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Mon., Oct. 4, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Peace through meditation – Free instructions for the inner light and sound meditation, 7-10:30 p.m., at Spokane Community College, in the Littlefoot Room, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Presented by Know Thyself As Soul Inc., Northwest Region. For more information, call Peter and Maria Wonders, (503) 648-7380.

Self-defense demonstration and practice – Noon-1 p.m., at Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 207. Gary Williams of Black Swan Academy will demonstrate techniques based upon a Medieval European martial art form known as the Pressas. For more information, contact Carol Vines at 359-2898.

Domestic violence annual candle lighting service – Sponsored by the Interfaith Council in honor of women who have experienced domestic violence, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Dr. For more information, call 329-1410 or visit www.interfaithnw.org.

Upcoming

Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores through October. Workshops include: “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Drill Press to Build Adjustable Shelving,” Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Thermostat,” Thursdays, 7 p.m.; “You Can Turn Your Home into a Safety Zone,” Fridays, 7 p.m.; “You Can Install Easy Flooring Solutions,” Saturdays, 10 a.m.; “You Can Install Tile with Trafficmaster Stainproof Grout,” Saturdays, 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun with Color and Faux Painting,” Sundays, 2 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

Operation Pillow Case fund-raiser – M*A*S*H* of Spokane will be selling magnetic “Support Out Troops” car ribbons on Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Perkins, 9019 E. Mission, Spokane Valley. Proceeds will benefit “Operation Pillow Case.” For more information, call 999-4682 or e-mail LBMASH03@cs.com.

National Depression Screening Day – Free anonymous mental health screenings offered by St. Joseph Family Center, Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 1016 N. Superior. Call 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

EWU Women’s Studies Center lecture – Two free lectures on how to get organized, Thursday and Oct. 14, noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 207. Stephanie Swan, professional organizer and owner of Ducks in A Row, will discuss clutter and disorganization. For more information, contact Carol Vines at 359-2898.

Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group meeting – Thursday, 12:30 p.m. at Cafe Americana, Spokane Valley. For more information, call 924-7212.

Friends of Turnbull fall riparian planting work party – Help plant trees and maintain existing trees, Saturday, 9 a.m., at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. Potluck will be held after work is finished, bring main dish, salad or dessert. Call 235-4723 for more information.

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