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Community Briefs and Calendar of Events
11/25/2014 12:01:07 PM

COMMUNITY BRIEFS
City holds holiday food drive
The city of Liberty Lake is collecting food items for Second Harvest Food Bank Dec. 1-31. Donations of cash or non-perishable items will be accepted during the tree lighting ceremony or at City Hall, Liberty Lake Municipal Library or Trailhead Golf Course.

Residents can also make an online donation, where every dollar donated equals six pounds of food. To donate or for more, go to www.libertylakewa.gov.

Businesses solicit household essentials
Several area businesses are collecting items to stock the shelves at Hearth Homes and Northwest Connect this holiday season. The two non-profits are in need of non-food household items such as dish soap, all-purpose cleaners, paper towels, Kleenex, razors, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent and trash bags. IntelliTect has teamed up with The Liberty Lake Athletic Club, Casey Family Dental, Northwest Health Services and St. Joseph Catholic Church to be collection sites for these items. Donations will be accepted Dec. 1-12 during business hours.

For more information, call 850-7425.

Support local theater
Liberty Lake Community Theatre recently announced a couple ways for residents to support the local theater. If consumers use Amazon Smile (www.smile.amazon.com), they can register to have .5 percent of their purchase be given to the theater.

The theater is also selling ready-to-light luminarias for $15 per dozen to decorate your home on Christmas Eve with all proceeds benefitting the theater. For more, visit www.libertylaketheatre.com

Greenacres Elementary holds voter registration drive
In an effort to increase voter registration and teach students the importance of the voting process, Greenacres Elementary PTA is hosting a voter registration drive. Eligible parents are encouraged to return a completed registration form to the school office or register online at www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote.

Part of the goal of the drive is to increase the number of voters in their voting precinct leading up to the next election on Feb. 10, 2015. There is also a friendly competition with other schools in Central Valley School District to increase voter registrations across the district as a whole. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving 

Dec. 2, 9 & 16 | Create Space: Jewelry Making 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Open to first through fifth graders; registration required. To register or for more: 232-2510 or www.parksnrec.libertylakewa.gov

Dec. 5 | Hunger Bag Drive Safeway, 1233 N. Liberty Lake Rd. KHQ will broadcast live and will be joined by the Spokane Renaissance group, a fiddler group and more.

Dec. 5 | Winter Festival 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. City's annual tree lighting ceremony and other festivities including hayrides, live music, games, mini golf, vendors, pictures with Santa and more. For more: 755-6726 or www.libertylakewa.gov

Dec. 6 | STEM-tacular Saturdays 2:30 to 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. This science, technology, engineering and mathematics series is for kids eight and older. The Dec. 6 project "Build Your Own DC Motor" costs $3. To register or for more: 232-2510 or www.parksnrec.libertylakewa.gov

Dec. 6 | FOPP Holiday Ball 5 p.m., Davenport Hotel, Spokane. Tickets are on sale for this sole fundraiser for summer concerts, movies and events hosted by Friends of Pavillion Park. Cost is $75 per person and includes dinner, dancing and auctions. For more: www.pavillionpark.org

Dec. 11 | Liberty Lake Municipal Library adjusted hours On Dec. 11, the library will open at 2 p.m. In addition, it will open at 1 p.m. Dec. 18. The library is closed Dec. 25 and will be open 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 26. For more: 232-2510

Dec. 15 | Winter Reading Challenge begins  Liberty Lake Municipal Library is encouraging kids to read for four hours and youth through adults to read four books through Jan. 16. For more: 232-2510

Dec. 20 | Blessings Under the Bridge Winter Event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4th and Browne, downtown Spokane. This 8th annual event will provide brunch, hot beverages, clothing, winter gear and more to the area's homeless. The non-profit organization welcomes volunteers and donations. For more: www.butb.org

Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve worship 2 and 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Church, 704 S. Garry Rd. For more: 255-6266 or www.libertylakechurch.com

Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve services 3 and 5 p.m., UpLift Church, 23424 Swing Lane. Residents are invited to come celebrate the story of Christmas. For more: www.upliftchurchll.org   

Dec. 25 | Christmas 

Dec. 29-31 | Game Week Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. All ages welcome to play board or card games and put together puzzles. Games, puzzles, Leap Motion equipment and YA tablets will also be available, and patrons are welcome to bring their own. Snacks provided. For more: 232-2510

Dec. 29-31 | Puzzle Challenge Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. The fairy tale puzzle challenge returns for all ages. Put together the big puzzle during Game Week and then identify as many fairy tales as you can. Prizes will be awarded for those who can find the most. For more: 232-2510

Recurring
Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. 

Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www.libertylakekiwanis.org

Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. For more: 922-4422

Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Barlow's Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake Road. For more: 869-7657

Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Mission Avenue. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, toddler story time; 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Create space for kids; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, preschool play; Noon Thursdays, Baby lap-sit story time; 4 p.m. Thursdays, Teen makers; 7 p.m. Thursdays, pajama story time; 10:30 a.m. Fridays, preschool story time; 4 p.m. Fridays, Lego club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Knitting Club; 1:20 p.m. Saturdays, kids craft. For more: 232-2510

Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: 208-765-8657

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: www.pancan.org

Senior Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Complex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and older invited; recommended donation $3.50.

Spokane Valley Writer's Group 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. This supportive critique group welcomes adult writers. For more: 570-4440

MUSIC & THE ARTS
Dec. 5 | Craft Fair 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Valley Hospital, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. There is free admission to this fair in the health education building. 

Dec. 6 | This, That or the Other 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. This performance by LLCT's comedy improv troupe is for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $7 at the door. For more: www.libertylaketheatre.com  

Dec. 11-13, 18-20 | Stocking Stuffers Liberty Lake Community Theater, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Tickets are just $12 online for this holiday comedy for the entire family. For show times and more: www.libertylaketheatre.com

Recurring
Spokane Valley Camera Club 7:30 p.m., third and fourth Monday of the month (September through April), Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. Those with an interest in photography are invited to arrive at 7 p.m. for socializing. For more: 951-1446 or www.sv-cc.org

• Digital night is Dec. 15, print night is Dec. 22. 

CIVIC & BUSINESS
Nov. 29 | Small Business Saturday

Nov. 28 to Dec. 21 | U-Cut Christmas Trees 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Carver Farms, 9105 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake. Enjoy free hot cocoa and cider while selecting your Christmas tree. For more: www.carverfarms.com

Dec. 2-14 | Christmas Tree Elegance Davenport Hotel and River Park Square, Spokane. Presented by Spokane Symphony Associates, this raffle provides a chance to win a custom-decorated tree and its gifts or Father Christmas sculpture. For more: www.symphonyassociates.org

Dec. 4 | Holiday Social  4-6 p.m. Chamber Business Center, 1421 N. Meadowwood Ln. The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event with light appetizers and holiday cheer. For more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org

Dec. 4 | Healthy Living seminar 5 p.m., Zi Spa,1859 N. Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene. A presentation on the CoolSculpting procedure will be made by Healthy Living Liberty Lake. To register or for more: 924-6199 or www.healthylivingll.com

Dec. 12 | Season of Sharing breakfast 7-9 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Hosted by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, businesses can partner with member charities to support this event. For more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org

Dec. 12 | Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) 12:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Portal, Mica Peak room, 23403 E. Mission Ave. Join other members for the annual Christmas social. For more: www.womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com

Recurring
Central Valley School board 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley. 

Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 

Liberty Lake Library Foundation Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Merchants Association 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. For more: 999-4935

Liberty Lake Municipal Library board 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.  

Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive

Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District board 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 

HEALTH & RECREATION
Nov. 27 | Turkey Trot 8 a.m., Twisp Café & Coffee House, 23505 E. Appleway. Join the Liberty Lake Running Club for a 3-mile run on Thanksgiving morning. The group will be collecting items such as gloves, boots, socks, blankets and bus tokens for Blessings Under the Bridge. For more: 954-9806

Nov. 29 | Warrior Camp MMA event 6 to 10: 30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Tickets for the live MMA cage fights are $20 and can be purchased at Warrior Camp, 5027 E. Trent, Spokane. For more: www.warriorcampfitness.com

Dec. 13 | Jingle Bell Run 9 a.m., The CorkHouse, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. Join the Liberty Lake Running Club for a 3-mile holiday run. For more: 954-9806

Dec. 13-14 | AAU Santa Slammer Tournament 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Dec. 22 | Winter Multi-Sport Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. First through sixth graders can sample a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, wiffleball, dodge ball, pickleball and more. To register: www.hubsportscenter.org

Dec. 27-28 | Snowball Shoot-Out Futsal Tournament HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Registration for this 5-v-5 futsal tournament is $250 per team and must be received by Dec. 6. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Recurring
KidFIT Spokane HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This children's movement and fitness program offers classes in dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop), gymnastics and cheerleading for girls and boys ages 3 and older of all levels. Join anytime. For more: 953-7501 or www.kidfitspokane.com

Realistic Wellness 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. This co-ed exercise class is for all levels. For more: 210-9779 

HUB Sports Center 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Various activities and events occur throughout the week including:

• Badminton open gym: 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., $5

• Basketball open gym: Noon to 1 p.m. Tues., $4

• Pickleball drop-in:12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 6 to 8 p.m. Sun. $2/seniors ($4/non-seniors)

• Table Tennis: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Mon. and Wed.; $3

• Classes including Bootcamp Fitness Training, Keno Karate, Modern Farang-Mu Sul, Wing 

• Chun Kung Fun and Sushu Kung Fu. See website for cost and times.

All calendar listings were provided to or gathered by Splash staff. If you would like your event considered for the community calendar, please submit information by the 15th of the month to calendar@libertylakesplash.com.

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