What’s happening

Fri., May 22, 2015

Memorial Weekend tribute 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday. The Heritage Tribute Band will trace the arc of tunes written for and about railroads from the 1840s to the 1960s each day at noon and 2 p.m. in the Heritage Chapel; pictures and railroad memorabilia, railroad layout by River City Modelers, veterans display, aerospace display, antique and classic car display, Tree of Remembrance and refreshments in the Heritage reception room. A free family brass band concert takes place Sunday at 6 p.m. at Cross of Inspiration at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Bring your lawn chairs. Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 508 N. Government Way. Free. (509) 838-8900.

Memorial Day Ceremony A musical prelude will begin at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Parking is available at the cemetery with overflow available along Ritchey Road. Seating is limited. Guests are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Monday, Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake. Free. (509) 299-6280.

Memorial Day Service Lakeside Church honors veterans in the event center. All are welcome. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. Monday, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. (509) 210-9779.

Fallen Hero Dedication Ceremony The city of Liberty Lake and Fallen Heroes Circuit Course will be dedicating a new circuit to Spokane Valley native Army Corporal Kelly B. Grothe, a 2004 graduate of Central Valley High School who was killed May 3, 2007, in Iraq while serving with Bravo CO, 321st Engineer BN, Army Reserve. Monday, 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Trailhead Golf Course, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 863-4020.

Ritzville Western Art Show Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Pioneer Plaza downtown, Ritzville.

Spokane Kennel Club Dog Show Today through Sunday. There will be more than 1,000 dogs from across the country participating in events and competing for the title Best of Show. Vendors will be there all weekend with their dog-related goods. Several breed clubs and rescues will be there participating in a Meet the Breed event. Only dogs entered in the show are allowed on the grounds. Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5/parking. (509) 328-7652.

Priest Lake Spring Festival Today-Sunday. Today: EMT bake sale; Saturday: pancake breakfast, bake sale, arts and crafts fair, food, quilt display, Priest Lake parade, kids carnival, followed in the evening with the Priest Lake People Helping People Auction; Sunday: pancake breakfast, bake sale, arts and crafts fair, quilt display, running and walking races, Priest Lake Heritage Series, “Andy Coolin’s Schemes: Early Tourism Settlement.” Downtown Coolin, Idaho. (888) 774-3785.

Silverwood Theme Park Includes more than 70 rides, attractions and shows. Saturday-Monday: Military personnel, veterans, police officers and firefighters (ID required) get in free and spouses and children admitted for half price. Special rates Saturday-June 5: $36.99/ages 8-64, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors. Visit www.silverwoodthemepark.com for more information. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. $46.99/ages 8-64, $23.99/seniors and children ages 3-7, free/age two and younger; $5/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Dayton Days Celebration Celebrate folk artists and watch them create their art. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Dayton Historical Depot, 222. E. Commercial, Dayton, Wash. Free admission. (509) 382-2026.

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