Spokane calendar

Upcoming

Celebration of Lights – The city of Spokane Valley hosts its third annual Christmas tree lighting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday in the University City Mall parking lot. The event includes a performance by the Solar Energy children’s choir and a visit from Santa; 921-1000.

Program Evaluation – Gonzaga University continues its nonprofit leadership board development series at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Schoenberg Center, Room 202, 500 E. Boone. Registration is required; $45; 323-3573.

Holiday sale – The Lilac Blind Foundation puts on its seventh annual fund-raiser, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, The Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive; 328-9116.

Candlelight Christmas concert – The Gonzaga University Choir and Spokane Symphony Brass Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Boone and Astor. Tickets are $12 general and $10 seniors and students in advance through TicketsWest, $15 at the door; 325-SEAT.

Spaghetti night – Pasta buffet hosted by the South Hill Kiwanis from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the South Hill Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. Proceeds will benefit community projects. Adults are $8; kids under 6 are free; 326-1216.

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area will host a holiday music program, 11 a.m. Sunday at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside; lunch is $19; reservations are required; 465-8163.

Family book night – 4-5 p.m. Monday at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. Each child will get a free book. There will be an activity guide for parents, arts and crafts projects and treats. Sponsored by Support for Parents Overcoming Challenges, Whitworth College and Starbucks; 444-0374.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Beth Hodgson of Spring Environmental will speak on “Incorporating Environmental Engineering into Engineering Projects,” noon Monday at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive; lunch is $12; 244-3467.