Calendar

Sat., March 18, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $5/military, seniors and students, free/ages 6 and younger; 487-8552.

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

Democratic Potluck Social - Bring finger food or a dessert to share, and chat with Democratic candidates. There’s a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family; 7 p.m., Central Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch Road; 924-7212.

For the Love of Movies - The family friendly series continues with “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”; 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main; 926-6283.

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.

Miss Spokane Valley coronation - Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $12.50/adults, $7.50/seniors/students, $4/kids under 12; 924-4994.

“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.

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

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $4, free/younger than 14; 466-7018.

Storytime - Students from Sunrise Elementary will perform; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana; 922-4104.

Sunday

All-Ages Dance - The Country Jammers will perform. An 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.

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $5/military, seniors and students, free/ages 6 and younger; 487-8552.

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

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

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

Modern Fiction Book Group - This month’s pick is “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck. New members welcome; 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave.; 922-4104.

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

Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Part D - Learn about prescription drug plan facts and figures, cost comparison of plans in Washington state, the importance of having a plan and what you can do now; 1:30-2:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 11423 E. Mission Ave.; 455-6083.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include the draft comprehensive plan’s chapters on land use, housing and neighborhoods; and a review of the parks master plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague; 921-1000.

Wednesday

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

CashFlow 101 Game Night - Evening of this fun financial planning game based on Robert Kiyosaki’s best-selling titles including “Rich Dad Poor Dad”; 6:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave.; free; 922-4104.

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

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

Storytime - The story is “Wet Dog!” by Elise Broach. A craft project and treats will follow; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana; 922-4104.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace; 924-2150.

Thursday

Gardening traditions - Master Gardener Pat Munts will speak on local gardening traditions and how they were shaped; 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane; 232-2510.

Growing Your Own Food - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension present this class on culinary herbs and specialty plants; 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10; 477-2048.

Preparing your Lawn for Spring - Free workshop; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 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.

Veterans Support Group - The group for combat and noncombat veterans of all wars meets the fourth Thursday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullivan Road; 283-2531.

Friday

Cask and Keg fund-raiser - The Spokane Valley Firefighters Associations hosts its fourth annual Cask and Keg event. There will be silent and live auctions. Admission is $30 and includes a wine glass, eight tasting tickets and hors d’oeuvres; 6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road; 953-6571.

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

Spokane Auto Boat Speed Show - Hours are noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. next Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.; 465-1126.

Next Saturday

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

Spokane Auto Boat Speed Show - Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. next Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 26. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.; 465-1126.

Spokane Valley Mayor’s Ball - The fourth annual formal gala with dinner and dancing. Seating is limited; 6:30 p.m.-midnight, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $45; 924-4994.

Storytime - Meet special guest Cookie Mouse and have pictures taken with him; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana; 922-4104.

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