Spokane calendar

Today

Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores through December. Workshops include: “You Can Have Fun With Color and Faux ,” today at 2 p.m.; “Power Tools 101: You Can Try It Before You Buy It,” Tuesday at 7 p.m.; and “You Can Install a Garage Door Opener,” Thursday at 7 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

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.

Compass Club meeting – Jan. 4, 11 a.m. at The Onion, 7522 N. Division. Topic will be “Spokane Youth – Our Future,” presented by Glen Bishop, executive director of Spokane’s Youth Club. Live entertainment will be presented by students from Mead High School. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. for $13; reservations are required by calling Joyce Colclough at 927-4673.

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.

Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – Jan. 9 and 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.