SPOKANE calendar
Today
Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Group – will meet Thursday, 12:30 p.m., at Cafe Americana at University City. Call 924-7212 for more information.
“Reconsidering Access to Knowledge” lecture – Presented by Robert Bullough, Ph.D. and author of several books on the development of teachers, Thursday, 7 p.m. in the Music Building Recital Hall, Whitworth College, 300 W. Hawthorne. Call 777-3229 for more information.
Free home improvement workshops – Offered at Home Depot stores. Workshops this month include: “You Can Install Laminate Flooring,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Lay Ceramic Tile,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Have Fun With Color and Faux,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Measure and Install Window Treatments,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Prep and Paint the Interior of Your Home Like a Pro,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Use a Finish Nailer,” Sundays at 2 p.m. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.
Upcoming
Humanist Focus Group meeting – Saturday, 8 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Topic will be “Geology of Tsunamis: Civilization Exists by Geologic Consent, Subject to Change without Notice,” presented by Eileen Starr, geologist. Breakfast will be available for $7. Call 448-2516 for more information.
Introduction to Pruning and Care of Trees, Shrubs and Vines workshop – Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon at 963 E. 13th, and 1-4 p.m. at the Finch Arboretum. Presented by Spokane Tilth, and featuring instruction by Jeffrey Perry, arborist, city of Spokane Urban Forestry, and Kirk Phillips and Gene Nolin. Suggested donation of $12; preregistration is required by calling 236-2402 or 325-6911.
Behavior Challenges workshop – Saturday, noon-4 p.m. at The Arc of Spokane Community Center, 116 W. Indiana. Deborah Skalabrin, behavior consultant and owner of Nurture KnowHow, will present the lecture on children with developmental disabilities. Reservations must be made by calling Terry Villalovoz at 328-6326.
Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – Sunday and March 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. All the pancakes you can eat with sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Tickets are $4/adults, $2.50/children. Call 326-9211 or visit www.sonspokane.com for more information.
Inland Northwest Certified Commercial Investment Member presentation – Marshall Chesrown will discuss his Inland Northwest projects, including The Summit, the Black Rock Development and Legacy Ridge, Tuesday at noon at the Spokane Club. Reservations are required by contacting Crystal Miller at 456-0550 or ckmiller@firstam.com.
Lilac City Dog Training Club registration – Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 1612 E. Houston. Eight-week classes begin the week of March 21. Classes include: puppy through advanced obedience, advanced rally, and agility. Cost is $45; bring proof of vaccinations. For more information, call 487-9542 or visit www.lilaccitydogtrainingclub.com.
Jane Jefferson Democrats meeting – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Discussion and information on issues of concern to all voters, as well as a showing of “Out Foxed,” about the media. Contact Irene at 535-0171 for more information.
St. Francis of Assisi spring luncheon and card party – Wednesday, noon-3 p.m., 4420 N. Jefferson. Lunch includes: chicken casserole, green salad, sweet and sour carrots, assorted rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. Admission is $6; reservations are required by calling Mary Ann at 325-0015 or Stell at 328-7104.