Spokane calendar

Tue., Oct. 18, 2005

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Today

Library public meetings – The Spokane Public Library plans a series of public meetings to get input on a plan to increase library branch hours of operation. Meetings are today, 7-8 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry; and Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4709 W. Barnes Road. 444-5300.

Upcoming

Alzheimer’s and dementia – Free informational meeting on the diseases and new treatments, 7 p.m. Thursday, Alderwood Manor, 2600 E. Hartson. Make reservations by calling 535-2071.

Faith informing politics – The Interfaith Council and Catholic Charities will host a series of public workshops discussing the five initiatives on the November ballot, Thursday, 7-8 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th; Monday, 7-8 p.m., St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 501 N. Walnut Road; Oct. 26, 7-8 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 440 N.E. Ash, Pullman; 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27, Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall. 329-1410.

Arts and crafts fair – Hosted by Ferris High School to raise money for the senior all-nighter, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 3020 E. 37th. A $1 donation buys you a chance at a door prize. 448-9436.

Ski swap – The 41st annual Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol ski swap at the Spokane County Fairgrounds. Registration to sell items Friday, 3-9 p.m. There will be a fee of 50 cents per item. The sale is open Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon. A portion of each sale will benefit the Ski Patrol. Admission is $4, children 12 and under are admitted free. 926-3944.

Coin show – The 2005 Coin Show hosted by the Inland Empire Coin Club, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $2 admission, free for kids under 12. 325-0119.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – “Armed Forces Aerospace Museum” will be the topic by Air Force veteran Don Tuttle, Monday at noon, Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $12. 244-3467.

Aquatics facilities public meetings – The Spokane Park Board’s aquatics citizens advisory committee is collecting public comments on recommendations for the future of Spokane’s aquatic facilities and programs, 6 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Spokane Main Library, 906 W. Main. 363-5458.

Women’s Association luncheon – The Spokane College Women’s Association will host guest speaker Dr. John Diggs on “The Medical Facts of Homosexuality,” Oct. 26, 11 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Lunch is $13. Reservations must be made by Saturday by calling 465-0362.

Halloween Family Fun Night – Oct. 28, 5:30-7 p.m., Spokane Community College’s Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene. 533-7090.

Moran Prairie Harvest Dinner – The annual dinner of turkey and all the trimmings, Oct. 30, noon-3 p.m., Moran Prairie Grange Hall, 61st and Palouse Highway. Dinner is $8 for adults and $6 for children age 5-12, kids under 5 are free. Proceeds benefit the Grange Hall. 922-2113.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – The program is “Dentistry in the Mission Field” by retired dentist Blake McKinley, Oct. 31, noon, Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $12. 244-3467.

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area with gather for their annual auction at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 1 at the Ramada Inn Airport, 8909 Airport Drive. Lunch is $12. Call 465-8163 to register.

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