Spokane calendar

Today

Engineers Forum of Spokane – “What’s Happening in Law Enforcement?” Presented by Al Odenthal, deputy chief, Spokane Police Department, Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch will be served at noon for $11; program will begin 12:30 p.m.; 244-3467.

Upcoming

“Eastern Edge: CSI Spokane” lecture - Behind the scenes look at forensic science and crime scene investigation, presented by Sarah Keller, Ph.D., EWU professor of anthropology and consultant to detectives throughout the Inland Northwest, and Peter Bilous, Ph.D., EWU professor of forensic science, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., WestCoast Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. Sponsored by Eastern Washington University and the Spokane Area Economic Development Council; reservations must be made by May 17; $10; 235-5034.

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.

Lilac City Dog Training Club Class Registration - Registration and free behavioral consultations for eight week classes which begin June 6., Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1612 E. Houston. Classes include puppy through advanced obedience, rally and agility. Bring proof of vaccinations; classes are $45; 487-9542.

Spaghetti Dinner - Presented by the North Spokane Shrine Club, Thursday, 4-7 p.m., North Hill Masonic Temple, Garland at Wall. All-you-can-eat spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad, garlic bread, dessert coffee and lemonade. Proceeds benefit the Shrine Burns Hospital Transportation Fund which quickly transports a child when in need of a burn hospital; $5/adults, $3/under age 12; 466-5059.

Planetarium Show - “Galaxies,” Saturday, 1 and 2 p.m., Palouse Discovery Science Center, 2371 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman. See some of the most interesting galaxies in this star show; (509) 332-6869.

Elks Lodge Memorial Day Service - Memorial Day service at Spokane Memorial Gardens, May 30, 10 a.m., 5909 S. Cheney-Spokane Road; 926-2328.

Stevens County Commissioner Public Hearing – May 31, 2 p.m., Stevens County Courthouse, 215 S. Oak, Colville. Topic will be the possible extension of interim moratorium on new congregate residence facilities building permit applications for an additional six months; (509) 684-2401.