Spokane calendar
Today
Spokane Audubon Society meeting – David Schneider will speak on the birds and wildlife of New Zealand and Australia, 7:30 p.m., Riverview Retirement Community, 1801 E. Upriver Drive; LeiLanie Peters, 466-3098.
Jane Jefferson Democrats meeting – Political issues and information for all voters, 11:30 a.m., at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division; contact Irene, 535-0171.
Eastern Washington University Women’s Studies lecture – Noon-1 p.m., Room 207, Monroe Hall, EWU campus, Cheney. Topic will be “Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research – Women as Masters of the World: The Pre-Indo-European Mother Goddess in Ancient Cyprus,” presented by Bonnie Bazemore, Ph.D., history; 359-2898.
Home Depot Free Weekly Clinics – At Home Depot stores through April: “You Can Build a Deck,” Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; “You Can Maintain Your Lawn,” Thursdays, 7 p.m.; “You Can Lay Ceramic Tile,” Fridays, 7 p.m.; “You Can Organize Your Closets,” Saturdays, 10 a.m.; “You Can Create an Outdoor Living Space,” Saturdays, 2 p.m.; “You Can Have Fun with Faux Painting: Basic and New Techniques,” Sundays, 2 p.m.; (800) 430-3376; .
Upcoming
“Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Native Forest Restoration,” lecture – Presented by Dennis Martinez, Takelma Intertribal Project representative, Thursday, 11:30 a.m., in the Lair-Student Center Auditorium, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene; 533-7370.
“Deconstruction of Gender Barriers: Communications and Campaign Strategies of Successful Women Washington State Legislators,” lecture – Presented by Bryan Ryerse, communication studies student, Thursday, noon-1 p.m. in Room 207, Monroe Hall on the Eastern Washington University campus, Cheney; 359-2898.
Washington State Quilters, Spokane Chapter meeting – Thursday, 1 and 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Guest speaker will be Rita Hutchens; $7; 467-6480 or www.geocities.com/wsqspokanechapter/ .
“Saving Lives of Dogs and Cats in Sri Lanka Following 2004 Tsunami,” lecture – Presented by Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, Thursday, 5:30 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, lower level of the Spokane County Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway. Dick Green, regional emergency response coordinator for the Spokane Regional Health District, will speak on the efforts to save the lives of homeless animals; 477-2752.
“Leadership, Character, and Virtue Ethics,” lecture – Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Music/Performing Arts Building Auditorium on the Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Presented by Tom Jeannot, philosophy professor at Gonzaga University; contact Grace Leaf, 533-8196.
Sons of Norway Tax Rags Dinner and Dance – Friday at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 followed by dancing. Tickets are $8.50 per person; reservations required at 326-9211.