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Community Briefs and Calendar of Events
1/28/2015 1:40:24 PM

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Tickets on sale for dance
Tickets are on sale for the 10th annual Father Daughter Dance to be held 7 to 9 p.m. March 7 at CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley.  

Presented by Liberty Lake Kiwanis and the city of Spokane Valley, the theme for the night is Alice's Evening in Wonderland. Tickets are $45 per father/daughter couple and $20 for each additional daughter.

To purchase tickets, call 688-0300 or visit www.spokanevalley.org/recreation.

Mark calendar for egg hunt
Liberty Lake's 19th annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held 11 a.m. April 4 at Pavillion Park. Toddlers through fourth grade students are invited to participate.

Pre-registration is required due to the volume of participants. Registration for the hunt, which is $3 or six plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy, will be 5 to 8 p.m. March 30 and April 2 at Liberty Lake Municipal Library.

Volunteers are needed to help with the event. To help or for more information, contact Alisha Davis at 921-6746 or davis72205@hotmail.com

Kiwanis scholarships available
The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation is seeking candidates for its 2015 scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors or a former recipient who is continuing his/her education.

Graduating seniors from Liberty Lake, students related to a current Liberty Lake Kiwanis member, seniors from East Valley, Central Valley or West Valley school districts or other community members deemed eligible are encouraged to apply by the March 31 deadline. 

Applications are available at high school counseling offices or online at www.libertylakekiwanis.org. For more information, contact Nick Nickoloff at 928-8290.

The Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is currently soliciting funds for its annual club gift campaign to help the club achieve its mission of providing student scholarships, promoting social services and supporting other charitable organizations in the community. Checks can be mailed to Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 384, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019. 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jan. 30 | Women's book study 6:30 to 8 p.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. Women 18 and older can attend the study "Grace For The Good Girl" by Emily P. Freeman. It will continue on Friday nights in February. For more: 210-9779

Feb. 1-11 | "Be My Valentine" fundraiser Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.  Twenty Valentine baskets are available to bid on; winners will be notified Feb. 12. This silent auction benefits the Friends of the Library and will be used for future library projects. For more: 232-2510

Feb. 5, 19 | Movies at the Library 6 to 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library meeting room, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The Feb. 5 film is based on the comics, "Guardians of the Galaxy" and the Feb. 19 feature will be "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." For more: 232-2510

Feb. 6 | VCS PreK & Kindergarten visitation 9 to 11 a.m., Valley Christian School, 10212 E. 9th Ave., Spokane Valley. For more: 924-9131 or www.valleychristianschool.org

Feb. 7, 21 | STEM-tacular Saturdays 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The balsa bridge building competition challenges kids ages 10 to 14 to design and build a model bridge that demonstrates scientific concepts. Prizes will be awarded. To register or for more: www.parksnrec.libertylakewa.gov

Feb. 9-14 | Blind Date with a Book Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.  This program is for adults and teens. For more: 232-2510

Feb. 11 | Library Resources workshop 4 to 5:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Bring your portable device to learn about the Library's eBook and eAudiobook collections. For more: 232-2510

Feb. 12 | VCS Preview Night 6:30 p.m., Valley Christian School, 10212 E. 9th Ave., Spokane Valley. For more: 924-9131 or www.valleychristianschool.org

Feb. 14 | Valentine's Day

Feb. 14 | Valentine's Day party for kids 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. This event is for kids in kindergarten through second grade.  For more: 232-2510

Feb. 14 | Date Night Challenge 5 to 9 p.m., Liberty Lake Church, 704 S. Garry Road. To learn more or register kids for this free event: www.libertylakechurch.com

Feb. 16 | Presidents Day

Feb. 21 | White Night of Hope 6 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. This white carpet, semi-formal event featuring dinner and dancing is a fundraiser for GraceSon Housing, an organization helping teen moms and their children. To register or for more: www.gracesonhousing.ejoinme.org/wnoh or 939-5370

Feb. 25 | Research & Beyond workshop 4 to 5:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave.  Ever have a question you couldn't answer with a simple Google search? We will take you beyond Google and Wikipedia to help you research the best materials for your question or project. For more: 232-2510

Recurring
Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. 

Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www.libertylakekiwanis.org

Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. For more: 922-4422

Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Barlow's Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake Road. For more: 869-7657

Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Mission Avenue. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, toddler story time; 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Create space for kids; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, preschool play; Noon Thursdays, Baby lap-sit story time; 4 p.m. Thursdays, Teen makers; 7 p.m. Thursdays, pajama story time; 10:30 a.m. Fridays, preschool story time; 4 p.m. Fridays, Lego club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Knitting Club; 1:20 p.m. Saturdays, kids craft. For more: 232-2510

Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: 208-765-8657

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: www.pancan.org or 534-2564

Senior Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Complex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and older invited; recommended donation $3.50.

Spokane Valley Writer's Group 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. This supportive critique group welcomes adult writers. For more: 570-4440

MUSIC & THE ARTS
Feb. 26 | Worship Night 7 p.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. For more: 210-9779

Feb. 26 | "Nunsense A-Men!" 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theater, 1020 N. Howard, Spokane. Proceeds from this performance will benefit CVHS 2015 Grad Night. Tickets cost $35. To purchase tickets or more: 216-9607 or sorth@cvsd.org

Feb. 27 to March 15 | "American Idle: Murdering the Music" Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. During this dark comedy, contestants start going down, one by one, during the live show. For times, tickets and more: www.libertylaketheatre.com 

Recurring
Spokane Valley Camera Club 7:15 p.m., third and fourth Monday of the month (September through April), Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. All levels of ability-students through experienced photographers-are invited to learn. Social events include field trips and workshops. For more: 951-1446 or www.sv-cc.org

CIVIC & BUSINESS
Feb. 12 | Keep Your Heart Healthy 11:30 a.m., Garden Plaza of Post Falls, 545 N. Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls. This free workshop with a complimentary lunch is presented by Dr. Michael Meza. To RSVP or for more: 208-773-3701

Feb. 13 | Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) 12:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Portal, Mica Peak room, 23403 E. Mission Ave. The topic for this month is the ins and outs of taxes, what's new and what's changing. For more: www.womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com  

Feb. 25 | Open House 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden Plaza of Post Falls, 545 N. Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. To RSVP or for more: 208-773-3701

Recurring
Central Valley School board 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley. 

Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 

Liberty Lake Library Foundation Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Merchants Association 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. For more: 999-4935

Liberty Lake Municipal Library board 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.  

Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive

Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District board 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 

HEALTH & RECREATION
Feb. 1 | Eclipse Volleyball Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Feb. 2 | Coed 4v4 volleyball league begins 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This 8-week Monday night session runs through March 30. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Feb. 3 | 21-day Purification Program meeting 7 p.m., Intelligent Balance Spinal Care, 2310 N. Molter Road, Ste. 108. This free informational night will explain the program (held Feb. 16 through March 8) by a registered dietician and includes a patient guidebook and all supplements necessary for a 21-day cleanse. Cost for the program is $300 and includes the items mentioned above. For more: www.drkimshiplet.com or 924-4443

Feb. 7 | Warrior Camp Proving Ground MMA Event 7 to 10:30 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $20-30 and tickets can be purchased at Warrior Camp, 5027 E. Trent, Spokane. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Feb. 8 | Sideout Classic Volleyball Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Feb. 15 | Sweetheart Shoot-Out Futsal Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Boys and girls U7 through U14 are invited to participate. Registration is $125 per team, due by Feb. 6. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Feb. 16 | HUB Multi-Sport Kids Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Boys and girls in first through sixth grade are invited to come sample a variety of sports. Cost is $55 (or $30 for half day option). For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Feb. 28 | Apex Volleyball Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Recurring
Bloomsday registration open Online registration is now open for the 39th annual 12-kilometer race in downtown Spokane. Those who sign up by Feb. 8 have a chance to win one of three Apple iPad mini 3 tablets. To register or for more: www.bloomsdayrun.org

Riverview Little League Baseball registration open Regular registration closes March 8, and late registration closes March 15. For more: www.eteamz.com/riverviewlittleleague    

Windermere marathon registration open Registration for the June 7 marathon or half marathon from the Valley area to Spokane is open. To register or for more: www.windermeremarathon.com

KidFIT Spokane HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This children's movement and fitness program offers classes in dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop), gymnastics and cheerleading for girls and boys ages 3 and older of all levels. Join anytime. For more: 953-7501 or www.kidfitspokane.com

Realistic Wellness 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave. This co-ed exercise class is for all levels. For more: 210-9779 

HUB Sports Center 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Various activities and events occur throughout the week including:

• Badminton open gym: 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., $5/person

• Basketball open gym: Noon to 1 p.m. Tues., $4/person

• Pickleball drop-in: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 6 to 8 p.m. Sun. $2/seniors ($4/non-seniors)

• Table Tennis: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Mon. and Wed.; $3/player

• Classes including Bootcamp Fitness Training, Keno Karate, Modern Farang-Mu Sul, Wing Chun Kung Fun and Sushu Kung Fu. See website for cost and times.

All calendar listings were provided to or gathered by Splash staff. If you would like your event considered for the community calendar, please submit information by the 15th of the month to calendar@libertylakesplash.com.

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