Week Ahead

Monday

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by noon today. Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, will provide “An Update on the Current Status of the Middle East.” Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $10, $5 for students, and includes lunch. Child care is available by reservation for $4 a child. Call (509) 777-1555 to register or for more information.

Tuesday

Aphid and Virus Management Workshop – WSU Extension is presenting this workshop for farmers that will discuss aphid and virus management in legume crops from 8-10 a.m. at the Harvester Restaurant in Spangle, 401 W. First. The workshop is free and a no-host breakfast will be available. For more information, call (509) 477-2167.

Washington Policy Center Eastern Washington Office Kick Off Reception – Join in celebrating the policy center’s opening of its Eastern Washington offices. Food and drinks will be provided. 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. RSVP by calling (509) 570-2384.

Wednesday

Business Marketing and Sales Workshop – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop that will discuss how to identify prospective customers, how to attract them to your business and how to get them to buy your products and services, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the BizStreet Resource Center, second floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2800 to register.

Twitter 101 – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop that will discuss how to use Twitter, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ITT Technical Institute, 13518 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Please bring your own lunch. Free. For more information, call (509) 353-2800.

Thursday

Executive Connect Breakfast: “The New Game of Business” – Connect Northwest will host this networking event for executives featuring Chris Majer, CEO of the Human Potential Project. 7-9 a.m. at The Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $30 and includes breakfast. Call (509) 358-2114 to register or for more information.

ASWA General Meeting – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane Chapter No. 4 will hold its monthly meeting featuring Marie Rice, CPA, who will discuss fraud. 5:30 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $15/students, $20/ASWA members, $25/non-members and guests, and includes dinner. CPE credit available. For more information, visit www.aswa4.org.

Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – Networking event will feature Larry Vierra who will discuss “How to Secure Your Computers and Sensitive Data.” 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main Ave. Free. Call (509) 389-7290 for information.

Saturday

Mind, Body, Spirit Holistic Fair – The Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce will host this event featuring various speakers and vendors from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free parking and admission. For more information, call (509) 389-7290.

Conventions

Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show and Sale – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 11,000 attendees.

International Auto Show – Today and Monday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 13,000 attendees.

12th Annual Spokane Golf Show – Saturday through Feb. 21, Spokane Convention Center, 3,000 attendees.