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Sat., March 28, 2009

Today

“Enter Fairy Godmother” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Directed by Ken Boles. Today and April 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m.; Sunday and April 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/ages 13 and older; $5/ages 12 and younger. (509) 892-5413.

46th Annual Spokane Auto Boat Speed Show - Exhibits include hot rods, motorcycles, imports, race cars, muscle cars and specialty vehicles. Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $14/adults, $12/seniors and students with ID, $3/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger.

Beginning Gardening Class Series – Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Today: Lawn & 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., through April 15. 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. 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.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Runs through April 15. 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. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (888) 227-7669.

Holistic Festival - More than 40 booths of healers, readers, massages, free lectures, organic and natural remedies, naturopaths, chiropractors, and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $6/adults, $4/students and seniors. (509) 624-1865.

Kaniksu Classic - An American quarter horse association-approved show. Testing horses’ abilities in dozens of classes and feature events such as jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Runs through Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. (806) 376-4811.

Murder Mystery - The murder mystery evening, wine tasting and appetizers, will benefit the Central Valley High School senior all-nighter. Doors open at 6 p.m., the murder mystery begins at 7 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $50. (509) 921-6443.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 20-50. Reservations required. Bring money for buffet. 6 p.m. Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10 admission. (509) 226-7674.

Teach Your Child to Cook - Hosted by The Meal Maker. Learn how to plan and prepare dinner with your child. Register at www.themealmaker.com. Classes at 9:30 a.m. and noon. The Meal Maker, 13220 Sprague Ave. (509) 892-1403.

Sunday

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 45 and older. Reservations required. 2 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $10 admission. (509) 226-7674.

Monday

Engineers Forum of Spokane - “The Federal Marshals: How They Fit In,” by Eric Marks, U.S. Marshal chief deputy. 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 Mondays, 9-11 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Valley Point - The group meets Mondays, 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.

Pickleball - Play Pickleball every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1/day. (509) 570-2875.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include comprehensive plan amendments and a discussion on Splashdown. 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (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.

Senior volleyball - Games are Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1/day. (509) 255-9509.

Thursday

Democratic Women’s Club - The group meets the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Cafe Americana, University City Mall. (509) 928-9286.

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

Friday

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.

Town and Country Iris Society Meeting - Program by Desert Jewels Nursery. 7 p.m. Argonne Library, Argonne Road at Upriver Drive. Free. (509) 671-1540.

Next Saturday

Community Fun Run - Three-mile run and benefit for Lance Morehouse Jr. Memorial Fund, encouraging social inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. 9 a.m. Center Place at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $14/person, $50/team, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 279-9242.

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. April 4, Culinary Herbs; April 11, Growing Home Fruit; April 18, Heirloom Vegetables; May 2, Raised Bed Gardening. Learn the best varieties for our region, how to plant at the right time, as well as helpful water conservation tips and how to use less pesticides and fertilizers. 10 a.m.-noon. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Spring Craft Sale - Presented by Spokane Valley Senior Center. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 926-1937.

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