What’s happening

79th Annual Greek Dinner Festival Continues through Sunday. 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, Greek orzo pasta tossed with browned butter and myzithra cheese, souvlakia, salads and vegetarian plates. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Adults, $15/door, $6/age 11 and younger. (509) 328-9310.

Fan of Spokane Fun Run 5K race benefits the Law Enforcement Family Trust, 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/person. Saturday, 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 1-mile route options. Proceeds support the Spokane AIDS Network. Participants can register as individuals, form a team or join an existing team. Saturday, 11 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $20/adults, $15/children. (509) 455-8993.

Twin Towers 5K Run/Walk 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. Sunday, 8 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $35. (608) 658-4582.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s - CdA 3-mile walk to raise awareness and funds. Sunday, 10 a.m., McEuen Park, 420 E. Front St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 473-3390.

Duck Waddle 2014 A family-oriented, timed 5K through 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 start to the famous El Katif Shriners Duck Race down the Spokane River. Sunday, 12:30 p.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $15. (509) 623-0471.

Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market Collectors and decorators with collections of vintage painted furniture, handmade gifts, vintage goods, food and music. Today, 4-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Greenscape Gardens, 14212 N. Market St., Mead. $5/day. (509) 990-4558.

Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival More than 30 craft breweries pouring more than 100 different types of beer. Live music, great food and baseball-themed fun. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5 oz. sample tastes. Additional tastes just $1.50 each or four additional tastes for $5. Saturday, 4-8 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $20/online; $25/gate. (952) 250-3370.

Northwest’s Premier Bridal Festival With nearly 200 vendors – caterers, florists, photographers, wedding gown specialists, travel agents and more – brides and grooms can meet one-on-one with the industry’s top wedding experts under one roof. Fashion shows at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7/advance; $8/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Women’s Wellness Fair Learn ways to stress less, live healthier, learn about your body, experience balance, find passion in the moment and just feel rejuvenated. Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 401-5525.

“Festival of Chefs” Held in conjunction with the Spokane Festival of Homes. During the evening, local chefs will serve sample-sized portions of some of their signature dishes. For a full map of homes and tickets, visit www.spokanefestivalofhomes.com. Thursday, 4-8 p.m., various locations. $35/per person. (509) 532-4990.

Dr. Ben Carson: Keynote speaker for the Life Services annual fundraiser to support the work of Life Services’ iChoice Medical Clinics and Maternity Home in our community. Today, 7 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 327-0701.

Jess Walter – Northern Idaho Distinguished Humanities Dinner and Lecture Spokane native Jess Walter is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, a collection of stories, and a work of nonfiction, including the widely praised novels “Beautiful Ruins” (2012) and “The Financial Lives of the Poets” (2009). Walter will talk about his life, his work, the liberal dose of humor that often fuels his fiction and the everyday tensions in the lives of characters that bring his stories to life. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $50/general, $100/benefactor, includes a pre-dinner reception with Walter in a private home and close-up seating at dinner and lecture. (888) 345-5346.