Spokane Calendar

Today

Packing with a Purpose – Learn the secrets of packing light with author and travel expert Anne McAlpin. 8:30 a.m. at Nordstrom Spokane, Women’s Shoes, 828 W. Main Ave. R.S.V.P. at (509) 455-6111, ext. 1204. Please use mall entrance on Level 1. Light refreshments will be served.

Annual YMCA Spring Fling – Champagne brunch, trunk show and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Opportunity Center. 9:45-12:30 a.m. at Anthony’s Restaurant, 510 N. Lincoln St. The cost is $50. R.S.V.P. at (509) 326-1190, ext. 154.

“America’s Boating Course” – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will discuss boating safety. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today at 11524 E. Sprague Ave. A $35 pre-registration fee is required. (509) 242-8555.

Upcoming

66th Annual Kosher Dinner – This authentic Jewish dinner will include appetizers, tasty side dishes and dessert. Dinners to go will be available. Event will include a variety of Jewish entertainment, unique craft items, and traditional Judaica gifts. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday at the Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. (509) 623-0372. The cost is $14, $7 for children 11 years of age and younger.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Jack Leighton, former athletic director at Eastern Washington University, will speak on “Inventing the Flex-O-Meter,” noon Monday at the Holiday Inn, Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $13. (509) 244-3467.

Investor Education Seminar – Learn about protecting yourself and your money from investment scams. Presented by AARP and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Admission is free and lunch is included. Pre-registration is required. Registration available online at www.aarp.org/wa. (877) 926-8300.

Family Book Night – Children will receive a free book and snack, and will participate in an arts and craft activity and story reading. Presented by Whitworth College. 4-5 p.m. Wednesday at the Wandermere Starbucks, 12519 Highway 395 No. 7. Free. (509) 777-3263.

Great Decisions Lecture – International facilitator, trainer, and consultant, Shahrzad Saderi will discuss “The New, Modern Iran.” 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Robinson Teaching Theater, Weyerhaeuser Hall, Whitworth College, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. (509) 777-3270.