Munson will run for re-election

Spokane Valley Mayor Rich Munson announced this week that he will run for re-election this fall.

Munson, now in his second term on the council, has been mayor since January 2008. The city council votes on which member to elevate to the position of mayor.

Munson said he struggled with the decision whether to run again, but was pushed toward re-election by the ongoing disputes with Spokane County over the snow plowing contract and other issues.

“There’s just so much to do yet,” he said. “I think the city needs the expertise I can give. I think I bring a lot to the table.”

Munson’s term as mayor ends in December and the council will pick a mayor for the next two years in January, which might or might not be Munson. He said he expects this term to be his last, however. “I’m 66 years old,” he said. “I’ll be 71 at the end of this term if I win.”

Liberty Lake

Library hosting open house event

The Liberty Lake Library will host an open house and ribbon cutting at its new location at 23123 E. Mission Ave., beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Liberty Lake Mayor Wendy Van Orman and library director Pamela Mogen will host the ceremony. The event will last until noon. The library entrance is located at the west end of the building.

Airway Heights

Wheelchair games benefit planned

A “Friend Raiser” for the 29th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be Friday at Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road in Airway Heights, from 5 to 9 p.m.

The event will include live music, hors d’ oeuvres, raffles, and motorcycles will be on display. Raffle tickets are $1. Admission is $5.

Interested bikers can meet at Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, 722 W. Appleway Ave., in Coeur d’Alene, at 4 p.m. From Lone Wolf, riders will head to the Road House, 1640 E. Schneidmiller Ave., in Post Falls at 4:30 p.m. Riders will leave the Road House and head to Empire Cycle, 7807 E. Sprague Ave., at 4:45 p.m., then head to Northern Quest Casino.

All proceeds will benefit the Veterans Wheelchair Games, held July 13 through 18.

For more information, call Carla Lippert at (509) 434-7508 or Mark Lidbeck at (509) 270-2272.

Spokane Valley

Fire station opening to public

Spokane Valley Fire Station 9, 12121 E. 32nd Ave., will hold an open house Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crews will answer questions and show the station to the public during this time. Refreshments will be available.

The station’s dedication was held Sept. 11.

Parking is available on Whipple Road and at the station. Remember not to block fire trucks in case crews need to respond to emergencies.

Valleyford

Coffeehouse events scheduled

On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway in Valleyford, is hosting a number of events in April.

Beginning Saturday, Gardner Loren Sunde will give a free lecture on how to master your backyard garden at 10 a.m. On the first, third, and last Tuesday of April at 6 p.m., the Cafe Card Club will share expertise and teach visitors how to play cribbage, and on the second and fourth Tuesday, visitors can learn how to play pinochle.

The Can’t Shoot Straight Camera Club will meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call (509) 747-6294 or visit www.onsacredgrounds.com.