Calendar
Today
“Beauty and the Beast” - Through March 14. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 1 and 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.
Central Valley Band Craft Fair - Crafts and baked goods on sale to benefit the Central Valley High School band and color guard. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.
Community forum - Hosted by Liberty Lake City Council member Josh Beckett to discuss ongoing issues; 10 a.m. Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E. Mission Ave. (509) 499-1021.
Custer’s Grass Band - Performing a tribute to Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, plus a performance by John Reischman and The Jaybirds. Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7-10 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $15/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 891-8558.
Free Tax Preparation Sites - Priority given to lower-income taxpayers. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2009 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. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Numerica Credit Union, 301 N. Havana St., Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (509) 838-2419, Ext. 104.
St. Paddy’s Day Contra Dance - Presented by Spokane Folklore Society. Nora Scott, caller, and music by the River City Ramblers; 7-10 p.m. East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road. $10. (509) 747-2640.
Sunday
“Beauty and the Beast” - Through March 14. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 1 and 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/general, $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.
Central Valley Band Craft Fair - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.
Dance, Auction and Bake Sale - Sponsored by West Valley SCOPE, proceeds to purchase a radar gun to be used in school zones. Guest performers will include Mike King, Sissy Star and Dick Baker; 1-5 p.m. VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David Road. (509) 230-2149.
Monday
Naranon - Support group for relatives and friends of drug addicts; 6:30 p.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 230-5423, (509) 921-0361, (509) 467-9774.
Pickleball - 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 9-11 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 922-3874.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly-Valley Fourth - The group meets every Monday; 7-8 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road. (509) 928-9158.
Tuesday
Bingo night - Play Bingo the third Tuesday of every month for 25 cents a card; 7-8:30 p.m. McIntosh Grange, 319 S. First Ave., Rockford. (509) 535-1165.
Breast Cancer Support Group - For women who want information and support through stages of cancer; 5:30 p.m. Cancer Care Northwest, 12615 E. Mission Ave., Suite 200. (509) 228-1244.
Parliamentary Law Study - The group meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m. Central Valley SCOPE, 115 N. Evergreen Road. (509) 924-2476.
Pickleball - 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Spokane Valley Executive Network - An association of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads and fellowship with one another; 8:30 a.m. Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.
Wednesday
60-plus Singles - Meets Wednesdays; 9-10:30 a.m. Old Country Buffet, 12209 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 892-7394.
Millwood Indoor Farmers’ Market - Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m., through May. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.
Nicotine Anonymous - Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking; 3-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 926-9804 or (509) 474-1845.
Pickleball - 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Senior badminton - 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Spokane Valley Book Discussion Club - “Half Broke Horses: a True-Life Novel,” by Jeannette Walls; 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
St. Paddy’s Day meal - The Coeur d’Alene Casino and Valley Meals on Wheels host a special meal for senior citizens in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. There will be entertainment by the Hillyard Belles. Call for a reservation; 11:30 a.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 924-6976.
Thursday
Pickleball - 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.
Self-Care Connection - Teaches cancer patients about nutrition, daily activity, relaxation techniques, coping skills, etc.; 2:30 p.m. Cancer Care Northwest, 12615 E. Mission Ave., Suite 200. (509) 228-1244.
Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades six or above. Watch anime episodes, eat snacks and more; 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6:45 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen Road. (509) 922-8820.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m. Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-5460.
Friday
Business Connections Breakfast – Hosted by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce with a program on the Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation. Call to register; 6:30 a.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $25. 924-4994.
Craft Fair - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mission Ridge Assisted Living, 12903 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 927-7148.