The Spokane Valley Fire Department's Santa van is ready to roll again. The white van squires Santa around the Spokane Valley area every winter, giving kids a chance to visit the red-robed one and whisper what they want for Christmas in his ear.

The van will be making the rounds every night from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Tuesday and going through Dec. 22. I'll post the schedule for the first few nights now, with more to follow later.

Tuesday: north of Sprague to Mission between Pines and Evergreen

Wednesday: south of 32nd to 44th between University and Sullivan

Thursday: south of Sprague to 16th between Havana and Argonne

Friday: south of Mission to 16th between Flora and Barker

Saturday: south of 16th to 32nd between Dishman-Mica Road and Pines

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