Spokane calendar

Today

New Year’s Eve dance – The Country Jammers will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. No admission charge; bring snacks to share; 926-3803.

German American Society – The group will host a New Year’s Eve party, beginning at 6 p.m., at Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third. The evening includes dinner, music and dancing for those age 21 and over. The cost is $15. Reservations are required; 325-1113.

Upcoming

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area will host a luncheon at Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Nikko’s, 725 W. Riverside. The cost is $20. Reservations are required; 465-8163.

Spokane City Forum – The monthly luncheon features Spokesman-Review editor Steven Smith speaking on “A Question of Values: Why Healthy Communities Requires a Healthy Press,” Jan.18, 11:45 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. Tickets are $8.50 for adults or $5 for students. Reservations are required; 777-1555.

Women’s Association Luncheon – The Spokane College Women’s association hosts Judge Shannen Rosmiller speaking on “Counter-Intelligence on the Internet,” Jan. 25, 11 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Reservations required by Jan. 21. Lunch is $13; 465-0362.

AmeriCorps – offering on-the-job training in the housing construction industry to those ages 18-25; also seeking tutors for at-risk high school students and a volunteer coordinator/trainer; 456-7660.