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Habitat for Humanity informational meetings – Learn how you or someone you know can become a Habitat for Humanity – Spokane homeowner, 3 p.m. at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, and 7 p.m. at the East Central Community Center. For more information, contact Shelly O’Quinn at 534-2552, ext. 12.
EWU Women’s Studies Center lecture – Free lecture on how to get organized, noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 207. Stephanie Swan, professional organizer and owner of Ducks in A Row, will be the guest speaker. 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, 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.
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.
Upcoming
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.
25 cent bingo day – Saturday, noon-4 p.m. at the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 1474, 3004 E. Queen. Call 487-3784 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.
Candidate Forum – With 3rd District senate candidates Lisa Brown and Mike Casey, Sunday, 9:30-10:45 a.m. in Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. Sponsored by the St. Aloysius Parish Ministry Committee. Contact Amberg Waldref at 323-7003 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 Tuesday, 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 – 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.
Terri Dobler Symposium on Domestic Violence – Monday, 8 a.m.-noon in the Sasquatch Room of the Lair-Student Center, Building 6, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene. This year’s theme will be “My Eyes Are on You: Stalking and Sexual Assault,” and includes lectures by Karen Boone, prevention coordinator at Lutheran Community Services; Jennifer Stapleton, executive director at Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium; Cindy North-Jones, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office; and Patty Wheeler, director of the YMCA of Spokane’s Alternatives to Domestic Violence programs. For more information, call 533-7185 or 533-8836.
Spokane City Forum – Wednesday 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. Monday by calling 777-1555, visiting www.spokanecityforum.org or e-mailing spokanecityforum@yahoo.com.
Spokane Community College marijuana legalization debate – Monday, 11:30 a.m., in the auditorium of the Lair-Student Center, SCC campus, 1810 N. Greene. Arguments will be presented by Steve Hagar, editor of High Times Magazine, and Robert Stutman, veteran of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. For more information, call 533-7081.
Spokane Chiefs Hockey’s mascot “Boomer” appearances – At the following Supercuts stores: Monday, 5-6 p.m., 2927 E. 29th Ave.; and Nov. 15, 6-7 p.m., 922 N. Division. Includes autographs, special drawings, and hair care giveaways. Call 326-1891 for more information.