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Today
Author Deby Fredericks - Local science fiction author presents her books, “The Magister’s Mask, “The Necromancer’s Bones,” and “Too Many Princes”; 2-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.
Memorial Weekend Soccer Tournaments - May 29-30. 5 on 5 for U9 team and older; 4 on 4 for U5 to U8 teams; three game minimum. 3303 N. Pines Road. $75 for U5 to U8; $135 for U9 and older. (509) 924-7661.
Run for the Son - Several churches in the area of Liberty Lake and Newman Lake will host a 3.1-mile run/walk. Participants will receive a T-shirt. Registration forms are available at www.libertycross.org; 9 a.m. Rockin’ B Ranch, Idaho Road south of I-90 near Stateline. $10 per person. (509) 255-9244.
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling 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.
Monday
Memorial Day breakfast - Hosted by the Liberty Lake Rotary. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs and ham. There will be a short program for veterans at 9 a.m. Donations will be accepted for Honor Flight, which takes World War II veterans to see the World War II monument in Washington, D.C.; 8-10 a.m., Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. $6 adults, $4 children; veterans are free.
Tuesday
Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a presentation on the Greenacres Park design and a discussion on options for broadcasting council meetings; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.
Thursday
Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Novice Show - For beginning horse enthusiasts. Show tests 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. Continues Friday and Saturday.
Jazz Band Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.
Friday
Hanneke Cassel Trio - Celtic Trio. Food and beverages available for purchase; 7:30 p.m. Rockin’ B Ranch, 100 yards south of I-90 at Exit 299. $17/adults, $10/age 10 and younger. (509) 993-7121.
Saturday
Boater safety education - All boat and jet ski operators age 30 and younger are now required to attend a boater safety education class. The class is free, but advance registration is required; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 10319 E. Appleway. (509) 477-3552.
Farm Chicks Antiques Show - June 5-6. With antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods, and nearly 150 vendors. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7day, $10/weekend.
Iris Show - Judged by certified American Iris Society judges. Specimens and artistic arrangements. Specimen show open to anyone who grows registered, named irises. Artistic arrangements open to anyone. Entries from 7:30-9:30 a.m.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Center Court, Spokane Valley Mall. Free. (509) 671-1539.
The Pour - Auction of vintage wines by local winemakers and a five-course gourmet meal prepared by local chefs. Fundraiser for Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital; hosted by Arbor Crest Wine Cellars; 6 p.m. Arbor Crest, 4705 N Fruit Hill Road. $150. (509) 474-4917.
West Valley Days - Watch a parade travel down Grace and Stout to Millwood City Park, plus activities in the park including a silent auction, carnival games, vendors, food and a DJ. Proceeds benefit West Valley SCOPE, which will donate them to local charities. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Millwood City Park, Frederick and Stout. (509) 477-0629.