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Today

“A Scrooge Christmas” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. An adaptation by Thomas Hischak of the Charles Dickens holiday classic: “A Christmas Carol.” Shows are Fridays-Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., through Dec. 20. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $7/adults, $5 age 12 and younger. (509) 768-3235.

Christmas bazaar - Local vendors with handmade items; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294.

Craft Fair - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Seth Woodard Elementary School, 7401 E. Mission Ave. Free admission. (509) 921-2160.

EVHS Winter Craft Fair – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. More than 70 local vendors selling mostly handmade items. There will be food and drinks available and Santa Claus will be present. Benefits the East Valley High School band students. 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. $1. (509) 893-2389.

Liberty Lake Holiday Ball - The Friends of Pavillion Park host the annual fundraiser. There will be a champagne reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and dancing. Proceeds benefit summer concerts and movies in Pavillion Park; 5:30 p.m. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. $100. (509) 863-8645.

Old-Fashioned Christmas - Multiple events in the Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield Museum and Fairfield Bank on Main Street, including pancake breakfast ($5 adults, $3 children), pictures with Santa Claus, bake sale, Christmas tree sale, craft vendors and free children’s workshop. Lunch available for $7 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Community Center; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fairfield, south of Spokane Valley on Highway 27.

Patrick McManus - Local author Patrick McManus will read from his newest book, “The Double Jack Murders”; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. (509) 922-4104.

School library event - Shoppers at Barnes & Noble can use code 582114 to donate a portion of their purchase price to the library at Valley Christian School. Barnes & Noble, Spokane Valley Mall. (509) 924-9131.

Val Wold - Eleven-year-old child delights with beautiful piano music; 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Mall. Free. (208) 691-6964.

Sunday

Author Greg Rowley - PGA golf pro and author Greg Rowley will sign his new book, “Golf Naked”; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. (509) 922-4104.

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 on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Jazz Northwest concert - Jazz Northwest will perform in concert. Free parking and admission, donations will be accepted; 2:30 p.m. Good Samaritan, 17028 E. Eighth. (509) 924-6161.

“Mary, Did You Know?” - Buffet dinner/dessert followed by a Christmas gospel message. Semiformal, no children; 6:30 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. $10. (509) 926-5858.

Toy and Train Show - Dozens of vendors with toys, gifts and model trains. Presented by Evergreen Railroad Modelers; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road. $5/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 939-5845.

Monday

Naranon - Support group for relatives and friends of drug addicts; 6:30 p.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 230-5423, (509) 921-0361, (509) 467-9774.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 9-11 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. (509) 922-3844.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly-Valley Fourth - The group meets every Monday; 7-8 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish. (509) 928-9158.

“The State Budget: Where Do We Go From Here?” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Larry Crouse, state House of Representative for 15 years with service on Commerce and Labor, General Government Appropriations and Pension Policy committees; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Tuesday

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

Grief Share - For those experiencing a loss and struggling to cope; 7 p.m. Dishman Baptist Church, 315 N. Argonne Road. (509) 891-1111 or (509) 924-0339.

Mental Health Support Group - 7 p.m., Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines Road. (509) 926-5247.

Pickleball - Games are every Tuesday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on a development agreement in conjunction with a comprehensive plan change, a proposed park regulations ordinance, a proposed motion on the allocation of lodging tax funds and proposed contracts with Poe and AAA Sweeping; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Spokane Valley Executive Network - An association of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads and fellowship with one another; 8:30 a.m., Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.

Survivor Citizen Action Team - Support group for survivors of vehicular assault from impaired drivers; 6:30 p.m. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council’s Prevention Center, 8104 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 922-8383.

Wednesday

Christmas Bureau - Assisting families in need with Christmas toys, books, candy and food vouchers for a holiday meal. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review, Catholic Charities Spokane and Volunteers of America. Dec. 9-19, closed Sunday. 10 a.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 358-4254.

Nicotine Anonymous - Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking; 3-4 p.m. Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 926-9804 or (509) 474-1845.

Senior badminton - Games are every Wednesday; 1-3 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development Council - The group meets the second Wednesday of each month; 9:30 a.m.-noon. 8815 E. Mission, Suite B. (509) 924-7350.

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

Thursday

Self-Care Connection - Teaches cancer patients about nutrition, daily activity, relaxation techniques, coping skills, etc.; 2:30 p.m. Cancer Care Northwest Valley, 12615 E. Mission, Suite 200. (509) 228-1244.

Saturday

Photos with Santa Claws - Bring your furry friends for holiday photos. You can also bring your own camera. Next Saturday and Dec. 19 and 20. PetSmart, Sullivan Road at Sprague Avenue. $10, includes two digital prints and one holiday frame. (509) 927-4114.