Spokane calendar

Today

Documentary – A showing of the documentary “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices” will be at 7 p.m. today at 14015 E. Trent; 534-9357.

Upcoming

Community fun run – The three-mile Llew’s Loop fun run in honor of recently retired University High School cross country coach Steve Llewellyn starts at 3 p.m. Thursday at Pines and 34th. Registration is on-site. The run is free; 255-6123.

Benefit event – Christian Youth Theater is hosting a benefit to raise money to help replace costumes and sets lost in a recent fire, 6 p.m. Dec. 28 at The Met downtown. The evening, titled “Encore, Encore! The Stars are Out Tonight,” showcases numbers from last season’s shows and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $20, call 487-6540 for reservations.

German American Society – The group hosts a New Year’s Eve party beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 at Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third. The evening includes dinner, music and dancing for those age 21 and over. The cost is $15. Reservations are required; 325-1113.

Spokane City Forum – The monthly luncheon features The Spokesman-Review Editor Steven Smith speaking on “A Question of Values: Why Healthy Communities Requires a Healthy Press,” 11:45 a.m. Jan. 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. Tickets are $8.50 for adults or $5 for students. Reservations are required; 777-1555.

Women’s Association Luncheon – The Spokane College Women’s association hosts Judge Shannen Rosmiller speaking on “Counter-Intelligence on the Internet,” 11 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Reservations required by Jan. 21. Lunch is $13; 465-0362.

AmeriCorps – offering on-the-job training in the housing construction industry to those ages 18-25; also seeking tutors for at-risk high school students and a volunteer coordinator/trainer; 456-7660.