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Sat., Dec. 12, 2009

Today

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

Author event - Local authors Lyle Hatcher and Don Caron will sign copies of their book, “Different Drummers”; 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. (509) 922-4104.

Christmas Art Market - Noon-9 p.m. 5318 E. Desmet Ave. Free admission.

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. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.. Free. (509) 459-5453.

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

Sunday

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

Author Dick Jensen - Author Dick Jensen will sign copies of his local guidebook, “Spokane Set in Stone”; 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. (509) 922-4104.

Pancake Breakfast – The McIntosh Grange will serve up a meal of fruit, sausage and pancakes. Diners can also have Christmas gifts wrapped for a nominal fee; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grange Hall, First and Lake Streets, Rockford. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for kids 10 and under.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets at 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo. (509) 228-5400.

“Conditions in the Middle East” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with Ryan Crocker, retired ambassador to Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan and Iraq; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - 10:30 a.m.-noon. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 921-5608.

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.

Tuesday

Breast Cancer Support Group - For women who want information and support through stages of cancer; 5:30 p.m. Cancer Care Northwest, 12615 E. Mission, Suite 200. (509) 228-1244.

Computer Lab - Library staff will be available to help you navigate the web, look for a job, build a resume and use online resources available; noon, Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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.

Holiday Band Concert - Presented by Central Valley High School; 7 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Parliamentary Law Study - 7 p.m. Central Valley SCOPE, 115 N. Evergreen. (509) 924-2476.

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

Spokane Valley City Council Study Session - Tentative agenda items include proposed ordinances on park regulation and the comprehensive plan as well as mayoral appointments to the planning commission; 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; 8:30 a.m. Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.

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. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. . Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 459-5453.

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

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

Spokane Valley Book Discussion Club - Bring your favorite holiday books to discuss. Children’s classics are welcome; 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Thursday

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

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

Spokane Valley Anime Club - For teens grades six or above. Watch anime episodes, eat snacks and more; 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 1:45 p.m. Orchard Crest Retirement Community, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m. Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. (509) 928-5460.

Friday

On Sacred Grounds - “Sacred Places,” photography by Judy Hankel, reception with free pizza, salad and dessert provided by Buck’s Pizza; 4-7 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Saturday

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

Author Bob Manion - Book signing of “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes”; 1-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Boater safety education - The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will put on a free boater education class for anyone age 12 and up. As of Jan. 1, all boat operators age 25 and younger are required to attend a boater education course. Registration is required; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 10319 E. Appleway. (509) 477-3552.