Things to Do
Spokane
Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest Bowling Benefit - Two days of family bowling, all proceeds benefit seriously ill children and their families. Today-Saturday, Hugo’s on the Hill, 3023 E. 28th Ave. (509) 321-0799
“Christmas in July” Festival - Help “Fill the Boat for Foster Kids” by bringing an item to toss in the boat at the Sons of Norway. Requested donations include backpacks, school supplies, toys, gift cards for retail stores such as WalMart, Target or Fred Meyer, as well as monetary donations to pay for summer activities for foster kids. Sponsored by the Kalispell Tribe and Northern Quest Casino, to benefit Olive Crest, a nonprofit organization serving abused, neglected and at-risk children in Eastern Washington. Today-Saturday, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Food, live music and vendors Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (509) 462-0700
Liberty Lake Days Car Cruise and Street Dance - Along a loop on Liberty Lake Road, Appleway, Madson, Mission and Country Vista Road (Liberty Lake Road will be closed between Appleway and Country Vista Drive). Today, registration for classic/collectible vehicles 6 p.m. in the Albertson’s parking lot, 1304 N. Liberty Lake Road, cruise/dance 7-9 p.m. Free. (509) 755-6708
Liberty Lake Days - Free carnival games, car show, vendors, music, contests and more. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., registration for classic and collector vehicles begins 11 a.m., valve cover races at noon, Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. Free; parking shuttle available from Liberty Lake Elementary. (509) 755-6726.
All Corvette Car Show - 19th annual event presented by The Spokane Corvette Club. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Riverfront Park, Clocktower Meadow. Free viewing, $40/car entry (includes tote bag and admission for two to barbecue). (509) 238-6421
Monroe Street Pub Crawl - Those 21 and older are encouraged to make it through a 3.5-mile course to all 11 pubs to become a member of the “Hall of Champions.” Fundraiser for Great Shape! Inc., which supports three programs in Jamaica: There’s SuperKids, a literacy program; 1000 Smiles, a dental program; and iCare, a vision program. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., 122 S. Monroe St. $25. (509) 325-3623, www.monroestreet pubcrawl.com
2011 Charity Bowl - The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office “Regulators” take on the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Department “Enforcers” in this football game to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Kids 12 and under are free. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. $5 (kids 12 and under free); tickets available at Empire Cycle, 7807 E. Sprague Ave.; Colorworks, 45 E. Weile Ave.; Nosworthy’s, 4045 N. Goverment Way, Coeur d’Alene; and Peak Fitness, 904 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene.
“Poor Again … Dagnabbit!” - Written by Patrick F. McManus, performed by Tim Behrens. Sunday, pre-show music 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $39/adults, $10/youth age 10 and younger (includes dinner). Not recommended for children age 5 and younger. (509) 891-9016
Eastern Washington
Pend Oreille Players Folk Music Festival - Featuring performers from throughout the Pend Oreille Valley. Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 5 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $10/day at the door, $15/two-day pass, available at the Playhouse or online. (509) 671-3389, www.pendoreilleplayers.org
North Idaho
Cruisers Annual Mini-Sturgis - Bands, vendors, comedy, bike games, The American Harvest Girls, hypnotist, Ms. Redwood, Neil Burton and Barry Lee White. Proceeds support BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) Information. Today, 5 p.m. through Sunday, 2 a.m., Cruisers, 6105 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free. (509) 217-1937
Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series - Tuxedo Junction Big Band, swing. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park downtown, Coeur d’Alene; inclement weather moves the concert to the Resort Plaza at Third Street and Sherman Avenue. Free. (208) 667-3162
Coeur d’Alene Downtown Concert Series - The Fat Tones, rockin blues. Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Sherman Square Park, 316 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene; Inclement weather moves the event to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza on Sherman Avenue. Free. (208) 667-3162