Calendar

Today

“The Mousetrap” - A Central Valley High School production of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $6 at the door. 228-5154.

Book signing - Local author Jim Durkee will sign copies of his book “Science and Faith”; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. 922-4104.

Craft and antique fair - Benefits the University High School marching band and color guard. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. University High School, 32nd and Pines. $1. Free for children. 228-5373.

Purple Bubble Charity Ball - Sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Live and silent auctions, semiformal. Prime rib dinner and dancing to Mike Moser and Sissy Starr. Reservations required; 6 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. 926-2328.

Santa at Spokane Valley Mall - Hosting story time, where he will read one of his favorite books, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Afterward refreshments will be provided; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave. Free. 926-5575.

Season of Style Benefit - Tea and Fashion show at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., including a marketplace from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Valley Community Center to assist low-income families. Mirabeau Park Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Sullivan Road at Interstate 90, Spokane Valley. $27/show and marketplace; $2/marketplace only. 924-0646.

Storytime - Kids can get their picture taken with special guest Froggy; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

The Plant Farm’s Poinsettia Open House and Tour - 30 varieties of poinsettias and holiday gift ideas will be showcased; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 14208 E. Fourth, Spokane Valley. 926-9397.

Winter Knights Snow Show - New and used snowmobiles, trailers, clothing, parts and accessories available for purchase. Money raised supports the club’s maintenance of trails and snowmobiling facilities and local charities; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. 838-5252.

Sunday

Craft and antique fair - Benefits the University High School marching band and color guard. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. University High School, 32nd and Pines. $1. Children are free. 228-5373.

Holiday Vendor Fair - Featuring Christmas gifts, jewelry, handcrafts, art, make-up, home decor and more; noon-6 p.m., 212 S. David Road. 928-2086.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 6:30 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. 228-5400.

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

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

“The Mousetrap” - A Central Valley High School production of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $6 at the door. 228-5154.

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

Tuesday

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

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

Spokane County Library District - The board of trustees meet; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 924-4122.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the Parks and Recreation master plan, an ordinance adopting the 2006 budget and a motion to adopt the comprehensive plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

“The Mousetrap” - A Central Valley High School production of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery; 7:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $6 at the door. 228-5154.

Wednesday

After-School Special - For children in grades K-5; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

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

Friends of the Valley Library - The group meets the third Wednesday of each month; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 922-2960.

McTeacher’s Night - St. Mary’s Catholic School will receive a portion of all sales from McDonalds while the principal and teachers help staff the restaurant; 4:30-7:30 p.m., McDonald’s, 819 N. Sullivan Road. 924-4300.

“Noises Off” - A hapless English acting troupe is touring a production of a farce called “Nothing On”; 7:30 p.m., University High School, University Performing Arts Theatre, 12420 E 32nd Ave. $6/adults, $5/students. 228-5293.

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

Storytime - Story, game and craft project on “Thomas the Tank Engine”; 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

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

Thursday

“Noises Off” - A hapless English acting troupe is touring a production of a farce called “Nothing On”; 7:30 p.m., University High School, 12420 E 32nd Ave. $6/adults, $5/students. 228-5293.

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, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Friday

Custer’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. Continues next Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 924-0588.

“Noises Off” - A hapless English acting troupe is touring a production of a farce called “Nothing On”; 7:30 p.m., University High School, 12420 E 32nd Ave. $6/adults, $5/students. Continues next Saturday, 7:30 p.m. 228-5293.

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

The Beene Family Concert - Southern gospel quartet from Tennessee; 7 p.m., Pasadena Park Nazarene Church, 8822 E. Upriver Drive. A free-will offering will be accepted. 926-5858.

Next Saturday

Fill the Bus - Students from Spokane Valley schools will be trying to fill buses full of food for the Spokane Valley Food Bank. Locations are: Albertsons, 32nd and Highway 27; Safeway, Evergreen and Sprague; Tidyman’s, Sprague and McDonald; Safeway at Liberty Lake Road and Country Vista Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 928-7769.

Spaghetti feed - Edgecliff SCOPE hosts its annual spaghetti feed and raffle to raise funds for SCOPE projects; 5-8 p.m., VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David. $4 adults, $2 kids under 12; At the door it’s $5 adults, $3 kids under 12. 477-6345.