Calendar
Today
Lilac City Dog Training Club’s Winter Class Registration – 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 1612 E. Houston. Classes include advanced obedience, rally, conformation, and beginning and youth agility. Dogs are welcome; free behavioral consultation during registration. Bring current shot records. Classes begin Monday. For more information, call 487-9542 or visit www.lilaccitydogtrainingclub.com.
Christmas tree recycling – To support Cub Scout Troop 304, recycle your tree at the Rosauers Supermarket on the corner of 14th and Lincoln, through Friday, 5-7 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A $5 donation is requested. Pick-up service, $10, available by calling Jim at 363-1882.
Upcoming
Spokane Authors and Self Publishers meeting – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Topic will be “Publishing Your Book,” presented by Alan and Dona Chidester. Contact Jan Loehr at 489-7078 or e-mail mysticgranno1@earthlink.net for more information.
Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores this month. Workshops include: “You Can Measure and Install Window Treatments, ” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Laminate Flooring, ” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You can Get Organized,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Measure, Cut and Install Molding and Trim,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; “You Can Have Fun with Color Faux, ” Sundays at 2 p.m.; and “Power Tools 101: You Can Try it Before You Buy it,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School Cub Scout Pack 281 Christmas tree recycling – Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Meadow Ridge Elementary parking lot, 15601 N. Freya, Mead. A $5 donation is requested. Contact Al Borman at 464-4646 for more information.
Burn Clean/Burn Safe seminar – Learn clean burning techniques that are cost effective and safe at a free informational seminar on Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Spokane Fireplace and Patio, 27 W. Boone. For more information, call the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority at 477-4727, ext. 115.
Ferris High School Christmas tree recycling – Drop off Christmas trees for recycling on Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Ferris High School parking lot, corner of 37th and Regal. A $5 donation is requested, proceeds benefit the class of 2005 Senior All-Nighter. For more information, call Ted at 448-4118.
Valley High Schools Christmas tree recycling – Support one of three Spokane Valley high schools by recycling your Christmas tree to benefit the bands and color guards at the schools this weekend from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Schools, dates and locations include: Central Valley High School, drop off on Saturday-Sunday at CVHS, Progress Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Liberty Lake Elementary or Greenacres Middle School; for University High School, drop off on Saturday at U-Hi, University Elementary, Broadway Elementary, or the CV district property located at 44th and Sands Road; and for West Valley High School, drop off Saturday-Sunday at WVHS, the WV Administration Building or Pasadena Elementary. Pick-up service is available by calling 228-5168 for CV, 228-5307 for U-High, or 487-3145 for WV; call prior to drop off dates. A donation of $5 is requested for drop off, $7 for pick-up service.
Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – Sunday and Jan. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. All the pancakes you can eat with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $4/adults, $2.50/children ages 12 and under. Call 326-9211 for more information.
Engineers Forum of Spokane – Monday at the Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. “Update on Engineering Services for the City of Spokane, Including the Street Bond,” presented by Tom Arnold, P.E., director of the city of Spokane Engineering Services. Lunch, $11, will be served at noon; program begins at 12:30 p.m. Call 244-3467 for more information.
EWU Women’s Studies lecture – “The Chance of a Lifetime and the Money to Make It Happen,” informational meeting on money available to study abroad presented by Sammi Muecke, Eastern Washington University student, next Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., Room 207, EWU’s Monroe Hall. Contact Carol Vines at 359-2898 for more information.