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Things to do
Dodge Ball:
For age 18 and older. Teams will consist of five players per team and each game will run for 10 minutes until everyone is out. Held Wednesdays for five weeks through Nov. 19. 6:15-8 p.m., Regal Elementary School Gym, 2707 E. Rich Ave. $24/person or $100/team, includes t-shirt. (509) 482-0708.
The Giving Spree at Spokane Area Malls:
Shoppers can log on to www.thegivingspree.com and donate to Habitat for Humanity or a local charity of their choice. In turn, with a minimum $5 donation, they will receive discounts and offers that can be used at Northtown Mall and Spokane Valley Mall on Saturday, November 15. Northtown Mall and Spokane Valley Mall. (312) 729-4351.
Riverfront Park Ice Palace:
Ice skating outdoors. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park. $4.25/adults; $3.25/children ages 3-17 seniors and military; $3/skate rental. (509) 625-6601.
30th Anniversary Tri-Cities Wine Festival:
Judged competition, seminars, public tasting and silent auction, now Washington’s longest-running judged wine festival. Today in Kennewick from 6:30-10 p.m. for Then and Now: 30 Years of Northwest Wine and Food seminar; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for Northwest American Viticultural Areas seminar; and public tasting and silent auction from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Pasco. Tri-City Country Club, 314 N. Underwood, Kennewick; and Pasco Red Lion Hotel, 2525 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. $65/seminars; public tasting/auction: $55/advance, $60/door. (509) 528-4606.
Arden Homemakers Club Bazaar:
Today and Saturday. Stew and pie available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Arden Community Hall, Colville. (509) 684-6006.
Bazaar and Rummage Sale - St. John Lutheran:
Today, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Homemade sausage, cider, baked goods, lefse and crafts. Lunch and supper both days, take-out available. St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 299-6615.
Building Dreams, Building the Future:
Annual Autumn dinner auction hosted by Cornerstone Christian Academy. Pianist Maureen Smith will play throughout the silent auction followed by a sit-down Italian dinner and live auction. The auction will benefit community outreach programs and the building fund for the school. Today. 6 p.m., Life Center, 1202 N. Government Way. $20/person; $125/ table of 8. (509) 835-1235.
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner:
Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Today. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.
Christmas Craft and Bake Sale:
Today and Saturday. Vendor tables available for $25 for two days. Lunch available today, refreshments on Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. Free admission. (208) 773-9582.
Coeur d’Alene Public Library:
“Between Fences,” part of the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit Service Museum on Main Street program. A visual cultural history of fences and land use that examines how neighbors and nations divide and protect, offend and defend through the boundaries they build. Support provided by United States Congress. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Runs through Dec. 20. 702 E. Front. 208)769-2315.
Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala:
The 27th annual event features the most exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Social hour and wine tasting at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., drawing winners announced at 9 p.m., dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Today. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 624-0151.
Fall Craft Bazaar:
Come to the oldest Grange in Idaho. Today and Saturday. 3434 N. McGuire Road, Post Falls. Free admission. (208) 777-1283.
First Friday at NIC:
This campus visitation program offers prospective students the opportunity to visit North Idaho College’s campus and learn about the programs and services available. Today. 9:30 a.m., North Idaho College, Edminster Student Union Building, Driftwood Bay Room, 1001 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3311.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey:
Vs. Tri City, Buck Night, sponsored by 92.9 KZZU. Saturday, 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. TW.
“Merry Christmas to You” Holiday Auction and Soup Buffet:
Hosted by Miracle Bonus Mothers of Multiples. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Spokane Valley. $3. (509) 325-2425.
Second Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction:
Prime rib dinner at 5 p.m.; auction at 7 p.m. Hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help of St. John, St. Catherine of Oakesdale and Holy Rosary of Rosalia. Proceeds will benefit the three parishes equally. Saturday. Holy Rosary Catholic Church hall, Rosalia, Wash. Dinner: $15/adults, $5/age 5-12, free/age four and younger. (509) 879-6971.
Fourth Annual Tea & History Party:
Presented by The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum. Historical presentation by Tony and Suzanne Bamonte. Refreshments include finger foods, desserts, coffee, tea and cider. Reservations requested. Proceeds benefit the Valley Museum. Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $15. (509) 922-4570.
An Evening in the Tropics:
29th annul benefit auction sponsored by Trinity Catholic School. Silent auction at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Fair Share Program. Saturday. Gonzaga Prep gymnasium, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $25. (509) 327-9369.
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Chain Lakes Field Trip:
Searching for waterfowl, shorebirds, upland birds and raptors. Saturday. 8 a.m., Meet at Fernan Ranger Station in Coeur d’Alene. Free. (480) 522-6056.
Coeur d’Alene Symphony Wine Tasting:
Fundraiser includes wine, food, auction and chamber music. Tickets available at the symphony office or call. Saturday. 4:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center at the Old Church, 405 William St., Post Falls. $35/each. (208) 765-3833.
Fall Book Sale:
Hosted by the Friends of the Moscow Library. All proceeds will purchase library materials and support the library’s summer reading program. Saturday. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., American Legion Log Cabin, 317 S. Howard, Moscow.
Ham Dinner:
Includes ham, Hawaiian barbecue beans, coleslaw, green beans, roll, dessert and drinks. Saturday. 4-7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. $5/general, free/age six and younger. (509) 487-9667.
Pancake Feed, Bake Sale, Bazaar & Silent Auction:
Gifts, crafts, baked goods, thrift shop. Breakfast consists of stacks of pancakes, sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Saturday. 8:30 a.m.-noon., Lilac Plaza Retirement Community, 7007 N. Wiscomb St. $4.50/adults, $3/age 3-11, free/age two and younger. (509) 489-7612.
Shop Till You Drop - Holiday Bazaar:
Benefits youth mission trip. Saturday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-7966.
St. Francis of Assisi Bazaar:
Baked goods, collectibles, antiques, country store and boutique. Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; family-friendly Wurst garden 5-7 p.m. Saturday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1104 W. Heroy Ave. (509) 325-1321.
Who Let the Girls Out?
Come to downtown Newport and participate in a fun day dedicated to the ladies. Throughout town, enjoy special sales, treats, demos and in-store events, a great prize, a chick flick, luncheon specials, and more. Saturday. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Highway 2, 45 minutes northeast of Spokane, Newport. (509) 447-4600.
Winter Market:
Hosted by Heart of the Arts. Baked goods, jewelry, rugs, books and more. Saturday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow.
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Mica Bay Birding Survey:
Three-hour outing to count birds. Tuesday. 8 a.m., Meet at corner of Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95. Free. (208)664-5318.
Recycling Day at Mobius:
Make recycled paper, explore a worm bin, sort trash, investigate the magnetic properties of metal and check out recycled plastic pellets. Tuesday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Museum, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-KIDS.
3C’s Cancer and Community Charities Meeting:
Held the second Wednesday of every month. Open to all members and prospective members. Wednesday. Noon. Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie, Coeur d’Alene. Lunch is $6. (208) 659-2064.
OSG Readers Club:
“Iron John,” by Robert Bly. Discussion to follow. Wednesday. 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey:
Vs. Lethbridge, Player Magnet Giveaway, sponsored by TicketWest and 105.7 The Peak. Wednesday. 7 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $9-$17. TW.
Executive Welcome Reception:
Join us in welcoming new leaders to the greater Spokane area and meet other community and business leaders. Complimentary Drinks and Appetizers will be served. RSVP by Tuesday. Thursday. 5-7 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave., Spokane. 509-459-4116.
Women Veterans Recognition Day:
Includes presentations on women’s health, an art exhibit, lunch and time to network. A proclamation honoring the selfless service provided by women to all our Armed Forces will be presented by the Mayor’s Office at 2 p.m. All veterans, their families and the public are invited to attend. Thursday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 100 N. Mullan Road, Suite 102, Spokane Valley. (509) 444-8387 (VETS).
Lecture/Seminar
Living Well in Idaho Senior Workshop:
Free health classes taught on Tuesdays by Amanda Wylie. Runs through Nov. 25. 1-3:30 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. Free. (208) 773-9582.
Fall Landscape Workshop:
“Pruning and Care of Fruit Trees,” a three-hour workshop presented by orchard owner, Jerry McGlade. Pre-registration is required. Today. 9 a.m.-noon, Green Bluff, Wash. $5. (208) 769-2266.
Mental Fitness and Aging:
With instructor Sue Crowley. Today. 10 a.m.-noon, East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 265-4514, ext. 615.
“Healthy, Wealthy and Wise”:
A seminar offered by North Idaho College’s Center for New Directions offering tips on living well physically, financially and mentally. Saturday. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., NIC Edminster Student Union Building, Lake Coeur d’Alene Room, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10/advance, $15/door. (208) 769-3445.
Can’t Shoot Straight Camera Club:
Reta Gilbert lecture. Saturday. 10:30-11:15 a.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.
Computer Basics:
Learn about computer hardware, Microsoft Windows-based software, and practice using a mouse and keyboard. Pre-registration is required. Saturday. 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library, Gates Computer Lab, Second Floor, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.
Solar Power Class:
Learn the basics of Solar PV and what is required to get started with these projects. Registration required. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon, 1326 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $35, includes material and handouts. (509) 924-8803.
“A Photographer’s Journey Through the Iraq War”:
Ashley Gilbertson’s life has been dedicated to capturing pictures of the Iraq War with an emphasis in conflict and displaced peoples. A recognized conflict photojournalist and author, she presents the next Martin Forum. Monday. 7 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building, at 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7725.
Engineers Forum of Spokane:
“Make Your Mark with DECA,” by Erin Ruehl, marketing instructor and DECA advisor for Shadle Park High School. Validated parking at the Diamond lot a half block north. Lunch served at noon, program begins at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln St. $15/lunch, not required to attend. (509) 244-3467.
Science on Tap: Beer Science:
Darby McLean is the vice president of business development for company GenPrime, which, among other products, makes tests to track the metabolism of yeast during fermentation. Tuesday. 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company, 209 East Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 699-6240.
Soothing your Baby:
Learn the five main reasons why babies cry and the basic methods for soothing your baby. Reservations requested. Tuesday. 7-8 p.m., Babies R Us, 6104 N Division St. Free. (509) 842-5020.
“A Sky Full of Mountains”:
Geology lecture and slide show presentation by Michael Collier, a geologist, photographer and pilot, will share aerial photographs from around the U.S., as well as Mexico and Canada, the talk describes how panoramas are geologically interpreted from the air, and how photographs can be framed at 150 miles per hour. A book signing and reception will follow the presentation. Wednesday. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Building, 1810 N. Green St. Free. (509) 533-8017.
“An American Pianist in the Middle East”:
Jody Graves, associate professor of piano at Eastern Washington University, will present a guest seminar about her tour of the Middle East. Sponsored by WSU School of Music’s Pullman Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Hall, Room 101, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-7209.
Human Trafficking Workshop:
Learn more about this form of modern day slavery and what you can do to help stop the demand. Our featured speaker will be trafficking survivor Rani Hong. Presented by the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center. Wednesday. 7-9 p.m., St. Aloysius Parish Center, 330 E. Boone Ave. Free. (206) 223-1138.
“Art Is Art When Art is Framed”:
David Wang, RA, PhD, discusses his research which involves aesthetics, specifically, how European ideas and Confucian-Taoist ideas have influenced attitudes towards art and architecture. In this lecture, Dr. Wang, Professor of Architecture at the WSU Spokane Interdisciplinary Design Institute, will suggest that it is impossible to have “Art” without having a “Frame: and he will show just how differently the European and Chinese traditions view what a frame is, and as a result, how differently art and architecture is viewed through these worldviews. Presented by EWU Women’s Studies Center Programs. Thursday. Noon-12:50 p.m., 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Phase I, Room 122, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2898.
Mental Fitness Fun for Seniors:
Speaker is Susan Crowley, RN, MS. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Thursday. 6 p.m., Heritage Place, 702 W. Walnut Ave. Free. (208) 664-2680.
NIEW Entrepreneurship Speaker Series:
Jeff Stamp, chair of the entrepreneurship program at the University of North Dakota, he will speak at Wells Fargo Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., University of Idaho, University Auditorium in the Administration Building, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-0199.
Festivals/Fairs
Christmas Craft Fair:
Holiday Craft Fair sale. Runs through Saturday. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. Free admission. (208) 773-9582.
International Fair Trade Crafts Sale:
Ninth annual event. Sunday. Noon-4 p.m., Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 525 NE Campus St., Pullman. (208) 773-5616.
Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Fair:
27th annual event. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All items are handcrafted, includes demonstrations. Silver Hills School, Osburn, Idaho. Free admission and parking. (208) 556-0146 or 783-4031.
Sustainability Fair:
Second annual event. Local farmers, artists, crafters and producers. Live music. Simple Living workshops. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2015 N. Division St. Free. (509) 435-5210 or (509) 533-2724.
University High School Craft Fair:
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 12420 E. 32nd Ave. (corner of 32nd and Pines Road). (509) 928-8016
. Young People’s Arts Festival:
Presented by the Moscow Arts Commission. For youth in grades pre-K through sixth. Participants will enjoy making sock puppets, winter journals, homemade wrapping paper, photo frames and more. Registration is due today by 5 p.m. in Room 106 on the first floor of Moscow City Hall or by mail to P.O. Box 9203, Moscow, ID 83843. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Moscow Junior High School, 1410 E. D St. $20/all day, $10/half day. (208) 883-7036.
Sixth Annual Riverpoint Holiday Faire:
Hosted by the Riverpoint Campus Commute Trip Reduction Committee. Enjoy complimentary hot spiced cider, shop for the holidays from a wide variety of handmade items from local craftspeople and support your Riverpoint CTR bake sale. Wednesday. Noon-6 p.m., 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free admission. (509) 358-2234.
Shows/Expos
Gun Show:
Saturday-Sunday. Presented by Rocky Mountain Promotions. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 587-9145.
Inland Crafts 2008 Exhibition:
70 artisans showing ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, fiber, furniture, glass and much more. Today, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free on Sunday from 3:30-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibition Hall, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7 admission for the entire weekend. (509) 466-7474 or (509) 981-9916.
2008 Snow and ATV Show:
28th annual show sponsored by Spokane Winter Knights Snowmobile Club. This show caters to the snowmobile and ATV enthusiasts with numerous free classes including youth snowmobile certifications, safety education, and avalanche workshops. There will be information on open groomed snowmobile trails, resort destinations, and new and used snowmobiles, ATVs, clothing and accessories. Saturday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 838-5252.