Spokane calendar

Today

Engineers Forum of Spokane – “All You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask About the Election and Legislative Issues,” presented by Senator Brad Benson, at the Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. 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: today, 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 product giveaways. Call 326-1891 for more information.

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

Upcoming

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.

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.