Calendar

Sat., May 17, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 891-8325.

10th Annual Basset Blast - Annual fundraiser by Washington Basset Rescue, co-sponsored by SCRAPS. Lots of contests. For health reasons, no puppies less than 4 months old allowed; noon-2:30 p.m., Sullivan Park, north of Indiana on Sullivan Road. $10 per dog in advance; $15 the day of the event. 466-1538.

Fifth Annual Morrie’s H-O-R-S-E Basketball Shooting Contest - Two or more games in event competition, T-shirt, and barbecue for those in second grade and up. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Benefits the American Diabetes Association; 9 a.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye. $25 before May 15, $30 after. 624-7478.

Bluegrass Music Awards Show - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. Food or cash donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. 466-7018.

Car Seat Check and Bike Rodeo - Spokane County Child Passenger Safety Team will be available to check car seats; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Albertsons, 1304 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake. 209-7188.

For Love of Movies: “Hoot” - Watch this film about a young boy who moves from Montana to Florida with his family. Rated PG; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 893-8400.

Gardeners of Spokane Plant Sale - Saturdays, May 3-24; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hutton Settlement Greenhouse, 10225 E. Upriver Drive. 924-7196.

Golf Tournament Fundraiser - All proceeds will benefit the Christian Youth Theatre of Spokane; 9:30 a.m., Meadowwood Golf Course, Liberty Lake. $95/person for four-person scramble. 487-6540.

Inland Empire Martial Arts Tournament - Competitors from across the U.S. and Canada in all ranks and styles make for fierce competition with divisions split up by age groups and experience. Winners in each age bracket will compete for the title of Grand Champion on Saturday. Competition begins at 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Visit www.IEMAT.com. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. Spectators: $5/adults, children age 8 and younger admitted free. 228-0606.

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.

On Sacred Grounds Art and Book Gallery - “Melodies within Solitude,” show by Deb Blahuczyn. Reception noon-3 p.m. with free art demonstration and refreshments provided. 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. 747-6294.

Ride the West Horse and Ranch Expo - May 16-18. The seventh annual event includes a trade show, demos, clinics, performances, stallion preview, cowboy breakfast and the third annual Extreme Trail Challenge. Friday, expo trade show, barns and clinics open 3-8 p.m. Show on Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See www.ridethewest.net for a complete schedule. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Each day: $8/advance, $10/door, free/age 9 and younger. 466-9639.

Spokane Area FIRST Robotics Exhibition - There will be two First Lego League Power Puzzle competitions with 12 area teams; and demonstrations of high school level FIRST Robotic Challenge robots; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. Free admission. 922-5488.

Spokane Asthma Walk and Lung Health Expo - Presented by Safeco Insurance. Funds raised will support research for new cures and treatments for lung disease, as well as programs aimed at asthma education for children and adults. Expo and check-in from 8:30-9:45 a.m., 5K walk starts at 10 a.m. Spokane Valley YMCA and the Centennial Trail. 325-6516.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For ages 20-50. Refreshments provided. Reservations requested; 6 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/first time, $7/each time after. 226-7674.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - America at War exhibit explores the wars America has fought through artifacts and photographs. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. Runs through June 15. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. 922-4570.

Spokane Valley Summer Soccer Camps - Held weekly July 14 to Aug. 15, sponsored by Valley Youth Soccer. Visit www.VYSOCCER.org. Runs through June 15. 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $45/week. 924-7661.

Stuffed with Hugs Workshop, Your Gift, Your Choice - The first 150 guests at Build-A-Bear are invited to stuff a white fluffy puppy for free and choose to donate it to children’s health and wellness organizations SupersSibs! and the Sunshine Kids Foundation; literacy programs through First Book; or humane education programs through Pet Shelters Across America; 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., first level. Free. 924-2223.

Sunday

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 891-8325.

All ages dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation. This will be the final event until the fall; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Lavender Plants - Several sizes available; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Leisure Lavender Farm, 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. 993-5036.

Monday

“Combating Childhood Obesity” - Learn more about the physical and mental complications of childhood obesity and how to reduce your child’s risk of obesity. Pre-registration is required; noon-1 p.m., Valley Hospital, Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. 232-8138.

Parent meeting - Parents of Able Learners (PALS) will meet to discuss budget cuts to the program; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main.

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

Tuesday

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Italian Cooking Classes - Tuesdays through May 20. Students will prepare a five-course Italian meal, appetizer through dessert. Menu planning will be taught; 5:30-8:30 p.m., call for directions. $45/class. 893-8969.

Parenting Class - seven-week class for veterans, guard and reserve personnel in any stage of parenting. Offered by the Veterans Outreach Center and based on the book “Growing Up Again.” All books, supplies and refreshments provided. Sorry, no child care available. Veterans Outreach Center, 100 N. Mullan Road, Suite 102. 444-8387.

Parliamentary Law Study - The group meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m., Central Valley SCOPE, 115 N. Evergreen. 924-2476.

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

Southeast Spokane County Historical Society Meeting - Glenn Leitz, a well-known historian, will present the program on the 150th Anniversary of the cessation of the organized armed conflict between the settlers and Native Americans. Leitz will be covering the events that led up to battles at Steptoe, Rosalia, Four Lakes, Horse Slaughter Camp and finishing up with the activity at Smythe’s Ford that gave Hangman Creek its name. Reservations requested. Fairfield Museum will be open for tours following the program; noon, Cutter’s Cafe, Fairfield. Free. 283-2307 or 443-9767.

Wednesday

“Anne of Green Gables” - The Central Valley High School Theatre Department closes its 2007-08 season with the classic children’s story. Runs May 21-24 and 28-31. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

Millwood Farmers’ Market - Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., through Oct. 1. Music by Aaron & Antonio and The Afterthoughts. Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. 924-2350.

Thursday

Inland Empire All-Arabian Horse Show - The Inland Empire Arabian Horse Club will feature the beautiful Arabian horse at the Memorial Day Classic and the annual All-Arabian Horse Show. The show benefits the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane. Runs through May 25. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. 999-8159.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday and 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.

West Valley Community Appreciation Block Party - The annual event hosted by the West Valley board of directors includes a free spaghetti dinner, games, prizes, student performances and free family photos; 5-8 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye. 922-5488.

Friday

An Evening with Lirico - The Lirico Chamber Singers of University High School will perform more than 35 selections. The select group of vocalists includes several soloists. 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $5 at the door. 228-5306.

Fish Fry - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, served with coleslaw. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. 926-2328.