What’s happening

Sherman Alexie National Book Award-winning author and member of the Spokane Tribe returns to Spokane to read from the 20th anniversary edition of “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven” and his latest story collection, “Blasphemy,” now in paperback. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5 suggested donation at the door. (509) 838-0206.

Pro-West Rodeo Finals The Professional Western Rodeo Association (Pro-West) finals will feature more than 200 of the best cowboys from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Shows are today at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Main arena, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’ Alene. $8-$10. (208) 765-4969.

Incredible Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Continues through Oct. 31. Enjoy more than 12 acres of three separate mazes with more than 4 miles of paths and a separate haunted maze. Haunted maze starts today. Open Fridays 5-11 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Other days open are Oct. 24, and 31, 6-10 p.m. and Oct. 27, noon-10 p.m. Field of Screams Haunted Maze will be open today and Saturday, and Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 24-27 and 31. Haunted hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays, 6-10 p.m. Visit www.incrediblecornmaze.com. Starting Saturday, free drive-in movies every Saturday in October, at 8 p.m. 3405 N. Beck Road in Hauser, Idaho. Days: $9/general, $6/ages 5-12, seniors and military. Haunted Maze is $10/general, $7/children and students, and includes admission to the regular maze. (855) 855-6293.

HUB Corn Maze Continues through Oct. 27. Hours are Fridays, 5-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Haunted hours are Saturday-Oct. 31 with hours Fridays-Saturdays, 6-11 p.m. and Oct. 24, 27 and 31 from 6-10 p.m. Haunted maze not recommended for children age 4 and younger. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., off I-90 and Barker Road, Liberty Lake. $9/age 13 and older, $6/ages 5-12 and seniors, free/age 4 and younger. Haunted Maze is $1 more and includes regular mazes. (509) 242-CORN.

The Traveling Vietnam Wall Continues through Sunday. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute brings the traveling wall, which carries the names of 58,261 service members who died in the war, including 84 from Spokane. Each day starting at 1 p.m., the names of the fallen Spokane-area Vietnam veterans will be read, with a ringing of a replica of the Liberty Bell. Open 24 hours a day. There will be free shuttle bus transportation from Life Center Church, 1202 N. Government Way, today and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and shuttle service from Palisades Christian Academy, 1115 N. Government Way, on Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery, 211 N. Government Way. Free. (509) 326-3800.

2013 Individual World Poetry Slam Continues today and Saturday. Spokane hosts artists from around the country and world for this performance poetry competition. The top 12 poets compete in finals at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., 7-10 p.m. Saturday. In addition to the competition, this year’s event also includes 21 side events that are open to the public, including open mics, showcases, panel discussions, and workshops. Visit iwps.poetryslam.com for locations and times. Daytime events are free; $7 for preliminary bouts and late night events, $25 for finals. (208) 340-2750.

Enough Is Enough March and Rally Stop the Violence march from Liberty Park (1704 E. Fourth Ave.) to the Spokane October’s Carefest 2013 at Mission Park (1200 E. Mission Ave.), beginning at 10 a.m., with a rally from 1-3 p.m. Visit http://www.spokanecarefest.us/. Saturday. Free.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5K and 10K walks. Register 8-9:45 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m. Registration required. The route takes you along the Centennial Trail and back. Saturday, Riverfront Park, North Bank Shelter, 507 N. Howard St. $3. (509) 465-2690.

Make-A-Wish 5K Walk/Run for Wishes Make-A-Wish Washington is hosting its fifth annual family-friendly walk to 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. Register online at akwa.wish.org or by phone. Saturday, 8:45 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (206) 623-5300.

Bark For Life Spokane To benefit the American Cancer Society. Entertainment, more than 50 vendors, contests, dog demonstrations, adoptions, pet blessings and live music. 5K Dog & Me Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. and event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Whispering Pines Park, 115 W. Eagle Ridge Blvd. (off Highway 195). $25 for 5K Run, includes event admission; $10/family for event only. (509) 290-5096.

Latah Harvest Celebration Farmers market, crafts, display of farm implements, hay ride, pie contest, children’s games, Toby’s BBQ, petting zoo and more. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Latah City Park, Main and Harvey, Latah. (509) 286-3471.