Spokane calendar

Today

EWU Women’s Studies Center lecture - “Social Security: Is It Good For Women and People of Color?” presented by Leslie McAuley, Social Security Administration, noon-1 p.m., Room 207, Monroe Hall, Eastern Washington University campus, Cheney; 359-2898.

Spokane Audubon Society meeting - Becky Ilias will discuss pgymy rabbits of the Columbia Basin, 7:30 p.m., Riverview Retirement Community, 1801 E. Upriver Drive; 466-3098.

Upcoming

Flower and Plant Sale Fund-raiser – Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Camyn’s Greenhouse, 4317 S. Garfield. Sponsored by Delta Gamma Alumnae Association with proceeds going to organizations that provide aid and education for the blind; 533-1134.

Jane Jefferson Democrats meeting - Discussion of issues of concern to all voters, Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division; contact Irene, 535-0171.

Home Depot Free May Workshops - At Home Deport stores through May. Workshops include: “You Can Have Fun with Faux Painting: Basic and New Techniques,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Faucet,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Power Drill to Install a Ceiling Fan,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Hardwood Floors,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Paint or Stain the Exterior of Your Home,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Lay Ceramic Tile,” Sundays at 2 p.m.; (800) 430-3376.

Elks Lodge Spaghetti Feed – Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road, Spokane Valley; $5; 926-2328.

Sons of Norway Dinner and Dance - Syttende Mai Smorgasbord, Friday, 5:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $12.50; 326-9211.

Gardener Expo 2005 - One Green World - Over 200 vendors selling plants, gardening products, services and arts and crafts, and all-day seminars and demonstrations. Sponsored by The Inland Empire Gardeners, Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene; 535-8434.

Friends of Turnbull “Refuge Spring Planting” - Help plant trees, perform maintenance on existing trees and help get the trees ready for spring, Saturday, 9 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. Potluck and birding trip will follow the work project; 235-4723.

Planetarium Show - “Leo the Lion,” Saturday, 1 and 2 p.m., Palouse Discovery Science Center, 2371 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman. Learn all about the night sky; (509) 332-6869.

Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast - All you can eat pancakes with eggs, sausage, juice and coffee, Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 Country Homes Blvd.; $4.50/adults, $2.50/children; 326-9211.

Gospel Mission and Ogden Hall Open Houses - Visit the Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent, or Anna Ogden Hall, 2828 W. Mallon, May 15 from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided; 535-8510 for the Union Gospel Mission; or 327-7737 for Anna Ogden Hall.