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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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

Upcoming

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 Drive. 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 NRA 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, 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 – 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, 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, 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.

Greater Spokane Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Meeting – Next Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Cascade Mobile Community Park Club House, 2311 W. 16th Ave. Anyone interested in the heritage of Germans from Russia are welcome to attend. Coffee will be provided, participants are asked to bring a picnic food to share. Call 926-6523 or 325-0843 for more information.

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