Family calendar
Today
79th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Pastry available daily from 11 a.m., lunch menu daily 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner served 4:30-8 p.m., dine in or carry out. The menu features Beef Kapama, orzo pasta, Greek shish-kebabs, Greek salads and vegetarian plates; you may also exchange your dinner tickets for grill items. Taverna Wine and beer are available daily from 11 a.m. with Greek appetizers. Greek Deli and Boutique Greek cheeses, olives, appetizers, import items and pans of cabbage rolls and pastitsio (the Greek improvement on lasagna) available frozen to take home. Shop for collectables YiaYia’s Attic. Greek dancing by our “Opa” dancers. Advance tickets will be available at: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, City Ramp Parking Garage, Arger Real Estate in Spokane Valley, Barlows Restaurant in Liberty Lake, Santorini Restaurant and Olympia Restaurant, both in Coeur d’Alene. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Adults: $12/advance, $15/door, $6/age 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.
Make Personalized Locker Magnets - We’ll provide the supplies to make some locker magnets that express your personality. For ages 10-16. 4 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.
Just Between Friends Spokane Fall/Winter Sales Event - 40,000 square feet of gently used clothing, winter coats and boots, Halloween costumes, shoes, books, movies, strollers, bikes, bedroom decor and toys. Sell your items as a consignor and earn 65 percent cash after a $12 consignor fee. Help set up, inspect and tear down the sale and shop first before the public. Are you expecting or just had your first baby in the past 12 months? Sign up on our website as a First Time Mom and shop at our private presale event. More details at www.spokane.jbfsale.com. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5/. Kids and military admitted free. (509) 536-2840.
Friday
79th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Adults: $12/advance, $15/door, $6/age 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.
Saturday
Free State Park Day - A Discover Pass is not required to visit a Washington state park, but is still required to access lands managed by the state Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Riverside State Park, 9711 W. Charles Road. Free.
79th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Adults: $12/advance, $15/door, $6/age 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.
Just Between Friends Spokane Fall/Winter Sales Event - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5. Kids and military admitted free. (509) 536-2840.
Fan of Spokane Fun Run – 5K race benefits the Law Enforcement Family Trust, a fund established to help the children and spouses of Spokane Law Enforcement families who have experienced a tragic loss. Event will include prize drawings and a barbeque at 11 a.m. for an additional $5 per person. 10 a.m. Waterfront Park, 1386 S. Lefevre St., Medical Lake. $20 with shirt, $15 without shirt. (509) 701-7546.
Spokane AIDS Walk - Check-in and late registration starting at 11 a.m. at the park’s North Bank Shelter. The walk/run will commence at noon with 3-mile and a 1-mile options. There will be guest speakers, music and light refreshments, as well as prizes for the top fundraisers. All proceeds support the Spokane AIDS Network. 11 a.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $20/adults, $15/children. (509) 455-8993.
Ugh, Siblings! Storytime - Come hear some laugh-out-loud stories about siblings learning to get along and, most of all, to love each other. 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Sing-A-Long Saturday Movie: Hairspray! - Come and sing along with the movie Hairspray! Join in with John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, and more for this movie version of the stage musical. 2 p.m. Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.
Sunday
Just Between Friends Spokane Fall/Winter Sales Event - Free admission and half-price sale on Sunday. More details at www.spokane.jbfsale.com. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (509) 536-2840.
Twin Towers 5K Run/Walk - The Twin Towers 5K is a charity event honoring the heroes of 9/11, local first responders, military, and law enforcement. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Firefighters Benevolent Fund and other local charities. Kids age 8 and younger participate for free. 8 a.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $35. (608) 658-4582.
Duck Waddle 2014 - This is a fun, family-oriented, timed 5K through Spokane’s beautiful Riverfront Park. Check-in starts at 11 a.m. the day of the event; the race will start at 12:30 p.m. After the race, join us at 2:30 p.m. for the Duck Drop – the exciting start to the famous El Katif Shriners Duck Race down the Spokane River. 12:30 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 623-0471.
Picnic with the Beavers - Join the Lands Council for an afternoon of fun learning activities and a beaver hike in Liberty Lake County Park. View a beaver-trap demo from “Team Beaver,” an easy hike with TLC staff to the Liberty Lake beaver dams, hands-on activities at the interactive table, light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP to Kate Burke at kburke@landscouncil.org or (509) 209-2851. 1 p.m. Liberty Lake County Park, 3707 S. Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 477-4730.