Spokane calendar

Sun., Oct. 2, 2005

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Upcoming

Preparing for Emergencies – Albi Weaver of the Red Cross will speak on emergency preparedness at the Engineers Forum of Spokane Monday, noon, Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive; lunch is $12; 244-3467.

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers into the area will gather for a luncheon and tour at the Northern Lights Brewery at the corner of Trent and Hamilton, Tuesday, 11 a.m.; $15; reservations, 465-8163.

Diversity discussion – Guest speaker Nan Aki Linder will discuss discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., PUB Multipurpose Room, Eastern Washington University, Cheney; 359-2898.

Oil depletion documentary – The documentary “End of Suburbia, Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream” is part of SFCC’s Sustainability Symposium, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., SUB Lounges A and B, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; 434-5149.

Hope House benefit luncheon – Friday, noon-2 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, City Center; wine tasting from 11 a.m.-noon; $35; 624-2378.

Hispanic Heritage celebration – The Hispanic/Latino Resource Center will host a traditional Hispanic dinner and entertainment in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Friday, 6:30 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone; reservation deadline is Tuesday; $10, $7 for seniors; 455-6706 or 448-4840.

Quilt show – The 27th annual Magic of Quilting show at the Spokane Convention Center hosted by the Spokane Chapter of the Washington State Quilters, Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 pm.; next Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $5; free for children 11 and under; 443-2319.

Engineers Forum – Peter Mowery, SIRTI director of commercialization, presents talk on the organization’s activities Oct. 10, noon, Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive; lunch, $12; 244-3467.

Farmers’ Market – Spokane Falls Community College hosts an outdoor farmers market and fair Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m., SFCC’s south lawn in front of library, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; 533-3586.

Uzbekistan Fulbright Scholar speaks – Nodira Azimova, professor of sociology and anthropology at Taskent University, will speak on Uzbek women’s role in their society Oct. 11, noon-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, Room 207; 359-2898.

Political discussion – The Jane Jefferson Democrats will host a political discussion Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m., Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. 535-0171.

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