The Rotary Club of Spokane Valley is getting the Christmas tree in the University City parking lot ready for the annual lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Santa is stopping by and the choir Solar Energy from the Sunrise Elementary School will be singing. 

Then, on Dec. 6, Rotary Club of Spokane Valley is co-hosting breakfast with Santa together with Spokane Valley, at CenterPlace event center. Last year, more than 600 people showed up for pictures with Santa, crafts, games and of course the pancake breakfast. Tickets: $5. Register by calling (509) 688-0300 or register online here by clicking the breakfast with Santa link.