Calendar
Today
American Girls - A Fashion Fun party featuring paper dolls from the American Girl collection; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Big Horn Show - The 45th annual Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show, sponsored by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. Adults $7; military/seniors/students $5; kids under 11/free.
Miss Spokane Valley - The coronation of the Miss Spokane Valley Ambassador. Tickets are available through the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce; 7 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye. $12.50/adults, $7.50/students and seniors, $4/children 12 and under. 924-4994.
Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by The Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, Trent and Pines. $4/general, free/younger than 14. 466-7018.
SCOPE open house - West Valley SCOPE (Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort) will host an open house. SCOPE Volunteers and Sheriff Deputies will be in attendance. Refreshments; ; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3102 N. Argonne Road. 477-0629.
Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to all adults age 20-49. Reservations are required; 7 p.m., Starr Road Baptist Church, 4620 N. Starr Road. $10. 226-7674.
Spring Craft and Bake Sale - Free admission; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission. Free. 926-1937.
Storytime - The story is “I Just Forgot” by Mercer Mayer; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Sunday
American Legion Baseball Benefit Auction - Dinner and silent auction at 5 p.m., live auction at 6:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $10/person, $15/couple. 928-1862.
Big Horn Show - The 45th annual Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show, sponsored by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway; adults $7; military/seniors/students $5; kids under 11/free.
Community dance - The Country Jammers will perform for the all ages dance. Refreshments will be served and there will be an open mike session; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.
Pancake breakfast - Second annual Edgecliff SCOPE pancake breakfast. Two unique lamps will be raffled off; tickets are $1; 8-11 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 212 S. David. $4 adults, $2.50 children under 12. 477-6345.
Monday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Tuesday
East Valley School District - The East Valley board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., Administration Office Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Horse club meeting - The informational meeting is for riders age 4-21 interested in joining a new English riding club. Potential members must have their own horse. Call 226-5266 for meeting location; 7 p.m.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed sign ordinance, revisions to the nuisance code re garage sales, and a proposed pawn shop ordinance; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.
Wednesday
Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Self Improvement Through Biofeedback - Discussion led by Gia Carlson, wellness coach on biofeedback and mind body medicine; 6:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Spokane Valley: Open for Business Fair - Spokane Valley businesses will participate in a business fair open to the public. Product demonstrations, prize drawings; 2-6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan at I-90. Free. 924-4992.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Storytime - The story is “Little Quack”; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Train Your Dog to be a Better Companion - Registration night for an upcoming series of classes presented by Spokane Dog Training Club. Current shot records are required; do not bring dogs to registration. The classes from March 28-May 19 are open to dogs 12 weeks of age or older; 7 p.m., 2620 N. Locust Road. $50. 922-2645.
West Valley School District - The West Valley board of directors meet; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.
Thursday
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Veteran Support Group - A support group for combat and noncombat veterans of all wars meets on the fourth Thursday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullivan Road. 283-2531.
West Valley SCOPE - The West Valley Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort volunteers meet the fourth Thursday of each month; 7 p.m., Millwood Town Hall, 9103 E. Frederick. 477-0629.
Saturday
Easter egg hunt - Hunts begin at noon and 2 p.m. for ages 4-12 and include a short religious program. Prizes will be awarded. A meal of a hot dog or hamburger, chips and a drink will be sold for $2. Spokane Christian Center, 8909 E. Bigelow Gulch Road. 924-4888.
Good Sam Easter egg hunt - The residents of Good Samaritan Village will host a free community Easter egg hunt. Children up to age 12 are welcome. Children who bring a can of food for the Valley Food Bank will receive a free picture with the Easter bunny ($2 without food donation); 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.
Pancake feed and Easter egg hunt - The Liberty Lake Kiwanis will host their fourth annual pancake feed. An Easter egg hunt will follow in Pavillion Park (preregistration is required). Tickets are available at Liberty Lake City Hall and Stepping Stone Child Development Center; 8:30-10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 E. Boone. $4 adults, $3 children ages 3-11 or $15 per family (up to 3 children). Children under 3 are free. 926-3198.
Storytime - Easter stories will be read, followed by a craft project; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.