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Today

Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores through December. Workshops include: “Power Tools 101: You Can Try It Before You Buy It,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Garage Door Opener,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Track Lighting,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Refinish Furniture,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Enhance Your Home with Holiday Lighting,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun With Color and Faux,” Sundays at 2 p.m. No workshops will be held Christmas Day. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com.

Upcoming

Ferris High School Christmas Tree Recycling – Drop off Christmas trees for recycling on Jan. 2, 8 and 9 from 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. Contact Ted at 448-4118 for more information.

Lilac City Dog Training Club’s Winter Class Registration – Jan. 5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 1612 E. Houston. Classes include advanced obedience, rally, conformation, and beginning and youth agility. Free behavioral consultation during registration. Bring current shot records; classes begin Jan. 10. For more information, call 487-9542 or visit www.lilaccitydogtrainingclub.com.

Burn Clean/Burn Safe seminar – Learn clean burning techniques that are cost effective and safe at a free informational seminar on Jan. 8, 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.

“Health and the Built Environment” workshop – Jan. 11, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in SUB Lounges A and B, Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Presented by Bob Scarfo, associate professor of landscape architecture at Washington State University. Cost: $89, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline: Jan. 5; call 279-6000. For more information, contact Carlene Schwab at 533-3140.