calendar
Today
Easter Egg Hunt - Pictures with the Easter Bunny, prizes and games for all ages; 1:30-3 p.m. Orchard Crest, 222 S. Evergreen Road. Free. (509) 928-2222.
Elks Inaugural Ball - Meet the new Lodge officers. Champagne and appetizers at 5 p.m., steak and prawns dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing to the Coeur d’Alene Big Band at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. (509) 926-2328.
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.
Holistic Festival - 50 booths, free lectures, organic and natural products, remedies, body care and pain relief, healers, readers, chiropractic, biofeedback, iridology, reflexology, books, art, music, jewelry, crystals, quality gifts and more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $6. (509) 624-1865.
Inland Northwest Home School Conference - Featuring Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries and Lorrie Flem of TEACH Magazine. Includes homeschooling workshops, new vendor hall, local co-ops and support groups; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th Ave., Spokane Valley. $15. (509) 467-0999.
Summer Baseball - Register children ages 4-12 for games in June and July hosted by the Spokane Valley Baseball League. The registration deadline is April 15. Visit www.spokanevalleybaseball.com for more information. 101 N. Bowdish Road. (509) 922-0420.
Twista with Adrian, Downlown, The Rooks and Mr. DOG - hip-hop/rap/rhythm and blues 8 p.m. Luxury Box, 10512 E. Sprague Ave. $20/general admission, $30/VIP. 1-800-325-SEAT.
Monday
“Building a Bridge Over the Blue Nile in Ethiopia” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with Brett Hargrave; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.
“Lights, Camera, Action!” Spring Break Camp - Hosted by Children’s Youth Theater-Spokane. Children will learn acting; stunts and combat; and musical theater including vocal and dance with Nike Imoru, casting director and lead acting coach for North by Northwest Productions. Held daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 29-April 2. Registration is required. CYT Studios, 6205 E. Mansfield Ave. $180 per student. (509) 487-6540.
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
Spokane Valley City Council joint meeting - The council meets with the City of Spokane City Council. Tentative agenda items include animal control, solid waste, the jail and a transportation benefit district; 2-4:30 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.
Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a report on the International Trade Alliance, a discussion of the annual Comprehensive Plan amendments and a proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Airway Heights. 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.
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.
Spokane Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - 6-8 p.m. Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 482-2022.
Thursday
Democratic Women’s Club - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club meets the first Thursday of each month; 11:30 a.m. Conley’s Restaurant, 12622 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 928-9286.
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.
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
Fish Fry - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations requested; 5:30-7 p.m. Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.
League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month; 1 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 922-2960.