Calendar

Sat., Dec. 4, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

“Pied Piper of Hamelin” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Admission includes attendance at the cast party after the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

Fairfield Old Fashioned Christmas - Come to Fairfield for a craft show in the Grange Hall, pictures with Santa at the Bank of Fairfield, a Christmas tree sale, museum open house and more; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street, Fairfield.

Motorcycle and Quad Flat Track Racing - Gates open at 2 p.m., racing at 6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $5. 921-6432.

Outlaw Kart Dirt Track Racing - Gates open at 9 a.m., racing at 11 a.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $10. 921-6432.

Second Annual Holiday Home Tour - Presented by the Spokane Valley Community Auxiliary. Fund-raising event featuring some of Northwood’s finest homes that have been decorated by home owners, with professional touches by local merchants. Tour begins at Quality Inn Valley Suites, 8923 E. Mission, where local crafters will have holiday items, and there will be a shuttle service to the homes, originating throughout the day. View homes at your own pace; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. 926-4005 or 495-4074.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to adults age 20-49. Reservations are required; 2 p.m., New Life Assembly of God Church, 11410 E. Sprague. $10. 226-7674.

St. John Vianney dinner and auction - St. John Vianney Catholic School will host its annual fund-raiser. The evening includes a silent auction, live auction and dinner catered by Longhorn Barbecue. Call for reservations; 4 p.m., Greyhound Park, 5100 Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. 926-7987.

Storytime - Kelly Milner Halls, the author of “Dinosaur Mummies” and “Albino Animals,” will do a reading. Children will also be able to make a mouse bookmark; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

“Pied Piper of Hamelin” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Admission includes attendance at the cast party after the show; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

Monday

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a proposed utility tax ordinance and an audit report; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Storytime - The story is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” by Holly Hobbie; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

West Valley board of directors - The West Valley School District board meets; noon, District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace. 924-2150.

Thursday

After School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 924-6283.

Tree of Lights Celebration - Family and friends of Good Samaritan Village residents are invited to attend the annual celebration. The East Valley High School Jazz Band will perform. Refreshments will be served; 6:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Village Community Center, 17121 E. Eighth. 924-6161.

Friday

Craft Show - VHMC - Benefits the Children’s Miracle Network; 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission.

December 11

Storytime - The story is “The Cat in the Hat,” by Dr. Seuss. Activities will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.