Calendar
Today
Clutter Control Clinic: Travel - Carry more in less space; 1 p.m., Amazing Nu Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.
Planning Your Wedding Seminar - Sponsored by Flowers For Rent. All engaged brides will receive a complimentary copy of “A Wedding Planning Book” on CD. Reservations required; 3-5 p.m., Sun Rental Center, 315 S. Dishman-Mica Road. Call (877) 522-1630.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
Storytime - The story is “Tell Me What It’s Like to Be Big” by Joyce Dunbar and Debi Gliori. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.
Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Homes - Free class; 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Working with Tile: Floors and Walls - Free class; 2 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Sunday
Installing Interior Lighting – Free class; 2 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Lion Dance: Celebration of the Chinese New Year - The Chinese New Year is a time for the Chinese to congratulate each other and themselves on having passed through another year. Enjoy a traditional celebration; 4:30 p.m., Ringo’s Casino, 11420 E. Sprague Ave. 924-2055.
Organizing Your Closet Space – Free class; 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8558.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5. Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
Monday
Overeaters Anonymous - The group meets every Monday in Room 105; 5-6 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. 924-0624.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.
Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Tuesday
Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Masquerade ball - The Spokane Valley Senior Center hosts a Mardi Gras masquerade ball. Wear green, purple and gold costumes with a mask. Refreshments will be served. Music by Uncle Harold’s Dance Band; 18 and over only; 7:30-9:45 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $5. 926-1937.
Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
Spokane Valley City Council study session - The council plans to discuss the Utilities and Economic Development portions of 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.
Economic outlook conference – The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the conference with guest speakers Dave Black, CEO of Tomlinson Black Commercial, and Shaun O’L Higgins of The Spokesman-Review; 7-8:30 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. Reservations are required. The cost is $20; 924-4994.
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.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.
Web basics - A computer class for adults begins at 2 and 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.
Thursday
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.
Hanging and repairing drywall - Free class, Thursdays in February; 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588; 466-8991.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
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
Installing easy flooring solutions – Free class, Fridays in February; 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.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs through Feb. 5; Monday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. Monday: $10/family. Tuesday-Thursday: buy one admission, get one free. 747-4604.
Women voters - The Valley League of Women Voters meets the first Friday of each month; 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 326-8026.
Next Saturday
Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling - Free class, 2 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Frog and Toad - Actors from Christian Youth Theater will read one of the books from the Frog and Toad series, followed by a preview of the upcoming CYT production “A Year With Frog and Toad”; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 487-6540.
Kid’s Valentine’s Day Workshop - Home Depot class that will teach kids how to make a Valentine’s Day napkin holder; 9 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Safe Baby event - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will host a Smart Parent and Safe Baby event at local Wal-Mart stores. Parents will receive information about child safety and free child identification kits; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wal-Mart, 15727 E. Broadway. (800) THE-LOST.
Spokane National Boat Show - 51st annual event runs thorugh Feb. 5. Today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $4/ages 12-17, free/younger than age 12. 747-4604.
Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Homes – Free class, 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 534-8588.
Triathlon coaching – The Liberty Lake Athletic Club offers an eight-week triathlon training course from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday through April 6. The location varies. Admission is $10 per class and space is limited; 891-CLUB.