 9 a.m., Plant Land, 15614 E. Sprague. $2 or more each. 671-1540.

Sunday

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest - Swing and jazz music by Jazz Attack. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol is permitted; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Summerama Square and Round Dance Festival - Sponsored by Hits ’n’ Misses Singles Square Dance Club, all square/round dancers welcome; 10 a.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $17/general, $10.50/teens), good all weekend. 484-7273, (406) 826-8951.

Monday

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines. 216-3752.

Vashon Family Band, Bluegrass Union, Wanigan - 6:30 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $10.

Tuesday

Model Irrigation District - The board of directors meet; 3:30 p.m., Model Irrigation District 18, 1506 S. Pierce Road. 926-5759.

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

Public Hearing - The Spokane Valley City Council hosts a hearing on the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan. Public comment will be welcomed; 7 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 921-1000.

Revolver - Beatles tribute band; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - A special joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss collaborate planning options for UGAs; 6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 921-1000.

Wednesday

“A Hot August Night!” - Presented by Spokane Opera. Free concert of opera, operetta and musical theater; 7:30 p.m., Mirabeau Meadows, Mirabeau Parkway. 533-1150.

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.

Senior Ice Cream Social - Free ice cream and entertainment for Valley seniors; 12:30-2 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. 924-6976.

Thursday

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.

Friday

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

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. Showing today: “Ben Hur”; Sunday, “The Neverending Story,” rated PG; Aug. 8, “The Fox and the Hound,” rated G; Aug. 16, “Men in Black,” rated PG-13; Aug. 23, “The Sound of Music,” rated G. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive. 252-7507, ext. 220.

League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month. 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

Soccer Gear Donation Drive - Bring your old cleats, shin guards, uniforms and other new or used equipment to be donated to benefit children from the United States and around the world, as part of PASSBACK, an initiative of the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Runs through Aug. 3. Plantes Ferry Park, 12308 E. Upriver Drive.