Calendar
Today
“The Effects of Plants on People” - Visit with Laura Ferguson. Reservations suggested; 10:30 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. Free. 747-6294.
Bike Safety Rodeo - For all ages. Al Fisher of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will offer tips and answer questions; noon-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor and More, 13902 E. Indiana. 227-7110.
Community Fun Run - Virtually flat, out-and-back 3-mile course to run or walk. Beginning at the Centennial Trail, the course proceeds 1 1/2 miles towards Sullivan Road along the Spokane River and back. Water provided at halfway mark and finish line. Register on-line at www.arc-spokane.org. Refreshments at Center Place after the run; 9 a.m., Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $8/no shirt, $14/with shirt, children under age five run for free. 279-9242.
Free Tax Preparation Site - Spokane 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 2007 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Runs through April 14. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. (888) 227-7669.
Past Blessing Junk Warehouse Sale - Hand-painted furniture, primitives and antiques; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica. 499-5099.
Spokane Valley Baseball League - Registration for kids age 4-12 begins March 17 and runs through April 17. Games are played at Valley schools in June and July. Students play at the schools they attend and there are no tryouts. $80/ages 4-6, $90/ages 7-8, and $110/ages 9-12. 922-0420.
Sunday
All ages dance - 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.
Breakfast with the Elks Officers - Open to the public; 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Monday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Tuesday
Central Valley School District superintendent interviews - Superintendent candidates will be interviewed at 4, 5:15 and 7:15 p.m. The public is welcome. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.
East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.
Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include public hearings on the STA ballot issue and the Crime Check/communications ballot issue, an ordinance on loading dock doors, a motion on street maintenance funding and an update on the cable franchise agreement; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wednesday
Central Valley School District superintendent interviews - Superintendent candidates will be interviewed at 4, 5:15, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.
For the Love of Movies: “Pride and Prejudice” - Watch this film based on Jane Austen’s famous book. Rated PG; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 893-8400.
Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.
Thursday
“Grease” - A production of University High School. Performances begin at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and April 18 and19, plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $7. 228-5254.
Central Valley School District special meeting - The board will select the final three superintendent candidates; 7 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.
Pasadena Park Elementary 50th birthday party - The school will host an open house with student-led tours and a ribbon cutting for the new gym with superintendent Polly Crowley at 6:30 p.m.; 1-7:30 p.m., Pasadena Park Elementary, 8508 E. Upriver Drive. 922-5480.
Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. 922-8820.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.
Web Basics - Learn about browsers, Web site access, Web site security, search engines and more; 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. 893-8260.
Friday
“Grease” - A production of University High School. Performances begin at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and April 18 and 19, plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $7. 228-5254.
Fine Art and Fine Craft Event - Includes the works of 20 local artists. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Mirabeau Chapel, 3001 N. Pines Road. 922-0698.
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Featuring children’s and maternity clothes. Hours are Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $3/Friday or Saturday, free/Sunday. 536-2840.
Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Next Saturday
“Grease” - A production of University High School. Performances begin at 7 p.m. today and April 18 and 19, plus a 2 p.m. matinee today. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $7. 228-5254.
“Rose is a Rose is a Rose” - Visit with Milo Ball; 10:30 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. Free. 747-6294.
Contra Dance - Hosted by Spokane Folklore Society. Beginners’ lessons at 7:30 p.m., dance from 8-11 p.m. East Spokane Grange, Park Road just north of Mission. $10/general, children admitted free. 747-2640.
Fine Art and Fine Craft Event - Includes the works of 20 local artists. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Mirabeau Chapel, 3001 N. Pines Road. 922-0698.
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Featuring children’s and maternity clothes. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $3/today, free/Sunday. 536-2840.