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Today

Authors C.K. Crigger and Joyce Nowacki - At East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair. Continues Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-2839.

Breakfast with Santa - Enjoy breakfast and a variety of childrens games, activities, goody bags and entertainment. Hosted by Spokane Valley Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit Rotary scholarship funds and service projects; 9-11 a.m. Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $4/person at the door. (509) 688-0300.

Chili feed - Have chili with cornbread, cookies, drinks and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit two local families with medical issues; 4:30-7:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Village, 17028 E. Eighth Ave. $5 per person; $20 for a family of five.

Christmas on the Northern Palouse - The towns of Valleyford, Rockford and Fairfield are coordinating a bazaar-hopping event. Tour begins at On Sacred Grounds and continues down Highway 27 to Rockford and then onto Fairfield; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294.

Christmas Tree Fundraiser - Proceeds will benefit the programs for children at Hutton Settlement Children’s Home. Hours are from Tuesdays-Fridays, 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The settlement driveway is a mile east of Argonne on Upriver Drive. Pre-cut, U-cut and live trees for sale. 9907 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 926-1027.

East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair - Continues Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits the EVHS band students. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-2839.

Fairfield book sale - 10 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main. (509) 893-8320.

Fairfield Old Fashioned Christmas - Events at the Fairfield Community Center include craft vendors from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free children’s workshops from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and live entertainment from noon-3 p.m. You can also buy a Christmas tree at the railroad tracks, get a picture with Santa at the Bank of Fairfield beginning at 10 a.m. and purchase items at a bake sale at the Fairfield Museum. Bring a donation for the food bank to get a free raffle ticket. Adults can have drinks and attend a dance to music by Spare Parts at the Community Center from 8-10 p.m. Fairfield Community Center, 304 E. Main. $10 for the dance. (509) 283-2414.

Holiday Craft Fair - Presented by University Elementary PTA; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1613 S. University Road. Free. (509) 228-4664.

“Little Women” - Scott Davidson’s theatrical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Shows Dec. 9 and 16 at 7 p.m.; tonight and Dec. 10 and 17 at 4 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday and Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10/general, $8/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.

On Sacred Grounds - “Light & Gold,” multimedia art show by Gretchen Paukert featuring hand painted lamp shades, metal leaf art, and acrylic canvas paintings, Nov. 25- Dec. 17, with reception today from 5-7 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

The Art of Holiday Etiquette and Dining for Children Ages 7-12 - Participants will enjoy a three-course meal while learning the tools of the table, dress and grooming and how to presenting a toast; 3-6 p.m. CenterPlace, 2416 N. Discovery Place. $53. (509) 688-5892.