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Sat., Feb. 28, 2009

Today

Auto Navigation - Brock Reidt will be covering basic usage of auto navigation units; noon-1 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor and More, 13902 E. Indiana. Free. (509) 227-7110.

Outdoor GPS - Chris O’Kelly will discuss product basics and general use; 1-2 p.m., Joe’s Sports, Outdoor and More, 13902 E. Indiana. Free. (509) 227-7110.

“The Secret Garden” - Presented by the Central Valley High School Theatre Department. Production features a 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. (509) 228-5218.

AARP Tax-Aide - Receive free one-on-one counseling to prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, and other standard schedules; 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Numerica Credit Union - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 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. Numerica Credit Union,301 N. Havana St. Free. (877) 211-WASH.

Free Tax Preparation Site - Spokane Valley - Priority given to lower income taxpayers. Mondays, 4-7 p.m., Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 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. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For ages 20-50. Reservations required. Free refreshments. Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter. (509) 226-7674.

Spokane Junior Soccer - Spring soccer league for ages 4-9 for play in April and May. Sign up online at www.SpokaneSoccer.org or call. Runs through March 15. 9116 E. Sprague Ave, No 138. $40. (509) 747-5017.

Spokane’s 31st Annual Home and Yard Show - Feb. 26-March 1. Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 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. (509) 924-0588.

TOPSoccer - For ages 4 and older, designed to meet the needs of children with physical and/or mental disabilities, for spring 2009 season. Sponsored by Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association. (509) 922-7910.

Upward Soccer - The Christian-based sports program is accepting registrations through Thursday for the spring season. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed. (509) 924-9775.

Valley Youth Soccer - For ages 4 and older. Register now for spring 2009. Call for location. $35/ages 4-7; $40/ages 8 and older. (509) 924-7661.

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.

Spokane’s 31st Annual Home and Yard Show - Feb. 26-March 1. Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements; 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. (509) 924-0588.

Monday

Engineers Forum of Spokane - “The Red Cross: What We Do and How We Do It,” by Megan Snow, Red Cross marketing director. Lunch served at noon, program begins at 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. (in Argonne Village shopping area). $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only, lunch purchase not required to attend. (509) 244-3467.

Lego Dino Safari - Children will be working in teams creating different awesome attractions for the safari. Go on a LEGO Safari and build some of the world’s most dangerous animals/dinosaurs; 3:30-5:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $32. (509) 688-0300.

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - The group meets every Monday; 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines. (509) 216-3752.

Tuesday

Alzheimer’s Support Group - The group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month; 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth. (509) 924-6161.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include information on hearing examiner rules and an assessment of winter roads; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Millwood Indoor Farmers’ Market - Local and organic food available Wednesdays, noon-5 p.m., through April 30. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Senior volleyball - Games are every Wednesday; 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 255-9509.

State of the City Address - Spokane Valley Mayor Rich Munson will give his annual state of the city address. A social hour with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m. with the mayor’s speech at 6:30 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 688-0232.

Thursday

“Twelfth Night” - East Valley High School presents Shakespeare’s comedy. Performances are Thursday-next Saturday and March 12-14; 7 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 adults, $3 for seniors and students without an ASB card. (509) 927-3200.

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

Pickleball - 1-3 p.m., Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6-8 p.m., Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. (509) 928-5460.

Friday

Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 32nd 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.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/ages 12 and younger. 924-0588.

League of Women Voters - The group meets the first Friday of each month. 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (509) 922-2960.

Leapin’ Leprechaun Celebration - Enjoy green games, giggles and good times at this St. Patrick’s Day party. Learn about the holiday through games, stories, crafts, snacks and more; 4:30-6 p.m., Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $12. (509) 688-0300.

Next Saturday

“Twelfth Night” - East Valley High School presents Shakespeare’s comedy. Performances are Thursday-next Saturday and March 12-14, 7 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 adults, $3 for seniors and students without an ASB card. (509) 927-3200.

Beginning Gardening Class Series - Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Next Saturday: Soil and Basic Gardening Practices; March 14: Growing Vegetables; March 21: Easy Flowers; March 28: Lawn and Garden Maintenance. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.