Calendar

Today

“Howl’s Moving Castle” - The Japanese animated film is part of the “For the Love of Movies” series; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 893-8400.

“The Wizard of Oz” - Presented by the Central Valley High School Theatre Department; 7 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $6. 228-5218. Continues Sunday, 2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, 7 p.m.

Beginning Gardening Classes - Presented by the Spokane County/WSU Master Gardeners for those new to gardening. The four-class series is offered from 10 a.m.- noon today and March 24 and April 7 and 14. Registration is recommended. Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $30 per person or family. 477-2048.

Community Spring Fling - For all ages. Fun run at 2 p.m., carnival from 1:30-4:30, dinner of Irish stew at 6 and dancing follows. St. John Vianney, 501 N. Walnut Road. $7/adults, $5/children younger than age 12, $30/family of two adults and two children. 926-5428.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Dancing to Rain Shadow. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $8. (509) 926-2328.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Valley - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 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 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child-care provider information. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Kids’ Night Out - Proceeds will go to support the Central Valley Golf team. Entertainment includes: cheerleading activities, open gym, board games, video games, crafts, ball games, relay races, golf putting practice, freeze tag, bingo, movies and snacks. For children in grades K-6 only. Space is limited; call to register. 6-10 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $12 per child, $10/multiple children families. 928-2064.

Rapid Rabbit Run - Choose from a 5- or 3-mile route for the 23rd annual run for all ages. Check-in is from 8:30-9:45 a.m. today at East Valley High School. The run begins at 10 today at the school. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $15 with T-shirt, $10 without. 226-1234.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 134and younger. 466-7018.

Spokane Valley Baseball - Boys and girls ages 5-14 must register by April 14 for the June-July season. The cost is $70 for ages 5-8, $95 for ages 9-12 and $125 for ages 13-14. Applications are available at www.spokanevalleybaseball.com. 922-0420.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - Grand Coulee Dam exhibit hosted in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-5 p.m.; or by appointment. Runs through April 30. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $2/children. 922-4570.

Valley Youth Soccer League Signup - For ages four and older (birthdate of 12/31/02 or later). Spring season is April and May and begins April 7. Games played on Saturdays at local Valley schools. Register online at www.vysoccer.org. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., No. 138. $35-$40. 924-7661.

Sunday

All Ages Dance - Western old-time and country music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 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.

Tuesday

Spokane Valley City Council study session - The tentative agenda includes a proposed ordinance adopting zoning codes; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Friends of the Valley Library - The group meets the third Wednesday of each month; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

Liberty Lake Library open house - The library starts its “Got Homework? We Can Help” campaign with an introduction to tutor.com, which provides live homework tutors online. Information on other programs will also be available; 6-8 p.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 130. 232-2510.

Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.

Thursday

Spokane Valley Planning Commission public hearing - On the agenda are design and development standards; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1008.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.