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Today
Central Valley High School Arts and Crafts Show – Today and Sunday. Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.
“Oliver Twist” - Adapted by Joellen Bland, based on Charles Dickens’ classic book. Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10/general, $8/age 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.
Roller Derby: Spokannibals vs. Taco Kickers - Last chance to see the Spokannibals play in 2011. Tickets available at www.brownpapertickts.com, Time Bomb at 711 N. Monroe St., and at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the action starting at 7 p.m. Roller Valley Skate Center, 9415 E. Fourth Ave. Advance: $8/adults, $6/students and seniors. At the door: $10/adults, $7/students and seniors.
Spokane Gun Show - Buy, sell and trade. Sponsored by Lewis-Clark Trader. Today, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7. (208) 746-5555.
Taste the Spirit auction - The fourth annual event features tasting of local wines, food, silent auction and live auction. Proceeds benefit the West Valley Education Foundation, which provides student scholarships and teacher grants; 6:30 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $35. (509) 230-0726.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Taste seven wines from four local wineries and enjoy dinner catered by Black Tie Catering. Event will also include live and silent auctions, live music, photos and a wine store. Proceeds will benefit University High School’s Senior All Nighter 2012; 6-11 p.m. La Bell Vie, 18507 E. Appleway. $45. (509) 995-5990.
Sunday
Dance - There is a veterans theme for this dance in honor of Veterans Day. 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 Avenue on Starr Road. (509) 926-3803.
Monday
Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $2. (509) 927-0602.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Monday; 7 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road. (509) 928-9158.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Broadway Court - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9 a.m. Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway Ave.. 922-3874.
Tuesday
Mental Health Support Group - 7 p.m. Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines Road. (509) 926-5247.
OCD Support Group - For families and individuals who struggle with OCD in their lives. Support, education, sharing, goals; 6-7 p.m. 12910 E. Sinto Ave. Free. (509) 869-1069.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - No fees or weigh-ins; 7 p.m.-midnight. 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. (951) 850-7764.
Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage; 6:30 p.m.-midnight. VFW Hall, 212 S. David St. (310) 621-3897.
Thursday
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 6 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, fourth floor theater room, 222 S. Evergreen Road. (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.
Friday
Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new moms, babies (up to 2 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.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy - 11 a.m. Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 921-6645.
Saturday
Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - This Washington Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter festival features more than 100 wines and 30 handcrafted beers, mostly from the Northwest. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Curtis Smith and the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Live music by the Martini Brothers and a discount wine store. Find ticket outlets or pay online at www.spokanecorkandkeg.com; 7-10 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan Road at I-90. $45/person in advance or $50 at the door. (509) 467-7744.
University High School Craft Fair - Nov. 12-13. Approximately 100 vendors selling a wide range of items; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $2/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 926-6981.