Spokane calendar

Today

Humanist Focus Group meeting – 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 – 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 – 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.

Upcoming

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.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Monday at the Airport Holiday Inn, 1616 Windsor Drive. Topic will be “Free Trade for the Americas Act; and How Awful it Would Be,” presented by James Robinson. Lunch will be served for $11 at noon; program begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 244-3467 or e-mail engineersforuminfo@att.net.