Calendar

Today

“The Reluctant Dragon” – Opening night of the Theater Arts for Children production. Admission includes the cast party following the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

Clutter Control Clinic: Kitchens – Better use of space for pantry, utensils and essentials; 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

Designing the perfect bathroom – Home Depot is presenting this class Saturdays in February; 2 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Eastside Little League – The new league is accepting children ages 5-12 living in the attendance boundaries of Greenacres Middle School and Mountain View Middle School. Parents should bring children’s birth certificates and proof of residency; 1-4 p.m., Harvard Animal Clinic, 4904 N. Harvard. $60 ages 5-6, $85 ages 7-12. 263-0310.

Free Tax Preparation Sites – Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 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.

Heart Pizza Fund-raiser for Shriners Hospital – Through Tuesday. Purchase a heart-shaped pizza, and $1 will be donated to Shriners Hospital for Children. Also available are paper hearts for purchase for $1; Boston’s Pizza, 14004 E. Indiana Ave. $6.25-12.25. 927-4284.

Interior painting: Basic and New Techniques – The Home Depot is presenting this class Saturdays in February; 10 a.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

International Auto Show – Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and under. 467-5138.

Spokane Valley City Council retreat – Tentative agenda items include a financial forecast, annexations, zoning codes and recreational programs; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 921-1000.

Storytime – The Valentine’s Day themed event will allow children to make their own Valentines and have treats; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

“The Reluctant Dragon” – A Theater Arts for Children production; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

Innovative Energy Efficient Lighting – Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in February; 1 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

International Auto Show – Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and under. 467-5138.

Spaghetti dinner – St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church hosts its annual spaghetti dinner; 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., St. John Vianney, 503 N. Walnut Road. $6 adults, $5 seniors and children 6-12 or $20 per family of six. Children under 6 are free. 926-5428.

Update your Cabinets and Fixtures – Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in February: 2 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Whitewater safety – The Northwest Whitewater Association hosts an indoor whitewater safety seminar. It’s free for association members and $25 for the general public; 9 a.m., Valley YMCA at Mirabeau Point. (208) 661-3042.

Monday

Central Valley School District – The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

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 meets; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

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 proposed ordinances on amending the aviation area and UR-1 interim zoning; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Valentine’s Day dance – The Spokane Valley Senior Center hosts a Valentine’s Day dance with music by the Uncle Harold Dance Band. Age 18 and over only; refreshments will be served; 7:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $5. 926-1937.

Wednesday

After School Special – For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Baby lapsit – For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Child safety – Elite Martial Arts hosts a free Stranger Danger class with free identification kits at 6 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Thursday. 13318 E. Sprague. 891-7316.

Clutter Control Clinic: Hobbies/Photos – Turn the hodgepodge into pleasing results; 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

“Everything’s Relative” – Presented by West Valley High School; 7 p.m., 8701 E. Buckeye, Spokane. Free (donations accepted). 922-5488.

Friends of the Valley Library – The group meets the third Wednesday of each month; 11 a.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.

Storytime – The story is “Jamberry” by Bruce Degen. A craft project and treats will follow; 1 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.

Thursday

Child safety – Elite Martial Arts hosts a free “Stranger Danger” class with free identification kits at 7 p.m. today; 13318 E. Sprague. 891-7316.

Eastside Little League – The new league is accepting children ages 5-12 living in the attendance boundaries of Greenacres Middle School and Mountain View Middle School. Parents should bring children’s birth certificates and proof of residency; 1-4 p.m., Greenacres Middle School, 17409 E. Sprague. $60 ages 5-6, $85 ages 7-12. 263-0310.

“Everything’s Relative” – Presented by West Valley High School; 7 p.m., 8701 E. Buckeye, Spokane. Free (donations accepted). 922-5488.

Hanging and Repairing Drywall – The Home Depot presents this class Thursdays in February; 7 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

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 Reluctant Dragon” – A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

“Everything’s Relative” – Presented by West Valley High School; 7 p.m., 8701 E. Buckeye, Spokane. Free (donations accepted). 922-5488.

Installing Easy Flooring Solutions – Home Depot presents this class Fridays in February; 7 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Overeaters Anonymous – The group meets every Friday in Room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Next Saturday

“The Reluctant Dragon” – A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

Book signing – Author Mike Lapinski will read from his new book “Death in the Grizzly Maze: The Timothy Treadwell Story”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Clutter Control Clinic: Closets – Showcase your favorite fashions; 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

Designing the Perfect Bathroom – Home Depot presents this class Saturdays in February; 2 p.m., 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Elks Sweetheart Ball – Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Dance to Mike Moser and Sissy. Dinner at 7 p.m. with steak and prawns. Reservations required. 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. 926-2328.

“Everything’s Relative” – Presented by West Valley High School; 7 p.m., 8701 E. Buckeye, Spokane. Free (donations accepted). 922-5488.

Family film – The library’s For the Love of Movies series continues with the family film “The Rescuers”; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang – Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, Trent Avenue at Pines Road. $4, free/younger than age 14. 466-7018.

Storytime – The story is “The Wide-Mouthed Frog” by Keith Faulkner. Children will make their own finger puppets and have a treat; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.