The Splash plans to recognize Liberty Lake high school graduates in its June issue. In order to participate, graduates are asked to submit name, high school, parents' names, plans after graduation and photo to photos@libertylakesplash.com by May 8.
This invitation extends to all graduating seniors who live in the community, regardless of where they attend high school. Contact 242-7752 with any questions.
The Central Valley Class of 1975 will celebrate their 40th class reunion July 17-18.The weekend will begin with a reception Friday night. On Saturday, there will be a golf tournament and spa day, as well as a dinner and dance at Highlands Golf and Country Club.
The 22nd annual Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales will happen 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13. The event is being organized by the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Club, with registration support and the official guide coming from The Splash.
The deadline to register to be included in the official event map and guide is June 5. Registration for Liberty Lake homes is $10 online at www.libertylakesplash.com/yardsales or $15 with the mail-in form (included in this issue). In addition, Pavillion Park sale and vendor spaces are available for $100 at the online link. Fees collected for the event go toward the event's expenses as well as support Liberty Lake Kiwanis efforts in the community.
For information about registration, email yardsales@libertylakesplash.com. For general yard sale questions, call Liberty Lake Kiwanis volunteer John Niece at 294-8500.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
May 2 | Hero/Princess Fun-raiser Party 10 a.m. to noon, Youthful Horizons Therapy building, 325 S. University Road. Kids are invited to come in costume to meet superheroes and princesses! Enjoy activities and obstacle courses, munch on tasty snacks, create a take-home craft and take a professional photo. Cost is $15 per child; adults and children age two and under are free. All funds benefit Elevations, a children's therapy resource foundation for special needs children. For more: 385-2116 or
www.elevationsspokane.org
May 2 | Friends of the Otis Orchards Library book sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. For more:
www.scld.org
May 2 | Gardening for Life 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Learn about proper and adaptive tools, containers and simple movements that will make gardening easier. For more: 232-2510
May 6 | Library Resources 4 to 5:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Learn the ins and outs of the library catalog, how to access free music and eBooks and how to download our library app. For more: 232-2510
May 6 | Potluck and meeting 6 p.m., Tri-community grange, 25025 Heather St., Newman Lake. New members are always welcome to this community-based, service organization. For more: 926-2517
May 7 | National Day of Prayer meeting Noon, Pavillion Park flag pole. Join with others to pray for the nation and community. For more: 927-8130
May 9 | Spring Bulky Waste Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Square, 1420 N. Meadowwood Lane. Those who reside within the incorporated city limits and subscribe to Waste Management garbage collection may participate. For more:
www.wmnorthwest.com/libertylake
May 9 | Garden Expo 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners Club, shop for the latest in garden art and décor, yard furniture, plants and more. Over 250 garden-related vendors will be at this free event that also includes door prizes, seminars and demos. For more:
www.tieg.org
May 9 | Fancy Nancy Tea Party 11 a.m. Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Come dressed in your fanciest party wear, create a special Mother's Day craft and enjoy refreshments after the reading of a Fancy Nancy Book. To register or for more: 232-2510
May 10 | Mother's Day
May 13 | Sensory Garden groundbreaking Noon, Meadowwood Arboretum near City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. The Liberty Lake Lions Club will plant the first tree for the Sensory Garden, a place where one's senses will be activated by specific plantings for sight, touch, smell and hearing.
May 14 | City Hall Open House 5 to 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. For more: 755-6700
May 15 | FOPP scholarship applications due For scholarship forms, go to www.pavillionpark.org/application.html or email David Himebaugh at davidh@pavillionpark.org.
May 16 | Liberty Lake Farmers Market opening day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square Park, 1420 N. Meadowwood. The market runs Saturday mornings through Oct. 10. For more:
www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com
May 16 | Water Resource Center spring open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spokane County Water Resource Center and Water Reclamation Facility, 1004 N. Freya St., Spokane. The public is invited to experiential learning for about the river, aquifer and the area's state-of-the-art facility. The event includes exhibits, tours and presentations from area experts. For more:
www.spokanecounty.org/wrc
May 20 | STCU workshop: Become Debt Free Noon to 1 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Join STCU experts to learn about tools for debt-free living. A complimentary lunch will be served. To register:
www.stcu.org/workshops.html
May 21 | Movie showing: "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" 6 to 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library meeting room, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510
May 25 | Memorial Day
May 25 | Memorial Day Breakfast and program 8 to 10 a.m., Pavillion Park. Presented by Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club, a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and eggs will be served and a 9 a.m. program will include color guard and music. Veterans eat free; donations will be accepted to support Inland Northwest Honor Flight.
May 25 | Fallen Hero dedication ceremony 4 p.m., Trailhead Golf Course, Fairway #1. The fourth circuit in the course will be dedicated in honor of Army Corporal Kelly B. Grothe. For more:
www.llfhcc.org
May 28 | Hop into Spring tea 12:30 p.m., Tri-community grange, 25025 Heather St., Newman Lake. The Newman Lake Ladies Aid will hold their annual spring tea to support the local elementary school milk fund and the community Christmas families. A $5 per person donation is recommended.
May 28 | Book signing with A.R. Shaw 6 to 8 p.m. Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The Liberty Lake author will discuss her work and read from her newest book, "Last Infidels." For more: 232-2510
May 29 | Dads & Dudes Night 6 to 9 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Dads, sons, uncles and grandpas of all ages are invited for a night of fun and games at the HUB. Cost is $10 for a dad and dude; $3 for each additional dude. For more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
May 30 | Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation Golf Scramble 1 p.m., Meadowwood Golf Course. Registration is $100 per golfer which benefits local kids by providing scholarships. To register or for more:
www.libertylakekiwanis.org or 294-8500
May 30 | Silent auction and dinner for Lang family 5 to 9 p.m., Spokane Valley Eagles Club, 16801 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley. Proceeds from the spaghetti dinner and auction will go toward helping the family of Chris Lang who suffered a traumatic brain injury in December. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more:
www.gofundme.com/oac9hw
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. Toddler and preschool story times, Create space for kids, Baby lap-sit story time, Lego club, Knitting Club, kids crafts and more. For times and 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
May 1 | Jazz Under the Stars 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. This fundraiser includes performances by CVHS Jazz band, a dessert and silent auction. Admission is $15. For more: 999-9880 or cvmbAuction@hotmail.com
May 1 | "The Little Mermaid" 6:30 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines, Spokane Valley. Pioneer School students will present this Missoula Children's Theatre production. For more: 922-7818
May 1 | Praise concert 7 p.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Avenue. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of contemporary worship in a concert environment. For more:
www.lakesidechurch.cc or 210-9779
May 2 | This, That or the Other 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Tickets are $7 for this PG13 improv comedy. For more:
www.libertylaketheatre.com
May 4 | Photographic show 7 p.m. Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission. Spokane Valley Camera Club members Harvey Brown and Rosemarie Bisiar will showcase "Botswana and A Touch of Zimbabwe" and "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge." The club will not hold regular meetings during the summer, but will resume in September. For more:
www.sv-cc.org or 951-1446
May 6-9, 11-13 | "The Martian Chronicles" 7:30 p.m., Central Valley Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Tickets are $12 for this production by the CVHS Theatre Department. For tickets and more:
www.cvtheatre.com
May 14 | "The Music Man" 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane. A portion of the proceeds from this performance fundraiser will aid Partnering for Progress, an organization supported by local residents to bring health, education, water and economic development to those in developing countries. For ticket costs or more:
www.partneringforprogress.org/civic-theatre-benefit.html
May 28 to June 6 | "Deadpan" Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. With four songs of cabaret-style music and comedy, this musical will deliver murder, dinner club chaos and fantastic memories. Tickets are $12. For show times and more:
www.libertylaketheatre.com
May 30 | Art Auction 6:30 p.m., CenterPlace Regional Event Center, address. The Spokane Valley Arts Council is holding this 9th annual artist showcase and will award four Valley high school art scholarships. For tickets and more:
www.spokanevalleyarts.org
May 31 and June 1 | Auditions for "Tikki Tikki Tembo" 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. There are parts for all ages in this children's show; no preparation necessary. For more:
www.libertylaketheatre.com
CIVIC & BUSINESS
May 13 | The Business Showcase 3 to 7 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. This trade show will feature the latest products and services. For more:
www.spokanevalleychamber.org
May 20 | Road to the Cloud 2015 7:30 a.m. to noon, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. This Windows Azure community conference is put on by IntelliTect. For cost and more:
www.intellitect.com/rttcspokane/
May 8 | Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) 12:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Portal, Mica Peak room, 23403 E. Mission Ave. Cheloye Penwell with Lakeside Insurance will be speaking about small business insurance. For more:
www.womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com
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
May 3 | Bloomsday 9 a.m., downtown Spokane. The 12-kilometer (7.46 miles) race is open to all runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers. Late entry fee is $35. To register or for more:
www.bloomsdayrun.org
May 2-3 | USBA Northwest Regional Championship 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This tournament is open to boys and girls teams in grades three through 12. Registration cost is $200. For more:
www.usbahoops.com
May 15-16 | May Mania Pickleball Tournament 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Men's and women's doubles are on Friday, and mixed doubles will play on Saturday. Cost is $20 per person and $5 per event; registration deadline is May 5. For more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
May 16 | Tennis clinics begin Rocky Hill Park. These free clinics put on by Liberty Lake Community Tennis Association for Liberty Lake residents will run through Aug. 15. Adult lessons will be offered 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday; ladies day will be 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Kids lessons are on Saturday at 9 a.m. (age 7 and under) and 10 a.m. (8 to 14 years old). For more: 255-9293 or larrywest1@live.com
May 16 | Warrior Camp MMA Event 7 to 10:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Tickets for the live cage fights are $20 ($30 for preferred seating) and available at Warrior Camp, 5027 E. Trent, Spokane. For more:
www.warriorcampfitness.com
May 17 | HUB Invitational Volleyball Tournament 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. For more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
May 23-24 | Lilac City Volleyball Showcase 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $400 per team; open to U14 open and club teams. For more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
May 23 | ‘Run for the Son' scenic run/walk 9 a.m., Rockin' B Ranch. The cost to sign up for the 3.1-mile run/walk celebration is $10; registrations must be postmarked by May 16. For more:
www.libertycross.org
Recurring
KidFIT Spokane HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This children's 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
Liberty Lake Ladies' Nine Hole Golf Club 9 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Lake Golf Course, 24403 E. Sprague Ave. For more: 928-6854
Liberty Lake Running Club 6 p.m. Thursdays, Twisp Café & Coffee House, 23505 E. Appleway Ave. The club meets for a three-mile run weekly through October. This month's special events include a Crazy Sock Run on May 14 and a Strolling Story Time on May 21. For more: 954-9806
Spokane Valley Women's Evening Golf Club 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Liberty Lake Golf Course. This nine-hole club plays through Aug. 31. Membership fee is $50 (includes your GHIN); county pass is $30. For more: Spokanevalleywomensgolf@gmail.com or find "Spokane Valley Women's Evening Golf League" on Facebook
Trailhead Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club Play for this weekly league at Trailhead Golf Course is Wednesday mornings through September. For more:
www.trailheadladies9.com or 879-7391
Windermere marathon registration open Registration for the June 7 marathon or half marathon from the Valley area to Spokane is open. For more:
www.windermeremarathon.com
HUB Sports Center 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Various activities and events occur throughout the week including: