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Sat., March 7, 2009

Today

“Twelfth Night” - East Valley High School presents Shakespeare’s comedy. Performances continue and Thursday and next Saturday; 7 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 adults, $3 for seniors and students without an ASB card. (509) 927-3200.

Beginning Gardening Class Series - Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Today: Soil and Basic Gardening Practices; Next Saturday: Growing Vegetables; March 21: Easy Flowers; March 28: Lawn and Garden Maintenance. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Numerica Credit Union - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2008 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information; property tax information if homeowner. Runs through April 15. Numerica Credit Union,301 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Free. (877) 211-WASH.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Spokane Valley - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2008 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information; property tax information if homeowner. Runs through April 15. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Spokane Junior Soccer - Spring soccer league for ages 4-9 for play in April and May 2009. Sign up online at www.SpokaneSoccer.org or call. Runs through March 15. 9116 E. Sprague Ave, #138. $40. 747-5017.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.

Engineers Forum of Spokane - “Trends in Retirement Communities in Spokane,” by Patrick O’Neil, Riverside Retirement Community board director. Lunch served at noon, program begins at 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. (in Argonne Village shopping area). $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only, lunch purchase not required to attend. (509) 244-3467.

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - The group meets every Monday; 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines. (509) 216-3752.

Tuesday

Cafe Cribbage Club - Learn how to play cribbage; 6 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. 747-6294.

CVHS Band Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. (509) 924-1830.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a motion on the Mission Park bid; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Can’t Shoot Straight Camera Club – Meeting; 1:30 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

CVHS Choral Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Millwood Indoor Farmers Market - Local and organic food available Wednesdays, noon-5 p.m., through April 30. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Senior volleyball - Games are every Wednesday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 255-9509.

Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development Council - The group meets the second Wednesday of each month; 9:30 a.m.-noon, 8815 E. Mission, Suite B. (509) 924-7350.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 11 a.m., West Valley City School, 8920 E. Valleyway. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

“Twelfth Night” - East Valley High School presents Shakespeare’s comedy. Performances are March 5-7 and 12-14; 7 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 adults, $3 for seniors and students without an ASB card. (509) 927-3200.

CVHS Orchestra Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. (509) 928-5460.

Friday

Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show - 50th annual event with displays, dealers, silent auction and demonstrations. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by Rock Rollers Club, Inc. Runs through March 15. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 238-4060 or (509) 299-6662.

Spaghetti dinner - All you can eat meal also includes salad, garlic bread and a beverage; 4-8 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. $7 adults, $4 kids age 5 and up. Kids under 5 are free. (509) 926-3803.

University of Puget Sound Adelphian Concert Choir - This 48-voice acclaimed ensemble will present works ranging from Renaissance sacred polyphony, to madrigals, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and contemporary American music; 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Free. (253) 879-3555.

Next Saturday

31st Annual 4-H Tack Swap - New and used tack, clothing and equipment, English and Western. Bring items to consign on March 13 from noon- 8 p.m.; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free admission. (509) 928-6146.

Beginning Gardening Class Series - Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Next Saturday: Growing Vegetables; March 21: Easy Flowers; March 28: Lawn and Garden Maintenance. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Gingham and Lace Tea - Soroptimist International of Spokane hosts its ninth annual tea with a gingham and lace theme. There will be a light luncheon, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit service projects benefitting women and children; 1-3 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schafer Road. $20. (509) 326-5249.