Spokane calendar

Today

New Opportunities – Old Challenges? Women, Welfare and Entrepreneurship – Lecture, 2-4 p.m., Phase I, Riverpoint Auditorium, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Presented by Dr. Susan Marlow, department of human resource management, faculty of business and law, De Montfort University. For more information, call Robert Schwartz at 358-2254.

City of Liberty Lake public hearing – Topic will be the proposed annexation of 643 acres to the City of Liberty Lake, 7 p.m., Liberty Lake Sewer District Office, 22510 E. Mission. Call 477-4237 or e-mail brb@spokanecounty.org for more information.

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.

Grantsmanship writing lecture – Learn to write grants successfully and navigate through federal agencies, Tuesday, 8 a.m.-4:40 p.m., Quality Inn, 1050 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman. Presented by Dr. Robert Lowman, University of North Carolina. Fore registration fees and information, visit www.ogrd.wsu.edu, e-mail m_tellini@wsu.edu or call (509) 335-9661.

Any Accounting for Change? Female Entrepreneurs in the Professions – Lecture Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., at Eastern Washington University, Room 207 in Monroe Hall, Cheney. Dr. Susan Marlow, department of human resource management, faculty of business and law, De Montfort University, will discuss recent statistics from the United Kingdom suggesting that girls now out perform boys in school. Contact Robert Schwartz at 358-2254 for more information.

Habitat for Humanity informational meetings – Learn how you or someone you know can become a Habitat for Humanity – Spokane homeowner. Meeting times and locations: Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone, and 7 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook; Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway; and Thursday, 3 p.m. at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, and 7 p.m. at the East Central Community Center. Tuesday’s meeting at East Central will include a Russian interpreter. For more information, contact Shelly O’Quinn at 534-2552, ext. 12.

Anger management classes – “Working with Anger,” Tuesday, Oct. 19 and 26, 7-8 p.m. at CREATE Place, 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. $5 donations are requested, call (509) 447-9277 or e-mail create@surfl.ws for more information.

Jane Jefferson Democrats meeting – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Interesting information to all voters. Contact Irene at 535-0171 for more information.

Eastern Washington University women’s studies slide show and discussion – “Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – The Doll In Art and Literature,” Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., in Room 207 of Monroe Hall on the EWU, Cheney. Presented by Nance VanWinkle. For more information, call 359-2898.

EWU Presidential debate panel discussion – Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Pence Union Building on the Eastern Washington University campus, Cheney. Mimi Marinucci, professor of philosophy and women’s studies, will moderate. Panelists include the following EWU professors: Doug Orr, economics; Jeanne Ratliffe, communication studies; and Terry MacMullan, philosophy and honors. Contact David Osipovich at 359-6019 for more information.

Historic House Styles in Spokane workshops – Three-day workshop held Wednesdays through October, beginning this Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. Presented by Linda Yeomans, historic preservation consultant and urban planner. Cost is $18; call 625-6677 for more information.

EWU Women’s Studies Center lecture – Free lecture on how to get organized, Thursday, 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.

Graduate School Fair – Visit with representatives from a variety of programs and schools and get information on financial aid, planning for graduate school and more, Thursday, 3-7:30 p.m. in the Health Sciences Building on the Washington State University Spokane campus, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. General information presentation will be given from 6-6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jane Kinkel at 358-7537 or visit www.gradfair.spokane.wsu.edu.

2004 United Nations Day celebration and dinner – “The Importance of Women’s Political Leadership at Home and Abroad,” Oct. 24 at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph. Senator Lisa Brown will speak, social begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., followed by program at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the United Nations Association – Spokane Chapter. Cost is $22/general, $10/students. Reservations must be made by Friday, call 326-6827 for more information.

Expo ‘74 30th anniversary walking tour – Tour will meet at the northwest corner of Division and Riverside, Saturday, 1 p.m., and will take a look at the city after 30 years by visiting important sites downtown and in Riverfront Park. Cost is $9, includes snack. Call 625-6200 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: $4/adults, $2.50/children ages 12 and under. Call 326-9211 for more information.

Interfaith Council Guatemalan talk – Luisa Xinico, a Mayan-Kaqchikel land activist, will speak Sunday, 3-5 p.m., in the chapel at Whitworth College, and Oct. 19, 7-8 p.m., in room 101 of the administration building at Gonzaga University. Xinico will discuss Guatemala’s economic, social and political development as well as land rights for indigenous Mayan peasant farmers. For more information, call 329-1410 or visit www.interfaithnw.org.

SCC Career Center Rock ‘n’ Roll Extravaganza – Next Monday through Oct. 22, 8 a.m.-noon, Spokane Community College Lair-Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Receive information regarding employment opportunities, career counseling and assessment services, with live music and games. Contact Bonnie Wilmot at 533-8009 for more information.

Spokane City Forum – Oct. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. 5th District Congressional candidates, Don Barbieri and Cathy McMorris, will debate issues and share their plans and visions for Eastern Washington. Debate begins at 12:15 p.m.; lunch is available at 11:45 a.m. for $8.50. Registration must be made by 10 a.m. next Monday by calling 777-1555, visiting www.spokanecityforum.org or e-mailing spokanecityforum@yahoo.com.

Spokane Mountaineers slideshow and meeting – Next Monday, 7 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Slide show topic will be on Thailand, presented by Scot Nass. For more information, call 838-4974 or visit www.spokanemountaineers.org.

Sweeteners that Harm, Sweeteners that Heal lecture – Oct. 19, noon-1 p.m. in room 207, Monroe Hall, Eastern Washington University, Cheney. Discussion of the pros and cons of sugars, the variety of artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, stevia, presented by Dr. Elizabeth Hesse, DC, certified nutritionist and owner of Experience Health! Popular diets will also be addressed. Contact Carol Vines at 359-2898 for more information.