Calendar

Today

Author Faye M. Thompson - A heartwarming collection of God-inspired poems and short stories; 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Breakfast with Santa - Enjoy breakfast and a variety of fun-filled children’s games, activities, goodie bags and entertainment. Bean bag toss, fish pond prizes, face painting, crafts and a visit from Santa. Hosted by Spokane Valley Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit Rotary scholarship funds and service projects; 9-11 a.m. Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $4/person at the door. (509) 688-0300.

Christmas Open House and Wine Tasting - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hurd Mercantile and Company, 30 S. First St., Rockford. Free. (509) 291-4077.

Christmas tree sale - Nov. 27-Dec. 19. Proceeds will benefit Hutton’s community service club. Hours are from 1-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The settlement driveway is a mile east of Argonne on Upriver Drive. Hutton Settlement, 9907 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 926-1027.

East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair – Today and Sunday. More than 70 vendors. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefiting the EVHS band students. 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. $1. (509) 893-2839.

Holidays and Heroes food drive - Food drive to benefit the Holidays and Heroes program, which matches police officers and firefighters with area children who are in need of food and toys for Christmas. The children are selected by school teachers and counselors; 8 a.m.-noon. Barney’s Harvest Food, 11205 E. Dishman-Mica Road. (509) 477-6612.

Liberty Lake Community Theater - Performances of the musical “BurgerTown” today and Dec. 9-11 at 6:30 p.m. each day. Matinees will be on Saturdays at 2 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 130. $10 adults, $8 theater members, $6 children ages 3-12, and free for children 2 and younger. (509) 230-1789.

“Little Mermaid” - Through Dec. 18. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Shows are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m. with also matinees on Saturdays at 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10/general, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 768-3235.

Old-fashioned Christmas - Events at the Fairfield Community Center include a Christmas gift bazaar and refreshments from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a free children’s workshop at 10:30 a.m. a book reading at 11 a.m. and lunch items available for purchase from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be offered across the street at the Bank of Fairfield, 10 a.m.-noon, and a bake sale will be set up at the Fairfield Museum beginning at 9 a.m. Fairfield Community Center, 304 E. Main St.

Santa Claus at Appleway Florist - Santa Claus will make an appearance for pictures. Portraits available for $6 or bring your own camera; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Appleway Florist and Greenhouse, 11006 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5050.

Santa Paws Photos - Receive a holiday framed 4x6 digital photo of your pet(s) with proceeds to benefit the animals at the Spokane Humane Society. Animals will also be available for adoption; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pool World, 13524 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 467-5235.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Under One Sky,” highlighting Spokane Valley history from 1800-1899, including Antoine Plante, Chief Andrew Seltice, Chief Spokan Garry and the Horse Slaughter camp. Also, “On a Wing & a Prayer,” aviation history of Felts Field profiling local pioneer aviators. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children. (509) 922-4570.

Sunday

Author Deby Fredericks - Local science fiction author presents her books, “The Magister’s Mask, “The Necromancer’s Bones,” and “Too Many Princes”; 2-4 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Monday

“Activities at SIA and Felts Field” - Engineers Forum of Spokane with speaker Ryland P. “Skip” Davis, Interim director of Spokane International Airport. He will give an update on the activities at SIA and Felts Field, and the role they play in the economy of this area; 12:30 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. $9/lunch and beverage, $2/beverage only. (509) 244-3467.

Pickleball - Monday through Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Tuesday

Drop in basketball - Offered every Tuesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. through Dec. 21. Non-marking shoes are required and showers are available. Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. $4 per session. (509) 927-0602.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a proposed motion on purchasing broadcasting equipment, a proposed resolution amending fees, a discussion on the jail interlocal agreement and a presentation on railroad crossing quiet zones; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Spokane Valley Executive Network - An association of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads and fellowship with one another; 8:30 a.m. Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 315-4536, (509) 928-7528.

Wednesday

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - No fees or weigh-ins; 7 p.m. 12606 E. Mission Ave. (951) 850-7764.

Home Safety/Fall Prevention Seminar - Hosted by ResCare HomeCare. Seminar will discuss tips for checking the home of a loved one, information to talk to your doctor or pharmacist when receiving new medication, the four things you can do to prevent falls and a home-safety checklist. Reserve your seat by contacting (509) 481-9300. Refreshments will be provided; 1:30-2:30 p.m. 1050 N. Argonne Road, Suite 100. Free.

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet at 7 p.m. District Conference Center, 8818 E. Grace Ave. (509) 924-2150.

Thursday

Liberty Lake Community Theater - Performances of the musical “BurgerTown” Dec. 9-11 at 6:30 p.m. each day. Matinee Saturday at 2 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 130. $10 adults, $8 theater members, $6 children ages 3-12 and free for children 2 and younger. (509) 230-1789.

“Little Mermaid” – Thursday-Saturdays, through Dec. 18. Presented by Theater Arts for Children. Shows are 7 p.m. with matinees on Saturdays at 4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $10/general, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 768-3235.

Friday

Food Distribution - Second Harvest will distribute free food and fresh produce from its mobile food bank truck to anyone who needs it. No appointment or documentation is required, and the distribution does not count as a food bank visit. Those seeking food are asked to bring their own box; noon-2 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.