Calendar
Today
“The Spell of Sleeping Beauty” - Opening night for the Theater Arts for Children production. Admission includes attendance at a cast party after the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.
48th Anniversary Square Dance - Presented by Valley Crosstrailers Square Dance Club with potluck at 6:30 p.m., plus- and pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., and mainstream level at 8:30 p.m. Calling by Rob Krum, cueing by Genie Parrill; Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $4. 926-1320.
Beginning Gardening - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension are presenting this class that will discuss vegetables and herbs. This is the second class in a four-part series; 10 a.m.-noon., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.
Easter Egg Hunt at CV High School - Third annual event for ages up through fifth grade. Hosted by Valley Real Life. There will be prizes and 30,000 candy-filled eggs; 11 a.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. 232-0840.
Edgecliff Park Easter Egg Hunt - Includes prizes, candy and Easter eggs. Presented by Spokane Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1435; Noon, Edgecliff Park, Eighth Avenue at Park Road. 535-9315.
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, along with information available and questions answered; 10 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, just north of the Valley YMCA facility. Free. 468-0587.
Good Sam Egg Hunt - The residents of the Good Samaritan Village have hidden eggs for their free annual community Easter egg hunt for toddlers through age 12. Children who bring a nonperishable food item for the Valley Food Bank will get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny for free. The picture is $2 without a donation; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.
Preparing Garden Beds for Spring - A Home Depot workshop Saturdays in April;
10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive. 534-8588, 891-0613.
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.
Sunday
Easter breakfast buffet - Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1435; 8-11 a.m., VFW Hall, 212 S. David. $6 adults, $5 children 6-12. Free for kids under 6. 891-5654.
Upgrade and Renew Your Deck - A Home Depot workshop offered Sundays in April; 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive. 534-8588 and 891-0613.
Monday
Hastings Inspirational Readers Group - April selection is “Till We Have Faces” by C.S. Lewis; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.
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
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 study session - Tentative agenda items include a presentation on a crosswalk for West Valley City School and information on the CERT program; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wednesday
After School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne. 926-4334.
Arts Council meeting - A Spokane Valley Arts Council general meeting for all artists; 5 p.m., 10814 E. Broadway.
Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Friends of the Library - The group meets the third Wednesday of each month; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.
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.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Storytime - The story is “Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack” by Doreen Cronin; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Thursday
Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling: - Mold, Mildew, Termites and Carpenter Ants; 5:30-8:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $49. 533-4700.
Installing the Right Fence - A Home Depot workshop on Thursdays in April; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive. 534-8588, 891-0613.
Puppet Show - The Pipkin Family Puppet Theatre presents “The Emperor of China and the Longest Story Ever Told”; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Friday
“The Spell of Sleeping Beauty” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.
Alice in Wonderland - Performed by Ballet Spokane. Also performing contemporary works in a Choreographer’s Showcase; 8 p.m., Central Valley High School, Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $10. 325-SEAT.
Hastings Sci/Fantasy Group - April selection is “Treason” by Orson Scott Card; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. 924-0667.
Home Show 2006 - Presented by Spokane Home Builders with home improvement ideas and services. Hours are noon-7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana St. at Broadway Ave. $6/adults, free/children age 12 and younger. 532-4990.
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” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.
11th Annual Auction and Dinner - Hosted by The Lands Council and will include silent and live auctions, music and a no host bar and dinner; 5 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague Ave. $50/person or $375/table of eight. 838-4912.
Alice in Wonderland - Performed by Ballet Spokane. Mad Hatter’s tea party after the matinee shows; 2 p.m., Central Valley High School, Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $10. 325-SEAT.
Bar J Wranglers - Entertainment for the whole family. Harmony, musicianship and ranch humor; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $15. 907-1190.
Beginning Gardening - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss annuals and perennials. This is the third class in a four-part series; 10 a.m.-noon., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.
Garden of Quilts and Tea - The second annual event hosted by the Spokane Valley Community Center Auxiliary. There will be a quilt display and vendors. Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Tea is at 1 p.m. each day. There will be raffle items and entertainment. Horizon Middle School, 3915 S. Pines. $30 show and tea; $5 quilt show only. 927-1153.
Home Show 2006 - Presented by Spokane Home Builders with home improvement ideas and services. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana St. at Broadway Ave. $6/adults, free/children age 12 and younger. 532-4990.
Household waste turn-in - Residents may drop off household hazardous wastes such as cleaners, stain removers, automotive fluids and paint for free; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Fire Station 6, 6303 E. Sprague. 363-1066.
Preparing Garden Beds for Spring - A Home Depot workshop on Saturdays in April; 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. and 21701 E. Country Vista Drive; 534-8588, 891-0613.
SCOPE East open house - A community event with a parade, food, bike rodeo and more. The parade starts at 21022 E. Wellesley at 11 a.m., and all are welcome to participate; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., SCOPE East, 4904 N. Harvard Road. 255-6730.
St. Joseph’s Craft Show - Quilt raffle, door prizes, crafts, baked goods, food; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph’s, 4521 N. Arden Road. $1/adults, children admitted free. 226-1291.
Storytime - The story is “The Rainy Day” by Anna Milbourne. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.