Calendar

Today

Help Choose Free Movies in the Park - Vote for which family movies and teen movies you would like to watch in Mirabeau meadows this summer. Vote online by visiting www.spokanevalley.org and click on the link provided under “Hot Topics” or complete a ballot at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Runs through Feb. 25. 688-0190.

Miss Spokane Interstate Rodeo Competition - Presented by Big Al’s Country Club at Stateline, Idaho. Horsemanship competition will be held at the Spokane County Expo Center beginning at 9 a.m.; the afternoon competition with modeling, speeches and coronation will be held at 4 p.m. at Quality Inn Suites, Argonne Road at Mission Ave. All proceeds benefit the new queen and her traveling expenses. $5. 242-2511.

On Sacred Grounds - “Drawing Upon the Past,” watercolor and pencil drawings from Dee Gumenberg. Presented by the Art and Book Gallery. Reception Feb. 16, noon-3 p.m. Runs through Feb. 29. Call for directions. 747-6294.

Spokane National Boat Show - Continues through Feb. 10. 53rd annual event. Monday-Fridays, noon-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/age 11 and younger. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one, get one free. 477-1766.

Spring Soccer - Sign-up for spring soccer. Coed microsoccer games for ages 4-7 (born 8-1-99 to 12/31/03), $35; and age 8 and older, $45. Practices at nearby schools and/or parks. Runs through April 5. 9116 E. Sprague Ave. No. 138. 747-5017 or 924-7661.

‘The Secret’ Book Group - Join in the discussion of “The Secret” written by Rhonda Byrne; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Sunday

Breakfast with the Elks Officers - Open to the public; 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Monday

Mozart’s “Requiem” - The choirs and orchestras from Central Valley and University high schools combine to offer the first of two performances. 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $3. 228-5306.

Square Dancing - Mondays. Hosted by Diamond Squares. Casual dress, no experience necessary; 7:15-9:30 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $3.50. 328-5175 or 489-4492.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Tuesday

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Freedom From Smoking - This class held on Tuesdays starting Tuesday through March 4. It is free to pregnant women with extra prizes for those who attend. This class is for pregnant women only; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Valley Health and Education Center. 232-8138.

Liberty Lake City Council meeting - The agenda is available at www.libertylakewa.gov. The new community center/library will be discussed; 7 p.m., Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 755-6700.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a presentation on communications inoperability, legislative matters and a report on the contractor selection for outdoor pools; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

“Building a Quality Workforce: Leadership/Supervision” - Gain the necessary tools and skills to be an effective leader or supervisor. Six sessions are available. Wednesdays through March 5. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane; 8 a.m.-noon, CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. $59 per session. 533-4708 or 279-6000 (registration).

E-mail Basics - Learn how to use e-mail and set up a free Web-based e-mail account; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Mozart’s “Requiem” - The choirs and orchestras from Central Valley and University high schools combine for this performance, 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $3. 228-5306.

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

Thursday

“Building a Quality Workforce: Professional Development” - Gain the necessary tools and skills for personal and organizational success while creating an on-the-job action plan. Four sessions are available. Thursdays through Feb. 21. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane; 8 a.m.-noon, CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. $59 per session. 533-4708 or 279-6000 (registration).

Democratic Women’s Group - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meets the first Thursday of each month. Each woman is responsible for her own lunch; 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

Garden Talk with Amy Stewart - Gardening writer will speak at the meeting of The Inland Empire Gardeners. Her topics will be “Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers” and “The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms.” She will also be available for book signings; 7 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague. Free and open to the public. 535-8434.

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

Friday

Musical Feast - Local professional and amateur musicians and pianists Karlyn Brett, Kendall Feeney, Kay Heberling, Greg Presley, Mary Simpson, The Angus Scott Pipe Band, old time fiddling, guitar and choral works with soprano Darnelle Preston. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Valley Food Bank. Food donations accepted at the door. Dessert reception following performance; 8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 4521 N. Arden Road, Otis Orchards. $10/general, $5/students, $30/family of four or more. 226-9950.

Past Blessings Junk Warehouse Show - Local artists with hand-painted, one-of-a-kind furniture. Specializing in primitives, antiques and home décor, through next Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road. 499-5099.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Next Saturday

Animal Psychic Discussion/Book Signing - Animal communicator and pet psychic Karen Anderson will discuss and sign copies of her book, “Hear All Creatures!”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Baby-sitting Basics - For ages 10-15 who are interested in baby-sitting. This course covers infant and toddler care, safety, first aid, CPR, discipline issues, as well as baby sitter responsibilities. Pre-registration required; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Health and Education Center. $40. 232-8138.

Past Blessings Junk Warehouse Show - Local artists with hand-painted, one-of-a-kind furniture. Specializing in primitives, antiques and home décor. Ends today 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road. 499-5099.