The Current
14 • JUNE 2014
COMMUNITY
Community Briefs
Calendar of Events COMMUNITY EVENTS May 31 | Keep Your Chassis Classy car wash 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ace Hardware at Sprague
and Sullivan; Ron’s Drive-In at Sprague and Pines. Funds from the wash will benefit the student assistance fund started by CV Boosters in honor of Jansen Badinger. For more: 939-8546
May 31 | Rockford Community Center Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Park, Rockford.
May 31 | Rockford Rummage Sale 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Rockford United Methodist Church, 217 S. 1st Street
June 3 | Coffee with Senator Padden 5 to
7 p.m., Forza Coffee Company, 325 S. Sullivan. Senator Mike Padden invites residents of the 4th Legislative District to visit with him over coffee. Because of limited seating, please call to arrange a specific meeting time. For more: 921-2460
June 6-7 | Friends of Spokane Valley Library book sale 3 to 5 p.m. (Fri.) and 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. (Sat.), 12004 E. Main Ave. Books, CDs, DVDs and videos will be available at this sale open to the public. There is a $10 admission free for the Friday sale. For more: www.scld.org
June 7 | West Valley SCOPE Community Parade and Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Millwood City Park. For more: www.cityofmillwood.org
June 9 | Spread the Love: Toast Toppers
6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Anna Kestell, food safety and preservation information specialist, will give the run down on basic jams and jellies (and the difference between them) so that you can make your own. For more: www.scld.org
June 10-15 | Budweiser Clydesdale public viewing event Fair and Expo Center,
404 N. Havana St. The world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will be in Spokane for a free public viewing. For times and more: www. spokanecounty.org/fair/events.aspx
June 11 | Van Gogh in the Garage? 1 to 5 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Carol Worthington of Worthington Estate Sales will provide the scoop on your art, china or household objects. Registration is required. For more: www.scld.org June 11 | Everyday Escapes: Films of the Depression 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library,
12004 E. Main Ave. Dale Soden, professor of history at Whitworth University, will explore some of the most popular files of the Great Depression. For more: www.scld.org
June 14 | Liberty Lake Yard Sales 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Liberty Lake Kiwanis, the sale typically involves hundreds of homes. For more: www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales June 14 | Classic Chevy Open Car Show
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Millwood City Park. Sponsored by the Spokane Area Classic Chevy Club, the event includes a silent auction, raffle items and 50/50 drawing with proceeds benefitting many area charities. For more: www.saccc567.com or 467-1957
June 15 | Father’s Day June 17 | Volcano Eruptions 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. Grades 4
and up are invited to come learn how to create a volcano out of everyday cooking ingredients. Also offered 2 p.m. June 20 at the Argonne branch, 4322 N. Argonne, and 2 p.m. June 25 at the Spokane Valley branch, 12004 E. Main. For more: www.scld.org
June 18 | Spokane Valley Book Club 2 to 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Join book lovers to discuss “The Time In Between” by Maria Duenas. For more: www.scld.org
June 18 | Tell Me a Story 6:30 p.m., Otis
Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. The Spokane Storytelling League will share stories about people facing unusual and challenging circumstances during the Great Depression that tested their perseverance, resilience and ingenuity. For more: www.scld.org
June 21 | First day of summer June 21-22 | Liberty Lake Farmers Market Pies & Rides Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Field to the east of 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. This event will include a classic car show behind the building that used to house Barlows Restaurant. For more: www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com
June 21 | Honor Flight Fundraiser and Car Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16208 E. Indiana.
Sponsored by Egg It On/Even Stevens Restaurant & Casino, donations will benefit veterans through Inland Northwest Honor Flight. Car Show is open to all makes and models. For more: 926-2294
June 21 | Online Security for Beginners
2 to 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. This workshop will cover creating strong passwords, identifying suspicious emails, safe surfing on public computers and Wi-Fi networks, virus protection software and more. Registration is required. For more: www.scld.org
June 24 | The Everyday Scientist 10 a.m.,
Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne. The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will share fun, easy, safe and exciting science experiments for kids age five and up to watch and replicate at home. Also offered at 2 and 7 p.m. the same day at the Spokane Valley branch, 12004 E. Main, and 2:30 June 26 at the Otis Orchards branch, 22324 E. Wellesley. For more: www.scld.org
June 28 | Solutions for Hard Times 2 to 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Join L.A. Times Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Michael Hiltzik for a conversation about the Great Depression themes in his books, as well as his thoughts on some solutions born out of the necessities of the 1930s. For more: www.scld.org June 26 | Otis Orchards book club 3:30 to 5 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. Join book lovers to discuss “The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity” by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy. For more: www. scld.org
Recurring Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. For more: www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com Liberty Lake Library 23123 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Various clubs and weekly meetings including book clubs, children’s story times, LEGO club, computer drop-in class, knitting club and more. For more: www.libertylakewa.gov/library
Liberty Lake hosts yard sale
Rockford Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Town Park (1st Street). For more: 926-9552
The 21st annual Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales will occur 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 throughout the community. The event is being organized by the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club, with registration support for the official guide coming from The Splash newspaper. The guide will be distributed in Liberty Lake and throughout the Valley area June 11-14. For more information, look up Liberty Lake Yard Sales on Facebook.
Spokane County Library District Valley
EV students win contest
Millwood Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. For more: www.millwoodpc.org or 924-2350
Rockford Crochet Class Saturdays 10
a.m. to noon, The Harvest Moon, 20 S. First St., Rockford. Hairpin Lace, knit, embroidery, needlepoint, arm knitting of infinity scarves and more. For more: 892-4412 or 291-3722
branch locations include Argonne, Fairfield, Otis Orchards and Spokane Valley. Special events and weekly activities for all ages including book clubs, children’s story times, classes, teen anime club and writing clubs. For more: www.scld.org
Spokane Valley Eagles 16801 E. Sprague. Breakfast served Sundays 9 to 11:30 a.m. For more: www.foe3433.com
Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6 p.m. the
first and third Thursdays of every month, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. This supportive critique group welcomes adult writers. For more: 570-4440
MUSIC & THE ARTS May 30-31 | “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7 p.m., Theater Arts for Children, 2114
N. Pines Road, suite 3. Have a blast with the Peanuts gang at this fundraiser. Tickets are $10. For more: www.theaterartsforchildren.org
May 30-31 | “Noises Off” 7:30 p.m., CVHS
Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Ave. Presented by the Central Valley Theatre department, follow an acting troupe as they stumble from bumbling dress rehearsal to disastrous closing night. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved at www.cvtheatre.com. For more: 228-5218
May 30 to June 15 | “Blithe Spirit” 7:30 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), Ignite Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. This classic Noel Coward comedy shows what happens with our past comes back to haunt us. Advance tickets are $14 for adults, $13 for students, seniors or military. For show times and more: www.ignitetheatre.org June 1-2 | Auditions for “Goldilocks and The Three Pigs” 3 p.m. (Sun.) and 6:30 p.m. (Mon.), Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Ages five and older as well as adults are welcome to audition for LLCT’s summer children’s production. No experience or preparation needed. For more: www. libertylaketheatre.com
June 1, 8, 15 and 22 | Sunday Concerts on the Cliff 5:30 p.m., Cliff House Estate at
Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road. The month’s lineup for these outdoor concerts includes Haze (June 1), Bakin’ Phat (8), Rhythm Dawgs with Nicole Lewis (15), the Ryan Larsen (22) Band and The Cronkites (29). Admission is $8 per person. For more: www.arborcrest.com
June 13-15 | Cowboy Supper Shows
Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road. The 20th anniversary commemorative performances will begin this weekend and also be held July 11-13, Aug. 8-10, Sept. 12-14 and Oct. 10-12. For more: www.rockinbranch.com or 891-9016
East Valley High School senior Haley Madison was recently recognized for winning the Fifth Congressional District’s 2014 Congressional Art Competition. Her piece titled “Rest in Peace” will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol alongside winning art from across the country. EV senior Kaitlyn Sabie received second place for her artwork called “Heroes Pride” which will hang in Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers’ Spokane office. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of young constituents. June 14 | Music Swap Meet 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. This event if for those who have musical equipment they would like to sell or buy. For more: musicswapeagles@gmail.com. June 20 | Eric Herman and the Thunder Puppies in concert 2 p.m., CenterPlace,
2426 N. Discovery Place. Sponsored by the Spokane County Library District, this free show will be filled with comedy, creativity, audience participation and fun songs for families and children of all ages. For more: www.scld.org
Recurring 2014 Summer concert series Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane. Arbor Crest offers Thursday Performers on the Patio and Sunday Concerts on the Cliff where you can enjoy fine wine, music and spectacular views. For more: www.arborcrest.com ACT 2 art exhibit CenterPlace, 2426 N.
Discovery Place. Artwork created by 42 students in Community Colleges of Spokane’s ACT 2 classes (for age 50+ adults) is on exhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 1. Admission is free.
Spirit of Spokane Chorus Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Make new friends by joining this women’s chorus, specializing in four-part, a capella harmony in the barbershop style. For more: 218-4799
CIVIC & BUSINESS June 7-8 | The Farm Chicks Antiques Show 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Sun.), Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. The show advertises antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and the most friendly and
See CALENDAR, page 15