April, 2012

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Get that Antique Appraised before You Sell It in the Yard Sale: Appraisal Days at Custer’s Spring Antique and Collector’s Sale, April 20–22

Friday, April 20th, 2012

This weekend, you have a chance to find out what those antiques you’ve been keeping are really worth. At Custer’s 37^th annual Spring Antique and Collector’s Sale, experts will be on hand to appraise your hand carried items (no firearms or musical instruments; for large items, just bring photos that show detail), so you can decide to keep, toss, or sell your collectibles. The MAC Appraisal Days runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. The fee for each item appraised is $7 and benefits the MAC Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Bonus: everyone who has an item appraised will receive a 2-for-1 admission coupon for the MAC! Since the price of adult admission for the MAC is the same as the appraisal fee ($7), it’s like getting one item appraised free.

Plan to arrive early as appraisals are first come, first served. There is a limit of five items per person. In order to have your items appraised, you must pay admission to the Spring Antique and Collector’s Sale ($6 for adults all weekend long, kids 12 and under free, free parking), the largest indoor antique and collector’s sale in the Inland Northwest. Over 200 dealers participate, and there are thousands of vintage pieces in all price ranges to choose from, including kitchenware, industrial, jewelry, furniture, primitives, rustic garden, elegant glass, shabby chic, prints, and retro items. Show hours are Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The appraisers will only be on hand Saturday and Sunday, but as your admission is good all weekend, you can browse the show on Friday and come back Saturday or Sunday to have your items appraised.

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Play in the Mud at the Dirty Dash June 16! Regular Registration Closes April 4, Late Registration Open through June 12

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Remember when you were a kid and used to splash through puddles and play in the mud with nary a thought of ruining your clothes or losing your dignity? Recapture that feeling at the Dirty Dash Spokane on June 16, 2012, at the Equestrian Area at Riverside State Park. According to the official website, “The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then man to swine.”

The course is about 4.5 miles and is much more than just a muddy track. You’ll slither over and under walls, climb mud hills, crawl through pipes, slide on giant slip ‘n slides, and maneuver fun obstacles. There is even a “Beer Chug Obstacle” (root beer also available) where you will chug a beer before attempting the challenge (for beer, you must present your ID and get a wrist band before the race starts).

If you want to bring the kids and have some good, dirty family fun, check out the Piglet Plunge for ages 2–12 (must be accompanied by a parent, only $5 to register), a 1-mile course with kid-friendly obstacles and features like the “Hog Wash” and the “Pig Sty.”

Prizes will be awarded all day for everything from the “Dirty ‘Stache Award” to the “Dirtiest Family Award.” Costumes are encouraged, but make sure you are family friendly!

There are Dirty Dash events held all over the West. All events benefit charities—the Dirty Dash Spokane benefits the local YMCA, Peak 7, and other local charities. Regular registration for the Dirty Dash Spokane is $45.00 through April 4. Late registration is $50 and is open until June 12. There are thousands of participants, but don’t worry, you sign up for a particular wave start time, so everyone is not crowded together. You can sign up by yourself or as a team racing together. Click here to register for the main dash or the Piglet Plunge. Your friends and family are encouraged to come cheer you on—they can watch for free and buy water balloons to pelt you with as you slosh through the muck. Parking is free and will be at a nearby TBA location with free shuttles running all day.

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Get that Antique Appraised before You Sell It in the Yard Sale: Appraisal Days at Custer’s Spring Antique and Collector’s Sale, April 20–22

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Play in the Mud at the Dirty Dash June 16! Regular Registration Closes April 4, Late Registration Open through June 12