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Sat., Jan. 20, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Get out, get going

Lemony who?

» If you've been a bit slow to catch on to the hubbub surrounding "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," take heart. You can get an introduction during a free showing of the movie though the Spokane County Library District's For the Love of Movies series.

» The movie begins at 3 p.m. today at the Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Everyone is welcome, so come in out of the cold for a cool family film.

Hit the road, Jack

» Not everyone heading to the Inland Northwest RV Show at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center this weekend will be in the market for a new RV. Sometimes, it's nice just to look, sit in the plush seats and dream a little. Those with a down payment burning a hole in their pocket will find plenty of good deals, though.

» Hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fair and Expo Center, located at 404 N. Havana. Admission is $6. Kids 12 and under are free.

Today

For the Love of Movies - A showing of “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events”; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Inland Northwest RV Show - 19th annual event. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $6; free/ages 12 and younger. 466-4256.

Lowe’s How-To Clinics - How to install hardwood flooring at 11 a.m.; How to save energy in your home, noon; How to clear the clutter, 1 p.m. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague. 533-0066.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 13 and younger. 466-7018.

Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce awards gala - The evening includes dinner, silent auction and dancing to NU Jack City. Attire is semiformal. Reservations are required; 6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $40. 924-4994.

Storytime - Enjoy a gingerbread-man themed storytime with a craft project and a treat; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

All-ages dance - Music provided by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Inland Northwest RV Show - 19th annual event. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $6; free/ages 12 and younger. 466-4256.

Playwriting Workshop - Sponsored by Play-Makers, an ongoing playwriting workshop for adults; 2-3:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 953-9928.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Monday in Room 105; from 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Fitness and Nutrition Series - Lecture series hosted by the Liberty Lake Athletic Club every Tuesday; 7-8 p.m., Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission Ave. $10 per class. 891-2582.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed amendment to the dangerous dog ordinance, a motion on the contract award for the outdoor pool renovation, a sign code committee update and a report on the use of Geiger work crews; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Junior Livestock Show Gala – Ninth annual Gala Benefit Dinner and Auction. The theme is “Back in Time”; 3:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Ag Complex, 404 N. Havana. $25/individual, $185/table of eight. 535-6737.

Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Storytime - Enjoy a story about Wilbur, the pig of “Charlotte’s Web” fame. A craft project and treat will follow; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Watoto Children’s Choir - A blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance by orphaned children from Uganda, East Africa. The purpose of the choir is to bring awareness to AIDS problems in Africa, publicize the vision of Watoto Child Care Ministries and raise funds and support for ministries initiated by WCCM; 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway. Free. (813) 948-4343.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

Thursday

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Friday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Fish Fry - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. 926-2328.

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Friday in Room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Spokane National Boat Show - 52nd annual event. Hours are Monday-Fridays, noon-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Runs through Feb. 3. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one, get one free. 747-4604.

Next Saturday

Lowe’s How-To Clinics - How to install hardwood flooring at 11 a.m.; How to save energy in your home, noon; How to clear the clutter, 1 p.m. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague. 533-0066.

Spokane National Boat Show - 52nd annual event. Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Runs through Feb. 3. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one, get one free. 747-4604.

Storytime - The story is “Kitten’s First Full Moon” by Kevin Henkes. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.