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Today
16th Annual Basset Blast - There will be vendors, a photo booth, raffles, silent auctions, contests, animal adoptions and more. Hosted by Washington Basset Rescue. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Agriculture Building A, 404 N. Havana St. $10/dog, in advance; $15/dog, day of. Humans/free.
Annual Fair Trade Event 2014 - Sponsored by the Charity and Justice Committee of St. Joseph’s Parish. Hours are 2-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. St. Joseph Church - Otis Orchards, 4521 N. Arden Road. Free admission. (509) 926-7133.
Custer’s 39th Annual Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 200 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. Appraisals will not be offered this year. Have a glass, crystal bowl or vase with a chip in it? Bring it to the sale and have it repaired on site. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.
Friends of the Liberty Lake Library Annual Spring Tea - “A Time For Tea” raises funds for the Summer Reading Program and other items for the library. It features food, a silent of auction and local author Dawn Nelson, who will share experiences she had growing up on a ranch. Tickets are available at the library. Noon-2 p.m. Meadowwood Technology Center, 2100 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake $20. (509) 954-6933.
Get Connected Health Resource Fair - 10 a.m.-noon. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. (509) 720-5408.
Healthy Kids Day - A free community event that encourages kids to get moving and learning, and families living healthier. Free T-shirt to the first 150 kids. Fun prizes, activities and more. 9 a.m.-noon. YMCA - Spokane Valley, 2421 N. Discovery Place. Free. (509) 777-9622.
Kiwani’s Club District 46 Paint-a-Helmet event - Division 46 Kiwanis Clubs will be giving away 1,000 free bicycle helmets to children ages 3-16. Children must be accompanied by an adult and fitted onsite. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Building A, 404 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 448-9895.
Pianist Richard Dowling – Performance by Piatigorsky Foundation artist. 7 p.m. Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave., Spokane Valley Free. (509) 327-4266 (32-PIANO).
Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Fair - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. Free admission. (509) 477 2181.
Spring Fling Shopping Expo - More than 46 vendors from Avon, do terra, Nerium, 31 bags, Miche, Tupperware, Scentsy and many other vendors. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oxford Suites, 15015 E. Indiana Ave. Free admission. (509) 217 4381.
“The Masked Canary” - Melodrama with a comical group of uproarious characters. 2 and 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $15/adults; $12/youth, seniors. (509) 342-2055.
Washington State Quilters - One Patch Plus workshop with Louisa Smith. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes lunch; registration required. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $60. (509) 879-6636.
Sunday
Annual Fair Trade Event 2014 - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church - Otis Orchards, 4521 N. Arden Road. Free admission. (509) 926-7133.
Custer’s 39th Annual Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.$6/general, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.
Selling Stuff Online - Overview of how to list an item for sale on Craigslist, Amazon and eBay. We will cover the pros and cons of selling on each site. Registration required at http://scld.evanced. info/signup/EventCalendar. aspx?df=list or by phone.&lib= 1 p.m. Spokane Valley Library , 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
“The Masked Canary” - 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $15/adults; $12/youth, seniors. (509) 342-2055.
Monday
Author Harry (Henry) J. Goedde - Book signing of “From the Depression Into World WWII,” an autobiography. The author was decorated with a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and other honors during the war. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. UPS Store, 1521 N. Argonne Road, Suite C. (509) 924-8058.
Tuesday
Thursday
No Small Change - Bitcoin For Beginners - This workshop will demystify Bitcoin and show you how you can use it for personal or business transactions worldwide. Workshop taught by Doug Slaton and Zach Doty, Web marketing and software experts. 12:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
“The Huge World of Miniature Gardening” - Seattle author Janit Calvo is the featured speaker at the next meeting of The Inland Empire Gardeners. She is the author of the “Gardening in Miniature: Create Your Own Tiny Living World.” Calvo will have her book available for sale as well as garden miniatures. 6:30 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. (509) 535-8434.
“The Masked Canary” - 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $15/adults; $12/youth, seniors. (509) 342-2055.
Friday
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group - Meets first Friday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. Contact Colleen Messling at (509) 924-4388 for details. Valley Hospital Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave.
Caring for Middle-Stage Dementia - All-day dementia education presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Topics include communication, personal care, behaviors, wandering and care options. Complimentary lunch provided by Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Registration requested. 9 a.m. Valley Hospital, Davis Room 39, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. Professionals may obtain a 7-hour certificate of attendance for $35. (509) 590-6336.
Spokane Playwrights’ Booklight Showcase - Ignite! Community Theatre will present original works by local playwrights in a readers theater format. Performances on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. 7 p.m. Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Free. (509) 795-0004.
“The Masked Canary” - 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake $15/adults; $12/youth, seniors. (509) 342-2055.