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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

Custer’s 35th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - Today and Sunday. More than 300 dealers with antiques to purchase. Hours of show are today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6 admission/good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. Appraisals are $5 per item, benefits Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (limit five per person). (509) 924-0588.

“Sleepy Hollow” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Today, Oct. 7-9 and 14-16 at 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10/ages 13 and older; $5/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.

Sunday

Dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m. Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Monday

“Return to Tarawa” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Dean Ladd, who has been to Tarawa twice, once in World War II and again this September. He will share some of his experiences; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Tuesday

Happy Wife, Happy Life Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. Learn how to make German cuisine and beverages. For ages 21 and older. RSVP required by Oct. 3; 6-8:30 p.m. 11712 E. Boone Ave. $25 per person; $40 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a discussion on comprehensive plan changes, an update on wastewater issues and a discussion on a possible transportation benefit district; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Food Distribution - Second Harvest will distribute free food and fresh produce from its mobile food bank truck to anyone who needs it. No appointment or documentation is required and the distribution does not count as a food bank visit. Those seeking food are asked to bring their own box; noon-2 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.

Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new mom, babies (up to 2 years old), and moms-to-be. Support, encouragement, teaching, learning, sharing, playtime and fun. Also features free weight checks, breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants, activities and guest speakers. There is no need to RSVP or attend regularly. Call (509) 473-5706 or e-mail johnsond@emirehealth.org or lloydcl1@emirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy - 11 a.m. Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 921-6645.

Spokane Fall Home Idea Show – Oct. 8-10. The 32nd annual event focuses on building, renovation, landscaping, design and decor. More than 300 booths showcasing home products and services. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street. $8/adults, $6/seniors and military, free/ages 12 and younger; Friday, half price for ladies from 4 p.m.-close; Saturday, half price for guys from 4 p.m.-close. (509) 939-8017.

Saturday

Author Sam Lien Le - Signing copies of his autobiography about his escape from Vietnam, “The Spirit Stills the Storms: From Tyranny to the American Dream”; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Holistic Festival - 50 booths, free lectures, organic and natural products, remedies, body care and pain relief, healers, readers, chiropractic, biofeedback, iridology, reflexology, books, art, music, jewelry, crystals, quality gifts; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $6. (509) 624-1865.

Millwood Gallery - Timothy Hauser, oil/acrylic paintings, through October, with reception Oct. 9, 4-7 p.m. with refreshments. 9009 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 927-2222 or (509) 893-9449.