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Sat., March 31, 2012

Today

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; 6 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $60 per person. (509) 325-3747.

Beginning Gardening Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: today, flower gardening; and April 7, garden maintenance. All classes held 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, Inland Northwest vegetables; and April 7, berries. 12:30-3 p.m. Registration is required. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12 per class. (509) 477-2195.

Knut Erik Jensen - Norwegian musician plays piano from Greig to Gershwin and was the 1999 Norwegian accordion champ; 7 p.m. Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave. $10/adults, $5/students with ID and children age 12 and younger. (509) 327-4266.

Sunday

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 Avenue on Starr Road (509) 926-3803.

Monday

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 Road (509) 928-9158.

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

“We Have Success Stories” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with Kathleen Grier, County Juvenile Councilor, will present the positive side of juvenile detention. Beverage or lunch purchase required; noon. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $10/senior lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Tuesday

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

Spokane Valley Quilters Guild - Group meets on even-numbered months with a potluck before the meeting; 6:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley (509) 924-6320.

Wednesday

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.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum – To mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic, the museum will present the experiences of the survivors in their own words. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, 12114 E. Sprague Ave. $6/adults; $5/seniors; $4/students. (509) 922-4570.

Two Cooks and Friends Cooking and Mixology - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. For ages 21 and older. Learn how to make French cuisine while sampling food and drinks. Please bring an apron. Choose to attend Wednesday or Thursday. RSVP required. 6-8:30 p.m. Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $35 per person; $60 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Thursday

Shoreline Master Program open house - Presentation on the draft goals and policies for a required update to the city’s Shoreline Master Program. The plan regulates development within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark of all shorelines in the city; 5:30-7 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 720-5335.

State of the City - Spokane Valley Mayor Tom Towey will talk about the city’s accomplishments in 2011 and goals for 2012. This is the first of four speeches; 6:30-8 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road (509) 921-1000.

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

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. 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.

Pacific Flyway Gallery - “String of Hearts” original mixed media show by Felisa Carranza, reception 4-7 p.m. Pacific Flyway Gallery, 409 S. Dishman Mica Road, Spokane Valley Free. (509) 747-0812.

April 7

Author Esta Rosevear - Children’s author presents her latest book in her Rebecca series, “Rebecca and the Garden,” with a book signing; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hastings - Spokane Valley, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Community Easter Egg Hunt - Free family event with carnival games, jumping castle and slide, prizes, petting zoo, concessions, face painting, a balloon artist, and Easter Egg Hunt for children up to fifth grade. Presented by Valley Real Life Ministries. For more information call or email bcondos@myvrl.org 1-3 p.m. Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres Free. (509) 232-0840. Low-cost vaccination clinic - All vaccines are $5 and microchips will be available for $8. Pet owners can also pick up free pet ID tags and vouchers for spaying or neutering; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SCRAPS, 2521 N. Flora Road.

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