Family calendar

Today

Author James C. Glass – Local science fiction author and retired physics and astronomy teacher presents his latest book, “Toth.” 7:30 p.m., Aunties Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Friday

Good Guys Great Northwest Nationals car show – More than 1,500 rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972. Swap meet, vendors, live entertainment and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $15/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger; parking is free. (925) 838-9876.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings through August. Travels through downtown Spokane. Guests receive a rose. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. First come, first served. 4-10 p.m., corner of Wall Street and Main Avenue. $5/person, free/age 8 and younger with a paid adult. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

Saturday

Author Colleen T. Weber – Teacher presents her memoir, “Three Years in the Alaskan Bush,” which tells of the years after her marriage ended, in which she relocated her young children to a small village in Alaska and taught algebraic concepts (Mortensen math) to elementary students. 7:30 p.m., Aunties Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Discs Sail to Help Make Wishes Come True – Second-annual Wishing Star benefit tournament. Starts at 9 a.m. Barbecue will start at 4 p.m., with an awards ceremony around 5 p.m. Pre-registration and information available online at www.wishingstar.org. Benefits children as they face medical treatments to grant their special wishes. 9 a.m., High Bridge Park Disc Golf Course, Riverside Avenue at A Street. $20, includes 18 holes of disc golf, your choice of a Wishing Star Disc or T-shirt (guaranteed to those who pre-register) and a barbecue lunch. (509) 744-3411.

Family/Community Camp at Camp Dart-Lo – Adults and kids invited for classic camp activities, including archery, swimming, hiking, snacks cooked over the campfire and crafts. Open to all age 3 and older and their families. Enjoy a full or half day at camp. Parent/adult supervision of youth is required for all events. You do not have to be a Camp Fire member to participate. Registration is required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. (509) 747-6191 ext. 10.

Friendship Storytime and Craft – Kick-off National Friendship Week by coming down to Auntie’s to hear some heartwarming tales of friendship. Then, make a friendship bracelet for you and your best pal. All ages. 11 a.m., Aunties Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Gardeners’ Farmers Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, through August. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Good Guys Great Northwest Nationals car show – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $15/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age six and younger; parking is free. (925) 838-9876.

Peach Festival – Every weekend through Sept. 7. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers.

Unity In The Community – “Mission Possible” is the theme for the 15th annual Inland Northwest’s largest multicultural celebration. Celebrate diversity, culture and vitality of the Spokane community with fun-filled activities, entertainment and community resources. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 838-1881.

Sunday

“Be Creative at Your Library!” – Summer reading program presented by Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library. Enjoy storytimes, crafts and more. Children and teens who read or listen to 15 books or read for 15 hours throughout the summer will receive a prize. For more information, visit www.summerreading spokane.org. Runs through Aug. 31. Free. (509) 444-5307.

Discs Sail to Help Make Wishes Come True – 9 a.m., High Bridge Park Disc Golf Course, Riverside Avenue at A Street. $20, includes 18 holes of disc golf, your choice of a Wishing Star Disc or T-shirt and a barbecue lunch. (509) 744-3411.

Good Guys Great Northwest Nationals car show – 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $15/general, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger; parking is free. (925) 838-9876.

Monday

Authors Chris Crutcher and Michael Harmon - Local authors present their young-adult novels “Angry Management” (Crutcher) and “Brutal” (Harmon) in a combined event. Ages 14 and up. 7:30 p.m., Aunties Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.