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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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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.

Upcoming

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 – More than 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.

Smoke-Free Sunday - The Washington State Department of Health is sponsoring the first ever Smoke-Free Sunday. Families are encouraged to patronize smoke-free restaurants, and restaurants which allow smoking are encouraged to be smoke-free for the day. For a map of smoke-free restaurants, visit www.SecondhandSmokesYou.com; (206) 842-8349.

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.

Ferris High School Senior All-Nighter Plant Sale - Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Stanek’s Floral Gift and Nursery, 2929 E. 27th Ave. A percentage of the proceeds will be given to support Ferris’ Senior All-Nighter, a drug and alcohol free graduation party; 624-6469.

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

Talking With – A collection of monologues from 1982 about women’s lives, in their own voices, Sunday at 3 p.m., and May 22 at 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program; 325-6383.

Engineers Forum of Spokane - Monday, Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. Topic and speaker to be announced. Lunch will be served at noon for $11; program will begin 12:30 p.m.; 244-3467.

Spokane City Forum – Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. Topic will be “Roadmap for Success: What’s Next for Washington School,” presented by Dr. Terry Bergeson, state superintendent of public instruction. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. for $8.50; program begins at 12:15 p.m.; reservations must be made by 10 a.m. on May 16; 777-1555.

Pet Fest – All breed, all species, pet expo, May 21-22, Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Ag Buildings. Includes family entertainment, training demonstrations, pet-related products for sale, wiener dog races, Singing with Your Pet Duet, Skyhoundz local Canine Disc Championships, Dog Food Dive for prizes, and over 100 pets available for adoption through local rescue groups. Also this year, scouts from Animal Planet will be viewing auditions during the national pet talent competition. Pets are encouraged to attend, registration is required; pets must be at least 6 months old, be well socialized and have current vaccines. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $6/adults, free to children under age 6, $3/pets, $15/family of four; 939-9698.