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Sat., Sept. 20, 2008

Today

Seventh Annual Lilac City Badminton Tournament - Participate or watch regional badminton play in Spokane. Divisions: are Open, Singles, Doubles, Mixed, 35+, 50+ for men or women. Best 2 of 3 games to 21-point rally scoring. Go to www.northwestbadminton.org for more information; today, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, starts at 3 p.m. Spokane Valley HHU, 19619 E. Cataldo. $20 for first event; Free for spectators. 768-5715.

Big Band Concert - The Swing Street Trio will perform for an evening of dancing. Donations will be accepted to benefit future events for residents; 6:30-10 p.m., Good Samaritan Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Elks Lodge Luau - Enjoy food, entertainment and dancing. Reservations required; 6-7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. 926-2328.

Southeast Spokane County Fair - Music, animals, carnival, food and more; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Today’s events include a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the fire station, a fun run at 7:45 at Dave’s Auto Body, a parade at 10:30 and a Harvest Hoops 3-on-3 basketball tournament from noon-6 p.m. Sunday’s events include Harvest Hoops from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., worship at 10 a.m. and bingo. Rockford Fairgrounds (head south on Highway 27 to Rockford and follow the signs). Free admission.

Spokane Valley Arts Council Artist Showcase Auction - Food, wine, entertainment and demonstrations by artists from the area from 5-7 p.m., live auction and raffle from 7-9. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $75. 924-6560.

Valleyfest - Today: pancake breakfast at CenterPlace from 8-11 a.m.; classic car show, entertainment and activities at Spokane Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 5K and 10K Run for Hunger at 9 a.m. along the Centennial Trail beginning at CenterPlace; a Silly Valley 3-mile fun run at 10 a.m. along the Centennial Trail beginning at Mirabeau Park; entertainment and vendors in Mirabeau Park from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Loggingfest at 11 a.m. in the park; Valley YMCA open house from 2-6 p.m.; QuickDraw Art Auction at 5 at Centerplace, $75 tickets include wine, music and hors d’oeuvres; free outdoor showing of the animated movie “Happy Feet” at 7:30 at Mirabeau Park. Continues Sunday Free. 922-3299.

Water Wise Landscapes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane Master Gardeners. “Seven Steps to Water Wise Landscaping,” Sept. 27: “Xeriscaping,” Oct. 4: “Landscaping with Native Plants,” Oct. 11: “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.

Sunday

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

Summer Concerts at Arbor Crest - Today, Singlewide, roots rock; Sept. 28, Columbia, bluegrass. No one under 21 allowed and no outside alcohol. 5:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5. 927-9463.

Valleyfest - Today: 10:30 a.m., nondenominational worship service in Mirabeau Park; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., entertainment and vendors in the park; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Dog training clsases, demonstrations and adoptions; 11:30 a.m., Loggingfest in the park. Mirabeau Point Park. Free. 922-3299.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

Tuesday

Centennial Middle School Open House - Parents are invited to attend; 6:30 p.m., 915 N. Ella. 922-5482.

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

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed property tax ordinance and deliberation on the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

Friday

Maternity and Children’s Consignment Sales Event - Presented by Just Between Friends. Clothes, toys and furniture. Consignors earn 70 percent cash. Volunteers shop first. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., next Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 28unday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $3/adults, free/children age 12 and younger, good all weekend; free admission for all on Sunday, and half-price sale on Sunday. 536-2840.

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