Calendar
Today
Color Confidence: Ralph Lauren Paint - Home improvement workshop offered on Saturdays; 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 29th annual event. The hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. 924-0588.
Free Tax Preparation Sites - Valley - Priority given to lower-income taxpayers. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2005 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. (888) 227-7669.
Home Depot Kids Workshop - This workshop will have a NASCAR theme; 9 a.m.-noon, Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Sunday
Fifth Annual Awesome Auction - Sponsored by the Spokane Valley Adventist School to raise money for a new basketball court. The evening includes a buffet dinner and silent and live auctions. Free child care will be available for children under 10; 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullivan Road. $8/adults, $4/ages 13-16, age 12 and under/free. 922-0471.
All Ages Dance - The Country Jammers will perform. Open-mike session will be from 2-3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.
Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 29th annual event. The hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6, free/age 12 and younger. 924-0588.
Elks Breakfast - Have a meal with the Elks Lodge officers; 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Installing a Ceiling Fan - Home improvement workshop offered on Sundays; 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Theater auditions - Theaters Arts for Children is looking for actors ages 5 and up for its April production of “The Spell of Sleeping Beauty.” Character descriptions are available at www.theaterartsforchildren.com; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 892-5413. Also 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Monday
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Mondays in Room 105; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
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., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Tuesday
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.
Speed Dating for Single Professionals - Singles ages 36-49 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 City Council study session - On the agenda is a discussion on the parks and recreation portion of the draft Comprehensive Plan; 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., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
For the Love of Movies - The series continues with a free showing of the family film “Whale Rider”; 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.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile - Millwood - Celebrating its 70th anniversary, this 27-foot-long vehicle will be available for viewing. Free Wienerwhistle toys will be distributed; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Yokes, 9329 E. Montgomery Ave. Free. (608) 239-7862.
Preschool storytime - For kids ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane Valley Business Association - The group meets on 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 Road. 926-4334.
Thursday
After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.
“Grease” - Performed by East Valley High School; 7 p.m., Trent Auditorium, 3303 N. Pines Road. $6/adults and students without ASB, $4/seniors, $4/students with ASB. Continues Friday and next Saturday.
Growing Your Own Food - The Master Gardener program and the Washington State University Extension presenting this class that will discuss tree fruits and growing berries; 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10. 477-2048.
“Peter Pan” - A musical presented by Central Valley High School Theatre Department; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale. $6. 228-5119. Continues Friday and next Saturday.
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 on the second Thursday of each month; 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.
Working with Tile: Floors and Walls - Home improvement workshop offered on Thursdays; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Friday
Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Menu includes salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage. Take-out is available; 4-8 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. $6 adults, $4 children. Kids under 5 are free. 926-3803.
Elks Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show - 47th annual event. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and next Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Road. $5. 276-3992.
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets Fridays in Room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.