clubs

Spokane New listings

Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring 5 to 10 pages to read aloud and 6 to 8 copies for others to read along and critique. Meets at noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month (no meeting Dec. 24) at the Otis Orchards branch of the Spokane Public Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316

Social/recreational

Inland Northwest German Shepherd Dog Club – Support, advice tips, and friendship for fellow lovers of German Shepherds. Meet-ups at the Stateline Dog Park, 26715 E. Spokane Bridge Road. For details, call Terri at (509) 893-8916 or (509) 701-5607. Visit www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/spokanegermanshepherds.

Idaho

AARP – Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; (208) 667-4628.

ABATE – American Bikers Aiming Toward Education meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Pennies Family Diner, 2561 Seltice Way, Post Falls; call Greg, (208) 683-1604.

Act Right! Songbird Youth Drama Club – For ages 7-18, meets Mondays, 4-6 p.m. at Songbird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. Fourth St.; classes $40/month; call Chris LeBlanc, (509) 475-3175.

AMEND Center – a comprehensive educational, treatment and support center for men, meets in the Courthouse Plaza, 520 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene; (208) 665-2432.