Calendar

Today

Free Tax Preparation Sites - Priority given to lower-income taxpayers. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for self, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2005 W2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child-care provider information. Runs through April 14. (888) 227-7669.

Frog and Toad - Actors from Christian Youth Theater will read one of the books from the Frog and Toad series, followed by a preview of the upcoming CYT production “A Year With Frog and Toad”; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. 487-6540.

Kid’s Valentine’s Day Workshop - Free class that will teach kids how to make a Valentine’s Day napkin holder; 9 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.

Safe Baby event - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will host a Smart Parent and Safe Baby event at local Wal-Mart stores. Parents will receive information about child safety and free child identification kits; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wal-Mart, 15727 E. Broadway. (800) THE-LOST.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to Christian singles ages 20-49. Reservations are required; 5 p.m., Aracelia’s Mexican Food Restaurant, 7905 E. Trent Ave. $10. 226-7674.

Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. 747-4604.

Storytime - The story is “Game Day” by Tiki and Ronde Barber. A craft project and treat will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Homes - Free class; 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.

Sunday

All Ages Dance - The Country Jammers will perform. On open mike session will be from 2-3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Newman Lake Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Elks Breakfast - Have a meal with the Elks Lodge officers; 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. 747-4604.

Walking Tour of Edgecliff Neighborhood - Six-mile walk around the Edgecliff neighborhood; 9 a.m., meet at Edgecliff Park, Eighth Avenue at Park Road. 534-1100.

Monday

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Mondays; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, Room 105, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet Mondays; 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., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

Compass Club luncheon - The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area hosts speaker Julia McHugh of the Spokane Aquifer Board. Reservations are required; 11 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Lunch is $19. 465-8163.

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

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

Spokane Valley City Council - On the agenda is deliberation of the economic development portion of the draft comprehensive plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Council, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

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

Wednesday

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

Clutter Control Clinic: Office - There’s more to filing than meets the eye; 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

For the Love of Movies - Free showing of the family film “Holes”; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets Wednesdays; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.

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

Speed Dating for Single Professionals - Singles ages 32-44 can have up to 12 six-minute dates in one evening. Online registration is required. Presented by Cupid.com/PreDating; 6:20 p.m., Rock Inn, 8122 E. Sprague Ave. $34. 244-1712.

Spokane Valley Business Association - The group meets the second Wednesday of each month; 7:30 a.m., Valley Fire Station 1, 10319 E. Sprague.

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

Web basics - A class for adults; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., Centennial Middle School, 915 N. Ella. 924-2150.

Thursday

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

Growing Your Own Food - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension present this class that will discuss vegetables and heirloom gardening; 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10. 477-2048.

Hanging and repairing drywall – Free class Thursdays in February; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

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., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

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

Friday

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

Heart Pizza Fund-raiser for Shriner’s Hospital - Through Feb. 14 purchase a heart-shaped pizza and $1 will be donated to Shriners Hospital. Also available are paper hearts for purchase for $1. Boston’s Pizza, 14004 E. Indiana Ave. $6.25-$12.25. 927-4284.

International Auto Show - Hours are Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., next Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and under. 467-5138.

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Fridays; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, in room 105, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Next Saturday

“The Reluctant Dragon” - Opening night of the Theater Arts for Children production. Admission includes the cast party following the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

Clutter Control Clinic: Kitchens - Better use of space for pantry, utensils and essentials; 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

International Auto Show - Hours today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/general, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and under. 467-5138.

Storytime - The Valentine’s Day-themed event will allow children to make their own valentines and have treats; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.