Calendar

Today

“Hansel and Gretel” - Presented by Spokane Opera; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $8-$35. 325-SEAT.

Cops on Doughnut Shops Benefiting Special Olympics - May 4-6. Law enforcement officers across the country will eat, sleep and play on the roofs of Krispy Kreme stores while they collect donations from customers for Special Olympics. Customers who donate money will receive sweet treats. Krispy Kreme, 15401 E. Indiana Ave. Donation. (206) 262-0395.

Free Comic Book Day - Spokane Valley - Participating locations include Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague. Free. (410) 560-7100, ext. 389.

Gardeners of Spokane Spring Plant Sale - The group will host a sale of annuals, perennials and vegetables Saturdays in May; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hutton Settlement, 10255 E. Upriver Drive. 924-7196.

Junior Livestock Show - The 72nd annual showing and selling of pigs, goats, lambs and steers. Today and Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. 535-6737.

Liberty Lake Kite Festival - Make your own Brazilian fighting kite and fly it on the upper field. Registration required. Saturday: 1-3 p.m., kite making for $10 (includes supplies); 3-5 p.m., kite flying (bring your own kite). Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road. 755-6726.

Liberty Lake storytime - For all ages; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 140. 232-2510.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 20-49; 2 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter. Reservations required. 226-7674.

Spokane Tattoo Expo - May 4-6. Famous artists, tattoo contests, live side shows, tattooing on site, body piercing on site, vendors, food and live music. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $15/day, $30/weekend pass, free/children younger than age 12 with paying adult. (208) 658-8287.

Storytime - Wear fancy accessories and listen to a story about Fancy Nancy. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Waterwise Watering - Learn smart watering methods and about new watering technology; 10 a.m.-noon., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10. 477-2048.

Sunday

All-Ages Dance - Western old-time and country music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. Admission by donation. 926-3803.

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

Monday

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

Liberty Lake baby lapsit - For children age 12-30 months. Sessions begin at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane #130. 232-2510.

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: Spring Dreams - For grades K-5. Story-centered after school program features picture books, puppets, cookies and crafts; 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

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.

Liberty Lake Sparks - Creative drama, puppetry, stories and movement for children age 18 months to 5 years; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane #130. 232-2510.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include motions on local redevelopment authority, school zone flashing signs and customer service. There will also be an update on the library, reports on sidewalks and street vacations compensation, and an executive session on pending litigation and land acquisition; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

For the Love of Movies - The PG13 film is “The Bourne Identity”; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

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

Plant Sale – The Parent Teacher Student Association of the Continuous Curriculum School will host a plant sale to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery; 8 a.m.-3:30 p .m., Skyview Elementary, 16924 E. Wellesley.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. 924-2150.

Thursday

“Grease” - Presented by West Valley High School; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary, 3303 N. Pines Road. 998-4214. Continues Friday and next Saturday.

After-school Special: Spring Dreams - For grades K-5. Story-centered after school program features picture books, puppets, cookies and crafts; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Plant Sale – The Parent Teacher Student Association of the Continuous Curriculum School will host a plant sale to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery; 8 a.m.-3:30 p .m., Skyview Elementary, 16924 E. Wellesley. Continues Friday.

Spokane Valley Library Open House - Held to discuss the status of a potential new Valley branch. Discussions to be held today, noon-3 p.m.; May 17, 5-8 p.m.; and May 24, 4-7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 893-8400.

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

West Valley Parent Cooperative Preschool Open House - Open house features activities and refreshments; children are encouraged to attend; 6-8 p.m., Seth Woodard Elementary School, 7401 E. Mission. 924-2429.

Friday

“Hansel and Gretel” - Presented by Spokane Opera; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $8-$35. 325-SEAT. Continues next Saturday.

Mother’s Night Off - For ages 0-10, giving mothers an evening to themselves. There will be games, crafts, jumping castle, stories, and more; 5:30-8 p.m., Valley Bible Church, 3021 S. Sullivan Road. 928-5161.

Political Forum - Rep. Steve Hailey and Senator Mark Schoesler will report on the recent Washington State legislative session and answer questions. Includes free refreshments; 5-7 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

South Pines PTSA School Carnival - Theme is Pirates of the South Pines Golden Eagles. Carnival includes pony rides, petting zoo, bingo, cake walk, clown with balloons, jump house, pitching machine, miniature golf, game stations, food and more; 6-8:30 p.m., South Pines Elementary School, 12021 E. 24th Ave. 25 cents/ticket or $15/wrist band. 928-6527.

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

Spring Barrel Tasting - Eleven local wineries will host wine tastings and serve refreshments. Maps are available at each location. Wineries include Arbor Crest, Barrister, Caterina, Grande Ronde, Knipprath, Latah Creek, Lone Canary, Mountain Dome, Robert Karl, Townshend and Vintage Hill; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Latah Creek Winery, 13030 E. Indiana. 926-0164.