Spokane calendar

Today

Spokane Authors and Self Publishers meeting – “Publishing Your Book,” presented by Alan and Dona Chidester, 11:30 a.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Contact Jan Loehr at 489-7078 or e-mail mysticgranno1@earthlink.net for more information.

Christmas tree recycling – To support Cub Scout Troop 304, recycle your tree at the Rosauers Supermarket on the corner of 14th and Lincoln, today-Friday from 5-7 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A $5 donation is requested. Pick-up service, $10, available by contacting Jim at 363-1882.

Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores through January. Workshops include: “Power Tools 101: “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.; “You Can Try It Before You Buy It,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com