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Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. First-graders and older will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Dates and topics include: July 26-30, Nature Smart; Aug. 9-13, Houseplant Hunters; Aug. 23-27, Garden Gifts. Each session runs Monday-Friday from 4:15-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/session. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206.

Artists Loose on the Palouse Arts and Crafts Fair - Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. walking tour Saturday at 11 a.m.; and a free parade at noon Sunday followed by a classic car and tractor show. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Author Michael Connelly – Local author presents “Mountain Lyrics: A Quest for Courage,” the story of a man on a quest to discover the true meaning of life by leaving comfort and security and plunging into the unknown; 1-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Author Seth Anawalt - Regional author will sign copies of his book “Lichtenstein” and his children’s fiction titles; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Liberty Lake concert - Friends of Pavillion Park hosts a free outdoor concert featuring Truth and Salvage and Big Head Todd and the Monsters; 6 p.m. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Shows with the Riders of the Rockin’ B - 5:30 p.m., pre-show youth performers; 6:10 p.m., “Twilight at the Spokane Bridge” cowboy vampire melodrama; 7 p.m., dinner including barbecued beef, chicken, ribs and more; 8 p.m., cowboy/western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. There will also be a beer and wine cantina open nightly. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $35/adults; $10/youth age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.

Splashdown - Family water park. Open daily through Labor Day. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. 11127 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $12.99/48 inches and under; $15.99/over 48 inches; free for ages 3 and younger with regular paid admission and seniors age 65 and older, $14/viewing pass with $7 refund. (509) 924-3079.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling our local pioneer aviators (Nick Mamer, Jack Fancher, Buell Felts), the formation of the Washington Air National Guard, the 1927 visit by Charles Lindbergh, and “Visionary Women,” women who shaped the history of the Spokane Valley, through Sept. 16. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.

The Rule of Law and Liberty 102: Why Federalism Works – Hosted by the Evergreen Freedom Foundation; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 4322 N. Argonne Road. $10. (360) 956-3482.

Sunday

Arbor Crest Wine Concert Series - July 25: Nobody Famous, top 40/classic rock; Aug. 1: Ryan Larsen Band, country. No one under age 21, no outside alcohol allowed. Food available for purchase by Catered By You, outside food is also allowed. June-August concerts begin at 5:30 p.m.; all concerts end at sunset Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruithill Road. $5/concert; punch cards available for $40 for 10 admissions. Tables for eight guests may be reserved for additional $40 per concert. (509) 927-9463.

Candidate forum - The McIntosh Grange is hosting a candidate forum for Spokane County and state legislative candidates. Those attending will be able to submit written questions. Refreshments will be served; 7 p.m. McIntosh Grange, 319 S. First, Rockford.

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

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley - July 27-29: “Wallace and Gromit” (G) and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG); Aug. 3-5: “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” (G) and “Monsters vs. Aliens” (PG). Shows at 10 a.m. (two different theaters). Spokane Valley Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-2590.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed development code ordinance, motions on the law enforcement interlocal and broadcasting the council meetings and a report on the Sprague Avenue ballot measure; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Spaghetti Wednesday Westerns - Classic western movies with spaghetti every Wednesday, June 30-Sept. 7 p.m. 3912 N. Idaho Road, 100 yards south of exit 299 from I-90, Liberty Lake. Movie: $5/adults, $3/children age 10 and younger, includes one box of popcorn; Dinner: $7.50/adults, $3/children age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; noon. District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

Squeaky’s Comedy 5 for 5 deal – Squeaky’s presents five comics for $5. A clean comedy show featuring comics from throughout the Inland Northwest. Begins 9 p.m. each night. 12828 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 924-5141.

Ink to Media Gallery - “To Be a Warrior,” batik paintings by Nicholas Sironka, July 30-Aug. 17, reception today from 4-8 p.m. 523 N. Pines Road. (509) 863-9125.

Liberty Lake Days 2010 - July 30-31. Friday Night Car Cruise for classics and collectibles from 7-9 p.m., register at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowwood Lane at Mission Avenue. Watch the cars cruise Mission to Country Vista Drive to Liberty Lake Road and along Appleway back to Meadowwood. Saturday’s events in Pavillion Park include free carnival games from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., bed races at 9 a.m., a car show open to all classic or collectible vehicles, valve cover races at noon, races, pie eating contest, egg toss, music, displays and more. A parking shuttle will be available from Liberty Lake Elementary School. (509) 755-6708.

Liberty Lake movie - Free showing of “National Treasure,” hosted by the Friends of Pavillion Park. The movie starts at dusk. Half Moon Park, Meyers and Indiana.

Saturday

Free Outdoor Movies - Liberty Lake - July 31, “Mary Poppins,” rated G; Aug. 6, “King Corn,” not rated; Aug. 7, “Brother Bear,” rated G. Movies shown at dusk. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. Free. (509) 755-6726.

Iris Rhizome Sale - Purchase varieties of iris rhizomes from miniature dwarf bearded iris to tall bearded iris to Siberians. Sponsored by the Town and Country Iris Society. Sales runs from 10 a.m. until sold out. Iris growing information will also be available; 10 a.m. Center Court, Spokane Valley Mall. Free admission; rhizomes $2 each. (509) 671-1539.

Liberty Lake Days 2010 - July 30-31. Friday Night Car Cruise for classics and collectibles from 7-9 p.m., register at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowwood Lane at Mission Avenue. Watch the cars cruise Mission to Country Vista Drive to Liberty Lake Road and along Appleway back to Meadowwood. Saturday’s events in Pavillion Park include free carnival games from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., bed races at 9 a.m., a car show open to all classic or collectible vehicles, valve cover races at noon, races, pie eating contest, egg toss, music, displays and more. A parking shuttle will be available from Liberty Lake Elementary School. (509) 755-6708.

“Rube Goldberg Device” - Fun sketch comedy, improv, and live music presented by Squeaky’s After Hours. Advance tickets available at www.squeakyscomedy.com. Shows start at 9 p.m. Age 21 and older only. Players & Spectators Casino, 12828 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 924-5141.

Shop Til You Rock - Music-inspired mall tour features a performance by Number Five is Alive, plus visit activity stations designed for teens. There also will be games, contests and trivia to win prizes; 1-7 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 926-3700.