Literary Calendar

Sun., Dec. 18, 2011

Scripts Wanted for “The Scenes of Life III” – Spokane Community College Players is asking for one-act scripts to be directed and performed by students. The scripts should be 10 minutes in length and have a no more than a PG-13 rating. Deadline is Jan. 6, 2012. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Spokane. (509) 533-7387.

Every Woman Can – Presents their cookbook filled with stories and recipes that helped heal and comfort women and their families through breast cancer treatment and recovery. Today. Noon-4 p.m., Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

Author Robin Helm and Gail Lyster - Author Helm and illustrator Lyster will visit from Sandpoint to sign copies of their children’s book “The Land of Starry Night,” inspired by moonlight on Lake Pend Oreille. Today. 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., Spokane. (509) 838-0206.

Storytelling Company Christmas Show - Renee D’Aoust, poet, dancer and author of “Body of a Dancer,” and vocalist Samantha Carston join Sandy Compton and The StoryTelling Company for a Christmas show of stories and music. Reservations requested. Today. 5 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $10; dinner available for purchase. (208) 263-0846.

History Buffs Book Club - Discussion group open to all history lovers. Tuesday. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., meeting room. Free. (509) 847-3753.

North Spokane Kids Book Club - For children in grades 4-6. If you’ve read the book, seen the movie, read something else by the author, or haven’t done any of the above but don’t mind the occasional plot spoiler, join us each month as we discuss and recommend books, play games, eat book-related snacks and have fun. This month’s book is “Our Only May Amelia” by Jennifer Holm. Tuesday. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Spokane Valley Tween Book Club - For children in grades 4-6. If you’ve read the book, seen the movie, read something else by the author, or haven’t done any of the above but don’t mind the occasional plot spoiler, join us each month as we discuss and recommend great books, play games, eat book-related snacks and have fun. This month’s book is “Skellig,” by David Almond. Tuesday. 4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library , 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane Valley Library Book Club - Discuss “Lost in Shangri-La” by Mitchell Zuckoff. Wednesday. 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library , 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Inland NW Writers Guild - Join a network of supportive writers to help chart a course to publishing your own work. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Grinch Christmas Storytime - Listen to a reading about the Grinch’s eventful night and work on some activity pages. Saturday. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave., Spokane. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. No poetry, non-fiction, memoirs, etc., please. Bring 5-10 pages to read to the group and 6-8 copies. Saturday. Noon, Spokane County Library, Otis Orchards Branch, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Sipping Chocolate Samples - Taste hot chocolate made from blocks of “Chocolate: European Style” cookbook. Saturday. Noon-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

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