Spokane calendar

Tue., June 15, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

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

Upcoming

Landlord Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Lecture – Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Global Credit Union, 1520 W. Third. Presented by Thomas McGarry, attorney. Reservations required by calling 327-2637.

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 Monday and will run through Aug. 12. Call 922-2645 for more information.

Introduction to the Landmark Education Forum – Introduction to the principles of the Landmark Education Forum, how it works and cost information, Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. at the WestCoast Ridpath Hotel. Call 327-7559 or visit www.landmarkeducation.com for more information.

Railroad History Class Bike Tour – Charles Mutschler, Eastern Washington train historian, will lead a bike tour on 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 and Seattle Railroad. Reservations are required. Call 235-6448 for more information.

Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale – Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the area just east of the conservatory at Manito Park. For more information, call 456-8038 or visit www.thefriendsofmanito.org.

Friends of the Spokane House Living History Fur Trade Encampment – Saturday-Sunday, 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 rein 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 on 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.

Friends of Manito History and Tour of Rose Hill – Part of the Sundays in the Garden series, July 11, 2 p.m., Manito Park. Presented by Lynn Schaefer. For more information visit www.thefriendsofmanito.org or call 456-08038.

Basic Rifle Course – Presented by the Life Preservation Institute, July 12-16. Instructors are NRA certified. Contact Bob Garrow at (509) 722-4110 for locations, times and cost.

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.

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