Calendar

Today

New Year’s Eve dance – The Country Jammers will perform. Refreshments will be served. There’s no admission charge, but people may bring snacks to share; 8 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Storytime – Listen to a story about the Chinese New Year followed by an early celebration of the New Year; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

New Year’s breakfast – Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Monday

Learn to Square Dance – No experience necessary; 7:15 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $3.50. 489-4492 or 328-5175.

Tuesday

Family story evening – For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Preschool storytime – For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Spokane Valley City Council study session – Tentative agenda items include discussion on National Incident Management System training, the annual report and the draft comprehensive plan; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Wednesday

Baby lapsit – For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Clutter Control Clinic – Join a clutter weight loss program; 1 p.m., Amazing Nu Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

Nicotine Anonymous – The group meets every Wednesday; 4:45 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 926-9804.

Preschool storytime – For ages 3-5; 11 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Storytime – For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Thursday

Creating the Connected Home – Free class, Thursdays in January; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Democratic Women’s Group – The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meets the first Thursday of each month. Each woman pays for her own lunch; 11:30 a.m., Cafe Americana, University City Mall. 924-7212.

Storytime – For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime – For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Friday

Creating a Functional Kitchen – Free class, Fridays in January; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.

Iris Society – The Town and Country Iris Society meets the first Friday of each month; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-4225.

Overeaters Anonymous – The group meets every Friday in room 105; 10-11 a.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.

Saturday

Clutter Control Clinic: Closets – Showcase your favorite fashions and find a home for the rest; 1 p.m., Amazing Nu Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. free. 928-2629.

Kid’s Workshop – Kids learn to make a mail organizer; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Reclaiming Your Garage – Presented by Home Depot; 2 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.

Storing Holiday Decorations – Presented by Home Depot; 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 534-8588.