Calendar
Today
“Toy Camp” - A Theater Arts for Children production; Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Today and Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $4. 892-5413.
Book signing with Terry Bain - Local author Terry Bain will sign and read from his book “You Are a Dog;” 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by The Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, Trent and Pines. $4/general, free/younger than 14. 466-7018.
Storytime - The stories are “Rembrandt’s Hat,” by Susan Blackaby and “The Magic Hat,” by Mem Fox. Children will then make their own hat to take home; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Youth Soccer - Children ages 4-8 can register for the Valley Youth Soccer League through March 1.Valley Youth Soccer League, 9116 E. Sprague. 922-7080.
Monday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Tuesday
Benefit concert - The performance will feature the orchestras and a capella choirs of Central Valley and University high schools. Admission is by donation. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund. 7 p.m., Central Valley High School theater, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 228-5167.
East Valley School District - The District’s board of directors will meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include annexation to the Spokane County Library District, a proposed storm water ordinance and a proposed pawn shop ordinance. 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wednesday
55 Plus luncheon - All adults age 55 and over are invited to a soup and salad luncheon. This month’s program is titled “World Relief”; noon, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. 924-7262.
Benefit concert - The performance will feature the orchestras and a capella choirs of Central Valley and University high schools. Admission is by donation. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund; 7 p.m., University High School theater, 12200 E. 32nd. 228-5167.
Cat Training 101 - Pet behavior seminar sponsored by Spokane Regional Animal Care and Protection Services; 7-8:30 p.m., County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $8. 477-2752.
Storytime - The stories are “Being Friends,” by Karen Beaumont and “Just My Friend and Me,” by Mercer Mayer. A craft project and treats will follow; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Thursday
“Laughter for Life” - The Comedy Sportz High School League of University High School will perform improvisational comedy. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund; 6 p.m., University High School theater, 12200 E. 32nd. $3. 228-5356.
Home and Yard Show - 27th annual event presented by Jim Custer Enterprises Inc. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. Today and Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6/general, 12 and under/free. 924-0588.
Veterans support group - A support group for combat and noncombat veterans of all wars meets on the fourth Thursday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullivan Road. 283-2531.
West Valley SCOPE - The West Valley Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort meets the fourth Thursday of every month; 7 p.m., Millwood Town Hall, 9103 E. Frederick. 477-0629.
Friday
Celtic Conspiracy - A benefit jam session featuring performances by members of the Angus Scott Pipe Band, Crooked Kilt, Thistle n’ Thyme and the Spokane Valley Highland Dancers. Proceeds will benefit two Valley students selected to join the People to People Student Ambassadors program. 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 20th and Sullivan. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. 921-1176.