Hayden — If you haven’t made plans for this weekend yet, there’s an easy solution! Daanen’s Delicatessen is holding its annual Oktoberfest Sept. 27, 2008. Enjoy this FREE and safe event in a family friendly environment that is filled with entertainment such as bands, music, face-painting, T-shirt painting, sidewalk chalk, games and more! There are even games for adults! This is a community event not to miss!Daanen’s Delicatessen is located at 8049 Wayne Blvd. (East of HWY 95 on Prairie Avenue).
Spokane — Who said Mobius Kids isn’t for adults?! Well, on Oct. 3, 2008, from 6-9pm, Mobius Kids is all about the grown ups. This mixing event includes signature martinis by Twig’s Bistro & Martini Bar, wood-oven pizza from Rock City Grill, treats from Boehms Chocolates & Flowers and Madeleine’s Cafe & Patisserie. There will be music by the Nick Herman Trio, a silent auction and incredible science shows. Tickets are $40 per person and include two martinis, wood-oven pizza and complimentary VIP parking pass at the River Park Square parking garage for the event. All proceeds will benefit Mobius Kids. Mobius Kids is located at 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level. Tickets can be purchased at Mobius kids, online or by phone.
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Green Bluff — Take part in this annual , family friendly event on the Bluff. Here you will find a large variety of apples, fresh-pressed cider and pumpkins. There will also be live music for your entertainment, along with food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. This event will be held every Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 13-Oct. 25. Green Bluff is located 15 minutes north of Spokane.
Spokane — This is the LAST market of the season, so don’t miss out! At the Latah Creek Variety Market, you will find farmer’s produce, tons of antiques, art, crafts, candles, jewelry, clothing, baby items, plants, food, drinks and live bands. Enjoy square dancers at 10:30am, Brad Keeler at noon, Gary Burriss at 1pm, Sam Endress at 2pm and Gerard Fisher at 3pm. Enjoy $5 Personal Pizzas and $2 Margaritas and Bloody Marys, as well as lemonade, water and soda. This event is family friendly and FREE, so be sure to bring the kids. The Latah Creek Variety Market is held in the parking lot of Trading Company, Chaps and Latah Bistro on S. Cheney-Spokane Road.
Coeur d’Alene — Have a sweet tooth? Then this is the perfect event for you! Enjoy an evening of desserts made by the pastry chef of the Coeur d’Alene Resort, along with musical selections and a brief drama performance. Proceeds from the event go to Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. The event will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Downtown Coeur d’Alene, 115 S. Second St. Cost is $35 per person or $280 for a table. Visit OpenArmsEvents.com to purchase your tickets.
Spokane — Take part in this lovely evening of dance and music to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Guests will be entertained by the choreography of some great local artists, with dances such as the Argentine Tango and Jazz being performed. There will also be painters on stage capturing the event through their paintings. These will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation as well. There will also be wine and appetizers prepared by The event will be held at the Bing Crosby Theater, located at 901 W. Sprague Ave. Cost is $25 per person. For tickets, call (800) 325-SEAT, visit Ticketswest.com or pick them up at the Bing Crosby Box Office from 10am-2pm Mon.-Fri.
Coeur d’Alene — The Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance will be celebrating its 6th annual fall arts festival, Art from the Heart, from Oct. 2-11, 2008. The week-long festival celebrates the arts and features dance, music, theatre and opera performances, film, visual arts, art events for kids, an architecure walk and more!
Spokane — The non-competitive cylcing event debuts Sept. 7, 2008, at Riverfront Park and includes food, entertainment and different ride options for cyclists, whether you want to just ride around the park or take on a 21-mile ride on the Centennial Trail to Riverside State Park and back. The event begins at 7am, where there will be Thomas Hammer coffee and a free pancake feed. There will also be free BumbleBars for bikers as well. Those participating in the 21-mile ride will take off around 9am, with other riders beginning their ride at 10am. Partisipants will be welcomed back from their ride with free ice cream from The Scoop and live bluegrass music. Cost is $10/Person or $25/Family of three and $5/Each additional family member.
There will also be a Bike Swap held from 9:30am-1pm. Cost is $15/half table space or $25/full table. For more information about the Bike Swap, contact Louise McGrody at (206) 224-9252 ext. 303 or email her at louisemc@bicyclealliance.org.
Spokane — This event will feature 35 wines from across the world, along with hor d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Proceeds from the Summer Soiree go to benefit the Spokane Symphony. Cost is $35 per person. Reservations are required. Beacon Hill is located at 4348 Wellesley Ave.
