Calendar

Sat., Dec. 3, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Breakfast with Santa – CV High School - Presented by Spokane Valley Rotary Club; sponsored by Snyders and Tidyman’s. Enjoy children’s games, activities, goodie bags, face painting, balloon clowns, crafts and visit with Santa, Spokane Chiefs mascot Boomer, IHOP mascot, Red Robin, and Old Country Buffet’s Bee; 8:30-10:30 a.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $3.50. 892-6373.

Christmas craft show - Fairfield’s annual “Old Fashioned Christmas” craft show. There will also be live Christmas music and a visit from Santa. The sale benefits the community center; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fairfield Community Center. 283-4133.

Home Business Fair - Come and purchase unique and hard to find Christmas gifts for your loved ones. This event features local home based businesses including, Pampered Chef, Stampin’ Up, Shade Clothing, Fancy Flowers, Photography by Kristin Burgess, All Jeweled Up, Home Spa and more; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan Road at Interstate 90, Spokane Valley. Free. 924-9000.

The Toy Shelf - Presented by Dance Theatre Northwest. Performances begin at 2 and 5 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $12/adults, $8/children, students and seniors. 922-3032 or 325-SEAT.

Through The Storybook - A production by Theater Arts for Children. Opening night admission includes attendance at the cast party after the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

Sunday

All-Ages Dance - The Country Jammers will perform. There will be an open mike session from 2-3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Breakfast with Santa - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

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

Through the Storybook - A production of Theater Arts for Children; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $4. 892-5413.

Monday

Computer Basics - A class for adults at 2 and 6 p.m.; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Monday; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, Room 105; 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

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

Tuesday

Carols at Christmas - A community Christmas concert featuring choirs from several local churches and Gonzaga Prep. Refreshments will be served; 6:30-8 p.m., Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines.

New Horizon Orchestra - Holy Names Music Center will present a joint concert with the Lilac City Orchestra; 7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. Free. 326-9516.

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

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a report from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and a report on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; 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., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Nicotine Anonymous - The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.

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

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne. 926-4334.

Thursday

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

Christmas Tree Extravaganza - All seniors are welcome. There will be 25 miniature decorated Christmas trees, refreshments, entertainment and more. Reservations are requested; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Park Place Retirement Community, 511 S. Park Road. 922-7224.

Community Center open house - The agencies housed in the Spokane Valley Community Center host an open house. Other social service agencies will also be on hand. Refreshments will be served; 4-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 927-1153.

Holiday social - The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a holiday social; 3-7 p.m., 9507 E. Sprague. 924-4994.

Inland Empire VHF Club - The club for radio amateurs meets the second Thursday of each month. 6:30 p.m., Tidyman’s, 13014 E. Sprague. 926-1106.

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., Spokane Valley Library. 926-6283.

Friday

Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Friday in room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Spaghetti Dinner - Sponsored by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

“Through the Storybook” - A production of Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $4. 892-5413.

Next Saturday

Spokane Gun Show – Next Saturday and Dec. 11. More than 500 tables to buy, sell and trade items. Sponsored by Lewis-Clark Trader. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6. (208) 746-5555.