Spokane calendar

Today

Eastern Washington University women’s studies lecture – “Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – Representation of the Nation and the Female Spain in the Modern and Postmodern Age,” presented by Jose Garcia-Sanchez, Ph.D., modern languages and literatures, noon-1 p.m., at Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. Call 359-2898 for more information.

Global Credit Union lecture – “Housing Discrimination: Recognizing and Addressing Discrimination,” presented by Thomas McGarry, attorney, 1:30-3 p.m., in the meeting room on the lower level at Global Credit Union, 1520 W. Third Ave. Reservations must be made by calling 327-2637.

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

Dogtoberfest Dog Jog – Presented by the Spokane County Regional Animal Care and Protection Services (SCRAPS), Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. Jog will take place along the Spokane River beginning at Sullivan Park. Adoption festival will follow at the SCRAPS Shelter, 2521 N. Flora Road. Contact Patricia Simonet at 477-2532 for more information.

West Spokane Kiwanis 26th annual auction – Saturday at the West Central Community Center, 1600 N. Belt. Hors d’oeuvers will be served at 6:30 p.m., live auction begins at 7. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, or $100 for a table of eight. Fore more information, call 328-5804 or 467-5886.

Circling Raven Golf Course walk – Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Volkssport Club, Sunday, Worley, Idaho. Begin walk between 8 a.m. and noon; event will finish by 3 p.m. Call (208) 765-5613 or (208) 664-4904 for more information.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Monday at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Topic will be “Write It or Lose It: Documenting Your History,” presented by Tim Rahman. Lunch will be served at noon for $11, program begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 244-3467 or e-mail EngineersForumInfo@att.net.

Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club meeting – Monday, 7 p.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Topic will be “Surfing the Sea with a Ski,” presented by Don Kielsing, tsunami ranger. Contact Larry Wright at 928-2028 for more information.

Eastern Washington University women’s studies lecture – Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., at the Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. Topic will be “Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – From Mammies to Women: The Use of the ‘Homeplace’ in the Creation and Transformation of Identity in African American Women in Film,” presented by Andrea Schwendiman. Contact Carol Vines at 359-2898 for more information.

Annual candidates forum – Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. Candidates for senator, state representative and commissioner from 3rd District will be in attendance. Presented by the center and the League of Women Voters. Call 487-1603 for more information.

Spokane Falls Community College’s Revelers Club rummage sale – Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. outside the Communications building on the SFCC campus, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. For more information, call 533-3592.

American Quilt Voices lecture – Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., at the Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. Rik Nelson will discuss the historical and contemporary voices in a variety of quilts and will show examples of his own. For more information, call 359-2898.

Friends of the Falls community workshop – Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., in the Champions room at the Spokane Veteran’s Arena, 720 W. Mallon. Topic will be the “Great Spokane River Gorge Strategic Master Plan.” Refreshments will be served. Call 456-0508, ext. 109, or visit www.friendsofthefalls.org for more information.

College knowledge for adults – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. in the Health Sciences building, Room 110C, Washington State University Spokane, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. A panel of community members will share their experiences completing their degrees and hunting jobs in the local market for those interested in pursuing higher education. Contact Jane Kinkel at 358-77537 or e-mail kinkel@wsu.edu for more information.

Free workshop “Blended Families: Creating Successful Step-Relationships” – Wednesday at the Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne, and Nov. 3 at the Valley Library, 12004 W. Main, 6:30-8 p.m. Presented by Diana Hornbogen, marriage and family therapist. Reservations required by calling 951-0205.

Spokane Community College geology lecture – next Thursday, 7 p.m. in the Lair-Student Center auditorium on the SCC campus, 1810 N. Greene. Topic will be “Oil and the American Way of Life: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” presented by Dr. Robert Kaufmann, professor of geology, Boston University, Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Contact Andy Buddington at 533-8017 for more information.

Has Beens and Gonna Bees Halloween bake sale – Oct. 30, 10 a.m., in front of Kmart, 6606 N. Division. Proceeds will benefit Christmas Cheer Day 2004. For more information, contact Patti at 484-7305 or Theresa at 928-2434.

Tekoa, Wash. House of Terror – Oct. 30-31, 5-10 p.m., Tekoa Farmers’ Market barn, Crosby St. Admission is $4/adults, $2 children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Portia Pillig at (509) 284-2008 for more information.

Bunka no Hi culture day – Nov. 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., in the commons of the Japanese Culture Center at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph. Call 328-2871 or e-mail jcc@mfwi.org for more information.