Calendar

Today

Beginning Gardening - The Master Gardener program and the Washington State University Extension present this class on basic garden practices. This is the first class in a four-part series; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.

Color Confidence: Ralph Lauren Paint - Home improvement workshop offered on Saturdays; 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.

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. Runs through April 14. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show - 47th annual event. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Road. $5. 276-3992.

“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, $3/ages 6-13.

Kindermusik - A special musical storytime; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

“Peter Pan” - A musical presented by Central Valley High School Theatre Department; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $6. 228-5119. Also Sunday, 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Star Wars Miniatures Game Day - Guest Drew Spilker will discuss collecting Star Wars miniatures and playing battle games; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 922-4104.

Sunday

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show - 47th annual event. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Road. $5. 276-3992.

Installing a Ceiling Fan - Home improvement workshop offered on Sundays; 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.

Monday

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

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Monday 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

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the second Tuesday of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

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

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

Philosophy Discussion - Inspired by Christopher Phillips’ “Socrates Cafe.” Bring your comments, questions and answers; 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. 922-4104.

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

St. Patrick’s Day dance - Music provided by Uncle Harold’s Dance Band. Everyone 18 and older is welcome. Refreshments will be served; 7:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $5. 926-1937.

Wednesday

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

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

Living with Asthma Night - American Lung Association of Washington, Liberty Lake Elementary School PTSA and GlaxoSmith Kline are sponsoring an informational night about asthma. Those with asthma, families with asthmatic children and the public are invited to attend. Dr. Michael Kraemer from the Spokane Allergy and Asthma Clinic will speak and answer questions about asthma. Refreshments will be provided; 7-8:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Elementary School music room, 23606 E. Boone Ave., Liberty Lake. Free. 325-6516.

Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 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.

Storytime - The story is “Because of You” by B.G. Hennessy. A craft project and treat will follow; 2 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.

Thursday

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show – Hours are noon-9 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. next Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $5/military, seniors and students, free/ages six and younger. 487-8552.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner - Sponsored by the Evergreen Club, Kiwanis and Longhorn Barbecue. There will also be raffle prizes; tickets are $1 each or six for $5; 5-9 p.m., Longhorn Barbecue, 2315 N. Argonne Road. Buffet dinner is $15.95. 458-7454.

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.

Friday

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

Rummage sale - Benefits Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 321 S. Dishman-Mica Road. 924-6976. Also next Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.