Spokane calendar

Today

Parade of Paws: Spokane Human Society’s First Annual Dog Walk – Walk your dog or take a shelter animal out for a stroll at 9 a.m. beginning at the shelter, 6606 N. Havana, and benefit the Spokane Humane Society. The day’s events include prizes, contests, activities, and a dog therapist. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., admission is free. Visit www.spokanehumanesociety.org or call 467-5235 for more information.

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Spokane Network Meeting and Panel Discussion – Topic will be “Plots that Pop,” presented by Chris Crutcher, novelist; Kelly Milner Halls, magazine writer; and Verla Kay, picture book author; 10 a.m.-noon at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. Admission is $5 for SCBWI members; $8 general. Contact Deborah Fredericks, 482-5288 or e-mail debyf@dc4pc.net.

Upcoming

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Tuesday 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., Wednesday, 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 next Saturday 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.

Friends of the Spokane House Living History Fur Trade Encampment – Next Saturday and June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane House Interpretive Center, 9711 W. Charles, Nine Mile Falls. Visit the years 1810-1814 at the Spokane House with fur trade demonstrations and conversations with actors. Co-sponsored by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Call 465-5064 for more information.

Peaceful Valley and Browne’s Addition Walking Tour – Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation next Saturday, 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.