Calendar

Today

Storytime - The story is “Stranger in the Woods,” by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Monday

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane Valley City Council meeting - Tentative agenda items include a proposed scooter ordinance, a winter snow-handling report and a 2005 court contract discussion; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane County Library District - The district’s board of trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the Spokane Valley library contract. The public is welcome; 6 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 924-4122.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Thursday

Democratic Women’s Group meeting - The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meets the first Thursday of every month. Each woman pays for her own lunch; 12:30 p.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

Spokane Valley Christmas Tree Lighting - Come and see Santa Claus and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Several choirs will perform Christmas carols; 5 p.m., University City Mall parking lot.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Main Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Saturday

“Pied Piper of Hamelin” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Admission includes attendance at the cast party following the show; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. $5. 892-5413.

Second Annual Holiday Home Tour - Presented by the Spokane Valley Community Auxiliary. Fund-raising event featuring some of Northwood’s finest homes decorated by homeowners, and professional touches by local merchants. Tour begins at Quality Inn Valley Suites, 8923 E. Mission, where local crafters will have holiday items, and a shuttle service to the tour homes originates throughout the day. View homes at your own pace; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $20; 926-4005 or 495-4074.

Spokane Christian Singles speed dating - Open to ages 20-49. Reservations are required; 2 p.m., New Life Assembly of God Church, 11410 E. Sprague. $10. 226-7674.

St. John Vianney dinner and auction - St. John Vianney Catholic School will host its annual fund-raiser. The evening includes a silent auction, live auction and dinner catered by Longhorn Barbecue. Call for reservations; 4 p.m., Greyhound Park, 5100 Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. 926-7987.