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Sat., Feb. 11, 2012

Today

Distorted Images of Self - Lake Country Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous is holding this event; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Valley Hospital Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 953-0202.

Fundraiser for Kim Pierson - Live and silent auctions; music by Chris Ellenberger. Kim was involved in a skiing accident and broke her femur. She needs additional surgeries in order to stand and walk; 7-10:30 p.m. Eagles Lodge, 16801 E. Sprague Ave. $4. (509) 991-9689.

Hand-Rolled Wine Truffle Class - Chocolate Myracles’ master chocolatier Julia Balassa-Myracle will demonstrate how to make cream-based ganache and hand rolled truffles. Students will choose from a selection of local wines to flavor one pound of dark chocolate ganache that they can take home, and will receive a gift box with ribbon for gift giving; 1 p.m. 11616 E. Montgomery, No. 23. $45. (509) 922-6353.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. No poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc., please. Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Group meets second and fourth Saturdays of the month; noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Spokane Valley Fire open house - Take a tour of Station 6, meet firefighters, have refreshments and meet Mako the arson dog. The Fire Department is looking for suggestions for a new name for the station; 1-4 p.m. Valley Fire Station 6, 6306 E. Sprague. (509) 892-4126.

Monday

Central Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6:30 p.m. Learning and Teaching Center, 19307 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 228-5400.

DivorceCare Recovery Support Group - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave. $25 for workbook. (509) 533-6800 or (509) 892-5255.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - Second Monday of the month; 10:30 a.m.-noon. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 921-5608.

Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo. $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

East Valley School District - The board of directors meets; 6 p.m. District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace Ave. (509) 924-1830.

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.

Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $2. (509) 927-0602.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a public hearing on the amended 2012 budget and discussions on signs related to alcohol sales and the city’s proposed gateway sign; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - No fees or weigh-ins. 7 p.m. 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. (951) 850-7764.

Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage; 6:30 p.m. VFW Hall, 212 S. David St. (310) 621-3897.

Senior pickleball - Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $2. (509) 927-0602.

Spokane Valley Library Book Club - Discuss “The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise” by Julia Stuart; 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library , 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Sprague Avenue reconstruction public meeting - Learn more about this summer’s project to reconstruct Sprague Avenue between Evergreen and Sullivan roads. 6:30-8 p.m. Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road. (509) 720-5007.

Thursday

Spokane Valley Seahawkers - Fan club nonprofit organization. Open to the public. Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month and general meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month. Social hour is at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7. The Rock Bar and Lounge, 13921 E. Trent Ave.

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. (509) 928-5460.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” - Theater Arts for Children will present a comical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s French literary classic. Directed by Cameron Anderson. Shows Feb. 16-18, 22-24 and March 1-2 at 7 p.m.; March 4 at 2 p.m. West Valley High School , 8301 E. Buckeye Ave. $10/ages 13 and older, $8/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 995-6718.

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.

Saturday

Animal Families - Learn more about animal families that live near you. Try to match animals with their babies, create an animal Valentine’s Day card and make your own beaver family wreath; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. $3 per person. (509) 340-1028.

Author Jerrelene Williamson - The local author from Spokane Northwest Black Pioneers will sign copies of her book “African Americans in Spokane.” Event will also include a Book Fair to benefit the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Women’s Self Defense Instruction - Taught by Hit Pit MMA instructors. 80 minutes of instruction to help women know how to successfully defend themselves if and when attacked. Practical, easy to learn and universally applied to a variety of situations. Offered the third Saturday of every month. For women age 13 and older; 1 p.m. 101 N. Argonne Road, Suite B. $10. (509) 891-9821.