Calendar

Sat., Jan. 5, 2008

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Today

Camera Club - The group is working on designing a calendar; 10-11:30 a.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Spring Soccer - Spokane Valley - Sign-up for spring soccer for ages 4-7, $35; $45 for ages 8 and older. Games played on Saturdays (April/May 2008). Runs through April 5. 9116 E. Sprague Ave. No. 138, Spokane Valley. 924-7661.

Sunday

All-ages dance - Music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Breakfast with the Elks Officers - Open to the public; 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Monday

Square Dancing - Mondays. Hosted by Diamond Squares. Casual dress, no experience necessary; 7:15-9:30 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $3.50. 328-5175 or 489-4492.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS members meet every Monday; 9-11 a.m., Broadway Court Estates, 13505 E. Broadway. 922-3874.

Tuesday

East Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 5:30 p.m., District Administration Center, 12325 E. Grace. 924-1830.

Spokane Valley City Council Meeting - Tentative agenda items include the election of mayor and deputy mayor, a report on sidewalks, discussion on an aviation ordinance, an aquatics facility update and information on the dangerous dog ordinance. An executive session to discuss land acquisition and pending litigation is planned; 6 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. 921-1000.

Writer’s Club - The group will be discussing Ilse Tan and Sandy Bowe sample works; 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. 747-6294.

Wednesday

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

West Valley School District - The board of directors meet; 11 a.m., Orchard Center Elementary, 7519 E. Buckeye. 924-2150.

Thursday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - The group meets every Thursday; 9:30 a.m., Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. 928-5460.

Friday

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Next Saturday

Crab Feed and Dancing - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Dance to Good and Plenty Plus One. Reservations required; 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $15/crab, $12/ham. 926-2328.

Pancake Breakfast – University Elementary School is raising money for library materials. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the school, 1613 S. University Road; 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s, 12217 E. Mission Ave. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. 228-4650.

Spokane Christian Singles Speed Dating - For those in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Please RSVP; 2:30 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $10. 226-7674.

Spokane Valley City Council staff retreat - Tentative agenda items include discussions on council goals, the financial forecast, a six-year business plan, bond issues, and city hall facilities planning; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. 921-1000.

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