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Sat., March 8, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“The Frog Prince of Spamalot” - A production by Theater Arts for Children. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through March 16. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

“Ask the Gardener” - Visit with The Spokesman-Review’s gardening correspondent Pat Munts; 10 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. 747-6294.

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.

Banking for Books - Valley - Monthlong 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. Runs through March 31. 789-3548.

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 - Today and Sunday. 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 food, clothing and more. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/ages 12 and younger. 924-0588.

CYT Theatre Arts Classes - Register now for classes beginning the week of March 25 for children ages 6-18. Classes offered include: beginning swing, musical theater, stage make-up, core acting and singing, improv and more. Christian Youth Theatre, 6205 E. Mansfield Suite A. $130/class if registered by 3/14; $150/per class after 3/14. 487-6540.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Spokane 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 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.

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

Sunday

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, clothing and more. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/ages 12 and younger. 924-0588.

Monday

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

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Boys U13 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for boys born between 8/1/95 and 7/31/96. Tryouts today and Wednesday. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Drive. 475-9777.

Tuesday

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

Model Irrigation District – The board of directors meets; 3:30 p.m., Model Irrigation District, 1506 S. Pierce Road. 926-5759.

Spokane Soccer Club Premier Tryouts - Boys U14 - SSC Elite Premier Soccer Tryouts for boys born between 8/1/94 and 7/31/95. Tryouts today and Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Plantes Ferry Soccer Complex, 12308 E. Upriver Drive. 475-9777.

Wednesday

2008 Spokane Asthma Walk Kick-Off Luncheon - Help the American Lung Association of the Northwest fight lung disease and help ensure cleaner air in the Inland Northwest. Attendees will learn how and why to get involved in the May 17 Asthma Walk. Visit www.spokaneasthmawalk.org. Reservations required; Noon-1 p.m., Valley Hospital Health & Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. 325-6516.

For the Love of Movies: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” - Watch this Oscar-winning musical; 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Free. 893-8400.

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

West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 11 a.m., Orchard Center Elementary, 7519 E. Buckeye. 924-2150.

Thursday

Dine Out So No Senior Goes Hungry - Eat at participating restaurant and a portion of your bill will be donated to Valley Meals on Wheels, which delivers hot meals to seniors and the disabled. Restaurants include Valley Perkins, Ron’s Drive-In, Cuppa Joe’s Cafe, Quizno’s in Liberty Lake, Buck’s Pizza, Casey’s Place, Jenny’s, The Iron Horse, Fiesta Grande and Tokyo Teriyaki. 924-6976.

Planning Commission Public Hearing - The Spokane Valley Planning Commission will host a public hearing on the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan and the Corridor Subarea Plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 688-0049.

Friday

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

4H Horse Tack Swap - Consignments are Friday, March 14, noon-8 p.m.; sale is Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This is the largest fundraiser for the Spokane County horse 4H groups. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. 448-8483.

Empowering Relationships - Discover how to manage the daily offenses that are part of everyday living. Friday, 6:30-10:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Newman Conference Center, 6701 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake. $45/person, $85/couple by March 7. 226-5390.

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

Summit School Annual Auction - Join us for an evening of food, fun, raffles, and live and silent auctions. All proceeds will benefit the classrooms; 5:30-9 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. 228-4250.

Next Saturday

“Tintypes” - The musical is presented by the Central Valley High School Theater Department. Performances are March 5-8 and March 13-15; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. 228-5218.

4-H Horse Tack Swap - This is the largest fundraiser for the Spokane County horse 4H groups; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Free admission. 448-8483.

Rapid Rabbit Run - The 24th annual five mile or three mile run is a fund raiser for the senior “All Knighter.” The five mile run is a qualifying race from Bloomsday second seed. Check in from 4-7 p.m. Friday or from 8:30-9:45 a.m. on the day of the race; 10 a.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $15 with T-shirt, $10 without. 226-1234.