Calendar

Today

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

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

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

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, resealale plastic bag, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, camera, sack lunch and water. Cost is $26; pre-registration is require by calling 279-6000.

Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – 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. Cost is $3.50/adults, $2/children ages 12 and under. For more information, call 326-9211.

Greater Spokane Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Meeting – 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.

Family Identification Plan – Presented by COPS Northwest, offers IDs for all children and other family members at risk. ID packets are available at COPS Northwest on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will receive a computer disk copy of their photo and a fingerprint card. A $1 donation is requested to cover costs, but no one is turned away. For more information, call or visit COPS Northwest, 2215 W. Wellesley, Suite D, Shadle Park Mall, on weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 625-3336.