Calendar

Sat., Nov. 23, 2013

Today

Catching Fire! - Join us in a “Hunger Games”-inspired competition. May the odds be ever in your favor! For grades six and older; 3 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - More than 300 artists and crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Jingle Bell Jamboree – More than 20 vendors in one place for holiday shopping; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 720-4032.

Spice Traders Mercantile Birthday Bash - Nov. 22-24. In celebration of turning 2 years old, Spice Traders is having a weekend tasting event. Sip and savor some of our favorite brew at our free beer tasting Saturday; enjoy some select wines at our free wine tasting Sunday. Each tasting is 3-6 p.m. daily. Spice Traders Mercantile, 15614 E. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 315-4036.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. 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.

Whack A Mole - (classic rock/new pop) 8:45 p.m. Bolo’s Bar and Grill, 116 S. Best Road. (509) 891-8995.

Sunday

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Spice Traders Mercantile Birthday Bash - Free wine tasting 3-6 p.m. Spice Traders Mercantile, 15614 E. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 315-4036.

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

Pet Photos with Santa - Starting at 6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, 14740 E. Indiana Ave.

Scotty McCreery - The American Idol season 10 winner will play an up close, acoustic show. Doors open at 4 p.m. Local bands will open, with headliner about 7 p.m. Roadhouse, 20 N. Raymond Road. Free. (509) 413-1894.

Tuesday

Bobby and Berle – (country/variety) 4 p.m. VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David St. Free. (509) 535-9315.

Core Strengthening and Fall Prevention Classes - If you are at risk for falling, here is your chance to decrease your risk while getting stronger. Class meets through Dec. 12. North Pines Yoga & Pilates Studio, 1301 N. Pines Road. $96/session. (509) 928-1400.

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

Pajama Party with Santa - Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal, blanket or book and capture a magical and memorable moment. Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Make a $3 donation to Toys for Tots and receive a customized email letter from Santa on Christmas Eve. Held Tuesdays through Dec. 17 starting at 6 p.m. Spokane Valley Mall, 14740 E. Indiana Ave.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a final vote on a proposed unlawful public exposure ordinance and an ordinance vacating a portion of Alki Avenue; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Free Community Dinners - Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels serving meals in celebration of Thanksgiving at 11:30 a.m. at the following locations: Appleway Court, 221 S. Farr Road; Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road; Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 924-6976.

Lilac City Cribbage Club - Play cribbage every Wednesday evening at the Puerto Vallarta Restaurant, 6915 E. Sprague Ave., 6:15-9 p.m. Traditional two-handed play. For information call (509) 477-9090 or email bill@playcribbage.com.

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