Calendar

Today

“Thumbelina” - Opening night of the Theater Arts for Children production. A cast party will follow the performance; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

American Girls - Come to our Snooze-a-Palooza party including games and a fun bracelet craft; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Annual Spring Open House - Presented by WSU/Spokane County Master Gardeners. Plant Clinic and Resource Center to help with plant problems and garden questions; browse through books, see displays, gardening demonstrations, and activity room for kids; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. Free. 477-2181.

Author Deby Fredericks - Signing her fantasy murder mystery “The Magister’s Mask”; noon-4 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

Author Terry Bain - Author Terry Bain will read from his book “You Are a Dog”; 2 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 926-6283.

Friends of Ferals - The friends of feral cats group will provide information on the trap/neuter/return program and low-cost spay/neuter programs; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 218-0989.

Inland Northwest Celiac Explorers - Latest information about celiac disease, gluten-intolerance, medical and practical information, recipes, restaurants and more. Bring gluten-free goodies to share; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Community Center, 17121 E. Eighth Ave. Free. 924-7366.

Quilt show - Hundreds of quilts will be on display. Proceeds will benefit the Spokane Valley Community Center; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Horizon Middle School, 3915 S. Pines Road. $5.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Auction - 33rd annual event sponsored by St. Mary’s School. Silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner and live auction. Dancing to the music of “Jimmy Finn and the Rhythm Method” will close the evening. Reservations are required. Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan at I-90. $35. 928-3210.

Storytime with Clifford - We will read “Clifford” stories and have your picture taken with the big red dog; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

U-Hi garage sale - The sale will benefit the University High School senior all-nighter; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 13524 E. Sprague. 926-5834.

Sunday

“Thumbelina” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

Community dance - The Country Jammers will perform at this all ages dance. There will be an open mike session from 2-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Monday

Author Carolyn Cruger Williams - Signing her book, “Old Path to Peace,” following the Inspirational group discussion of “Walking With Arthur;” 6:30 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. Free. 924-0667.

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

Theater workshop - Classes by Theater Arts for Children will be held every Monday and Wednesday through May 11 for advanced actors ages 10-18. The workshop will close with a performance at 6:30 p.m. on May 15. Class size is limited; 6-8 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Centetr, 10814 E. Broadway; $75. 921-1239.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane Valley City Council - The council will host a joint meeting the with Planning Commission to discuss the comprehensive plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne. 926-4334.

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Book Group: Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Fans of both genres welcome; 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Friends of the Valley Library - The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Thursday

Glooskap and Wasis - Presented by Pipkin Family Puppet Theatre and based on an Algonquin Indian folk tale; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards.

Japanese Festival for Children (Japan Week) - Gonzaga University’s International Students Program will assist in writing names in Japanese and making origami; 4-5 p.m., Spokane Valley Mall. Free. 323-6560.

Friday

Custer’s Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - 30th annual event with 300 dealers from around the country; 4-9 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5/general, age 12 and under/free. 924-0588.

“Thumbelina” - A Theater Arts for Children production; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.