Family Calendar

Sat., Nov. 3, 2012

Today

Bazaar and silent auction - Proceeds to fund Community Family Assistance Programs. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, noon-2 p.m. Community of Christ Church, 11515 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 535-2513.

Central Valley High School Arts and Crafts Show - Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

Mommie and Me Princess Tea Party Class Ages 3-6 - Join local authors Monica Brandner and Lorene Keen as they teach little girls that a true princess shows kindness and respect in all she does. Practice greeting others, napkin etiquette, eating a cookie nicely and table talk. Signed copies of the authors’ book, “Sarah Elizabeth Plans a Tea Party,” will be available for purchase. Please wear dressy attire. For more information, visit www.imagebymonica.com; 11 a.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $27/couple. (509) 688-5892.

“Nicholas Nickelby” - The Charles Dickens classic presented by the Central Valley Theatre Department. 7:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $11 at the door.

Protocol - (classic rock/rhythm and blues) 8:45 p.m. Bolo’s Bar and Grill, 116 S. Best Road.

Sunday

Bazaar and silent auction - Proceeds to fund Community Family Assistance Programs. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, noon-2 p.m. Community of Christ Church, 11515 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 535-2513.

Journey to the Cross Craft Fair - Handmade arts and crafts, food and holiday gifts from a variety of vendors. All proceeds benefit the 2013 Journey to the Cross Outreach Event; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1601 S. Sullivan Road. Free admission. (509) 926-5866.

Monday

“Nicholas Nickelby” - The Charles Dickens classic presented by the Central Valley Theatre Department. 7:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $11 at the door.

Single and Parenting - Features biblical teaching on topics important to single parents. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care provided. Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 533-6800, ext. 123.

Striders - A community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Led by certified instructors, the classes emphasize strength, stretching and balance. Call Carol at (509) 926-1697 or Judy at (509) 892-1293; 8-9 a.m. Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place. $15 per year and $2 for each exercise class attended.

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

“Nicholas Nickelby” - The Charles Dickens classic presented by the Central Valley Theatre Department. 7:30 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $11 at the door.

Wednesday

Fourth Annual Heritage Day Celebration - Hosted by the Spokane Tribe of Indians, the event will offer an education for all ages about the tribe’s heritage and culture. They are encouraging focus on Kids Helping Kids in the community by holding a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Bring a sack lunch to the event, no food or drinks provided; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Suite 1. Free admission. Bring a donation for the food drive. (509) 477-2770 or (509) 777-1120.

Lilac City Cribbage Club - Open to anyone interested in playing cribbage. 6:30 p.m. Puerto Vallarta restaurant, 6915 E. Sprague Ave. (310) 621-3897.

Two Cooks With Love Cooking Classes - Foods of Australia. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.twocookswithlovecatering.com; 6-8:30 p.m. Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. (509) 891-5980.

Thursday

Books Are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Book and gift items for all ages at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit the Spokane Valley Hospital Auxiliary. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to the public. Spokane Valley Hospital and Medical Center, near the gift shop, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free admission. (509) 953-3246.

“Organizing Your Finances” – Free financial workshop offered by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Dinner will be provided. To register, visit www.stcu.org/workshops; 5-6:30 p.m. Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.

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

Author D. Andrew McChesney – Book signing of “Beyond the Ocean’s Edge: A Stone Island Sea Story”; 5 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Books are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Nov. 8-9. Book and gift items for all ages at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit the Spokane Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Hospital and Medical Center, near the gift shop, 12606 E. Mission Ave. (509) 953-3246.

Saturday

Author Julie Asay - The author will be signing her children’s book, “I Wish I Had a Twin Brother,” a story of a little boy who imagines all the wonderful – and wicked – things he would do; 2-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Free Home Buying Certificate Seminar - Presented by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Learn more about the home buying process; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Valley Hospital, Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 714-7069.

Red, White and Bruised: Spokannibals vs. Jet City Rollergirls - The Spokannibals, take on the Jet City Rollergirls’ Camaro Harem from Everett. In honor of Veterans Day we will be selling tickets to all military for $5! This will be a double header with Spokane’s only co-ed junior roller derby team, the Cherry Bomb Brawlers, playing against Missoula’s Hellions at 6 p.m. The Spokannibals bout begins at 7:15 p.m. Roller Valley Skate Center, 9415 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Advance tickets: $8/adult, $6/students and seniors, $5/military. At the door: $10/adults, $7/students and seniors, $5 military. (509) 280-6195.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - Sample hundreds of wines and handcrafted beers from the Northwest and beyond. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef Curtis Smith and the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College. Tickets available at www.spokanecorkandkeg.com; 7-10 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $45/advance; $50/door. (509) 467-7744.

Spokane Valley Museum Eighth Annual Heritage Program and Luncheon - Historical presentation “Bretz’s Flood” by author John Soennichsen. Presentation of the Heritage Preservation Award. Music, raffles and door prizes; 11:30 a.m. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $20. (509) 922-4570.

U-Hi Craft Fair - Presented by the University High School instrumental music parents and students. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $2/adults, children admitted free. (509) 891-5278.