Nordstrom's Expansion Takes Some Planning

• Larkspur vs. Corte Madera — The regular challenge is on: Who has the more popular Planning Commission meetings? For some reason, both commissions hold their meetings at the same time every second Tuesday of the month and such is the case on Jan. 10. Corte Madera will continue its discussion of Nordstrom's application for expansion. Larkspur's agenda includes a application to demolish a house on Heather Way to make way for a new house; and a application to move forward with a remodel job for the Food Mart at 295 Sir Francis Drake.

• Redwood High School has the home court advantage on Tuesday night against Drake in a basketball doubleheader. The Redwood girls (9-5 overall) tip off at 6 p.m. against the 3-12 Pirates. The boys tip off at 7:30 p.m. with the Giants at 9-5 overall and the Pirates at 8-6.

• Nearby, Marin Catholic Wildcats basketball hosts San Marin on Tuesday. The Marin Catholic boys (12-2 overall) are undefeated at home as they take on the 9-6 Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. Marin Catholic's girls (7-6 overall) have a challenge with a 14-1 San Marin squad at 6 p.m.

• Ever wanted to learn tap dance? Well, here's your chance to sign up for a six-week class for $74 at the Corte Madera Recreation Center. The first class is tonight, Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m.

• Dead Heads unite! Paul Grushkin will be at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with his Dead Letters: The Very Best Grateful Dead Fan Mail. This is a great look at a rock history.