Calendar

Sat., March 1, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Banking for Books - Month-long book drive campaign to benefit Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program. Donate new children’s books to Global Credit Union, Northland Credit Union, Spokane Safeway Employees Credit Union, Spokane City Credit Union, Spokane Federal Credit Union, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union, United Health Services Credit Union and Washington Trust Bank. 789-3548.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Spokane 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 Ave. Bring valid picture 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. Runs through April 14. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Spokane’s 30th Annual Home and Yard Show - Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, free/ages 12 and younger, good all weekend. Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. 924-0588.

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.

The Secret Book Group - Discuss the best-selling book, “The Secret” written by Rhonda Byrne; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

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.

Breakfast with the Elks Officers - Open to the public; 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Spokane’s 30th Annual Home and Yard Show - Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, free/ages 12 and younger, good all weekend. Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises, 924-0588.

Monday

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 each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

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 public comment on a proposed dog kennels ordinance, a report on the jail expansion project and discussion on an aviation ordinance and the library; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

“Tintypes” - The musical is presented by the Central Valley High School Theater Department. Performances are today-next Saturday and March 13-15; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

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

Free Caregiver Classes - Hospice of Spokane is offering free caregiver classes for anyone caring for a loved one or friend. Topics will include: How caregivers can take care of themselves, how to communicate with doctors and their billing offices, how to communicate with family and friends, legal, fiscal and advanced care planning and how spiritual issues play a role in caregiving. Classes are Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., starting this Wednesday through April 2. Reservations requested, visit hospiceofspokane.org/education.html. Brighton Court Assisted Living, 1308 N. Vercler Road. 456-0438.

Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention Conference - Hosted by The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Informal event will focus at educating the citizens and businesses of our area with an array of informative topics. New this year is a public speaking class and a certificate level verbal de-escalation class. Registration required; 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $12, includes lunch. 477-3055.

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

Thursday

“Osteoporosis” - Presented by Community Health Education and Resources, with presenter Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier, a clinical instructor of medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, and director of the Spokane Osteoporosis Centers . The presentation is free and includes a light meal. Pre-registration is required; noon-1 p.m., Valley Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Free. 232-8138.

Democratic Women’s Club - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club meets the first Thursday of each month. Each woman pays for her own lunch; 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 928-9286.

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

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

The Inland Empire Gardeners Meeting - Des Kennedy will present “Garden Artistry,” a look at the use of art works and artistic touches in the gardens of Ireland, New Zealand, and China; 7-9 p.m., Decades at U-City, 10502 E. Sprague. Free, open to the public. 535-8434.

Friday

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. 926-2328.

Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 31st annual event. 300 artists and crafters featuring bird houses, clay fountains, metal sculpture, hand painted furniture, quilted wall hangings, dried florals, jewelry, functional pottery, nature photography, gourmet foods and clothing. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; next Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. 924-0588.

Home Vendor Sale - Hand-painted furniture, primitives and antiques. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and next Saturday, 11210 E. Dishman-Mica. 499-5099.

League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month; 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

Spaghetti feed - Hosted by the Country Jammers; 4-8 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. $6 for adults, $4 children. Kids 5 and under are free. 926-3803.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 45 and older today. Reservations required. Free refreshments. Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter. 226-7674.

Town and Country Iris Society - The group meets the first Friday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-4225.

Next Saturday

“Tintypes” - The musical is presented by the Central Valley High School Theater Department. Performances are tonight and March 13-15. 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. (509) 228-5218.

Author Bryan Lee McGlothin Book Signing - Richland author will present and sign his book “Have You Seen My Mother: a True Story of Parental Kidnap”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana. Free. 922-4104.

Babette’s Feast - Presented by The Greater Spokane Dietetic Association, in an effort to fight hunger and in celebration of National Nutrition Month. Benefits the Spokane area Crosswalk program, an organization providing meals and shelter to street, homeless and high-risk teenagers. Twelve of Spokane’s premier chefs are paired with local wineries and each table is assigned its own pair. Five-course dinner accompanied by fine wines and gourmet coffee; 6-10 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $75. 496-2613.

Belly Dance Workshop - Tamra-Henna teaches the stylistic difference between Beledi and Oriental forms of (belly) dance. Good for beginners through advanced levels. Registration required; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dance Emporium, 13105 E. Sprague. $75. 993-4423.

Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 31st annual event. 300 artists and crafters featuring bird houses, clay fountains, metal sculpture, hand painted furniture, quilted wall hangings, dried florals, jewelry, functional pottery, nature photography, gourmet foods and clothing. today 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. 924-0588.

Home Vendor Sale - Hand-painted furniture, primitives and antiques. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.today, 11210 E. Dishman-Mica. 499-5099.

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