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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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2015 USA Gymnastics Women’s Level 9 Western Championships Featuring gymnasts from across the Western U.S. Spectators are welcome to attend this three-day event by purchasing wristbands at the door. Today-Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Adults: $15/single day; $25/two-day pass; or $35/three-day pass. Child/senior: $10/single day; $20/two-day pass; $30/three-day pass. Ages 4 and younger: free. (509) 456-5812.

Music & Elegance: An Evening with Mom and the Whitworth Jazz Quartet Liberty Park Childhood Development Center is hosting a Mother’s Day fundraising event featuring jazz musicians from Whitworth University. There will also be a silent auction, drinks including beer and wine, and refreshments. Today, 6:30 p.m., No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $20. (509) 534-0957.

Make a Mother’s Day Card Visit any Spokane Public Library branch to make a card for that special mom, grandmother, aunt or friend. We will provide the supplies. You bring your creativity. Today-Sunday, 10 a.m. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center’s 12th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch This special event features an all-you-can eat buffet. Crowning of the Blessed Mother after the 8 a.m. Mass. Sunday, 9 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $30/adult; $10/children ages 6-12. (509) 448-1224.

Mother’s Day Service To honor mothers, join us in the event center. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. Sunday, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. (509) 210-9779.

Cupcakes & Cocktails A pre-Mother’s Day celebration with a variety of free cupcakes, chair massages and complimentary mimosa cocktails. Specialty floral arrangements will be for sale. All stores will be offering special deals. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (855) 508-6877.

Mother Daughter Tea Enjoy a lunch with your mother, daughter or best friend. Lunch includes a fresh salad, sweet treats, hot and cold tea and mimosas. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/per person. (208) 773-5016.

Mother’s Day Tea with Pepper Quartet Enjoy tasty treats by The Roost Bakery and entertainment by the award-winning Pepper Quartet. Saturday, 2 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25. (509) 953-1231.

26th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour Tour six historic homes and learn the history of the Manito Park neighborhood. Tickets available in advance at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., or during event along Manito Boulevard. Benefits the museum. Noon to 4 p.m. Manito Place and Manito Boulevard, south of Manito Park to 27th Avenue. Saturday and Sunday, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Manito Boulevard. $20. (509) 456-3931.

Listen To Your Mother Spokane An evening featuring 13 local writers reading original essays on the beauty and the beast of motherhood. Ten percent of ticket proceeds to benefit the Women Helping Women Fund of Spokane. Tickets available at the door or in advance at ticketswest.com. Sunday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $17. (800) 325-SEAT.

A Mother’s Day Thank You The North Idaho College Wind Symphony and the Chambers Singers say thank you to all moms. Sunday, 2 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. (208) 665-2759.

Wallace Depot Day Commemorating the moving of Wallace’s Northern Pacific Railroad Depot to its present location. Enjoy a car, truck and motorcycle show, vendors and the welcoming of summer to historic Wallace. Vehicle show registration begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum, 219 Sixth St., Wallace. (208) 752-0111.

“Earth From Space” Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit invites contemplation of conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document on the planet’s surface. Fly alongside NASA satellites in 3-D. See video from the Mars Rover Curiosity and images from the Hubble Telescope, through August. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/ages 7-17. (509) 922-4570.

North Idaho Veterans Stand Down A day of appreciation for all veterans. Held annually to provide services to homeless and disadvantaged veterans in the five northern counties. A St. Vincent de Paul event and supported by American Legion Post 143, VFW Post 889, Elks Lodge and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 704-0548.