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Sun., Dec. 12, 2004

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Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores through December. Workshops include: “Power Tools 101: You Can Try It Before You Buy It,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Garage Door Opener,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Track Lighting,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Refinish Furniture,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Enhance Your Home with Holiday Lighting,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun With Color and Faux ,” Sundays at 2 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

Upcoming

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Monday at the Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. Topic will be “All You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask About the Election and Legislative Issues,” presented by Senator Brad Benson. Lunch will be served at noon for $11; program begins at 12:30 p.m. Call 244-3467 for more information.

Spokane Chiefs Hockey mascot Boomer’s appearances – Boomer will visit Supercuts stores: Monday, 5-6 p.m., 3325 W. Indian Trail Road; Jan. 17, noon-1 p.m., 9205 N. Newport Highway; Feb. 7, 4-5 p.m., 1235 N. Liberty Lake Road; and March 5, 1-2 p.m., 14109 E. Sprague. Includes autographs, special drawings, and hair care products giveaways. Call 326-1891 for more information.

Human Rights Day Commemoration – Monday, 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Topic will be “The Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur,” presented by Dr. John Yoder, professor of politics and history at Whitworth College. Presented by the United Nations Association Spokane Chapter. Call 624-3608 or visit www.unaspokane.org for more information.

Candy Cane Crawl – Explore downtown Spokane with a walk sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, Friday, 7-9 p.m. Participants will also hand out candy canes to selected downtown apartments and agencies. Meet at City Hall, corner of Post and Spokane Falls Blvd.; dress warmly. Cost is $6, call 625-6200 for more information.

Dachshund Club of Spokane Holiday Party – Saturday, 4 p.m., at the Lilac City Dog Training Club, 1612 E. Houston. Includes potluck dinner, dog games, wiener dog races, intro to agility dog classes, holiday photos with pets, and more. Dachshund Rescue Northwest and other area shelters will be have pets available for adoption. Donations will be accepted; admission is by potluck dish and serving settings. Dogs of all breeds welcome to attend. Contact Margo at 838-3820 for reservations.

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

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Dec. 20 at the Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. Topic will be “Riverpoint Campus Nursing Building/Washington State University College of Nursing,” presented by Gary Joralemon of Integrus Architecture. Lunch will be served at noon for $11; program at 12:30 p.m. Call 244-3467 for more information.

The Friendly Sons of the St. Patrick Paddy’s Day Parade meeting – Dec. 22, 6 p.m. at O’Doherty’s Irish Grille. Meeting includes a slide show of Pat Hoy and Paul Delaney’s recent trip to Ireland. Reservations must be made by calling 465-9918 or e-mail eculkin@friendlysonsofstpatrick.com.

Ferris High School Christmas Tree Recycling – Drop off Christmas trees for recycling on Jan. 2, 8 and 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Ferris High School parking lot, corner of 37th and Regal. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds benefit the class of 2005 Senior All-Nighter. Contact Ted at 448-4118 for more information.

Burn Clean/Burn Safe seminar – Learn clean burning techniques that are cost effective and safe at free informational seminar, Jan. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Spokane Fireplace and Patio, 27 W. Boone. For more information, call the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority at 477-4727, ext. 115.

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