Spokane calendar

Upcoming

Second Annual Chase Middle School Friends of the Library Book Sale – A benefit for Chase Middle School, Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the cafeteria at the middle school, 4747 E. 37th Ave. More than 12,000 books available in a variety of subjects. Call 354-5088 for more information.

Tombstone and Gravesite History Tour – Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will meet at the lower lot of Pioneer Park, and tour historic Spokane homes and buildings as well as discovery the burial sites of those who lived and worked in the area. Admission is $19 and includes transportation and lunch. Call 625-6200 to make reservations.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51 Garage Sale – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 300 W. Mission. Call 327-9847 for more information.

Conscious Living’s 14th Annual Celebrating Body, Mind and Spirit Expo – Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center. Features 60 speakers and 125 exhibits that includes ideas, services and products to inspire a healthy body, mind and spirit. Admission is $6/day, $10/weekend. Co-sponsored by Knudtsen Chevrolet, Northwest Noetic School of Massage, The Inlander, PEACH Safe Foods and Contact Talk Radio. Call 624-1873 or visit www.consciousliving.com for more information.

End-of-Choices Lecture – Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Valley Public Library, 12004 E. Main. Topic will be “Caring Friends: Present and Future,” presented by Julian Rush, director of The Caring Friends Program. For more information, call 747-3814.

China, Burma and India Veterans Association Meeting – Saturday, 3-5 p.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Speaker from the Veteran’s Affairs hospital will discuss current eligibility requirements, programs and benefits available to veterans. Everyone is welcome. Contact Ken at 467-8262 for more information.

Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. All the pancakes you can eat with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets are $3.50/adults, $2/children ages 12 and under. Call 326-9211 for more information.

SCAT (Survivor Citizen Action Team) Meeting – Survivors of vehicular assault and vehicular homicide from impaired drivers, meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council’s Prevention Center, 8104 E. Sprague. Everyone is welcome, victims and nonvictims, who are interested in the enforcement and changes of existing DUI laws and the education of DUI accidents. Call 922-8383 or (208) 687-6996 for more information.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Tuesday in the Steamplant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln. Topic will be “Progress Report: Monroe Street Bridge Construction,” presented by Steve Shrope, David Evans & Associates. Lunch will be served at noon for $11.50; program begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 244-3467.

Jane Jefferson Democrats Meeting – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Discussion of interesting information to all voters, everyone is welcome. Contact Irene at 535-0171 for more information.

Leadership Spokane Graduation Celebration and Volunteer Fair – In recognition of volunteer leadership, stewardship and collaboration by participants in Leadership Spokane, Youth Leadership Spokane and community leaders, next Thursday, 2:30-5 p.m. at Decades, 10502 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Everyone is welcome, admission is free. Reservations required by calling 459-4116.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – June 15 in the Steamplant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln. Topic will be “Hybrid and Electric Cars: Where We Are and Where We Will Be,” presented by Esteban Rodriques-Merek, professor, Eastern Washington University. Lunch will be served at noon for $11.50; program begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 244-3467.

Dog Training Classes – Mandatory registration meeting for training classes through Spokane Dog Training Club, Inc., June 16, 7 p.m., 2620 N. Locust Road. Instruction includes puppy preschool, puppy kindergarten, home companion, competition obedience, jumping, rally, agility, flyball, herding and tracking. Bring current shot records; rabies and DHLPP are required. Classes begin June 21 and will run through Aug. 12. Call 922-2645 for more information.

Railroad History Class Bike Tour – Dr. Charles Mutschler, Eastern Washington train historian, will lead a bike tour on June 19 along the former rail line that runs through Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. Mutschler will discuss the development of western railroads and in particular the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad. Class size is limited, reservations are required. Call 235-6448 for more information.

Peaceful Valley and Browne’s Addition Walking Tour – Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation on June 19, 1-4 p.m. Park on south side of Coeur d’Alene Park, Fourth and Chestnut. Cost is $10, call 625-6200 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.