Calendar

Today

“Damn Yankees” - A musical presented by University High School tracks a baseball fan’s deal with the devil so his team can beat the New York Yankees; 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $7. (509) 228-5293.

Sewing Connection - Hosted by the American Sewing Guild of Spokane/Coeur d’Alene. Seminar will feature Shirley Adams, host of the PBS television show “Sewing Connection.” Enjoy a trunk show of 200 garments and a vast collection of bags. Pre-registration is required; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $20/ASG members, $45/nonmembers, $60/join ASG and seminar. (509) 489-4492.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - A production of Christian Youth Theater. Performances are at 3 and 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available online at www.cytspokane.com or by calling (509) 325-SEAT. 821 S. Sullivan Road. $9/adults, $8/seniors and children. (509) 325-SEAT.

Basset Blast Mardi Gras - Eleventh annual event hosted by Washington Basset Rescue. Featuring raffles, events, doggie favor bags, awards and more. Events include: Best Waddle, Best Howl, Best Costume and Best Bassett Photo. For photo contest, bring one photo, no larger than 4-by-6 inches. Contestants must be Basset hounds or Basset mix. Puppies must be at least four months old. All proceeds benefit the Basset Rescue program; noon-2:30 p.m., Sullivan Park, north of Spokane Valley Mall. $10/event participants if pre-registered; $15/event participants if registered at event. Registration open from 11 a.m.-noon (509) 466-1538.

Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Show - Show test horses’ abilities in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. For more information, call (806) 376-4811 or visit www.AQHA.com. Runs through Sunday. Spokane County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.

Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. (509) 879-4965.

Pet Fest - Seventh annual “wiener dog” races at 4 p.m. to benefit Dachshund Rescue Northwest. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/general, free/age 6 and younger, $20/family pass.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step.” The historic walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong was 40 years ago. Come see artifacts, photos and get to know the moon. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Runs through Oct. 30. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

Sunday

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - A production of Christian Youth Theater. Tickets are available online at www.cytspokane.com or by calling (509) 325-SEAT; 3 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road. $9/adults, $8/seniors and children. (509) 325-SEAT.

Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Show - Show test horses’ abilities in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. For more information, call (806) 376-4811 or visit www.AQHA.com. Spokane County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.

Pet Fest - 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/general, free/age 6 and younger, $20/family pass.

Monday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7-8 p.m., Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road. (509) 928-9158.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Broadway Court - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Tuesday

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. (509) 924-6161.

Pickleball - 12:30-2 p.m. or 2:15-3:45 p.m. Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission Ave. (509) 891-2582.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include an update on area legislators and information on street standards; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

“Scramble to Defeat ALS” Breakfast Fundraising Event - Hosted by the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter. Guest speaker will be Jenny Hoff, who will share her experience living with ALS. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.alsa-ec.org or call (509) 863-4321. 7:30-8:30 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Ponderosa/Juniper Room, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $30/person; $240/eight-person table; $25/persons with ALS.

Millwood Farmers Market - Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., through Sept. 30. Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, one block south behind the Rocket Market. (509) 924-2350.

Senior badminton - 12:30-2 p.m., Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission Ave. (509) 570-2875.

Thursday

Democratic Women’s Club - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club meets the first Thursday of each month; 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. (509) 928-9286.

Pickleball - 12:30-2 p.m. or 2:15-3:45 p.m. Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission. (509) 891-2582.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth-floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen Road. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-5460.

Friday

League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month; 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 922-2060.

Next Saturday

Ambassador Wolf Program - Learn more about wolves and meet a live wolf; 1-3 p.m., West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. $18/adults; $11/youths age 16 and younger. (208) 265-2519.