Spokane calendar

Sat., Aug. 20, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

National Organization of Women – A workshop on how to impact local, state and national policy today, 9 a.m.-noon, Community Building, 35 W. Main. 483-2457.

Mexican pottery sale – Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fiesta Mexicana, 1227 S. Grand; 536-8800.

Upcoming

Stuff the Bus – Spokane Valley Community Center holding school supplies drive for needy children, Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane Valley Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th ,and 7:30-11:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran, 3606 S. Schafer Road; 927-1153.

Consignment sale – The first Just Between Friends fall/winter consignment sale, Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair Auditorium. The sale will focus on children’s and maternity items. 255-5237.

Spokane Indians Baseball mascot appearances – Otto will be at Supercuts Wednesday, 5-6 p.m., 9205 N. Newport Highway; 326-1891.

All City Summer Concert for seniors – The concert featuring Tuxedo Junction begins next Saturday at 6 p.m. It’s free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Park Place Retirement Community, 511 S. Park Road. 922-7224.

Salmon barbecue – The 49th annual event hosted by the Western Dance Association, Aug. 28, noon-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road; $8.50 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 children under 12; 226-0698.

Mushroom Club – The program by Jim Groth is titled “The Difference Between Eastern and Western Mushrooms,” Aug. 29, 7 p.m. at the Sans Souci West Recreation Center, 3231 W. Boone. 328-7973.

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