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Today

Author Bob Manion - Book signing of “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes”; 1-3 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Craft and Antique Fair - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. University High School, 32nd and Pines Road. $2/adults, children admitted free. (509) 928-8016.

Edgecliff Spaghetti Feed - The annual fundraiser benefits Edgecliff SCOPE. There will also be live music and a raffle; 4:30-7 p.m. VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David. $4.50 adults and $2 kids younger than 12 in advance; $5 adults and $2.50 kids at the door. (509) 477-6345.

“Laughing Stock” - Watch the Central Valley High School Theatre Department’s production of this farce by Charles Morey. Show at 7 p.m. Show is not recommended for small children. Central Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $7. (509) 228-5100.

Showcases log home displays and the energy-efficient floor plans and craftsmanship that make log and timber frame homes a fast-growing segment of the custom-home market. Features educational seminars, live demonstrations, exhibitors of many home styles and accessories. Today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street. $12, good all three days; free/age 17 and younger accompanied by adult. (877) 377-3537.

“Stories for a Dead Night in Spokane” - Local authors including Barbara Curtis, Mark Shilo, Dan Webster and Steve Oliver. Book signing of their collection of chilling stories; 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Taste the Spirit - Fundraiser to benefit the West Valley Education Foundation, which supports student activities and scholarships. There will be tasting of wines from local wineries and an auction. Tickets are available at the West Valley District Office, 2805 N. Argonne Road. 6:30 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $35. (509) 340-7204.

“Twelve Angry Jurors” - The East Valley High School drama department presents this play by Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose. Show is at 7 p.m. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley. $5 adults, $3 for seniors and students without an ASB card. (509) 927-3200.

Sunday

Dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.

Monday

“2010 Census in Our Hands” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Swane Walkon, Partnership Specialist. 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Tuesday

Spaghetti feed and auction - Annual event hosted by the Evergreen Middle School PTO to benefit EMS students; 5:30-7 p.m. Evergreen Middle School, 14221 E. 16th. $4 per person or $15 per family. (509) 922-6890.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include proposed ordinances on street standards and residential lighting as well as a discussion on the court services alternative analysis; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

“New Moon” release party - Celebrate the Nov. 20 release of “New Moon,” the next movie in the popular “Twilight” series. Teens are invited to dress as their favorite character and there will be games, activities and prizes. One person will win two opening-day movie tickets; 6:30 p.m. Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. (509) 232-2510.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 11 a.m. Pasadena Park Elementary, 8508 E. Upriver Drive. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

Author Merle Martin - Book signing of “The Haunting, Colors of the Soul” and “Love Never Ages”; 7-8 p.m. Barnes and Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Spokane Valley Newcomers’ Club Luncheon - Luncheon will feature live and silent auctions with proceeds benefitting Valley Partners and Valley Meals on Wheels. Reservations are due by Nov. 15; 11:30 a.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. (509) 927-7659.

Friday

Custer’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - 33rd annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street. $6, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.