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“Turbo” - A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 500, in this animated film. Rated PG. Shown at dusk. Bring blankets or low back chairs. Concessions available through Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 499-3180.
“Oliver!” – Musical based on the Dickens novel “Oliver Twist.” Presented by Christian Youth Theatre - North Idaho. 3 and 7 p.m. Donations also accepted at each show for area food banks. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $8-$14/advance; $2 more at the door. (208) 277-5727.
Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. (509) 879-4965.
Iris Rhizome Plant Sale - Town and Country Iris Society annual iris rhizome plant sale with Iris of all sizes. Free cultural and planting information. Available until sold out. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, Center Court in front of JC Penney’s, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Most just $2. (509) 671-1540.
Spokane Novelists Group - Meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month, noon-4 p.m. Please bring 7-8 copies of a chapter/manuscript of no more than 10 pages each. Review of fiction only, including novels and short stories. Please no memoirs, poetry, children’s books or any form of non-fiction. Noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.
Ongoing
“Goldilocks and the Three Pigs” - Through Aug. 2. The action begins with Goldilocks dashing into the house of the three Chop brothers. Yes, these are the same three pigs who lost two of their houses to the Wolf, and they’re still emotionally scarred from the incident. With the help of their friendly neighbors, the Squeal sisters, they help Goldilocks hide from the witch who’s chasing her. But when the witch puts a spell on Goldi, forcing her to stay in the house, the pig sisters leave on a mission to find a spell remover. Thursday at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1, Liberty Lake. $12/general, $10/seniors, $8/ages 3-12, free/age two and younger. (509) 342-2055.
Spokane Indians Baseball - Upcoming home games: Indians vs. Vancouver, Sunday-Tuesday; Hillsboro, Wednesday-Aug. 3; Everett, Aug. 7-9; Tri-Cities, Aug. 16-18; and Salem-Keizer, Aug. 25-29. 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5-$11. (509) 535-2922.
Back to School Shoe Drive - Through Aug. 10. Help send a child back to school with a new pair of shoes by donating at the Mission Outreach Center Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 1:30-4 p.m. Shoes will be distributed on Aug. 22-23 to children in grades K-8. Mission Community Outreach Center, 1906 E. Mission Ave. (509) 536-1084.
Sunday
“Oliver!” - 3 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. $8-$14/advance; $2 more at the door. (208) 277-5727.
Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration - Spend the day with family and friends on your choice of 10-mile, 25-mile or 50-mile bike ride. 8 a.m. Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. $15/includes shirt; $30/family of four, includes two shirts, additional shirts are $12 each. (509) 922-3299.
High Street Band - Neo-swing, Motown and more. Part of the Sunday “Concerts on the Cliff” series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets, coolers and containers subjected to search. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. 5:30 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $8. (509) 927-9463.
Tuesday
$1 Summer Movies Express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater - Two movies to choose from Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Will Rogers Institute. This week: “The Croods” and “Epic”; Aug. 5-6, “Turbo” and “Walking with Dinosaurs”; Aug. 12-13, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” and “Rio 2.” All shows are rated PG and both movies show each day. Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590.
“Bark in the Park” - The Spokane Indians invite you and your dog to watch as they take on the Vancouver Canadians. Proceeds from every dog ticket purchased will benefit SCRAPS, Spokanimal and the Spokane Humane Society. 5-9 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. $5/per ticket, both dogs and humans. (509) 535-2922.
Wednesday
$1 Summer Movies Express - Spokane Valley Regal Theater - T“The Croods” and “Epic,” 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 922-2590.
Millwood Farmers Market - 3-7 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. (509) 924-2350.
Thursday
Bottles Beer Tasting - Come and enjoy samples of beer from Firestone Walker. 5 p.m. Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. (509) 443-4027.
Pink Tango Trio - Global jazz music; also jewelry by Suzanne Alvarez. Part of the Thursday “Performers on the Patio” series. Age 21 and older, photo ID required. No outside liquor, no pets, coolers and containers subjected to search. Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-9463.
Saturday
“Princess Bride” - A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing, as read by a kindly grandfather. Rated PG. Shown at dusk. Bring blankets or low back chairs. Concessions available through Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 499-3180.
Christian Singles Fellowship Annual Picnic - The day will begin at 8 a.m. for those who would like to hike to the falls. Other hosted activities from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., including volleyball, swimming and games for all ages. A full barbecue lunch will be served from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Advance purchase tickets are required, to purchase online, go to www.csfspokane.com and click on the “Ticket” on the Home page. Liberty Lake County Park, 3704 S. Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake. Lunch: $6/general, $4/age 12 and younger with parent, $6.50/online, $1/park admittance. (509) 927-0304.
Spokane Scottish Highland Games - Festival features Scottish traditions such as bagpipe bands, highland dancing, children’s games, heavy athletic contests, Celtic music and merchants. Visit www.spokane highlandgames.org for more information. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/adults, $8/seniors and youth, $5/children age four and younger. (509) 927-0023.
Liberty Lake Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Liberty Square Building parking lot, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. (509) 879-4965.