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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

“Twelfth Night” - East Valley High School presents the Shakespearean comedy. Final performance is 7 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 adults, $3 for seniors and students without an ASB card. (509) 927-3200.

31st annual 4-H Tack Swap - New and used tack, clothing and equipment, English and Western; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free admission. (509) 928-6146.

Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner - Presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1435. Open to the public. 5-7:30 p.m., 212 S. David St. In advance: $7.50/adults, $4/age 6-11, free/age 5 and younger; at the door: $8/adults, $5/age 6-11, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 535-9315 or (509) 891-5654.

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

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.

Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show - 50th annual event with displays, dealers, silent auction and demonstrations. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by Rock Rollers Club Inc. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. (509) 238-4060 or (509) 299-6662.

Gingham and Lace Tea - Soroptimist International of Spokane hosts its ninth annual tea with a gingham and lace theme. There will be a light luncheon, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit service projects for women and children; 1-3 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schafer Road. $20. (509) 326-5249.

Rapid Rabbit Run - The 25th annual 5-mile or 3-mile run is a fundraiser for the East Valley High School senior All Knighter;10 a.m., EVHS, 15711 E. Wellesley. $7, $14 with T-shirt. (509) 226-2197.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For Christians ages 20-49 7 p.m. Reservations required. Free refreshments. New Life Assembly of God Church, 10920 E. Sprague 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 2009. Sign up online at www.SpokaneSoccer.org or call. Runs through Sunday. 9116 E. Sprague Ave, No. 138. $40. (509) 747-5017.

Spring Arts and Crafts Fair - Benefits the Central Valley High School Band. Runs through Sunday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

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. (509) 926-3803.

Angel Workshop - Covers tools and techniques to connect with guardian angels and the angelic realm; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Super 8 Motel, 2020 N. Argonne Road. $100. (509) 838-3717.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - Forngle Christians age 45 and older at 3 p.m. Reservations required. Free refreshments. New Life Assembly of God Church, 10920 E. Sprague Ave. $10/first attendance, $7/thereafter. (509) 226-7674.

Monday

Engineers Forum of Spokane - “Precious Metals and Coins,” by Kevin Walters from Coins Plus. Lunch served at noon, program begins at 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only, lunch purchase not required to attend. (509) 244-3467.

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 - meets every Monday; 6-8 p.m., Valley Point Learning Center, 714 S. Pines Road. (509) 216-3752.

Tuesday

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

Cafe Cribbage Club - Learn how to play cribbage; 6 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.