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Today

“The Secret Garden” - Presented by the Central Valley High School Theatre Department. Production features a full 20-piece orchestra of student and professional musicians and Victorian costumes. Tickets are available through the Central Valley Business Office, at www.cvsd.org, or at the door; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. Also, Sunday, 2 p.m. 228-5218.

fifth Annual Desperate Housewives Shop Hop - Visit the “Fab Five,” five Valley boutique shops in the heart of Spokane Valley. Each store will feature a valley artisan and offer wonderful treats as well as a complimentary gift. Visit all five stores for a chance to win the grand prize, $250 in gift certificates. Visit The Trellis, The Olive Branch, Beyond Beads, A La Sha and Simply Northwest. Stop by Cuppa Joes for a Desperate Housewives Lunch Special; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 11806 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 927-8206.

American Association of University Women - Speakers are Laura Finney, director of Leadership Spokane and Dr. Nancy Stowell, superintendent of School District 81. Reservations required; 10 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $17/lunch. 487-1080.

Free Tax Preparation Sites - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Bring valid picture ID, Social Security cards for you, spouse and all household members, copy of last year’s tax return, copy of all 2008 W-2s, 1099 forms for you and spouse; proof of other income from you or spouse; child care provider information; property tax information if homeowner. Runs through April 15. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Numerica Credit Union, 301 N. Havana. (877) 211-WASH. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (888) 227-7669.

Liberty Lake Father-Daughter Dance - The Liberty Lake Kiwanis will again host the fourth annual dance, “Daddy’s Little Sweetheart.” Girls of all ages are welcome. Dress is semi-formal. Refreshments and corsages will be provided. Photos will be available for purchase; 7-9 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $40 per father/daughter; $15 per additional daughter. 995-4043 or 255-6641.

Sunday

Chili feed - A chili feed fundraiser for a local women’s softball team to attend the Women’s Senior Olympics at Stanford University in August. The menu includes chili, corn bread and salad. There will also be a raffle; 12:30-4:30 p.m., Valley Church of Christ, 17221 E. Broadway. $5. 924-8613.

St. John Vianney Spaghetti Dinner - All-you-can-eat spaghetti and meat balls. Salad, rolls, coffee, dessert and milk will also be served; 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Church, 503 N. Walnut. $7/adults, $5/seniors and children age 6-12, free/children five years of age and younger. 924-1742.

Monday

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

Frugal Kaffee Klatch - How to save money on your food bill; 10 a.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Spokane Valley City Council special meeting - The council meets with Spokane County officials to discuss wastewater treatment plant financing; 4:30 p.m., Spokane County HR Dept. Training Room, 1229 W. Mallon. 921-1000.