COMMUNITY EVENTS
Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving
Dec. 2 | Spaghetti Feed 5:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. This fundraiser for the CVHS wrestling program will feature dinner, raffles and matches between the team. Cost is $10. For tickets or more:
www.gofundme.com/vran32pg or cvbearswrestling@gmail.com
Dec. 2 | Grange potluck and meeting 6 p.m., Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather St., Newman Lake. A potluck will be followed by a 7 p.m. meeting for this community-based service organization. For more: 481-7447 or geje2@yahoo.com
Dec. 3 | Holiday cards and wrapping paper craft 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Get a head start on your holiday cards by making personalized cards and wrapping paper. The library will provide all the supplies; registration is required. Hot drinks and cookies provided. To register or for more: 232-2510
Dec. 5 | Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m. to noon, Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather St., Newman Lake. Donations will be accepted for this pancake breakfast sponsored by the grange and fire auxiliary. Pictures with Santa are $2, and there will be a holiday shop for kids to purchase gifts for their siblings and parents (nothing over $3). Proceeds benefit the Grange and the Newman Lake Volunteer Fire Department. For more: 723-6064
Dec. 5 | Stem-tacular Saturdays: Flashing tree ornament 1 to 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to learn how to solder to make a flashing Christmas ornament. Each registered participant will receive a soldering tool to keep. Cost is $10; kids must be accompanied for a parent. To register or for more:
www.libertylakewa.gov
Dec. 10 | Star Wars party 5 to 7 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. This night geared for the entire family will include games, trivia, costume contest and treats. For more: 232-2510
Dec. 16, 18 | Polar Express pajama storytime 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510
Dec. 8, 12 | Hour of Code, Star Wars: The Force Awakens 4 to 5 p.m. (Dec. 8) and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 12), Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Learn to program droids and create your own Star Wars game in a galaxy far, far away. Those ages six and up are invited to bring a laptop or tablet and join in for the second annual Hour of Code event at the library. For more: 232-2510
Dec. 19 | Blessings Under the Bridge Winter Event Noon to 3 p.m., 4th and McClellan, downtown Spokane. This 9th 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. 25 | Christmas
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. Toddler and preschool story times, Create space for kids, Baby lap-sit story time, Lego club, Knitting Club, kids crafts and more. For times and 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 or 534-2564
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
Nov. 27, 28 and Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 21 | Christmas Gift Art Workshops 1 to 3:30 p.m. (Nov. 27, Dec. 5 and 12) and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Nov. 28, Dec. 19 and 21), The Art Chalet, 23106 E. Melkapsi St. These workshops for ages 5 and up cost $30. For more: 255-9600 or
www.theartchalet.com
Dec. 2-5, 9-12 | "A Christmas Carol" 7 p.m., Central Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. The nationally award-winning CVHS Theatre Department is proud to present this Charles Dickens class. Tickets range from $8 to $12. For more:
www.cvtheatre.com
Dec. 4 | Craft Fair 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Valley Hospital, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. There is free admission to this event that is being held in the Health Education building.
Dec. 10-19 | "Every Christmas Story Ever Told & Then Some" Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Tickets cost $12 for this family holiday show. For more:
www.libertylaketheatre.com
Recurring
Spokane Valley Camera Club 7:15 p.m., third and fourth Monday of the month (September through April), Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. All levels of ability-students through experienced photographers-are invited to learn. Social events include field trips and workshops. For more: 951-1446 or
www.sv-cc.org
- Next meetings are Dec. 21 and 28
CIVIC & BUSINESS
Nov. 27 | U-Cut Christmas Trees available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Carver Farms, 9105 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake. Enjoy free coffer, cider and hot cocoa while selecting your Christmas tree. For more:
www.carverfarms.com
Nov. 28 | Small Business Saturday
Dec. 1-13 | 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, a Father Christmas sculpture or a Victorian dollhouse. For more:
www.symphonyassociates.org
Dec. 3 | Christmas Celebration 4 to 7 p.m., Balanced Wellness and European Diva Studio, 1328 N. Stanford Lane, suite 101. The public is invited to this free event with refreshments, door prizes and more.
Dec. 3 | Salon Capello Holiday Celebration 5 to 8 p.m., 21950 E. Country Vista Dr., suite 300. The public is invited for food, win, product drawings and customer appreciation sale. For more: 924-2204
Dec. 5-6 | SCRAPS open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6815 E. Trent, Spokane Valley. This holiday event will include photos with Santa, pet treats and giveaways, door prizes, raffles, refreshments and activities for kids. For more:
www.spokanecounty.org/scraps
Dec. 8 | Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) 12:45 to 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Portal Building, 23403 E. Mission. The group's annual Christmas party will feature a lunch and gift exchange. For more: 928-0454
Dec. 18 | Chamber Business Connections Lunch: Stories of Good Will 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. The public is invited to this special holiday-themed lunch featuring stories of lives changed for the good by non-profit organizations as well as the charitable support of local businesses. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for future members. For more:
www.spokanevalleychamber.org
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. 26 | Turkey Trot 8 a.m., Twisp Café & Coffee House, 23505 E. Appleway. Join the Liberty Lake Running Club for a run on Thanksgiving morning. The group will be accepting donations for Blessings Under the Bridge. For more: 954-9806
Dec. 6 | Crank it Up: Adult Volleyball Tournament 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This ERVA sanctioned event is for co-ed teams of six. Cost is $150 per team; space is limited. For more:
www.facebook.com/events/1698077030412793/
Dec. 10 | Baseball Allocation Meeting 1 p.m., City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. Anyone interested in reserving field times for the 2016 season can attend this meeting. For more: 755-6700
Dec. 19-20 | AAU Santa Slammer Tournament 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This mid-season tournament is for boys and girls in 4th through 8th grades. Cost is $295 per team. For more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
Dec. 21 | Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Players are invited to wear their ugliest sweaters for this blind draw, round robin tournament. Cost is $35 to enter; registration ends Dec. 14. Proceeds will benefit Blessings Under the Bridge. For more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
Dec. 21-22 | ESS Futsal Fun Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $90 for half day (9 a.m. to noon) or $160 for full day option. Teams who register together can receive a discount. For more:
www.elitesportsskills.com/winter-camps/
Dec. 23 | Drop N' Shop 4 to 7 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Parents are invited to let kids in grades 1 through 6 play while they finish their Christmas shopping. Activities include basketball, volleyball, soccer, capture the flag, kickball, handball and more. Cost is $10 if pre-registered ($15 at the door). To register or for more:
www.hubsportscenter.org
Dec. 28-29 | Snowball Shootout Futsal Tournament 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This 5 aside futsal tournament is for boys and girls U7 through high school. Registration is $250 per team if received by Dec. 4 ($275 until Dec. 18). 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 three and older. For more: 953-7501 or
www.kidfitspokane.com
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/person
• Basketball open gym: Noon to 1 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., $4/person
• Pickleball drop-in: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 7 to 9 p.m. Sun. $2/seniors ($4/non-seniors)
• Table Tennis: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Mon. and Wed.; $3/player
• Classes including Keno Karate, Modern Farang-Mu Sul, Wing Chun Kung Fun and Zumba Aerobics. 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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