Spokane calendar

Mon., Aug. 22, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Upcoming

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

Spokane Women’s Equality Day celebration potluck – Friday, 6-8 p.m., Comstock Park, 29th and Bernard. There will be door prizes and entertainment. Bring a dish to share; 448-2189.

All-City Summer Concert for seniors – The concert featuring Tuxedo Junction begins next Saturday, 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 will be Sunday, 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 – next Monday, 7 p.m., Sans Souci West Recreation Center, 3231 W. Boone; the program by Jim Groth will be “The Difference Between Eastern and Western Mushrooms”; 328-7973.

Host Families Needed – The Foundation for Intercultural Travel is matching international students ages 15-18 with host families. For more information, call Maryann at (877) 439-7862.

Host Families Needed – The Pacific Intercultural Exchange is in need of families to host high school students for various countries for this upcoming school year. The students will attend Shadle, North Central or Rogers High Schools; (800) 631-1818.

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