Family calendar

Thu., Sept. 27, 2012

Today

Waste-to-Energy Facility Tours - Interested in knowing what happens to our garbage? Walk-in groups of 10 or fewer are welcome at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Group tours for more than 10, individuals with special needs, and classrooms can be arranged by calling ahead. Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. (across from the Washington State Patrol). Free. (509) 625-6521.

77th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Greek pastry, taverna, dancing, deli and cooking demonstrations. Pastry served from 11 a.m. Dinner served 4:30-8 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Souvlaki at the grill nightly from 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.spokanegreekfest.org. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. $12 in advance for adults, $15 at the door, $6 for children ages 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.

It’s Your Move (North) - For teens. Play Wii, board and card games. Also enjoy snacks. 4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Fall Attractions - Fall hours of attractions are: SkyRide open Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Carrousel open Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; check website for IMAX show and times; Tour Train runs Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mini-Golf open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. SkyRide is $4-$8.25; Carrousel is $1-$2; IMAX is $5.75-$10.25. (509) 625- 6623.

Friday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently used items for their growing families. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 536-2840.

77th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Greek pastry, taverna, dancing, deli and cooking demonstrations. Pastry served from 11 a.m. Dinner served 4:30-8 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Souvlaki at the grill nightly from 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.SpokaneGreekFest.org. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. $12 in advance for adults, $15 at the door, $6 for children ages 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.

2012 Wellness and Beauty Expo - Free health checks, $3 mini-spa treatments, demonstrations, healthy concessions and prizes. Presented by Stubborn Girl Productions. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit www.wellnessandbeautyexpo.com. 10 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $7/general, free/age 11 and younger, $5/spa ticket. Donate two cans of food and receive $2 discount on admission to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. (509) 434-0133.

“Hello, My Name is Harold” - Improvised shows. All ages welcome. 8 p.m. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $9/general admission, $7/children, seniors and students with valid ID. (509) 747-7045.

Saturday

Apple Festival - Weekends through Oct. 28. Featuring a large variety of cooking apples, fresh-pressed cider, live music, crafts, corn and straw mazes, food and more. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Spokane AIDS Network Walk - The annual walk benefits HIV care services and prevention education programs of SAN. Register to walk as an individual or join a team. Register online or day of event beginning at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. with a three-mile walk. There will be speakers, music and light refreshments. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St., North Bank Shelter $20/adults, $15/children/youth, includes T-shirt. (509) 455-8993, ext. 222.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently used items for their growing families. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 536-2840.

77th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Greek pastry, taverna, dancing, deli and cooking demonstrations. Pastry served from 11 a.m. Dinner served 4:30-8 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Souvlaki at the grill from noon. For more information, visit www.spokanegreekfest.org. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. $12 in advance for adults, $15 at the door, $6 for children ages 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.

Free Museum Day - Participating locations in the area are: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. in Spokane from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; McConnell Mansion, 110 S. Adams St. in Moscow, Idaho, from 1-4 p.m.; and Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd. in Coeur d’Alene from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (509) 363-5344.

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

Home Depot Annual Safety Day - Annual event to kick off Fire Safety Month. Meet people from fire department, law enforcement, Neighborhood Watch, Operation Family ID and others. There will be a bicycle rodeo and special clinic for children ages 5-12, and games throughout the store. Registration for the rodeo is required and participants will need to bring their own bikes and helmets. 10 a.m. Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 534-8588.

Discover Tech Grand Opening - Spokane Public Library is the first library in the nation to host this Discover Tech exhibit, emphasizing education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). There will be an opening reception and numerous programs for children. 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Berenstain Bears Storytime - Today is Stan Berenstain’s birthday and we will celebrate with cupcakes and some of our favorite Berenstain Bears tales. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Corduroy Bear Storytime - Meet Corduroy and hear his story. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Family Fun Day and Cow Pie Bingo - Games, bouncy house and craft. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Good Samaritan Retirement Center, 17121 E. Eighth Ave., Spokane Valley. $15 wristband includes activities. (509) 924-6161.

Valley HUB anniversary - Celebrate the Valley HUB’s fifth anniversary during an open house. There will be a jump house, activities for kids, bike tuneups and more. Take advantage of open basketball or open volleyball gyms or play badminton or pickleball. There will be a free showing of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Noon-4 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Free admission. (509) 927-0602.

Peek-A-Boo Tea - Fall fundraiser for Inland NW Baby, which distributes diapers, new and gently used clothing and hygiene items to families in need. For more information, visit www.inlandnwbaby.org. 1-3 p.m. Appleway Events Center, 10512 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 995-9434.

Bear Storytime - Those big furry creatures are headed for hibernation. Let’s read some stories before they disappear for the winter! 1 p.m. Auntie’s at the Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 456-4775.

National Alpaca Farm Days - See alpacas up close including baby alpacas and learn about them. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 4101 N. Ashton Road, Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 270-1259.

Sunday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently used items for their growing families. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (half price on Sunday). Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Sunday free admission. (509) 536-2840.

National Alpaca Farm Days - See alpacas up close including baby alpacas and learn about them. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 4101 N. Ashton Road, Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 270-1259.

2012 Wellness and Beauty Expo - Free health checks, $3 mini-spa treatments, demonstrations, healthy concessions and prizes. Presented by Stubborn Girl Productions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.wellnessandbeautyexpo.com. 10 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $7/general, free/age 11 and younger, $5/spa ticket. Donate two cans of food and receive $2 discount on admission to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. (509) 434-0133.

Shriners Duck Waddle 5K - An annual fundraiser for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane. Register at www.elkatif.org/duckwaddle.html. 11 a.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 623-0424.

15th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Vigil - Speakers include Spokane Mayor David Condon reading the city of Spokane proclamation declaring September Childhood Awareness Month. A candle-lighting ceremony will follow. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event. 6-8 p.m. Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth Ave. Free. (509) 443-4162.

Wednesday

Bears, Bears and Bears Preschool Storytime and Craft - Everybody loves bears. Come hear some adorable stories of lovable bears and learn how to make your own bear puppet. 10:30 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.