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Today

25th Annual Bazaar - Variety of handmade items. Funds raised support community needs; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.

48th Annual Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap - Equipment, clothing and accessories for all winter sports are available, including Nordic and alpine skiing and snowboarding. The swap is the primary source of funding for the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol for operations, purchase of medical and first aid supplies, rescue equipment and training materials; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5; children under 12 are free. (509) 535-0102.

Author Joan Kopczynski - Book signing of “Spies, Lies and Psychosis”; 4-7 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Author John Caskey - Historian for Spokane’s community burial grounds, he will sign his book, “Spokane’s Historic Cemeteries”; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Author Linda Konecny - Reading from “Dave’s Thanksgiving: A Visit from Grandma.” Part of the Daver Dog Adventures series for ages 2-8; 10 a.m.-noon. Pawpular Companions Boutique, 21950 E. Country Vista Drive, Suite 100, Liberty Lake. (509) 927-8890.

Haunted House - 7-10 p.m. “Outbreak, Rise of the Zombie Hunters,” annual fundraiser presented by West Valley City School. West Valley City School, 8920 E. Valleyway Ave. $5/advance, $7/door. (509) 921-2836.

Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Party - Bring your pet in their best costume, have their photo taken and register to win raffle prizes. SCRAPS receives 10 percent of daily sales; 1-3 p.m. Simply Northwest, 11806 E. Sprague Ave.

Kibble4Kritters Donation Drive - Bring in treats, bags of food, cat litter and bleach for SCRAPS and help fill the truck; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Goodwill parking lot, 13721 E. Sprague Ave.

Spokane Elks Lodge Kids Halloween Party - Games and a haunted house. All ages welcome, however, the haunted house is limited to ages 7 and older; 1-4 p.m. Spokane Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Court. Free. (509) 926-2328.

Spokane Valley Elks Lodge Halloween Costume Party - Party starts at 5:30 p.m. with live music and costume contest. Must be 21 or older to attend. Spokane Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Court. Free. (509) 926-2328.

Spokane Valley Mission Haunted Pool - 7:30-10 p.m. Discover what is lurking in the locker rooms and what is waiting to petrify you on the pool deck. Geared for ages 12 and older, but open to all with a parent/guardian. All canned food donations go to Spokane Valley Partners. Spokane Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave. $3/person or $2 with a can of food. (509) 688-0300.

Sunday

48th Annual Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap - 9 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5; children under 12 are free. (509) 535-0102.

Medicare education night - Learn about Medicare Part A, B, C and D while having a free catered Italian dinner. Hosted by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. All seniors are welcome; 6-8 p.m. Good Samaritan Community Center, 17121 E. Eighth Ave.

Tuesday

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Agenda items include a final vote on the 2013 budget, a discussion of the draft environmental designation for the city’s Shoreline Master Program and a discussion of the city’s snow removal plan; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Liberty Lake Halloween party - Kids are invited to wear a costume. There will be crafts, games and prizes. The Friends of the Liberty Lake Library will be offering photos for $2; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. (509) 232-2510.

Rockford Halloween party - The annual Halloween party for children includes games, prizes, candy, cake walk and other events; 5:30-8 p.m. McIntosh Grange, First and Lake, Rockford

University SCOPE open house - Stop by University SCOPE for candy and to learn more about SCOPE; 5:30-7:30 p.m. University SCOPE, 10621 E. 15th Ave.

Valley Harvest Family Fun Festival - Games, prizes, crafts, food and drinks. No violent costumes permitted. 6-9 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. (509) 879-0757.

What Color Goes With That? - Learn to understand the basic principles of the color wheel to decide which color combinations work well together. 9 a.m. Artworks, 15310 E. Marietta, Studio 8. $125. (509) 928-2726.

Thursday

Books are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Book and gift items for all ages at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit Good Samaritan Leisure Activities. Open to the public; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Good Samaritan Retirement Center, 17121 E. Eighth Ave. (509) 924-6161, ext. 650.

“Nicholas Nickelby” - The Charles Dickens classic presented by the Central Valley Theatre Department. Shows Nov. 1-3 and 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $11.

Friday

Harvest Festival of Fun - Annual event focusing on building community, sustainability and providing enjoyment for all ages. Children’s activities, lessons for line dancing, carnival, food by Porky G’s, music by local musicians including Dan and Shelley Powers, silent auction and bull riding; 6-9 p.m. Valley Christian School, 10212 E. Ninth Ave. All inclusive passes: $30/person, $100/family. (509) 924-9131.

Special Spokane Valley council meeting - The council will meet with legislative consultant Briahna Taylor to discuss the city’s Sullivan Bridge project; 1-2:30 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Saturday

Central Valley High School Arts and Crafts Show - Sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

Mommie and Me Princess Tea Party Class Ages 3-6 - Join local authors Monica Brandner and Lorene Keen as they teach little girls that a true princess shows kindness and respect in all she does. Signed copies of the authors’ book, “Sarah Elizabeth Plans a Tea Party,” will be available for purchase. Please wear dressy attire. For more information, visit www.imagebymonica.com; 11 a.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $27/couple. (509) 688-5892.