Spokane calendar

Sat., May 29, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Turnbull Wildlife Refuge Spring Blooms Tour – Dr. Suzanne Schwab, botanist, Native Plant Society, will lead a tour of the abundant flowering plants at the refuge in Cheney. A donation of $10 is suggested. For reservations or more information, call 235-4723.

Upcoming

Tombstone and Gravesite History Tour – Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, next 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 that 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 – Next 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 – June 5-6, 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.

China, Burma and India Veterans Association open meeting – Next Saturday, 3-5 p.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504N. Division. Speaker from the veterans hospital will discuss current eligibility requirements, programs and benefits available to veterans. Contact Ken at 467-8262 for more information.

SCAT Meeting – Survivors of vehicular assault and vehicular homicide from impaired drivers, meets every second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council’s Prevention Center, 8104 E. Sprague. Everyone is welcome, victims and nonvictims, that are interested in the enforcement and changes of existing DUI laws and the investigation of DUI accidents. Call 922-8282 or (208) 687-6996 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, June 10, 2:30-5 p.m. at Decades, 10502 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley. Admission is free. Reservations required by calling 459-4116.

Dog Training Classes – Mandatory registration meeting for training classes through Spokane Dog Training Club, Inc., June 16, 7 p.m., 2620 N. Locust Road. 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 – 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 and Seattle Railroad. Reservations are required. Call 235-6448 for more information.

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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