Spokane calendar

Today

Spokane Symphony Associates book fair – Purchase books, music or other merchandise today at the Barnes & Noble stores at the NorthTown Mall and Valley Mall from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mention the book fair when paying, and a percentage of the sale will be donated to Spokane Symphony music education programs. The NorthTown store will have a “petting zoo” of musical instruments children can play. (509) 458-8733.

Oktoberfest – Hosted by the German-American Society of Spokane, 6 p.m. today at the Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third. Dance to music by the Norm Seeberger Band, listen to the Concordia Choir and have traditional Oktoberfest food. Age 21 and over only. Admission is $10, which does not include food. Call (509) 325-1113 for reservations.

Fire Safety in the Home – Free clinics at 10 a.m. today at Home Depot stores, and a special presentation for children from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Store locations are: 5617 E. Sprague Ave,, 9116 N. Newport Highway and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive. (509) 534-8588.

Lights On – Specialists will inspect belts, hoses, fluid levels and wiper blades for free on all cars, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today in the Pounder’s Jewelry parking lot, 3131 N. Division. Burned-out exterior light bulbs will be replaced for free; (509) 477-4727, ext. 114.

Upcoming

Spaghetti Feed – Hosted by the Hillyard Kiwanis Club, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council office, 6116 N. Market. Adults are $8 and children ages 5-12 are $5. Children age 5 and under are free. (509) 487-5159.

Engineers of Forum of Spokane – Retired Fair Force Col. Merle Gorton will give an update on the Armed Forces Museum, noon Monday at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $13. (509) 244-3467.