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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo Family fun and entertainment, live music, games for one and all, contests, livestock, still life exhibits and more. Community dance today and Saturday night. PRCA rodeo on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Fair hours are today and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds, 419152 Highway 20, Cusick, Wash. $7/general, $2/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger; rodeo, carnival rides and games additional cost. (509) 445-1367.

Airway Heights Festival and 32nd Annual Ford Open Car Show All makes, all models and motorcycles. Food and craft vendors, kids zone from noon-4 p.m. and live music. Today-Saturday. Sunset Park, King at Ninth Street, Airway Heights. $15/car registration fee. (509) 448-6104.

Colfax Library Book Sale Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays, 1-5 p.m., through August. Benefits the Center renovation project. Through Thursday, Colfax Library , 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

Sasquan World Science Fiction Convention Also known as “Worldcon,” Sasquan is the 73rd gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, featuring panels, presentations, readings, autograph sessions, kaffee klatsches and discussion groups, as well as participatory activities. Continues through Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $210/general, $105/ages 17-21 and military, $90/ages 6-16, $525/family. (509) 279-7000.

Spokane Indians Baseball Games Today and Saturday, 6:30 p.m. vs. Vancouver Canadians. Fireworks both nights. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-2922.

Millwood Daze 2015 Seventh annual event with all proceeds to benefit Meals on Wheels Spokane and the Millwood community. Events include 5K Family Fun Run (children, strollers and pets welcome), Art Fest, Red Wagon Parade, dachshund race, vintage motorcycle show, robotics show, free outdoor movie, games and prizes, and booth fair. To sign up for the 5K race, visit www.mowspokane.mycustomevent.com. Saturday, 9 a.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. 5K Family Fun Run: $30, includes shirt. (509) 232-0864.

Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”: Anatomy of a Masterpiece Who controls life and death? Does a man-made being have (human) rights issues? A conversation on how 19-year-old Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” serves as a vivid allegory in debates about technology, slavery and universal suffrage. Sponsored by Humanities Washington, and led by scholar Lance Rhoades. Free. Saturday, 11 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. and 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

“Restorying American Citizenship” Former Rep. George Nethercutt kicks off the center’s Community Leadership Breakfast Series and will speak in honor of National Senior Citizens Day. Humorist Tim Behrens will provide some brief entertainment. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early by phone. Wednesday, 8 a.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $25, includes breakfast. (509) 535-0803.

Camp Reed 100th Anniversary Today, 5:30-8 p.m., Camp Reed Staff Alumni Reception at Manito Country Club; Saturday and Sunday, Alumni Family Camp at Camp Reed, overnight is optional. Visit www.ymcaspokane.org/100th for more information or to print a registration form. (509) 720-5630.