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Today
Beginning Gardening Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Growing Easy Flowers; 9:30 a.m.-noon. Registration is recommended. For more information call (509) 477-2195 or email akestell@spokanecounty.org; 9 a.m.-noon. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12/class. (509) 477-2195.
Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - 53rd annual event. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free fishing lure to first 200 adults through the door each day. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $9/adults, $8/military, seniors, and students, free/age 6 and younger with adult. Full admission price good for all four days.
Easter Bunny photos - Appleway Florist and Greenhouse will host the Easter Bunny for photos today and March 30. Photo prices range from $5 to $7.50 depending on size. People can also bring their own camera and use the store’s bunny display as a backdrop; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 11006 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5050.
Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Vegetables for the Inland Northwest. Registration is recommended. For more information call (509) 477-2195 or email akestell@spokanecounty.org; 12:30-3 p.m. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12/class. (509) 477-2195.
Inland Empire Coin Club Coin Show - Buy, sell and trade coins, stamps, currency, gold and silver with more than 20 area dealers. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $2 admission/free parking. (509) 999-5616.
Just Between Us: A Parent and Daughter Event - Join this American Girl workshop for girls age 8 and older. We will have treats afterwards; 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.
Layali Tarab XVII - An evening of middle eastern and fusion dance. Hosted by Baharat Dance Company, starring Seattle’s Dahlia Moon with featured guests, Farasha, Kendra Searls, Vhaldis and Zarina Isra; 7 p.m. Sri Prasert Thai Bar & Grille, 5908 E. Broadway Ave. $15/door; $12/advance. (509) 928-6408.
“Little Shop of Horrors” - A rock musical, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that suddenly becomes a deadly threat to the world’s very existence. For more information please call the theatre office at (509) 225-5218; 7:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $12. (509) 225-5218.
“The Reluctant Dragon” Readers Theatre - The Reluctant Dragon is a peaceful fellow who likes tea, poetry and an afternoon snooze. Mischievous children stir the villagers to call in the famous dragon slayer, St. George; 4 p.m. Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave., Suite 1. Donation. (509) 342-2055.
Sunday
Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $9/adults, $8/military, seniors, and students, free/ age six and younger with adult. Full admission price good for all four days.
Inland Empire Coin Club Coin Show - Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $2 admission/free parking. (509) 999-5616.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo (509) 228-5400.
“The Amazing Thin Shell” - Engineers Forum of Spokane member Dean Ladd will introduce this DVD from the Great Courses library. If time allows, we can also view “Vast Roof Systems of Iron and Steel.” Beverage or lunch purchase required; 12:15 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $10/senior lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.
Tuesday
East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace (509) 924-1830.
“K2” dress rehearsal - The public is invited to watch this final rehearsal by the Lake City Playhouse, which is representing the state of Idaho at the Region IX AACT Festival on March 29 and 30, in Richland, Wash.; 7:30 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Free, donations accepted.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include the March community recognition, a proposed ordinance on townhouses in neighborhood commercial zones and a report on SEPA legislation; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.
Wednesday
Parks and Recreation open house - A public open house on the update of Spokane Valley’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Those who attend will be asked for input on what park amenities the city should add and where future parks should be located; 4-7 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 720-5401.
Spokane Indians Job Fair - Available positions include bat boys, cashiers, concessions, grounds crew, maintenance, section leaders and tickets takers. Bring a resume and be prepared to interview. Must be at least 16 years of age; 4-7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. (509) 535-2922.
West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 7 p.m. District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace (509) 924-2150.
Friday
“Art of Fishing” - “March Means Fishing,” Deanna Camp’s collection of trout interpretations in illustration; Tom Hanson’s abstract fly collection, and art featuring fishing scenes by Debbie Hughbanks and others. Each Friday night we’ll have many featured artists demonstrating in the gallery from 5-7 p.m. Today: Hilda Bradshaw with Raku pottery. 409 S. Dishman Mica Road. (509) 747-0812.
March 30
Community Easter Egg Hunt - Free family event and enjoy an egg hunt for children up to fifth grade, carnival games, prizes, a petting zoo, concessions and more; noon. Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road. Free. (509) 232-0840.
Community Easter Egg Hunt - All kids are welcome. Egg hunt will be held in front of the hotel. 9:30 a.m. Comfort Inn & Suites at Pheasant Hill, 12415 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 926-7432.
Easter Bunny photos - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 11006 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5050.