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Today

“Little House on the Prairie” - Based on the classic novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder; 3 and 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $10/general, $9/seniors and children. (509) 487-6540.

2009 Washington State Karate Championships - Benefiting Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest, a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children with cancer and their families. Hosted by Elite Martial Arts; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 474-2759.

Fifth Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale - All-breed horse open house and old-fashioned horse fair to kick off the show season each year. Sponsored by the Spokane Morgan Club and Dragoon Morgans of Spokane. See www.spokanehorsesale.com for directions, classes, entry form and more; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 11223 E. Mission Ave. Continues Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (509) 796-2140.

Introduction to Orienteering - Discover the sport of orienteering, which combines racing with navigation using a map and compass ; 9:30-11 a.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $14. (509) 688-0300.

Orienteering Skills - This class is intended for people who are already familiar with topographic maps and the use of the compass or who are also taking the Introduction to Orienteering Class; 1-3:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $14. (509) 688-0300.

Liberty Lake Spring Clean-Up - Liberty Lake residents can drop off one truckload of yard waste for free disposal. No appliances or hazardous waste; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., STA Park and Ride, Mission and Meadowwood, Liberty Lake. (509) 755-6700.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step” exhibit. The historic walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong was 40 years ago. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

St. Mary’s 37th Annual Auction - Silent table bidding at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Benefits St. Mary’s Catholic School. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $45. (509) 924-4300.

The Shrine Circus - Today, 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall. $10-$20. (509) 747-0132 or (866) 534-2933.

WSU/Spokane Master Gardeners Info Day - Plant sale, yard and garden sale, displays, demonstrations, kid activities and raffle prizes; 10 a.m., County Extension Education Center. 222 N. Havana St. (509) 477-2181.

Sunday

Christian Classics Reading Group - Father Michael Shanbour will discuss the classics of Christian writing; 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Monday

Central Valley - The board of directors meets. Budget cuts will be discussed; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. (509) 924-1830.