1 Puget Sound & Beyond Star Party at Palouse Falls State Park:
9 p.m. today, Palouse Falls State Park, Washtucna, Wash. Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered exactly what it is you’re seeing? Join local astronomers to take a closer look. Hosted by Palouse Astronomical Society and a Signature Program of the 2013 Seattle Science Festival. (206) 269-5730. Admission: FREE
2 Spokane County Fire District 9 Annual Demo Day & Wellness Fair:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Station 92/SCFD9 Training Center, 3801 E. Farwell Road, Mead. Demonstrations of auto accident rescue techniques, live firefighting and cliff rescues, hands-on CPR training, firetruck and station tours, kids junior challenge course, volunteer information and information from numerous community organizations. Spokane Solid Waste will give free compost bins in exchange for burn barrels. Food donations for Second Harvest will be accepted.
(509) 466-4602.
Admission: FREE
3 Thursday Concerts on the Patio: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. With Stephanie Hatzinikolis. .All seating is general admission – portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. Local food vendors will be on site. No outside alcohol allowed through the gate; all coolers and containers subject to inspection. Pets are not allowed on the premises. Age 21 and older.
(509) 927-9463.
Admission: FREE
4 Holistic Festival:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Learn about a variety of healthy living possibilities with lectures throughout the day, 50 booths filled with organic and natural products, remedies, body care and pain relief, supplements, oils, books, art, music, jewelry and quality gifts, as well as readers, healers and practitioners of chiropractic, biofeedback, reflexology, astrology, acupuncture and more. Visit www.holisticfestivals.com. (509) 624-1865. Admission: $6.
5 Free Access Day at Washington State Parks: All day Saturday and Sunday, Washington State Parks. No Discovery Pass needed for National Get Outdoors Day and Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing at Washington State Parks. (360) 902-8844. Admission: FREE
6 10th Annual Parade of Paws: 10 a.m. Saturday, Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. A fun-packed two- or four-mile walk to benefit the animals at the Spokane Humane Society waiting for a forever home. Day of event registration on Saturday starts at 8 a.m. Early registration available today from noon to 7 p.m. Collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers and anyone else. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211. Admission: FREE (pledges appreciated)
7 Ballroom Dancing: 7:30 p.m. today, Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Dance to the five-piece combo Variety Pack every first and third Friday. All ages and abilities welcome. (509) 326-9211. Admission: $8
8 ElkFest: 4:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the Elk, 1931 W. Pacific Ave. Thirteen bands bring live music to Browne’s Addition. (509) 363-1973. Admission: FREE
9 Playwrights Weekend at Civic: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Spokane Civic Theatre’s Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Staged readings of two new works by resident playwrights: “Ordinary Time” by Sandra Hosking and “Holding On: Letting Go” by Brian Harnetiaux. Donations are appreciated and will benefit the Spokane Civic Theatre Academy. (509) 325-2507. Admission: FREE
!0 Street Music Week: Noon-1 p.m. Monday-June 14, downtown Spokane and the Garland District. With help from ringmaster Doug Clark, The S-R’s irreverent columnist, dozens of musicians will hit the streets of downtown and – for the first time – the Garland District over the lunch hour next week, busking for Second Harvest Food Bank. (509) 459-5432. Admission: FREE
