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2014 Christmas Bureau - Providing gifts and food for those in need at Christmastime. One food voucher per address; one gift and book per child. Apply in person. Required documentation: photo ID for every person living in household who is 18 or older; latest utility bill, phone bill or rent receipt showing name and proof of current physical address for adults; documentation for each child living with you that verifies name, address and date of birth, such as a document from school or day care center, a document from a DSHS office or other social service agency or a WIC folder with current WIC checks showing child’s name. Hours are 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Presented by The Spokesman-Review, Catholic Charities Spokane and Volunteers of America. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 459-5453.

Miniature Playgrounds - Bring your engineering skills to create a miniature playground. Use everyday objects to create simple machines and pendulums. Part of the monthly Kids Explore & Discover Club for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. 4 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Legomania! - Santa’s North Pole Village - Does Santa live in an igloo? Or maybe a ski lodge? We’ll use our imaginations to build Santa’s house. For ages 4-10. 4-5 p.m. Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $8/members, $10/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Tween Craft Club: Pop-Up Cards - Come by the library to learn how to make these fun cards for the holidays or other special occasions. 4 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

“Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring” - The music department of Upper Columbia Academy presents its seventh annual Christmas concert. Half of the holiday festival will feature vocal performances by the school’s choir and by the Choraliers, a select group of vocalists, both directed by Curtis Anderson. In addition, Dean Kravig will conduct instrumental performances by the Upper Columbia Band and Symphony Orchestra. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 624-1200.