1st-27th - Open Shop
The Pedals2People Community bike shop provides a place where you can learn to work on your bike. We also have used parts and bikes for sale. If you are doing a project that requires a bike stand and bike tools, we can help you out: access to master workbench tools, your own work stand and work bench with tools; assistance from our shop mechanic/volunteers; access to manuals.

Thursday: 2 - 6 pm
Friday: 2 - 6 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Event Website : http://pedals2people.org/

13th - Peace and Economic Justice Action Conference
Keynote speaker, Marcy Westerling will discuss the success of Oregon's Rural Organizing Project, which has established "human dignity groups" in over 50 rural communities and small towns in Oregon. A variety of other workshops will be offered, including Immigration, Online Organizing, Police Accountability and Criminal Justice, Progressive Tax Reform in WA, Nonviolence and Social Change, Palestine, War and Peace, Veteran Support, Campaign Financing, Community Organizing and others. Meals are included in the registration fee. $35 general; $15 students; $20 members. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 North Belt St., Spokane, WA

Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane.
Event Website : www.pjals.net

13th - Inland Northwest RC Swap Meet
Inland Northwest RC Swap Meet. March 13, 2010. Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N Gleneden Dr, just off Wandermere Rd, north of the Wandermere Golf Course; 2-1/2 miles north of Hastings Rd. We start at 8:30 AM and go until 4:00 PM (or until things get really slow). This is a one day event for fans of radio control model airplanes. At this swap meet you will find engines, motors, kits, complete models, various bits and pieces all for sale at phenomenal prices. The event is open to the public, so come browse the tables. This is also a great place to meet people who share your love of RC airplanes. If you have something you want to sell, tables are still available. All proceeds from booth rental, admission tickets, and food sales benefit the New Hope Resource Center, a non-profit social service agency providing emergency aid and services to low income families and seniors in north Spokane County. Admission donation: Adult: $3; Ages 13 to18: $1; Age12 and under free; Family: $5. Table rental donation: $10. Food will be available on site. For more information, visit the web site of the Inland Empire Quiet Flyers: www.ieqf.org. or call Dave Moore at 979-87686.
Event Website : www.ieqf.org

14th - "Music of Heaven and Earth" featuring the Spokane
conducted by Dr. Julian Gomez Giraldo

"Enjoy a Sunday afternoon basking in the beauty of vocal music at its finest."

Sacred Music by De Vittoria, Palestrina, Lotti, Mozart and Stravinsky plus Contemporary, Popular and Latin American Music

Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Showalter Auditorium EWU, 526 5th St., Cheney WA

Suggested $10 donation will be accepted at the door.
Event Website : www.spokanesymphonychorale.org

20th - St. Patrick's Swing Dance
The MasterClass Jazz Orch. (MCJO) and the Spokane Dance Co.presents a St. Pat’s Swing Dance on 3-20-10 at the Lincoln Center-1316 N. Lincoln St. (325-3049). Free dance instruction from 7-8 pm-dancing from 8-10 pm. Admission: $10.00. Attire: semi-formal. Dancers/ spectators/singles/couples/families welcome! Information contact: Mark Stephens-230-8708 or Paul Plowman-922-4784 or email us at MCJOmusic@yahoo.com or see our website at www.mcjo.org
Event Website : www.mcjo.org

20th-28th - Trail Riding Available
Looking for a fun,relaxing possible learning experience? Come trail ride with us.... We have gentle horses and horses with get up and go!!!! Or, you can bring your own horse and come and see the BEAUTIFUL Newport area.... Reasonable rates.. Call now to book your riding time, We offer 2,4 and 8 hour rides :) Hope to hear from you soon... Happy Trails D&S Trails~R~Us 509-447-5735 or 509-671-1232 (dessa) Please phone as I do not check email often Thank You
dnstrailsrus@gmail.com
Event Website : http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com

20th-30th - AAUW meeting
AAUW meeting. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Mukagawa Commons, 4000 Randolph Arms Way. Lunch $13.50, reservations required. Program: AAUW Community Projects awards Contact Linda Krogh at 487-1080 for more information.

25th - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Thu, March 25th, 2010 8:00 PM (Doors open at: 7:00 PM)
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Bing Crosby Theatre (Formerly the Met) 901 West Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 (509-227-7638)
All Ages. $32.00 Advance. $35.00 Day Of Show. Tickets available from TicketsWest
Event Website : www.ticketswest.com

25th-27th - HANGING RACK FAMILY CONSIGNMENT SALES EVENT
Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale is coming to Spokane March 25th – 27th at Le Monet Event Facility!

This is a great way for Moms to earn some extra CA$H! Sell some of your kid's outgrown but gently used things, and find some great deals at the next sale. You will not believe the bargains and deals!

You can find Gap, Hanna Anderson, Mini Boden, Children's Place, Gymboree and more. Go to the Hanging Rack website to learn how to start tagging your items now. We have a simple easy to use bar-coding system.

Hanging Rack Upscale Family Consignment Sale is a locally owned and operated business. This is not a retail store but rather a savings extravaganza--shopping events occur twice a year (Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter).

Consign: Make $$! Drop off your new and gently-used children's and maternity merchandise to sell. You will receive a check within two weeks!

Shop: Come browse maternity wear, children's clothing, toys, gear and furniture at great savings, usually FAR BELOW retail prices. At a typical Hanging Rack Sale, you can find clothing from Preemie to Adult, toys, baby equipment, strollers, high chairs, cribs, joggers, nursery gear, maternity wear, baby carriers, play yards, play sets, coats, shoes… the list of items goes on and on! And so do the savings!

Volunteer: Come join the fun! Volunteers earn 70% (or more!) Volunteers get to shop first with a PRE SALE PASS!
Event Website : www.hangingracksale.com

26th-27th - 15th Annual Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference
Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene
15515 E. 20th Ave.

Keynote Speaker Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries, www.familymanweb.com

Vendor Hall
Workshops

Sponsored by Valley Home Scholars, www.valleyhomescholars.org

Please send questions to conference@valleyhomescholars.org.
Event Website : www.valleyhomescholars.org

26th-27th - 15th Annual Inland Northwest Homeschool Conference
Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene
15515 E. 20th Ave.

Keynote Speaker Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries, www.familymanweb.com

Vendor Hall
Workshops

Sponsored by Valley Home Scholars, www.valleyhomescholars.org

Please send questions to conference@valleyhomescholars.org.
Event Website : www.valleyhomescholars.org

27th - Rodeo banquet
Rodeo banquet will be held March 27 at the newport eagles club social hour begins at 5 pm,dinner served at 6 pm menu:beef or chicken,baked potato,vegetable,&salad the cost:$11.00 per person (includes tax) and a benefit auction call for more info Randy 509-447-5735
Event Website : www.rndfarm.com

31st - Shriners Hospitals for Children Benifit Concert
PKY
Skinwalker
Odyssey
Two Word Culture
Testament of the Wicked
Against the Swarm

Wednesday, March 31st 6 PM @ the Cretin Hop. All Ages with all proceeds going to the Shriners Hospitals. Come help support Shriners and local bands!
Event Website : http://www.myspace.com/pleasekillyourselfmusic

2nd-30th - D&S Trails~R~Us
Looking for a fun,relaxing possible learning experience? Come trail ride with us.... We have gentle horses and horses with get up and go!!!! Or, you can bring your own horse and come and see the BEAUTIFUL Newport area.... Reasonable rates.. Call now to book your riding time, We offer 2,3,4,6 and 8 hour rides :) We also offer our Cowboy camp outs,Birthday parties,Door prizes and Lil tikes cowboy days as well as riding lessons. Hope to hear from you soon... Happy Trails D&S Trails~R~Us 509-244-8223 (Shannon) Or Email dnstrailsrus@gmail.com http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com
Event Website : http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com/

18th - Morning Royal Tea Party
This is a tea party for little girls, and their mamas, grandmas, aunties, etc with the opportunity, through a drawing, for the girls ages 4-9 years old to become Jr. Princesses to ride on the Lilac Festival float with the Royalty. Ticket prices for the drawing are $2.00 each or $5 for 3 tickets. Presented on April 18, 2010 in The Davenport Hotel Grand Pennington Ballroom, at 10:00am. Tickets are $20.00. Please call the Spokane Lilac Festival office for reservations, 535-4554.
Event Website : www.spokanelilacfestival.org

18th - Afternoon Royal Tea Party
This is a tea party for little girls, and their mamas, grandmas, aunties, etc with the opportunity, through a drawing, for the girls ages 4-9 years old to become Jr. Princesses to ride on the Lilac Festival float with the Royalty. Ticket prices for the drawing are $2.00 each or $5 for 3 tickets. Presented on April 18, 2010 in The Davenport Hotel Grand Pennington Ballroom, at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20.00. Please call the Spokane Lilac Festival office for reservations, 535-4554.
Event Website : www.spokanelilacfestival.org

23rd - S.C.R.A.P.S. Chocolate Festival and Auction
FOR YOUR CALENDAR

THIS APRIL, SCRAPS CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL AND AUCTION

Annual fundraising event taking new strides in its fifth year


SPOKANE, February 8, 2010- With an array of deserts and wine, SCRAPS 5th Annual
Chocolate Festival and Auction will take place in April this year, all in hopes to raise money and support for our community’s shelter animals.

Date: April 23rd, 2010
Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Spokane County Fairgrounds, Bay Four
Ticket Price: $20
Tickets can be purchased thru S.C.R.A.P.S. or online at www.scrapshopefoundation.org

The event, taking place at the Spokane County Fairgrounds, will feature fantastic chocolates and desserts, silent and live auctions, musical entertainment, as well as the much-anticipated Parade of Pets, featuring an array of adoptable animals. Event suggested for those 21 and over, and sure to be entertaining, the event hopes to raise funds for SCRAPS’ many programs, including the Animal Medical Fund and the Behavioral Program.
Event Website : www.scrapshopefoundation.org

30th-May 1st - SNWBS SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR
The Spokane NorthWest Bead Society will be hosting its annual Spring Bazaar soon, and we are currently accepting registrations from interested vendors that wish to exhibit their own uniquely created craft items.

This event showcases and supports only local artisans and their handmade works. We do not accept competition from cheap commercially made mass produced items from outside our community.

Not only is this a fun and somewhat rare opportunity for crafters and shoppers alike, this two day event will also feature a bake sale and great drawing giveaways from area businesses. Vendor fees are very reasonably priced, and parking and admission are free for event attendees.

The Spring Bazaar will be held Friday April 30th 12pm-6pm, and Saturday May 1st 10am-6pm in Spokane at PLC Fellowship Hall. The timing of this show provides great shopping opportunities for Mother's Day, as well as a great variety of other unique items.

Available exhibition spaces will be on a first come first served basis, and will also be dependent upon the number of previous registrations for a similar type of craft or art.

Our last event filled up quickly, so don't delay if you would like to have an opportunity to exhibit at this show.

We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to you participating with us to showcase your original crafts. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the SNWBS Events Liaison at vicq@comcast.net.

1st-30th - Guided Horseback Trail Rides, A Fun, Relaxing Expe
D & S Trails~R~Us gives guided trail rides in the scenic Newport area. We have beautiful views of lakes, mountains, and even a historical site or two. Horses for every riding level, or bring your own. Reasonable rates, friendly wranglers. Please call (509)447-5735 or (509)671-1232 for more information.
*Also offer beggining riding lessons, and have several nice trail horses for sale.
*Registered buckskin Quarter pony stallion standing at stud go to the new website
http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com
Event Website : http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com/

2nd - Bruce Cockburn
Sun, May 2nd, 2010 8:00 PM (Doors open at: 7:00 PM)
Bruce Cockburn
Bing Crosby Theatre 901 West Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 (509-227-7638)
All Ages. $33.00 Advance. $38.00 Day Of Show. Tickets available from Ticketswest Spokane
Event Website : www.Ticketswest.com

8th - Spokane Jr. Lilac Parade
Rotaract Club of Spokane is proud to host the 58th Annual Junior Lilac Parade (JLP) on May 8, 2010 at 10am in downtown Spokane, WA. The JLP is Rotaract's largest community service project and the club is honored to host the largest children's parade in the nation!

JLP is a treasured long-standing Spokane Area tradition and our theme this year is “Lights, Camera, Action”. The parade doubles as a competition for more than 8,000 middle and junior high school and elementary bands and drill teams along with multiple children's organization within the Inland Northwest. It is a tremendous and exciting community event and we want to invite you to take part this year! A map of our parade route can be found on our website along with a list of the 2009 parade winners.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our Jr. Lilac Parade Chair Shannon Brown with questions about our parade or if you are interested in volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

The Rotaract Club of Spokane is a group of young men and women, ages 18-35, dedicated to improving the lives of those around them through community service, professional development, and social interaction. The Rotaract Club of Spokane is affiliated with Rotary International, sponsor clubs are Aurora Northwest and Club 21, and was established in 1991.
Event Website : www.spokanejrlilacparade.com

9th-14th - Musicfest Northwest Festival Week
Sunday through Friday----Adjudicated classes take place in various halls throughout Gonzaga University campus except for organ division at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. The public is welcome to sit in on the performances and learn from the adjudicators' comments and master teaching. Visit www.musicfestnorthwest.org for more details.
Monday through Friday---- Radio broadcasts on KPBX-91.1FM 10am- 12noon Verne Windham features Musicfest Northwest all week with live performances and interviews of selected festival entrants Tuesday through Friday, and biographies and recordings of adjudicators and former winners on Monday.
Wednesday Evening----Young Artist Concert at the Bing Crosby Theater 7:30 PM. This year's Young Artist winners perform. These performers are more advanced musicians and dancers on the verge of promising careers. The evening is hosted by Verne Windham.
Thursday afternoon---Piano Play-offs Four “Adjudicator’s Choice” winners are chosen for Piano, our largest division (over 900 entries this year). Class winners compete for a chance to perform at the Highlights Concert.
Friday Evening----Festival Highlights Concert featuring “Adjudicator’s Choice” soloists from each division including Ballet. At The Bing Crosby Theater. 7:30 PM. Jeff Wasson is our host.
Free Admission
Event Website : www.musicfestnorthwest.org

5th-27th - TRAIL RIDING
TRAIL RIDING Available. Looking for a fun relaxing experience? Come trail ride with us! See beautiful Newport, reasonable rates, door prizes, monthly raffles. D&S Trails-R-Us 509-447-5735 http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com/ rndfarm@povn.com
Event Website : http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com/

25th-26th - Newport Rodeo
Two-day Pro-West Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeo with barrel racing, bareback and bull riding, team roping, breakaway and calf roping.panty hose race A carnival and fair with rides and games is held at Newport City Park and rodeo grounds starting Thursday. Rodeo performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A parade is held Saturday at 10 a.m. down Washington Avenue. Live music and cowboy breakfast are Saturday with a Soroptimist barbecue also in the park. call more info 509-447-5735
Event Website : www.rndfarm.com

2nd-31st - ****Trail Riding Available D&S Trails~R~Us****
Looking for a fun,relaxing possible learning experience? Come trail ride with us.... We have gentle horses and horses with get up and go!!!! Or, you can bring your own horse and come and see the BEAUTIFUL Newport area.... Reasonable rates.. Call now to book your riding time, We offer 2,4 and 8 hour rides :) Hope to hear from you soon... Happy Trails D&S Trails~R~Us door prizes, monthly raffles 509-447-5735 or 509-671-1232
dnstrailsrus@gmail.com http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com
Event Website : http://www.dnstrailsrus1.webs.com

27th - Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
Mon, July 27th, 2009 8:00 PM (Doors open at: 7:00 PM)
Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
Bing Crosby Theatre (Formerly the Met) 901 West Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 (509-227-7638)
All Ages. $30.00 Advance. $35.00 Day Of Show. Tickets available from TicketsWest
Event Website : www.ticketswest.com

29th - Opening Night "Weaving Our Sisters' Voices" Gonzag
On Friday, January 29th at 6:30pm, Gonzaga University will host a theatre fundraiser for Our Place. It is opening night of, Weaving Our Sisters' Voices, a performance of dance, music and poetry. Tickets are $20. In this awe-inspiring performance, students use story and dance to depict the lives of Vashti, Jochebed, Miriam and 10 other women, named and unnamed, from biblical times. The play explores how these women of scripture's lives relate to our contemporary lives.

Weaving Our Sisters' Voices was created through an artistic collaboration between Gonzaga University professors Linda Schearing and Robert Spittal, and Suzanne Ostersmith. Ostersmith, director and choreographer of Weaving our Sisters' Voices, is director of the dance minor and teaches jazz, dance history and choreography and movement for the performer at Gonzaga. Schearing, who wrote Weaving Our Sisters' Voices, is a professor of Hebrew Scriptures in Gonzaga's religious studies department. She lectures and writes on biblical women and their interpretation and is the co-author and editor of Eve and Adam: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Readings on Genesis and Gender (Indiana University Press, 1999). Spittal, the production's composer, is a professor in the music department at Gonzaga and is conductor of the university's wind ensemble. Spittal composed the musical soundtracks to the dance-dramas, "The Honorable Urashimo Taro" and "Medieval Mysteries." Spittal was also music director and conductor of the orchestras for the productions, "Pippin" and "Manifest Destiny."

The play will be performed at the Harry and Colleen Magnuson Theatre on the Gonzaga University campus. A silent auction and reception will be held at 6:30pm. Tickets are available by calling 313-6553. Tickets may be purchased with Visa or Master card, check or cash at the Box office. Tickets may also be purchased on line (gonzaga.edu/theatrearts) by credit card and then picked up at Will Call at the Box office. Please contact Our Place with any questions, 326-7267.
Event Website : gonzaga.edu/theatrearts