Calendar
Today
Art, Music and More - Live art and music by local independent artists; Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, lower level, 14700 E. Indiana. 842-2492.
Christmas Charity Bazaar - A portion of all proceeds will go to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Open daily Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., through Dec. 24. 15111 E. Sprague. 926-4042.
Season of Sharing – Low-income families may sign up before Dec. 12 to receive gifts for children under 18. Those registering need to bring picture ID, proof of address and Social Security cards or medical coupons for all the children, to Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway. Gifts will be distributed Dec. 18. 927-1153.
Monday
Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Tuesday
East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.
Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed street vacation ordinance, a report on sidewalks and a report on city hall facilities planning; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 688-0232.
Swing Dance Lessons - Free lessons; 7-9 p.m., Club Max Nightclub and Restaurant, 8122 E. Sprague. 922-1922.
Wednesday
Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.
Thursday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.
Friday
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - Based on the children’s book written by Barbara Robinson. Presented by the Spokane Christian Youth Center; today-Dec. 2, and Dec. 7-8. Shows are Fridays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., and matinees on Dec. 1, 2 and 8 at 3 p.m. Trent Elementary School, Adamson Auditorium, 3303 N. Pines Road. $4-10. 487-6540.
South Pines Elementary PTSA/SPACE Live and Silent Auction - Rustic Italian dinner available. Daycare will be provided for only $2 per child for ages 3-12 and includes pizza; 6-8:30 p.m., 12021 E. 24th. $6/dinner. 228-4446.
Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 45 and older today, and for ages 20-49 on Saturday. Reservations required. Buffet dinner available; 7 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10. 226-7674.
Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels Holiday Ball - Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and social hour. Enjoy a delicious catered meal at 7, followed by a live auction with emcees Dave Cotton and George Maupin. Dancing to the oldies, rock and jazz played by “Rhythm Method.” Tickets available at Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels Office. 6-11 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $75. 924-6976.
Next Saturday
“Heaven’s Gift” A Dessert Theatre - Gourmet dessert/appetizer buffet followed by a dramatic presentation of the Christmas story, including music; 6:30 p.m., Pasadena Park Nazarene Church, 8822 E. Upriver Drive. $5. 926-5858.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - Based on the children’s book written by Barbara Robinson. Presented by the Spokane Christian Youth Center; today-Dec. 2, 7-8. Shows are Fridays-Saturdays at 7 p.m., and matinees on Dec. 1-2 and 8 at 3 p.m. Trent Elementary School, Adamson Auditorium, 3303 N. Pines Road. $4-10. 487-6540.
Art, Music and More - Live art and music by local independent artists; Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, lower level, 14700 E. Indiana. 842-2492.
Breakfast with Santa - Hosted by the Rotary Club of Spokane Valley. Proceeds benefit local charities. There will also be games, clowns and face painting. Santa will arrive around 9 a.m.; 8:30-10:30 a.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $4 at the door. 892-6373.
EVHS Winter Craft Fair - Dec. 1-2. Supporting the band and marching band students. Lots of homemade crafts and bake sale. Runs through Dec. 2. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $1 admission. 226-1222.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Craft Show - Arts and crafts, live local music, soup luncheon, sponsored by Fairfield Grange; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield. 283-4133.
Spaghetti and Elvis for Africa - Dinner proceeds benefit Poverty Relief Projects in Lome Togo, Africa. Sauce made by the Spokane Skills Center and spaghetti made by The Christian Outreach Group. Includes a presentation on the damage of AIDS in Africa; 6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schaefer Road, Spokane Valley. $10. 999-6090.
Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For single Christians ages 20-49. Reservations required. Buffet dinner available; 7 p.m., Cafe Donna, 12005 E. Trent Ave. $10. 226-7674.
WVHS Band Auction - The fundraiser includes a silent auction, barbecue dinner, live auction and raffle; 4 p.m., West Valley High School, 8301 E. Buckeye. Dinner is $5 per person or $20 per family. 922-5296.