calendar
Today
Friends of the Spokane Valley Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.
Kootenai County Relay for Life Silent Auction - Help raise money to create a world of less cancer and more birthdays. Proceeds go toward American Cancer Society. Live music, food, no-host cash bar; 6 p.m. Greater Spokane Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15/general, free/age 3 and younger. (509) 944-4027.
Lilac City Rollergirls Bout - Lilac City All-Stars vs. Lava City. 7-10 p.m. Roller Valley, 9415 E. Fourth Ave. $10/adults, $7/seniors and children, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 924-7655.
Monday
Backyard Bounty: “Put Garden to Bed” - Presented by Steve Nokes, Master Gardener. Learn tips and tricks for winterizing your garden including clean-up, pruning and mulching; 7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.
Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $2. (509) 927-0602.
Tuesday
Crime Prevention Conference - One-day conference on crime prevention is open to the public. Classes are free and lunch is provided. Call (509) 477-3055 to register. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 477-3055.
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. (509) 924-1830.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the proposed 2012 budget, proposed ordinances on the 2012 property tax and the Bike and Pedestrian Master Program, and a motion on participation in the Traffic School program; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.
Wednesday
Getting Started with Genealogy - Are you interested in researching your family tree, but don’t know where to start? Join Shirley Penna-Oakes from the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society as she spotlights the many free resources available; 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 11 a.m. Pasadena Park Elementary, 8508 E. Upriver Drive. (509) 924-2150.
Friday
Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new moms, babies (up to 2), 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 email johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloydcl1@empirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free.
On Sacred Grounds - “Palouse Characters and Landscapes,” acrylics and watercolors by Linda Sandberg, Sept. 27-Oct. 24, with reception Oct. 14, 5-7 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.
“Puttin’ on the Glitz” Quilt Show - Oct. 14-16. The Washington State Quilters of Spokane will be presenting their 33rd annual quilt show with nationally known quilter and designer Pam Mostek as featured quilter. Refreshments. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/good for all three days, free/age 11 and younger; free parking. (509) 238-4063.
Saturday
Household Supply Drive - Donations will go to Safety Net foster teens who are aging out of the state system. For more information, visit www.safetynetspokane.org; 9:30-1:30 p.m. Numerica Credit Union, Rosauers U-City Location, 10618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 325-0701, ext. 36.