Spokane calendar

Mon., Oct. 24, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

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. John Vianney Catholic Church, 501 N. Walnut Road; Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 440 N.E. Ash, Pullman; Thursday, 7-8 p.m. , Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall. 329-1410.

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

Upcoming

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

SFCC Revelers Club rummage sale – Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College Music/Performing Arts Building, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; to benefit the Salvation Army’s Hurricane Katrina relief program; 533-3592.

Spokane Park Board aquatics facilities public meetings – Public may comment on the recommendations for the future of area’s aquatic facilities and programs, Wednesday, 6 p.m., Spokane Main Library, 906 W. Main; 363-5458.

Halloween Family Fun Night – Friday, 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, Sunday, noon-3 p.m., Moran Prairie Grange Hall, 61st and Palouse Highway; $8 for adults, $6 for children age 5-12, free for kids under 5; to benefit the Grange Hall; 922-2113.

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

Peace Corps – Peace Corps volunteer Jen Hagenow will speak about the group’s mission, Nov. 1, 6:30-8 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main; (206) 239-6603.

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 its annual auction at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 at the Ramada Inn Airport, 8909 Airport Drive. Lunch is $12. Call 465-8163 to register.

Panel discussion – Local religious leaders will discuss common community values, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m., Spokane Community College Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene; 533-7185.

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 requested; 328-2971.

Native American History Month – Celebration including drumming, dancing and guest speaker Dave Bonga, tribal lawyer and co-founder of the Kalispel Tribe’s Camas Institute, Nov. 4, 11 a.m., Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort George Wright Drive; reservations due by next Monday; 279-6080.

Yummies for the Tummies – A breakfast of eggs, sausage and pancakes Nov. 4, 8-11 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 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. Proceeds will benefit diabetes research and Shriners Hospital for Children; dinner $8, $3 children under 12; 235-8969.

Wine tasting auction – The West Spokane Kiwanis host its 27th annual wine tasting auction fund-raiser, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m., West Central Community Center, 1600 N. Belt; $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 328-5804 or 467-5886.

Whitworth Writing Rally – Children’s author David Shannon will lead the 22nd annual rally. Sessions are 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. A reception will follow each session; $15; register at www.thewritingrally.org or call 777-4409. The deadline is Friday.

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