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Sat., March 24, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Get out, get going

Calling all kids

» Today is the final chance for youth in grades 5-12 to sign up for the All Fool's Easter egg hunt planned for next Saturday in Liberty Lake. Those wanting to spend an evening hunting for glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with candy and prizes at the Trailhead Golf Course must register in advance and the deadline is today. Register from 10 a.m. to noon today at City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

» The hunt begins at 7 p.m. next Saturday at the golf course at 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road. A movie will be shown after all the eggs have been collected. The cost is $5. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Skate Park Community Group, which is raising money for a community skate park. Call 755-6702 for more information.

I'm off to see the wizard

» Today is your final chance to check out the production of "The Wizard of Oz" put on by students at Central Valley High School. The last performance begins at 7 p.m. at the school, 821 S. Sullivan Road. So grab your red shoes, find the yellow brick road and settle in for an evening that's bound to bring up fond childhood memories (or create some for the younger set). Admission is $6.

Today

America’s Boating Course - Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Meets the Washington Mandatory Boater’s Education requirement. Registration required; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., All Seasons Driving School, 11524 E. Sprague. $35. 242-8555.

Angela Hunt - Presenting her CD “Rescued”; 8 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Valley - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 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 2006 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Liberty Lake storytime - For all ages; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 130. 232-2510.

Lowe’s How-To Clinics - How to update your bathroom, 11 a.m., how to decorate with moulding, noon; how to install hardwood flooring, 1 p.m. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague. 533-0066.

Spokane Valley Baseball - Boys and girls ages 5-14 must register by April 14 for the season that runs June-July. The cost is $70 for ages 5-8; $95 for ages 9-12 and $125 for ages 13-14. Applications are available at www.spokanevalleybaseball.com. 922-0420.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - Grand Coulee Dam exhibit hosted in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Runs through April 30. Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-5 p.m.; or by appointment. 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $2/children. 922-4570.

Spokane Valley Mayor’s Ball - Fifth annual ball with the theme Mardi Gras Madness; 6:30-11:59 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road. $45. 924-4994.

Storytime - Meet Spot the Dog and have pictures taken with the canine; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Tennis clinic - Boys and girls in grades K-8 are invited. The middle school clinic is from 9 a.m.-noon and the elementary clinic is from 1-3:30 p.m. Applications are available at Central Valley schools. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $20, includes T-shirt. 924-5465 or 993-9995.

Valley Youth Soccer League Signup - For ages four and older (birthdate of 12/31/02 or later). Spring season is April and May and begins April 7. Games played on Saturdays at local Valley schools. Register online at www.vysoccer.org. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., No. 138. $20/ages 10-13, $40-$45/all other ages. 924-7661.

Sunday

Jam Session hosted by Sammy Eubanks - Blues, 8 p.m., Ripley’s Plantation, 8122 E. Sprague. 928-8500.

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.

Sammy Eubanks and Steve Starkey - Blues, 8-11 p.m., Ripley’s Plantation, 8122 E. Sprague Ave. 928-8500.

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

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

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

Fitness and Nutrition Series - Lecture series hosted by the Liberty Lake Athletic Club every Tuesday; 7-8 p.m., Liberty Lake Athletic Club, 23410 E. Mission Ave. $10 per class. 891-2582.

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

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include UDC Title 24, a public hearing on the proposed amended 2007 TIP and a proposed resolution on the Spokane County Hazard Plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

2007 Business Fair - The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the fifth annual Open for Business fair featuring local companies; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. 924-4994.

55 Plus luncheon and program - Gil Fischer will speak on a recent trip to Greece, Turkey and Israel. All adults age 55 and over are welcome to attend; noon, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. 924-7262.

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; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

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

Storytime - Listen to books about everyone’s favorite red monster, Elmo. 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

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.

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

Friday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (509) 926-6283.

Chocolate Festival and Auction Fundraiser - Reigning Cats and Dogs event to benefit Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service programs at the shelter and the Animal Medical Fund; 6:30-9:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $15. 477-2752.

Liberty Lake storytime - For children in preschool through age 5; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 140. 232-2510.

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

Pizza Night at the Elks - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $1.50/slice. 926-2328.

Spokane Auto Boat Speed Show - 44th annual event. A showcase of custom hot rods, race cars, motorcycles and boats. March 30, noon-10 p.m.; March 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Admission is $14 adults, $12 seniors/students and $3 for kids ages 6-12. 465-1126.

Next Saturday

Author Janae Dewitt - Signing of “A Lily Among Thorns”; 7 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.

Gardening with Phyllis Stephens - Ladies salad luncheon with guest speaker Phyllis Stephens; 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $10. 926-2328.

John Reischman and the Jaybirds - Spring concert series presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $12 by March 25, $15 at the door, $6/younger than age 12. (509) 891-8558.

Liberty Lake storytime - For all ages; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 130. 232-2510.

Lowe’s How-To Clinics - How to update your bathroom at 11 a.m., how to decorate with moulding at noon; how to install hardwood flooring at 1 p.m. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague. 533-0066.

Spokane Auto Boat Speed Show - 44th annual event. A showcase of custom hot rods, race cars, motorcycles and boats. March 30, noon-10 p.m.; March 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Runs through April 1. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Admission is $14 adults, $12 seniors/students and $3 for kids ages 6-12. 465-1126.

Spokane Valley Senior Center Craft Fair - Over 30 crafts with unique handmade items, raffles, bake sale and more; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 926-1937.

Storytime - The story is “Angelina on Stage.” A fun activity and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Three in One - Live Christian music with CDs “Forever You Reign” and “My Cry”; 8 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. 924-0667.