Calendar

Today

For the Love of Movies: “The Last Mimzy” – Watch this film about two kids who find a mysterious box of toys on the beach and develop special powers; rated PG 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 893-8400.

Free Tax Preparation Site for Washington Residents- Valley - Priority given to lower-income taxpayers. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays, 4-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Bring valid photo ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2007 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child-care provider information. Free. Runs through April 16. (888) 227-7669.

Help Choose Free Movies in the Park - Vote for which family movie and teen movie you would like to watch in Mirabeau Meadows this summer. Vote online by visiting www.spokanevalley.org and clicking on the link provided under “Hot Topics” or complete a ballot at CenterPlace. Runs through Feb. 25. CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. 688-0190.

On Sacred Grounds - “Drawing Upon the Past,” watercolor and pencil drawings from Dee Gumenberg. Presented by the Art and Book Gallery. Reception noon-3 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines Road. $5/general, free/ages 11 and younger. 466-7018.

Second-Annual Prom Dress Extravaganza - Buy or sell your prom dress. All dresses must be clean and secured on hangers. Sellers’ entrance fee will benefit the Freeman High School Senior All Nighter. This is a cash only event; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. Eighth. $5/nonsellers, $10/sellers fee for one dress, $25/sellers fee for three dresses. 448-8132 or 465-8818.

Spring Soccer - Sign-up for spring soccer. Coed micro soccer games for ages 4-7 (born 8/1/99 to 12/31/03) and age 8 and older. Practices at nearby schools and/or parks. Runs through April 5. 9116 E. Sprague Ave. No. 138. $35-$45. 747-5017 or 924-7661.

Sweetheart Ball - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Dinner and dancing. Reservations required; 5:30 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. 926-2328.

Upward Soccer - Registrations for children age 4 through the sixth grade are being accepted for the spring season. Evaluations begin Feb. 23. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed. The registration deadline is March 7. Spokane Valley Wesleyan Church, 16607 E. Broadway. $70 before March 1; $80 after. 924-9775.

Sunday

All-ages dance - 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. 926-3803.

Monday

Square Dancing - Mondays. Hosted by Diamond Squares. Casual dress; no experience necessary; 7:15-9:30 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $3.50. 328-5175 or 489-4492.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Tuesday

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

Parliamentary Law Study - The group meets the third Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m., Central Valley SCOPE, 115 N. Evergreen. 924-2476.

Pickleball - Play pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include the sub-area plan, the Universal Park consultant selection and the Valley Mission Park site plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Building a Quality Workforce: Leadership/Supervision - Gain the necessary tools and skills to be an effective leader or supervisor. Wednesdays through March 5. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane; 8 a.m.-noon, CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. $59 per session. 533-4708 or 279-6000 (registration).

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

OSG Readers Club - Discussion of “The Color Purple,” by Alice Walker; 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens in grades 6 or above. Watch this month’s feature: “Steamboy” (PG-13) about a young inventor who inherits a super-powered steam engine. Refreshments will also be served; 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 893-8400.

Thursday

“Building a Quality Workforce: Professional Development” - Gain the necessary tools and skills for personal and organizational success while creating an on-the-job action plan. Four sessions are available. Thursdays through February 21. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane; 8 a.m.-noon, CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place. $59 per session. 533-4708 or 279-6000 (registration).

Pickleball - Play pickleball Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. 928-2157.

Spokane Valley Newcomers Club - The women’s social group meets for its monthly luncheon; 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 927-2592.

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

Friday

Adults-only movie night - Adults only are invited to this move night with free popcorn; 6:30 p.m., Edgecliff Neighborhood Center, 6903 E. Fourth. 477-6345.

Fish Fry Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, with fish, fries and coleslaw. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. 926-2328.

Next Saturday

Second Annual Kids Helping Kids Community Carnival - Hosted by members of Central Valley High School’s Class of 2008. Enjoy games, crafts, food, jugglers and magicians; 4-7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $8/at the door for children ages 3-11, Free/adults accompanying children. 228-5153.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 20-49 today at 7 p.m.; age 45 and older Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Free refreshments. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter. 226-7674.

Spring Craft Fair - Hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2. 228-5153.