Literary Calendar

Among upcoming literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Rhonda Massingham Hart - Deer Park author presents her book, “The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb: 400 Thrifty Tips for Saving Money, Time and Resources as You Garden” (second edition). Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Chase Youth Foundation fundraiser - Gifts and books at 30 to 70 percent off retail. Sponsored by Books Are Fun. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 953-3246

The Heart of Spirituality - Book discussion series on books that focus on religious or spiritual themes. “Siddartha,” Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5386

Gary A. Edwards - Local author presents selections from his recently published books including “Trouble Clef: Life of a North Idaho Musician” and “Grandma Swank’s Recipe Box: Delicious Old-Fashioned Recipes.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

North Spokane and Deer Park Library Book Clubs - “Night” by Elie Wiesel. Wednesday, noon, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350

OSG Readers Club - “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie. Wednesday, 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294

Spokane Valley Book Discussion Club - “Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant,” by Daniel Tammet. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400

Inland NW Writers Guild - Join with other aspiring writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry and get support from your peers. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Kenneth Onstot - Pastor of Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church presents his book, “The Bible’s Plot: Connecting the Bible’s Story to Your Story.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Merle Martin - Signing “The Haunting,” “Colors of the Soul” and “Love Never Ages.” Thursday, 7-8 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Sharon Cramer - Signing “Cougar Cub Tales: Lost and Alone.” Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667

Niki Anderson - Local author and cat lover will read from her new book “Whiskers, Wit and Wisdom.” Saturday, 1 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

Jeremy Boggess - Promoting “Thoughts and Responsibilities.” Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association - Poetry and Western music performances. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $7. (509) 229-3414