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Wed., Oct. 27, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Spokane Falls Community College’s Revelers Club rummage sale – 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 – Rik Nelson will discuss the historical and contemporary voices in a variety of quilts and will show examples of his own, noon-1 p.m., at the Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. For more information, call 359-2898.

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

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

Free workshop “Blended Families: Creating Successful Step-Relationships” – Today at the Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne, and next Wednesday 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.

Upcoming

Edward Jones Company open house – Thursday, 5-7 p.m., 14109 E. Sprague, suite 4, Spokane Valley. Contact Cary Wong at 891-9168 for more information.

Spokane Community College geology lecture – 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 – Saturday, 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 – Saturday-Sunday, 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 – Next Wednesday, 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.

Lady Shriners’ Annual Bazaar – Hosted by Eiram Court No. 62, Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1435, 212 S. David Road, Spokane Valley. Lunch is available for $6/adults, $3/children age 10 and under, and includes chili, chili dogs, salad, dessert and drink. Contact Naomi Smith at 328-3296 for more information.

Visit local sites celebrating 100 years – Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, Nov. 6, 1-4 p.m. Tour of places and objects in the Spokane area celebrating 100 years. Meet in the lower parking lot of Pioneer Park, 507 W. Seventh. Cost is $13, call 625-6200 to register.

Spokane Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services Benefit Breakfast – Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone. Call 625-6245 for more information.

Washington Citizens Advisory Committee Spokane River Basin meeting – Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m. in the conference room of the Spokane City Water Department, 914 E. Foothills. Topic will be information regarding the federal and state cleanup of heavy metals and PCB contamination in the Spokane River. Contact Lloyd Brewer at 625-6968 for more information.

A Hair Happening Event – Nov. 14, 1-8 p.m. at the Ridpath Hotel. Presented by the Inland Empire Cosmetology Association, includes pin curling and finger waving, picture perfect evening make-up, ladies and gentleman fashion hair cutting, and elegant evening hair styles. Admission is $5. Contact Jeanette at 838-8242 or 624-9451 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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