Calendar
Today
Free Tax Preparation Sites - Valley - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2005 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Runs through April 14. (888) 227-7669.
Hazardous waste turn-in - Bring household waste items such as paint, automotive fluids and household cleaners to be safely disposed of; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Fire Station 4, 22406 E. Wellesley. 363-1066.
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Featuring children’s and maternity clothes. Hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Any unsold merchandise will be donated to the Salvation Army of Spokane family programs. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana St. at Broadway Ave. 928-6551.
Paint-A-Helmet - Children can get a free bike helmet and decorate it any way they choose at this annual event sponsored by the Kiwanis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will also be exhibits and activities for children; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway and Havana.
Smithsonian Exhibit - “Between Fences,” a story about the settlement of the United States. With the help of photographs, posters, postcards, fence material and associated objects, visitors will discover how tightly the fence is entwined with politics, industry and daily life; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 and younger. 922-4570.
Storytime - A special dress-up day for stories about princes and princesses, so kids can come in their favorite royal outfit. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Sunday
All Ages Dance - The Country Jammers will perform. An open mic session will be from 2-3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.
Monday
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Monday in Room 105; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Tuesday
After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the second Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.
East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.
Easter Egg Hunts at Local Parks - Sponsored by MOMS Club of Spokane, 10:30 a.m. today at Millwood Park, Frederick and Stout. 238-3275.
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include the final public hearing on the draft comprehensive plan and a proposed ordinance amending the sign ordinance; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wednesday
Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
For the Love of Movies - The series continues with a showing of the family film “Hildago”; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane Valley Business Association - The group meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7:30 a.m., Valley Fire Station 1, 10319 E. Sprague.
Storytime - A special frog story day with a craft and treats to follow; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Valley Baha’i Readers Group - April selection is “Healing the Wounded Soul” by Phyllis K. Peterson; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.
Thursday
After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling: - The Why, What and How of Green Building; 5:30-8:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $49. 533-4700.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
VHF Club - The Inland Empire Club for VHF radio amateurs meets the second Thursday of each month; 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.
Friday
Elks Spaghetti Dinner - Sponsored by Spokane Valley Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Friday in room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Saturday
“The Spell of Sleeping Beauty” - Opening night for the Theater Arts for Children production. Admission includes attendance at a cast party following the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.
Beginning Gardening - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss vegetables and herbs. This is the second class in a four-part series; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.
Egg hunt - Edgecliff SCOPE will host this community event; noon, Edgecliff Park, 6th and Park. 477-6345.
For the Love of Movies - The series continues with a showing of the family film “Babe”; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Free Tai Chi Awareness Day - Presented by Sales Creators, hosted by the Valley YMCA. This popular exercise will be demonstrated by instructors; 10 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, just north of the V alley YMCA facility. Free. 468-0587.
Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $4/general, free/ages 13 and younger. 466-7018.
Storytime - A special Easter storytime with a jellybean counting contest; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-2104.