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Today

Family Fire Safety Clinicc - 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. 1 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague. 534-8588. Free.

44th Annual Mount Spokane Ski Swap - The region’s largest winter sports-equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items being sold by both individuals and area sports stores. Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports are available, including Nordic and alpine skiing and snowboarding. Benefits Mount Spokane Ski Patrol for operations, purchase of medical and first-aid supplies, rescue equipment and training materials. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $4/adults, kids younger than 12 admitted free. 448-0112.

St. John Vianney Annual Fall Craft Fair - In addition to crafts there will a raffle and bake sale. Lunch and dinner items will be available for purchase. Hours are from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. Admission is free. St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 503 N. Walnut Road. 926-2587.

EVHS Booster Club Auction - Check out auction items to support booster club funded activities; 6:30-9 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 at the door. 927-3200.

Needle Work Crafts - Learn about more about needle work crafts, including knitting, crocheting, common tools and terminology associated with these crafts, and supplies needed for each craft; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. 893-8390.

Spokane Elks Halloween Party and Haunted House - Upstairs games and prizes, and downstairs a walk-through haunted house; 2-4 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. Free. 926-2328.

Third Annual Haunted Hike - 1/2 mile trail presented by the Inland Northwest Council of Boy Scouts of America. Haunted hike, 6:30-11 p.m. A kiddie hike will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. Camp Caro, Dishman Hills, 299 S. Sargent Road. $6/general, $5/scouts in uniform. 242-8243.

Sunday

44th Annual Mount Spokane Ski Swap - The region’s largest winter sports-equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items being sold by both individuals and area sports stores. Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports are available, including Nordic and alpine skiing and snowboarding. Benefits Mount Spokane Ski Patrol for operations, purchase of medical and first-aid supplies, rescue equipment and training materials; 9 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $4/adults, kids younger than 12 admitted free. 448-0112.

St. John Vianney Annual Fall Craft Fair - In addition to crafts there will a raffle and bake sale; 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free. St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 503 N. Walnut Road. 926-2587.

Concerts at Arbor Crest - Siamese Kats, jazz. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol; 3-7 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

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.

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

Tuesday

East Spokane Water District #1 - The district hosts a public meeting to discuss rate increases; 6 p.m., 6903 E. Fourth. 926-6072.

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

Liberty Lake City Council special meeting - The council hosts a special workshop on the proposed 2009 budget; 8 p.m., Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 755-6700.

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

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include an ordinance on the proposed 2009 budget and proposed ordinances on the comprehensive plan and code amendments; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

CVHS Fine Arts and African Music Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5100.

Halloween Pumpkin Party - Games, crafts, snack and more. For ages 3-6. Registration required. Sponsored by Spokane Valley Park and Recreation; 4:30-6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $12. 688-0300.

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

Thursday

EVHS Fall Harvest Festival - Free community event with games, face painting, treats and more. Costumes are encouraged. The event is open to all children age 11 and younger. The evening is hosted by the EVHS National Honor Society; 6-8 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. Free. 927-3200.

Pickleball - 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

The Last Friday Halloween Black Light Art Show - Featuring the works of Cristie Dunavan, a digital painter and freelance illustrator. Also showcasing pieces done in black light and glow-in-the-dark paint and light sensitive papers. Each gallery artist will be participating in a Halloween costume contest, giveaways and candy. There will be dessert, and live music by Devin Manskey and Chuck Evans; 6-10 p.m., Ink to Media, 523 N. Pines Road. 863-9125.

Edgecliff Fall Festival - An evening of fun for youths up to age 15. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be treats, games and prizes for costumes for kids and bingo for adults; 5:30-8 p.m., Edgecliff Neighborhood Center, 6903 E. Fourth Ave. Free. 535-7544.

Next Saturday

Fourth Annual Nalta Hospital Benefit Dinner and Auction - Proceeds from the benefit will support the Nalta Hospital and other programs of the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation, providing desperately needed medical care to the impoverished population located in rural southwestern Bangladesh. The evening will feature the arts and culture of Bangladesh, buffet dinner, and both live and silent auctions offering many unique items, including crafts made by micro-credit clients in Bangladesh and the work of local artist Harold Balazs; 5:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $50. 499-5223.

CVHS Fall Arts and Crafts Show - Presented by Central Valley High School. Runs through Nov. 2. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5100.

Taste the Spirit - The West Valley Education Foundation hosts its first fundraiser. The evening includes wine tasting and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will be used for scholarship funds; 7 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague. $30. 340-7204.