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Today

Author Devi Fournier - Local author presents her novel, “The Gift Exchange,” 1-3 p.m. Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Author Therese Marszalek - Signing her latest book “From the Wilderness to the Miraculous”; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave.

Craft Fair - Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by the University High School instrumental music parents and students. University High School, 32nd Avenue and Pines Road. $2/adults, children admitted free. (509) 928-8016.

Holiday Bazaar - Shop for jewelry, baked goods, pet supplies, crafts and more. Proceeds benefit a youth mission trip and various church ministries; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road.

Millwood Talent Show - Everyone’s a winner … bring food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. No entry fee. (509) 893-3773.

Poinsettia open house and tour - Today and Nov. 19-20, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The annual event is hosted by The Plant Farm. See 15,000 poinsettias blooming at once. Refreshments will be served. Tours of the greenhouses will begin every hour on the hour (except noon) with the final tour at 3 p.m. daily. The Plant Farm, 14208 E. Fourth Ave. (509) 926-9397.

Prime rib dinner - The Fairfield Service Club will serve an all-you-can-eat prime rib dinner to raise money for the town’s annual Flag Days celebration; 5-9 p.m. Fairfield Community Center, 304 E. Main St., Fairfield. $18.

Sixth Annual Tea and History Program - The 2010 Heritage Preservation Award will be presented to the West Valley School District for their incorporation of components from the original high school in the remodel of the current school. Presentations by Don Dewar “The Great Pacific Northwest Flood and the Birth of the Valley” and museum director Jayne Singleton “Heritage of our Valley.” There will be door prizes and raffles. Reservations are requested; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, 202 N. Pines Road. $15/includes program and luncheon dessert and drinks.. (509) 922-4570.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - This Washington Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter festival features more than 100 wines and 30 handcrafted beers, mostly from the Northwest. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Curtis Smith and the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Live music and silent auction, along with a discount wine store. Find ticket outlets or pay online at www.spokanecorkandkeg.com; 7-10 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan Road at I-90, Spokane Valley. $45/person. (509) 467-7744.

Sunday

Charity turkey bingo - The Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host a charity turkey bingo. Refreshments will be available for purchase; 2-5 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road. $1 per card or six for $5.

Pancake Breakfast - Served the second Sunday of each month; 8:30 a.m.-noon. McIntosh Grange, First and Lake Streets, Rockford. $4/adults, $2/age 10 and younger. (509) 535-1165.

Monday

Military Thank You Dinner - All veterans and active duty military will eat free. The evening begins with the VFW honor guard presenting the colors and a welcome from Spokane Valley City Councilman Bill Gothmann. Donation boxes will be set up to collect contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, a national organization dedicated to assisting wounded service members as they transition back into civilian life; 4-8 p.m. Timber Creek Grill Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery Ave. Free. (509) 892-6390.

Résumé Writing Workshop - Participants will learn how to use write a résumé, learn different types of résumés, create a sample résumé and more. Requirements: Know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Bring a current résumé or job history and education information and USB drive; 2 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane County Library meeting - The board of trustees meets. On the agenda is the 2011 budget, including the 2011 property tax levy rate, and a discussion of fine increases; 4 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8200.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include a proposed resolution amending speed limits, discussions on a street maintenance facility site and the city’s snow removal plan, plus a presentation on possible amendments to the city’s laws regarding adult businesses; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Trashion Show - Students from the Central Valley High School Green Club are putting on a fashion show of items made out of garbage and recycled items during a “Trashion” show. The end results will be judged and teams will also participate in a two-minute design contest; 7 p.m. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $3.

Thursday

Spokane Valley Planning Commission - On the agenda is a study session on a proposed emergency ordinance to replace the City Center zone of the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan with a Mixed Use Avenue zone. No public comment will be taken; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 720-5301.

Women’s Expo and Health Fair - Free health screenings and local vendors and raffles from 4:30-6 p.m.; seated dinner at 6 p.m. followed by motivational lecture at 6:30 p.m. by Kay LeClaire - the first woman over 60 to climb the Seven Summits (the highest point on each continent), culminating with her successful ascent of Mount Everest in 2009. CenterPlace Regional Events Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $10 for the dinner and lecture. (509) 473-5639.

Friday

Custer’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - 34th annual event. Friday-Nov. 21. More than 300 artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway Avenue at Havana Street. $6, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Holiday Style Show and Luncheon - Luncheon, refreshments, fashion and fun. The Cancer Discovery Shop is providing the clothing and the models for this entertaining event. All the clothes will be available for purchase and proceeds from the clothing sales will go to the Cancer Society. Reservations required; 11:30 a.m. Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $6. (509) 688-0300.

Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new moms, babies (up to 2 years old), and moms-to-be. Support, encouragement, teaching, learning, sharing, playtime and fun. Also features free weight checks, breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants, activities and guest speakers. There is no need to RSVP or attend regularly. Call (509) 473-5706 or e-mail johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloydcl1@emirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free.

Viva Las Vegas Bowl-a-Thon - To benefit Junior Achievement, dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, with a dedicated volunteer network. Put together a team and collect pledges from family and friends. An exciting day of bowling, prizes and giveaways. Bowl Friday and next Saturday at Players and Spectators, 12828 E. Sprague Ave. Sign up at janetb@jaspokane.org or by calling. (509) 624-7114.

Saturday

Author Deanna Davis - Presents her latest book, “Laugh, Cry, Eat Some Pie: A Down-To Earth Recipe For Living Mindfully”; 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Craft Show - Featuring handcrafted items; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Elks Lodge No. 228, 2605 N. Robie Road. (509) 928-8166.