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Today

Capture the Flag - Teens age 13-18 are invited to the “In the Dark at the Park” event. Registration is required. Prizes will be awarded; 9-11 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. $5. 755-6726.

Chester Hills Pool open house - The community pool will have free swimming and activities for kids. Food items will be available for purchase. Pool memberships are $165 per year, plus an initiation fee of $400 over four years and a $35 annual maintenance fee; noon-3 p.m., Chester Hills Pool, 2008 S. Balfour Road. 924-5172.

For Love of Movies: “Jumanji” - Watch this film about a very unusual board game, starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst. Rated PG; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 893-8400.

Garage Sale - The sale is raising money for new uniforms for the marching band; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5100.

Ice Cream Social - Live music and free ice cream; 6-8 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 755-6700.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 11. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 475-4574.

Magic: The Gathering Standard Tourney - Registration is from 1-1:30 p.m.; 1-6 p.m., Uncles Games, Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana. $2 registration fee. 891-7620.

Mountain Safety - Spokane Mountaineers will teach about backpacking, mountain survival, search and rescue, and meet the Intermountain Search dogs. This event is welcome to people of all ages. Bring your questions and come out to learn more about safe backpacking and who’s out there to help you; noon-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor and More, 13902 E. Indiana. Free. 227-7110.

Smart Watering Workshop - Learn irrigation techniques and water conservation. Lunch is included. The event is hosted by the Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 922-5443.

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). $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.

Valley Youth Soccer sign-up - Youth soccer sign-up for Fall 08/Spring 09 season. Runs through July 30. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138, Spokane Valley. $55/ages 8 and older, $45/ages 4-7. 924-7661.

Washington All State Girls Basketball - Teams from all over the state will play; 1:30 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye. 340-4206.

Sunday

Crosstown - Contemporary Chicago-style blues and rock; 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital - The Spokane Spay/Neuter Coalition’s hospital will provide services. Call for an appointment. Pet Savers, 7525 E. Trent. $35 for female cats, $30 for males. 924-7826.

The Dukes and Friends Rod Run - Rod run; noon-4 p.m., Mirabeau Park. 922-9972.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament - Advanced tournament. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Uncles Games, Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana. $5 entry fee. 891-7620.

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

Tuesday

East Valley Open House - The public is invited to meet new superintendent John Glenewinkel; 4-5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

Memorial Rose Ceremony - Good Samaritan Village will honor its residents who have died in the last year with a rose bush planting ceremony. Each name will be read and “Taps” will be played; 2 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed ordinance amending the comp plan and a motion on the Pines/Mansfield contract; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

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

OSG Readers Club - Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books,” by Azar Nafisi. Discussion to follow; 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley Library Book Club - Discuss the book, “Prodigal Summer,” by Barbara Kingsolver; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 893-8400.

Summer Science - Girls ages 5 to 17 can participate in fun, hands-on science activities at this free Girl Scout-sponsored event; 2 p.m., Argonne County Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 747-8091, ext. 206.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; noon, District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

Thursday

“Gardening with Ornamentals” - Presented by Washington State University Master Gardeners. Thursday’s topic is New Kids in the Pot. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class, $35/series. 477-2183.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Runs through Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

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

Friday Game Night - Play Internal Contraption. All participants will receive a 15 percent discount on purchases made during Game Night; 6-9 p.m., Uncles Games, Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana. Free. 891-7620.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians age 45 and older on Friday; and ages 20-49 on Saturday. Reservations required; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter; $6.50/buffet. 226-7674.

Next Saturday

Childbirth Preparation - Childbirth educator Wendy Knutson will give a presentation on the Bradley Method of natural childbirth and provide a suggested book list. There will also be a follow-up question and answer period; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Community Yard Sale – Town-wide sale begins at 8 a.m. in Fairfield. There will be a spaghetti lunch in the Community Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and a silent auction until 2 p.m. To reach Fairfield, head south on Highway 27 and turn left on Main Street in Fairfield.

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

Magic: The Gathering Booster Draft - Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.; 1-6 p.m., Uncles Games, Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana. $12 registration fee. 891-7620.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians age 20-49. Reservations required; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter; $6.50/buffet. 226-7674.

Yard Sale - Sponsored by Ladies Oriental Shrine Nomad Unit; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 14110 E. 23rd. 487-7693.