Family calendar
Today
Christmas Tree Fundraiser - Today; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Children living at the Hutton Settlement Children’s Home have been growing Christmas trees for years. Proceeds will benefit the programs for children at the home who are healing from past trauma and grief. The settlement driveway is a mile east of Argonne on Upriver Drive. Pre-cut, U-cut and live trees for sale. Hutton Settlement Home, 9907 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 926-1027.
“Little Women” - Scott Davidson’s theatrical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Shows today at 4 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10/general, $8/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.
One Flight Up - Fine arts and crafts show and sale; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Brooks Square Apartments Club House, 10207 E. Main. Free admission. (509) 868-2948.
Photos with Santa Claws - 14th annual event. Bring your furry friends for holiday photos. Half of the cost of every photo package will benefit Partners for Pets; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., today and Sunday. PetSmart, Sullivan Road and Sprague Ave. $10, includes two digital prints. (509) 927-4114.
Sunday
Photos with Santa Claws - 14th annual event. Bring your furry friends for holiday photos. Half of the cost of every photo package will benefit Partners for Pets. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. PetSmart, Sullivan Road and Sprague Ave. $10, includes two digital prints. (509) 927-4114.
Monday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish. (509) 928-9158.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Broadway Court - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
“The Recovery” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Norma Samis, engineer with Yellowstone Pipe Line, Bovay Engineers and W&H Pacific, will profile the recovery period and how we can use the knowledge we’ve gained. Beverage or lunch purchase required; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/senior lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.
Winter Family Game Fest - Afternoon of Nintendo Wii and board games. There will be some snacks. You’re welcome to bring any Wii or board games you’d like to share (rated E for everyone, please). All ages are welcome to attend, but children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; 1:30 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.
Tuesday
Spokane Valley Tween Book Club - For kids in grades 4-6. Join us each month to discuss and recommend great books, play games, eat book-related snacks and have fun .This month’s book is “Skellig,” by David Almond; 4:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library , 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Wednesday
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - No fees or weigh-ins; 7 p.m. 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. (951) 850-7764.
Spokane Valley Library Book Club - Discuss “Lost in Shangri-La” by Mitchell Zuckoff; 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Winter Family Game Fest - Afternoon of Nintendo Wii and board games. There will be some snacks. You’re welcome to bring any Wii or board games you’d like to share (rated E for everyone, please). All ages are welcome to attend, but children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; 1:30 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.
Thursday
ALS Patient and Caregiver meeting - Sponsored by the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association Evergreen Chapter, Spokane Branch; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (877) 201-3610.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, 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 Ave. (509) 928-5460.
Winter Family Game Fest - Afternoon of Nintendo Wii and board games. There will be some snacks. You’re welcome to bring any Wii or board games you’d like to share (rated E for everyone, please). All ages are welcome to attend, but children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; 1:30 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.
Friday
Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new mom, babies (up to two years old), and moms-to-be. Support, encouragement, teaching, learning, sharing, playtime and fun. Also features free weight checks, breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants, activities and guest speakers. There is no need to RSVP or attend regularly. Call (509) 473-5706 or email johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloydcl1@empirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free.
Winter Family Game Fest - Afternoon of Nintendo Wii and board games. There will be some snacks. You’re welcome to bring any Wii or board games you’d like to share (rated E for everyone, please). All ages are welcome to attend, but children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult; 1:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.