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Today

Beginning Gardening Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: Today, Vegetable Gardening; March 31, Flower Gardening; and April 7, Garden Maintenance. All classes are 9:30 a.m.-noon. Registration is required. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12 per class. (509) 477-2195.

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: Today, Raised-Bed Gardening; March 31, INW Vegetables; and April 7, Berries. All classes are 12:30-3 p.m. Registration is required. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12 per class or $40 for the series. (509) 477-2195.

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently used items. Today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (half price sale on Sunday) Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $4/adults, free/age 12 and younger; Sunday free admission. (509) 536-2840.

Layali Tarab XV - An evening of Middle Eastern and Fusion dance. Special guest performer: DaVid of Scandinavia; 7 p.m. Sri Prasert, 5908 E. Broadway Ave. $15/door; $12/advance. (509) 535-7101.

Pet Quest - Event will feature a book signing with veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, pet adoptions, demonstrations and a performance by the Ruff Review. For more information, visit www.paradisepet.biz; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Paradise Pet Resort, 11420 E. Jackson Ave. Free. (509) 290-6024.

Roller Derby: Kannibal Face Off! - The Spokannibals take on West Kootenay’s Allstar team, the Kootenay Kannibelles, for their first home bout of the season. Tickets are available through www.brownpapertickets.com, Time Bomb at 711 N. Monroe St., and at the door. 7 p.m. Roller Valley Skate Center, 9415 E. Fourth Ave. Advance: $8/adults, $6/students/seniors. At the door: $10/adults, $7/students/seniors. (509) 280-6195.

Solar Energy - Singing group of fourth- and fifth-grade students from Sunrise Elementary School; 1 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Spokane Bike Swap - Find affordable bicycles. The event will also raise community awareness of the Centennial Trail. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5; free for 12 and under.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Group meets second and fourth Saturdays of the month; noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Spring KidsFest - Free family fun for ages 3-12 with face painting, crafts, games, music, prizes and more from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. An appearance by the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m.-noon. Spokane Valley Mall food court, 14740 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 926-3700.

Sunday

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale - Families can sell or buy gently used items for their growing families. Half price all day, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free admission. (509) 536-2840.

On Sacred Grounds - “Travels, Treasures and Memories,” featuring watercolor, textile art and collages depicting worldwide travels of Dian Zahner; reception, 2-5 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford (509) 747-6294.

Spokane Bike Swap - Find affordable bicycles. 9 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5; free for 12 and under.

Monday

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

Chocolate Tamale Class - Learn this recipe created by Chocolate Myracles’ master chocolatier, Julia Balassa-Myracle. Each participant will take home two or three tamales and enjoy one after the class; 5:30 p.m. 11616 E. Montgomery Drive Suite 23. $45 per person. (509) 922-6353.

DivorceCare Recovery Support Group - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave. $25 for workbook. (509) 533-6800 or (509) 892-5255.

Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $2. (509) 927-0602.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish (509) 928-9158.

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

Wireless Communication - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Steve Schennum, GU associate professor, will describe his research and development. Beverage or lunch purchase required. 12:15 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9.55/senior lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace (509) 924-1830.

OCD Support Group - For families and individuals who struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder in their lives. Support, education, sharing, goals; 6-7 p.m. 12910 E. Sinto Ave. Free. (509) 869-1069.

Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo $2. (509) 927-0602.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed ordinance banning roadside donation drives and proposed motions on lodging tax funding allocations, pavement management plan, STA sidewalk agreement, Safe Routes to School projects and railroad crossing improvements. There will also be reports on pavement management funding options and sign code regulations; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Story will be “Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator” by Mo Willems. Also enjoy crafts and treats. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Estate Planning - It is never too soon to have your estate in order. Attorney Art Toreson will discuss the vital facts of wills, physician directives, powers of attorney, community property and living trusts; 6-9 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 205. $29. (509) 279-6027.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - No fees or weigh-ins. 7 p.m. 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. (951) 850-7764.

Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage; 6:30 p.m. VFW Hall, 212 S. David St. (310) 621-3897.

Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $2. (509) 927-0602.

Spokane County Brain Injury Survivors Support Group - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 218-7982.

Spokane Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 6-8 p.m. Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 482-2022.

The Innovation Show, LaunchPad Quarterly Event - The theme is Harnessing Innovation and the Web Economy. The special guest will be Dave Koopman, chief scientist of GoDaddy.com. Dave will discuss several topics including how GoDaddy.com became the No. 1 web registration company in the world and his thoughts for how other companies can leverage the Internet to increase their bottom line. There will also be a panel discussion including: Telect, Gravity Jack, HP, Funsational and Greencupboards, and a trade show; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $25.

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

Thursday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6 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 Ave. (509) 928-5460.

The Urban Chicken - Learn how to keep chickens, and the rules for your city; 6:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Friday

Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new mothers, babies (up to 2 years old), and moms-to-be. Support, encouragement, teaching, learning, sharing, playtime and fun. Also features free weight checks, breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants, activities and guest speakers. There is no need to RSVP or attend regularly. Call (509) 473-5706 or email johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloydcl1@empirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free.

March 31

An Evening with Harley-Davidson Gala - Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson presents the 12th annual event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment by Sammy Eubanks. All of the money raised from this event stays local to help battle muscle disease; 6 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $60 per person. (509) 325-3747.