Bridal Festival

Residents of Spokane Valley are invited to discuss the proposed expansion of Balfour Park and the inclusion of the new Spokane Valley Library on the site. May 20 from 6-8 pm. Free. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (720-5400)

A "Think & Drink" conversation hosted by Humanities Washington, "Bit by Bit: The Digital Evolution of the Neighborhood," hosted by local technology experts. May 22 at 7:30 pm. Free.

Spokane Valley citizens are invited to view the draft masterplan for the Appleway Trail proposed shared-use pathway from Appleway at University to Evergreen. May 22 from 4-6 pm. Free. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Pl. spokanevalley.org (720-5014)

21st annual luncheon fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Bonnie St. John, benefiting local programs that aid women and children in the Inland Northwest. May 20 at 11:30 am. $125. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. whwfspokane.org (328-8285)

Annual Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery fundraiser event, featuring keynote presentations by members of Vanessa Behan’s family. June 4 from noon-1 pm. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. vanessabehan.org (340-0479)