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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Goodwill Donation Drive – Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe, will hold a donation drive to benefit the Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Items needed include small electrical goods, housewares, sports equipment, toys, and decorations. Donors will also have a chance to win a gift certificate to Huckleberry’s during the live broadcast given by Classy 99.9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, contact Diane Galloway at 444-4383.

Free Home Improvement Workshops – Offered by local Home Depot stores through July. Clinics include: “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Combo Kit to Build a Bird Bath,” Tuesday at 7 p.m.; “You Can Design the Ultimate Kitchen,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Ceiling Fan,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Increase the Curb Appeal of Your Home,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Install a Lockset,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Refinish Furniture,” Sundays at 2 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

Upcoming

Friends of Manito History and Tour of Rose Hill – Part of the Sundays in the Garden series, Sunday, 2 p.m., Manito Park. Presented by Lynn Schaefer. For more information visit www.thefriendsofmanito.org or call 456-08038.

Washington Citizens Advisory Committee for the Spokane River Basin Meeting – Monday, 6-9 p.m. in the Spokane City Water Department Conference room, 914 E. North Foothills Dr. Discussion will be on the federal and state cleanup of heavy metals and PCB contamination in the Spokane River. Open to everyone. Contact Lloyd Brewer at 625-6968 for more information.

Basic Rifle Course – Presented by the Life Preservation Institute, Monday-Friday. Instructors are Natonal Rifle Association certified. Contact Bob Garrow at (509) 722-4110 for locations, times and cost.

2004 Skyhoundz Hyperflite Canine Disc Championships – Hosted by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Shadle Park, corner of Wellesley and Belt. Call 625-6546 for more information.

National Story Leagues Convention – Hosted by the Spokane Storytelling League, next Saturday, 8 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn at the Park. Linda Hunt, local author, will present the story of her popular book, “Bold Spirit.” Everyone is welcome. Contact Daisy Ramer at 466-1584 or e-mail storydaze@netscape.net for more information.

Wheelchair Wash – Next Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1309 W. First. Hosted by Spokane Home Healthcare. Call 456-0200 for more information.

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Spokane – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane, next Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $18, directions will be sent upon payment. Call 279-6000 for more information.

Herbology Field Trip – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane, next Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring notebook, pen, resealable plastic bag, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, camera, sack lunch and water. Cost is $26, pre-registration is require by calling 279-6000.

Neighborhood Meetings – Held by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to discuss neighborhood problems and terrorism. Call 477-3055 for dates, times and location.