Spokane calendar
Today
“Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Native Forest Restoration,” lecture – Presented by Dennis Martinez, Takelma Intertribal Project representative, 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, noon-1 p.m. in Room 207, Monroe Hall on the Eastern Washington University campus, Cheney; 359-2898.
Washington State Quilters, Spokane Chapter meeting – 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,, 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.
Upcoming
“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 Dr. 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.
Angel Network’s Psychic Crossing Over show – Friday, 7 p.m., Days Inn Hotel, 4212 W. Sunset Highway. Show will be taped; $10; Bonnie (208) 667-1423; www.angelwork007.com.
Shuttlebirds ninth annual Tatting Workshop – Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th Ave. Admission is $40; 624-7611 or www.shuttlebirds.com.
Feral Cat caretakers’ workshop – Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. Presented by Pet Savers; reservations required, 280-5836.