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Today

Audubon Society Field Trip - Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Chapter. Enjoy looking for upland birds and waterfowl on the north side of Newman Lake and around Liberty Lake. Please bring food and water; 8 a.m., Call for location. (208) 457-8894.

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

Big Horn Foundation Auction and Dinner - Raising funds for youth education in wildlife conservation. Tickets include entry into today’s Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show, presented by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council; 4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $25. (509) 487-8552.

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - Over 200 exhibitors including Laser Shot shooting with the new four-man simulator, silver mine or fishing at one of three ponds, try your hand at the rifle range or virtual reality fishing, and while you’re there sign up for Hunter Education; Muzzy 200 Monster Buck display and the Great Bear Show. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults, $7/military, seniors and students, free/age six and younger. (509) 487-8552.

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.

Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang - Presented by the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association; 7 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $5/general, free/children age 14 and younger accompanied by an adult. (509) 466-7018.

Senior Irish Festival - Featuring the Irish Dance Academy performing, deli sandwiches and beverages, Shamrock Bingo, prizes, Irish music, and facility tours. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Evergreen Fountains Senior Living Community, 1201 N. Evergreen Road. (509) 922-3100.

Spokane Valley Mayor’s Ball - 7th annual event with the theme “Greening of the Valley.” Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., followed by dancing to live music by Nobody Famous at 9 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $45. (509) 924-4994.

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament - The fundraiser benefits the University High School Senior Prom at the Davenport Hotel. Players must register in advance; 3-6 p.m., Players and Spectators, 12828 E. Sprague. (509) 928-7088.

Sunday

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - Over 200 exhibitors including Laser Shot shooting with the new four-man simulator, silver mine or fishing at one of three ponds, try your hand at the rifle range or virtual reality fishing, and while you’re there sign up for Hunter Education; Muzzy 200 Monster Buck display and the Great Bear Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $7/military, seniors and students, free/age six and younger. (509) 487-8552.

Piano concert - Pianists Tony Caramia and Jody Graves perform “Richard Rogers: The Sound of His Music.” Admission is free; 7 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora. (509) 327-4266.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.

Engineers Forum of Spokane - “Transmission and Distribution (of Ideas) Program,” by Jilliene McKinstry, Gonzaga University public relations. 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.

Frugal Kaffee Klatch - How to save money on your food bill; 10 a.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Middle School and High School Large Group Choral Festival - at Central Valley High School; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 342-1559.

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

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

Dinner fundraiser - Benefits percussion instructor Rick Wallace, diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and chronic liver disease. The evening includes dinner, bake sale and silent auction. Music by the University High School Percussion Ensemble, Lirico Chamber Singers, The Ponderosa Pine Tones and the Horizon Jazz Band. 6-9 p.m., University High School, 12420 E. 32nd. $5 for dinner. (509) 710-0410.

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. (509) 924-1830.

Middle School and High School Large Group Choral Festival - at Central Valley High School; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 342-1559.

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

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include department reports; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Valleyford Historical Group - Discuss new goals; train depot; 2 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294.

Wednesday

Middle School and High School Large Group Choral Festival - at Central Valley High School; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 342-1559.

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.

OSG Readers Club - “Map of Bones” by James Rollins; 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294.

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.

Spokane Valley Library Book Group - Discuss “Snowflower and the Secret Fan,” by Lisa See; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Trailhead ladies golf kick-off luncheon - Those interested in membership are invited to attend; 11 a.m., Trailhead Clubhouse, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road. (509) 926-2905.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 7 p.m., District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

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.