SPOKANE Calendar
Today
Planetarium Show – “Galaxies,” 1 and 2 p.m., Palouse Discovery Science Center, 2371 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman. See some of the most interesting galaxies in this star show; (509) 332-6869.
Battle for Spokane Falls – Living History Encampment and Battle Reenactment presented by the Washington Civil War Association, today-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverside State Park, equestrian trail area; $6/adults, children up to age 15 admitted free; 467-4667.
Home Depot Free May Workshops – at Home Depot stores through May. Workshops include: “You Can Install Hardwood Floors,” today at 10 a.m.; “You Can Paint or Stain the Exterior of Your Home,” today at 2 p.m.; “You Can Lay Ceramic Tile,” Sunday at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Have Fun with Faux Painting: Basic and New Techniques,” Tuesday at 7 p.m.; (800) 430-3376.
Upcoming
Elks Lodge Memorial Day Service – Memorial Day service at Spokane Memorial Gardens, Monday, 10 a.m., 5909 S. Cheney-Spokane Road; 926-2328.
Stevens County Commissioner Public Hearing – Tuesday, 2 p.m., Stevens County Courthouse, 215 S. Oak, Colville. Topic will be the possible extension of interim moratorium on new congregate residence facilities building permit applications for an additional six months; (509) 684-2401.
Village France Slide Show – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., in the Student-Lair, Sasquatch Room, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Presented by SCC geology instructor and amateur photographer, John Benham. Tour some of France’s rural villages and experience classic rural French architecture, gardens and culture, along with historical tidbits and tourist tips; 533-8203.
SFCC Graphic Design Program Open House – Wednesday, 3-7 p.m., Room 203, Technical Arts Building, SFCC campus, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Spokane Falls Community College graphic and Web design instructors will host an open house. Refreshments will be served; 533-3708.
Sons of Norway Luau – Friday, 5:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $11.50; 326-9211.
Deer Park Library Book Sale – Friday and next Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park; 276-2985.
The Scopes Monkey Trial Revisited – Excerpts from the famous clash over evolution, presented by the Humanist Focus Group, next Saturday, 8 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Breakfast will be available for $7; 448-2516.
Spokane Tombstone History and Gravesite Tour – Presented by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, next Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn about the city’s founders, see historic Spokane homes, and discover the cemeteries and burial sites of past historic Spokane residents. Transportation and lunch are included; meet at Pioneer Park, 507 W. Seventh Ave.; $19; 535-8274.