Spokane calendar

Today

Spokane Indians’ Mascot Appearances – Otto will appear at the following Supercuts locations: today, noon-1 p.m., 2927 E. 29th Ave.; Wednesday, 3-4 p.m., 1235 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake; and Thursday, 5-6 p.m., Ruby, 922 N. Division. Raffle will be available. For more information, call 326-1891.

Upcoming

Free Home Improvement Workshops – Home Depot stores offer clinics through September. They are: “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Miter Saw to Build a Picture Frame,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Decorate a Child’s Bedroom,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Update Your Countertop and Cabinets,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Laminate Flooring,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Save Energy in Your Home,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun with Color and Faux Painting,” Sundays at 2 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

Dinner and Auction – Fund-raiser for political campaign of Tom Hargreaves, who is running for county commissioner, Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., Center Stage Ballroom, 1017 W. First. Evening includes picnic dinner and live music performed by Sidhe. Auction includes items from local artists. Tickets are $20; reservations are required by calling 218-1708.

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Meeting – Sept. 11, 12:30 p.m. in the main branch of the Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main. Topic will be “Ten Minute Talks From Ten Speakers.” For more information, contact Shirley Penna-Oakes at 276-1740.

Spokane Chapter of The Links Inc. White Rose Breakfast – Sept. 18, 8 a.m. at the Red Lion Inn at the Park. Topic will be “Strengthening the Family.” Reservations are required. For ticket information, call 466-2763, 928-4615 or 255-6013.

“Building Pathways” Free Workshop – Two workshops available on Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3:30 p.m., in the outdoor center of The Green Zone, 210/222 N. Havana. Workshop will give hands-on help to create a walkway, path or driveway without the use of concrete or asphalt, therefore allowing precipitation to percolate through the soil to minimize run-off and save water. Reservations are required by calling the Washington State University Extension office at 477-2048.

Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. All the pancakes you can eat with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Cost is $4/adults, $2.50/children ages 12 and under. Call 326-9211 for more information.