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Sat., May 7, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Car-B-Que – Eighth annual car show, barbecue, blood drive and plant sale; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. 924-9750.

Gardeners of Spokane Open House and Plant Sale - Wide variety of annuals, perennials and vegetables; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hutton Settlement Greenhouse, 9907 E. Wellesley. 926-1027.

Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” - Presented by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Opera; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Tickets: $18, $26 and $35, through TicketsWest. 325-SEAT.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - Presented by University High School. Director Jennifer Hunter puts a new spin on the show, with the play being performed as a rock concert; 7:30 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Tickets: $6/adults, $5/students, seniors and children. 228-5293.

Mother’s Day Luncheon - A Mother’s Day luncheon and style show sponsored by the Spokane Valley Senior Center Association. Fashions provided by the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop. Reservations suggested; noon, Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave. Tickets: $6/adults, $3/students and children. 926-2937.

Spaghetti Dinner - All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society; 3-7 p.m., VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors and children ages 5-12. 483-8421.

Spokane County Valley Market - Held the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through October. Includes crafters, farmers and flea market vendors. Music from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, south lot, Broadway Avenue and Havana Street. $1. 921-0843.

Storytime - There will be a Mother’s Day story, a craft project and treats; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” - Presented by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Opera; 3 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Tickets: $18, $26 and $35, through TicketsWest. 325-SEAT.

Senior dance - The Mountain Musicians will perform. There will be an optional potluck. No charge; 1-4 p.m., East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park. 326-2753.

Spokane County Valley Market - Held the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through October. Includes crafters, farmers and flea market vendors. Music from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, south lot, Broadway Avenue and Havana Street. $1. 921-0843.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet at 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

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

After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet at 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

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

Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” - Presented by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Opera; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Tickets: $18, $26 and $35, through TicketsWest. 325-SEAT.

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, a proposed ordinance on storage tanks and a possible motion on the city/county park facility cooperative use pilot project; 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.

“Emma” - The library’s For the Love of Movies series continues with Emma. Adults only; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - Presented by University High School. Director Jennifer Hunter puts a new spin on the show, with the play being performed as a rock concert; 7:30 p.m., University Performing Arts Theatre, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Tickets: $6/adults, $5/students, seniors and children. 228-5293.

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

Storytime - There will be stories about royalty and a craft project; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet at 7 p.m., West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. 924-2150.

Thursday

After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Author Jess Walter - Spokane author Jess Walter will discuss his new book “Citizen Vince” and sign copies; 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - Presented by University High School. Director Jennifer Hunter puts a new spin on the show, with the play being performed as a rock concert; 7:30 p.m., University Performing Arts Theatre, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Tickets: $6/adults, $5/students, seniors and children. 228-5293.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Todd Agnew and Barlowgirl – Concert; 8 p.m., Valleypoint at Pines Church, 714 S. Pines. Tickets: $14.50-18.50. 325-SEAT.

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

Valley Readers Group - The group will discuss “Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho; 7 p.m., Valley Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

VHF Club - The Inland Empire VHF Club for radio amateurs meets the second Thursday of the month; 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.

Friday

“Harry Potter” discussion - The discussion begins with book one; 7 p.m., Valley Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - Presented by University High School. Director Jennifer Hunter puts a new spin on the show, with the play being performed as a rock concert; 7:30 p.m., University Performing Arts Theatre, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Tickets: $6/adults, $5/students, seniors and children. 228-5293.

Spaghetti feed - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

St. Joseph’s Senior Dance - The benefit for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will feature music by the Country Jammers; 7-10 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. Tickets: $3 singles, $5 couples. 255-5273.

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