Spokane Calendar

Today

Eastern Washington University women’s studies lecture – “Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – From Mammies to Women: The Use of the ‘Homeplace’ in the Creation and Transformation of Identity in African American Women in Film,” presented by Andrea Schwendiman., noon-1 p.m., at the Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. Contact Carol Vines at 359-2898 for more information.

Annual candidates forum – 7-9 p.m. at Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. Candidates for senator, state representative and commissioner from District 3 will be in attendance. Presented by the center and the League of Women Voters. Call 487-1603 for more information.

“Help Build Your Own Home” informational meeting – Sponsored by HomeStarts, a program of Community Frameworks, formerly Northwest Regional Facilitators, a nonprofit organization, through Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Post Falls Public Library, 821 N. Spokane St. Turn your labor into equity, with no out-of-pocket expense and payments based upon your income. For more information, call 484-6733, ext. 132.

Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores through October. Workshops include: “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Drill Press to Build Adjustable Shelving,” today, 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Thermostat,” Thursday, 7 p.m.; “You Can Turn Your Home into a Safety Zone,” Friday, 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Easy Flooring Solutions,” Saturday, 10 a.m.; “You Can Install Tile with Trafficmaster Stainproof Grout,” Saturday, 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun with Color and Faux Painting,” Sunday, 2 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

Upcoming

Spokane Falls Community College’s Revelers Club rummage sale – Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. outside the Communications building on the SFCC campus, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. For more information, call 533-3592.

American Quilt Voices lecture – Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., at the Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. Rik Nelson will discuss the historical and contemporary voices in quilts and will show examples. For more information, call 359-2898.

Friends of the Falls community workshop – Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., in the Champions Room at the Spokane Veterans Arena, 720 W. Mallon. Topic will be the “Great Spokane River Gorge Strategic Master Plan.” Refreshments will be served. Call 456-0508, ext. 109, or visit www.friendsofthefalls.org for more information.

College knowledge for adults – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. in the Health Sciences building, room 110C, Washington State University Spokane, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. A panel of community members will share their experiences completing their degrees and hunting jobs in the local market for those interested in pursuing higher education. Contact Jane Kinkel at 358-77537 or e-mail kinkel@wsu.edu for more information.

Free workshop “Blended Families: Creating Successful Step-Relationships” – Wednesday at the Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne, and Nov. 3 at the Valley Library, 12004 W. Main, 6:30-8 p.m. Presented by Diana Hornbogen, marriage and family therapist. Reservations required by calling 951-0205.

Spokane Community College geology lecture – Thursday, 7 p.m. in the Lair-Student Center auditorium on the SCC campus, 1810 N. Greene. Topic will be “Oil and the American Way of Life: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” presented by Dr. Robert Kaufmann, professor of geology, Boston University. Contact Andy Buddington at 533-8017 for more information.