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Thu., July 15, 2004

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Today

Basic Rifle Course – Presented by the Life Preservation Institute, through Friday. Instructors are NRA 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 Biuld a Bird Bath,” Tuesdays 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

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, directionswill 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, self-sealing bags, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, camera, sack lunch and water. Cost is $26, pre-registration is require by calling 279-6000.

Free Celtic Music Concert – Music by Craicmore, Saturday, 3-5 p.m., The Market Street Market, 5906 N. Market. Includes vendors, arcade, food wagon, Billy Bob’s Produce, and more. For more information, call 482-3433.

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.

Dog Agility Show – Presented by the Stevens County 4-H Dog and Cat Programs, Sunday at 10 a.m. on the grassy area at Colville Junior High School. Contact Jody at (509) 584-5977, Amy at (509) 935-8584 or Jennifer at (509) 684-1158 for more information.

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 is 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.

Horse Clinic to benefit A-Stride Ahead – Demonstration given by Steve Rother, Horsemanship Clinician, Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/children, and free to children ages 5 and under, and are available at the door as well as Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply, 14228 N. Newport Highway, Mead. Proceeds will benefit A-Stride Ahead, a nonprofit organization in Deer Park which assists persons with disabilities through hippotherapy. For more information, contact Robyn Moug at 710-9825 or Michelle Proctor at 292-2340.

Bats of Turnbull Presentation – Tuesday, 8 p.m. in the Environmental Education Center at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Cheney. Presented by Sandy Rancourt, wildlife biologist and bat expert, with a bat walk to follow which includes a demonstration of special sound detectors and identification and examination of living bats. Bring insect repellant or wear long sleeves and pants, a sweater or jacket and a flashlight. Children must be accompanied by their parents. Contact Marian Frobe at 328-0621 or Marie Fowler at 569-2044 for more information.

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