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Sat., Sept. 8, 2012

Today

Author D. Andrew McChesney - Book signing of “Beyond the Ocean’s Edge: A Stone Island Sea Story”; 2-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Canning Tips - Master preserver Anna Kestell will help cure your canning woes with tips and advice, safety guidelines, and great recipes and ideas. Keep your garden’s bounty safe and tasty all winter long; 1 p.m. Spice Traders Mercantile, 15614 E. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 315-4036.

Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. Free.

PRCA Rodeo - Sept. 7-8 at 7 p.m. at Spokane County Interstate Fair. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5-$7/adults, in addition to fair admission. (800) 325-SEAT.

Rockford Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rockford Park, South First Street. (208) 627-0039.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Live music, animals, exhibits, amusement rides, food and much more. Visit www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif for a full schedule. Spokane County Fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St. $10 adults, $7 for seniors and children ages 7-13. Children 6 and younger are free. (509) 477-1766.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. No poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc., please. Bring five-10 pages to read to the group and six-eight copies. Group meets second and fourth Saturdays of the month; noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Sunday

Crooked Kilt - Opportunity Presbyterian Church is hosting a community concert series as part of the Second Sunday Centennial Celebrations leading up to the 100th anniversary of its ministry in Spokane Valley. The concert features a four-member band with Carla Carnegie, vocals, fiddle, accordion and piano; Tom Carnegie, vocals, guitar, banjo, penny whistle, highland pipes and more; Kevin Jones, bass and guitar; and Taylor Belote, bodhran, djembe and other percussive instruments; 1 p.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. Donation. (509) 924-9750.

Grandparents’ Day Celebration - For all ages. Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels is organizing this event to celebrate the special grandparents and “grandfriends” in our lives. Enjoy food catered by Silver Cafe, entertainment by Eric Herman, a silent auction, and Grandparent of the Year contest; 1-4 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $15 per person, free/children age 10 and younger. (509) 924-6976.

Monday

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

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Live music, animals, exhibits, amusement rides, food and much more. Free admission for seniors today. Visit www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif for a full schedule. Spokane County Fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St. $10 adults, $7 for seniors and children ages 7-13. Children 6 and younger are free. (509) 477-1766.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish St. (509) 928-9158.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Broadway Court - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway Ave. 922-3874.

Wylie and the Wild West Show - Will be performing at Spokane County Interstate Fair; 7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5-$7, does not include fair admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace Ave. (509) 924-1830.

Fire station dedication - The Spokane Valley Fire Department will host a dedication ceremony at Station 6, which is currently under construction; 10 a.m. Valley Fire Station 6, 6306 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-1700.

Jake Owen - Will be performing at Spokane County Interstate Fair. Country music including his most recent hit, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”; 7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5-$15, does not include fair admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Spokane County Interstate Fair - Live music, animals, exhibits, amusement rides, food and much more. Free admission for police, firefighters and military today. Visit www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif for a full schedule. Spokane County Fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St. $10 adults, $7 for seniors and children ages 7-13. Children 6 and younger are free. (509) 477-1766.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include presentations by social service agencies for funding, a presentation of the proposed 2013 budget and a discussion of an interlocal agreement with the Spokane County Library District. 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Huey Lewis and The News - Will be performing at Spokane County Interstate Fair. Rock music band famous for songs “The Heart of Rock & Roll,” “I Want a New Drug,” “If This is It” and more; 7:15 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $15-$30, does not include fair admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage; 6:30 p.m. Puerto Vallarta restaurant, 6915 E. Sprague Ave. (310) 621-3897.

Millwood Farmers Market - 3-7 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. Free.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 7 p.m. District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace Ave. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

Styx - Will be performing at Spokane County Interstate Fair. ’70s-’80s rock music band famous for songs “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “Mr. Roboto” and more; 7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $10-$25, does not include fair admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m. Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague (509) 928-5460.

Friday

Blues Traveler - Will be performing at Spokane County Interstate Fair. Blues/rock band; 7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $10-$20, does not include fair admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Central Valley High School Class of 1950 - RSVP is required by calling Janet at (509) 534-9479 or Sadie at (509) 926-4768; 1 p.m. Shari’s Restaurant, 320 N. Sullivan Road.

Saturday

Art! on Broadway - Second annual event themed Fine Art and More. More than 24 artisans with paintings, mixed media art, mosaic glass, art glass, yard art, hand tie-dyed fashion and more. Tacos Tumbras will be on site with Mexican cuisine; 10 a.m. Shear Illusions, 807 N. Argonne Road. Free admission. Free parking in the southeast corner. (509) 999-3583.

Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. Free.

Monster Truck Show - Shows at 2 and 7 p.m. at Spokane County Interstate Fair. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8-$10, plus gate admission. (800) 325-SEAT.

Walk for Wishes - Make-A-Wish Washington is hosting its third annual event. This 5K walk and fun run is a family-friendly event that will generate funds to help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Food, beverages and family entertainment provided. Registration is free but a minimum $100 fundraising goal is encouraged for each participant to support future wish granting. The top individual and team fundraisers will be awarded prizes and trophies. Register online today at nwwishes.org or call (509) 458-2618; 8:45 a.m.-noon. Mirabeau Meadows Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. (509) 688-0300.

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