Calendar

Sat., May 3, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. through May 18. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 891-8325.

Bike Rodeo/Safety Demonstration - Volunteers from the Spokane County SCOPE office will be present. Includes safety checks, tire pressure check, seat and brake adjustments, and more; noon-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor & More, 13902 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 227-7110.

Bloomsday Dinner - Open to the public. Dinner, 5-6 p.m., with special Bloomsday worship at 6:30 p.m.; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road. $5/person or $20/family. 926-7966.

Friends of the Spokane Valley Library Book Sale - Proceeds will support various library programs, activities, and services; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 893-8400.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 20-49 at 1 p.m. Reservations required. Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter; bring money for buffet. 226-7674.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - America at War exhibit explores the wars America has fought through artifacts and photographs. Runs through June 15. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays from noon-5 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/age 18 and younger. 922-4570.

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 - Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee; 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Monday

Embroidery TNT Event - Learn the many tips and techniques of machine embroidery with Erika Mulvenna. Registration required; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Quilting Bee, 12117 E. Mission Ave. $25, includes lunch and supplies. 928-6037.

Plant Sale Benefit - Sponsored by Spokane Valley High School. There will be tomato and sweet pepper plants available, as well as a variety of bedding plants, while supplies last. Runs through Thursday; noon-5 p.m., 2011 N. Hutchinson, one block west of Argonne Road, north of I-90 overpass. 922-5475.

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.

Italian Cooking Classes - Tuesdays, through May 20. Students will prepare a five-course Italian meal, appetizer through dessert. Menu planning will be taught; 5:30-8:30 p.m., call for directions. $45/class. 893-8969.

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 comprehensive plan schedule, proposed 2009 transportation improvement projects and customer service improvement plans. 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

E-mail Basics - Learn how to use e-mail and set up a free Web-based e-mail account; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. 893-8400.

Thursday

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; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. 922-8820.

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

Friday

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays through May 18. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 891-8325.

Sixth Annual PTSA South Pines Carnival - Carnival fun includes pony rides, petting zoo, bingo, clown with balloons, jump house, fishing game, spin the wheel for candy, cake walk, food and more; 6-8:30 p.m., South Pines Elementary School, 12021 E 24th Ave. Tickets are 25 cents or wristbands for $15. 326-4054.

Slammer Jammer Shootout - Ponderosa Elementary teachers and staff face off in the “Slammer Jammer Shootout” basketball game. The Ponderosa Recorder Pep Band and the University High School Drum Line will perform before the game and during half-time. Proceeds benefit Teen Closet, which provides clothes to teenage foster children; 6:30 p.m., Horizon Middle School, 3915 S. Pines Road. $1, free with donation of new or gently used clothing item. 228-4450.

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

Next Saturday

“Jungle Book” - A Theater Arts for Children production. Performances are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays through May 18. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 891-8325.

11th Annual Car-B-Que - An annual event for lovers of classic, hot rods, antique and collectible cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and engines. Vehicle registration begins at 8:30 a.m., prizes will be awarded in 12 categories. Food items will be available for purchase. There will also be a plant sale; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $5 registration per vehicle for judging; viewing is free. 924-9750.

Spokane Area Irish Dance Competition - Dancers from An Daire Academy of Irish Dance affiliate schools in Idaho, Oregon and Central Washington will join the Spokane-area dancers to compete for trophies and medals for technique and artistry in Irish dancing; noon-5 p.m., Good Samaritan Society, 17121 E. Eighth. Free.