Spokane calendar

Today

Alzheimer’s and dementia – Free informational meeting on the diseases and new treatments, 7 p.m. today at 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, today, 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; Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 440 N.E. Ash, Pullman; 7-8 p.m. next Thursday, Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall. 329-1410.

Upcoming

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. Admission is $4, children 12 and under are free; 926-3944.

Bingo – Twenty-five cent bingo Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Hillyard VFW, 3004 E. Queen; food items will be available for purchase; 487-3784.

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.

Spokane Chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) luncheons – For all present and former officers and spouses, Sunday at Templin’s Resort, Post Falls, and Dec. 4 in the Commons at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Spokane. Social hour begins at 12:45 p.m., meal will be served at 1:15. Cost for Sunday’s luncheon is $15 per person; cost for Dec. 4 luncheon is $14. For more information, contact Col. Potter at 924-9251, Col. Parker at 981-6380, Lt. Col. Collier at 443-6490, or Commander Hunt at (208) 773-1074.

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

Auxiliary luncheon – The Whitworth College Auxiliary hosts a luncheon, bazaar and live music Tuesday at 11:30 a.m,. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar; tickets, $15, must be purchased in advance; 466-6081.

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. Wednesday at the Spokane 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,” Wednesday at 11 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division; lunch, $13; reservations must be made by Saturday; call 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, free for kids under 5; proceeds benefit the Grange Hall; 922-2113.

Institute for Extended Learning Adult Education Center open house – Nov. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m., IEL Adult Education Center, 2310 N. Monroe; 533-4600.

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

Conservation Northwest dinner – Auction and dinner featuring author and wilderness advocate Rick Bass, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post; $45; (360) 671-9950, ext. 10.

Japanese culture day – The Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute hosts a free Bunka no Hi Culture Day event, Nov. 3, 10:15-11:45 a.m., 4000 W. Randolph Road; reservations are requested; 328-2971.

Yummies for the Tummies – A breakfast of eggs, sausage and pancakes hosted by the Corbin Senior Center, Nov. 4, 8-11 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland; $3.50 adults, $2.50 children; 327-1584.

Annual turkey dinner – A dinner with all the trimmings hosted by the Order of the Amaranth, a Masonic organization Nov. 4, , 4-7 p.m., Millwood Masonic Temple, 3219 N. Argonne; $8 adults, $3 children under 12; proceeds will benefit diabetes research and Shriner’s Hospital; 235-8969.

Whitworth Writing Rally – Children’s author David Shannon will lead the 22nd annual rally, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children in preschool through fifth grade must be accompanied by an adult and will work in small groups to create and illustrate stories; $15; register in advance at www.thewritingrally.org or call 777-4409; the deadline is Oct. 28.