calendar

Monday

Pickleball - Monday through Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Hepton Community Center, 1831 S. Barker Road. $1 per day. (509) 570-2875.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 7-8 p.m. Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish. (509) 928-9158.

OCD Support Group - 6-7 p.m. 12910 E. Sinto Ave. Free. (509) 869-1069.

Spokane Valley City Council study session - Tentative agenda items include discussions on the City Center emergency comprehensive plan amendment and the Senske contract; 6 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague. (509) 921-1000.

Wednesday

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous - 7 p.m. 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (951) 850-7764.

Nicotine Anonymous - 3-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 926-9804.

Thursday

Central Valley bond kickoff rally - The Central Valley Citizens for Education will host a construction bond campaign kickoff rally for people who want to learn more about the construction bond or who are interested in helping with campaign activities. A $69.6 million bond will be on the Feb. 8 ballot. For more information visit www.voteyescvschools.com; 6:30 p.m. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 953-4187.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 6:45-8 p.m. Orchards Crest Retirement, 222 S. Evergreen. (509) 922-8820.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Eagles - 9:30 a.m. Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague. (509) 928-5460.

The Backyard Club Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. “A Peppery Event.” Learn how to make roasted pepper appetizers and soup, peperonata, Beef Wellington with green peppercorn cream sauce, a dessert made with pepper, spicy cucumber margarita and more. Please bring an apron. RSVP by Tuesday. 6-8:30 p.m. 11712 E. Boone Ave. $30 per person; $50 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Friday

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars - Blown-glass jewelry created by JahFree; fine wine and food prepared by Ambrosia Bistro during Spokane Valley First Friday; 5-7:30 p.m. 4705 H. Fruithill Road. Free admission. (509) 927-9463.

Mommy and Me Club - Social group open to all new mom, babies (up to two years old), and moms-to-be. Support, encouragement, teaching, learning, sharing, playtime and fun. Also free weight checks, breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants. Call (509) 473-5706 or e-mail johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloydcl1@emirehealth.org for more information; 10 a.m.-noon. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free.

Nodland Cellars, LLC - Works by Katrina Brennan and live jazz from Brent Edstrom and Todd Deljudice. Part of Spokane Valley Art Tour; 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11616 E. Montgomery Drive, No. 70. Free admission. (509) 927-7770.