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Today

Family Fire Safety Clinics - Hosted by The Home Depot and the American Red Cross in recognition of National Fire Safety Month. Families will learn about the different types of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers and how to use each one. Clinics will be offered every Saturday during the month of October. 5617 E. Sprague. 534-8588. 1 p.m. Free.

“Rip Van Winkle” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, through Oct. 19. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT or at the door.

30th Annual Home Idea Show - More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Hours are from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, $4/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger. 939-8017.

Grange anniversary - The Tri-Community Grange celebrates its 75th anniversary. Former members are invited to attend; 7-9 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market – Final day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 475-4574.

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

St. John Vianney Oktoberfest - Games, food, beverages and music by The Chill Cats; 1-10 p.m., school gym, 503 N. Walnut Road. 926-5428.

St. Paschal’s Fall Festival - Kick off pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Festival includes sausage, hot dogs, burgers, beer garden, pie, cotton candy, caramel apples and more. Games for all ages, prizes, face painting, hair salon, fish bowl, music, silent basket auction, cake walk, pumpkin patch, crafters. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and 11 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday. 2523 N. Park Road. purchase game tickets on site. 924-5090.

Water Wise Landscapes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane Master Gardeners. Today: “Rain Gardens.” Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited; 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. 477-2048.

“Amaizing” Corn Maze – Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. on Beck Road off state Highway 53 in Hauser. More than 12 acres of family fun with mazes. Food court and free parking. No pets, no purses or backpacks in maze, strollers and wheelchairs enter at own risk. Maze open weekends through Oct. 31. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors age 60 and older, free/age 4 and younger; price changes during special haunted week Oct. 24 through 31. (509) 242-CORN (2676).

Sunday

“Rip Van Winkle” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., Oct. 3 through 19. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. 325-SEAT or at the door.

30th Annual Home Idea Show - More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, $4/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger. 939-8017.

St. Paschal’s Fall Festival - Festival includes sausage, hot dogs, burgers, beer garden, pie, cotton candy, caramel apples and more. Games for all ages, prizes, face painting, hair salon, fish bowl, music, silent basket auction, cake walk, pumpkin patch, crafters; 11 a.m-4 p.m. 2523 N. Park Road. purchase game tickets on site. 924-5090.

Concerts at Arbor Crest - Maxie Mills, vocals with andolin; Oct. 19, Christina Kelley, acoustic guitar; Oct. 26, Siamese Kats, jazz. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol; 3-7 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. Free. 927-9463.

“Amaizing” Corn Maze – Fridays, 4-11 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays, noon-5 p.m. on Beck Road off state Highway 53 in Hauser. More than 12 acres of family fun with mazes. Food court and free parking. No pets, no purses or backpacks in maze, strollers and wheelchairs enter at own risk. Maze open weekends through Oct. 31. $8/adults, $5/ages 5-12 and seniors age 60 and older, free/age 4 and younger; price changes during special haunted week Oct. 24 through 31. (509) 242-CORN (2676).

Monday

A Healthy Look at Sexuality - A 10-hour curriculum for teens hosted by Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest. Teens will receive information, tools and skills to make responsible sexual decisions. Teen classes will be held from 3-5 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 241-4202.

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 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

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

Tuesday

CVHS Fall Orchestra Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5100.

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 4:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

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 public hearing on the 2009 budget and a proposed ordinance on code amendments; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Computer Basics - Learn about operating systems, mice, desktops, working with files, hardware, software, and more; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. 893-8390.

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

Thursday

Can’t Shoot Straight Camera Club - Get started with new projects; 6 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. 747-6294.

CVHS Fall Choral Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5100.

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

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “Voices of a Distant Star” (Rated PG-13) and dress up as your favorite anime or manga characters. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes following the movie. Snacks will be provided; 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Spokane Valley Newcomers Club - The club for women new to the Spokane Valley area meets for its monthly luncheon; 11:30 a.m., Shari’s Restaurant, 320 N. Sullivan Road. 927-7659.

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

“Rip Van Winkle” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., Oct. 3 through 19. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. 325-SEAT or at the door.

Bead Stampede - 12th annual event. Features beads made of stone, bone, wood, paper, horn, clay, metal, glass and polymer clay. Also, beadwork by local artists and beads, textiles and gifts from around the world. Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Ag Complex B, 404 N. Havana St. $3, good all three days. (208) 676-9957.

Quilt Show - 30th Annual - “Winter Harmony” features 600 quilts, quilted clothing, and wall hangings, a Merchant Mall Quilters’ Boutique selling hand-crafted items, hourly free quilting demonstrations and more. Sponsored by Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter. Friday and next Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway, Ag Buildings. $7/good all weekend, free/ages 11 and younger. 466-7812 or 448-5107.

Next Saturday

Family Fire Safety Clinics - Hosted by The Home Depot and the American Red Cross in recognition of National Fire Safety Month. Families will learn about the different types of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers and how to use each one. Clinics will be offered every Saturday during the month of October. 5617 E. Sprague Ave. 534-8588. 1 p.m. Free.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older; 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door, includes four sample tokens. 325-SEAT.