Spokane calendar

Thu., Sept. 15, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Quilters meeting – Spokane Chapter of the Washington State Quilters will meet today, 1 and 7 p.m. at the Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute’s Commons, 4000 W. Randolph Road; with guest speaker fiber artist Nancy Elliott MacDonald; $7; 467-6480.

Whitworth College lecture – “What’s Really at Stake in the Stem-Cell Research Debate?” presented by Kyle Orwig, 1990 Whitworth College alumnus and professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, today, 7 p.m., Robinson Teaching Theatre, Weyerhaeuser Hall at Whitworth; 777-4580; e-mail gorwig@whitworth.edu.

Upcoming

Parenting class – 10 a.m-noon Saturday at 707 W. Seventh. Titled “Parenting from the Inside Out,” the class will explore external warning signs that mask internal feelings; $25 per couple or $15 per person. 484-1227.

Peace Corps – Inland Northwest Peace Corps Association potluck and meeting, 1 p.m. Sunday at 104 W. 40th. 624-2238.

Nine Miles, Eight Bridges Cycling Event – begins on north side of the Monroe Street Bridge, Sunday, 8:30 a.m., as celebration of its reopening; includes snacks donated by Bumble Bar, coffee donated from Starbucks, and live music performed by Dead Man’s Pants; sponsored by the Spokane Bicycle Club and the Friends of the Centennial Trail; 624-7188.

Spokane Mountaineers meeting and slide show – Monday, 7 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Topic will be Patagonia; 838-4974; www.spokanemountaineers.org.

International Peace Day Celebration – Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th. Host Inferfaith Council plans Egyptian cuisine and multicultural entertainment; $25 per person or $45 per couple; 329-1410.

City Forum speaker series fund-raiser – Luncheon next Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The guest speaker is Carol Coletta, host of National Public Radio’s “Smart City”; $75 minimum donation; reservations required by Sept. 19; 777-1555.

The Parent Project – A 12-week class series that focuses on improving the parent-child relationships. The first session designed for parents of youths ages 11-18 is 6-9 p.m. next Wednesday at the Providence Faith and Healing Center, 101 W. Eighth. 389-2930.

Valleyfest – Sept. 23, 7 p.m. community parade from Spokane Valley City Hall down Sprague to University Ave., followed by a free showing of “Napoleon Dynamite” at 8:30 p.m. at Mirabeau Park. Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at Mirabeau Park, pancake breakfast, children’s activities, food, music and more. Activities are also scheduled at the nearby Valley YMCA and the new CenterPlace. The day ends with a free showing of “Shrek 2” in the park at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.valleyfest.org or call 922-3299.

TrailFest – Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mirabeau Meadows; includes 5K run, inline poker skate, cyclist scavenger hunt, interactive booths, lunch and prize drawings; sponsored by The Friends of the Centennial Trail; $20, $5 late fee after Sept. 10; www.spokanecentennialtrail.org; 624-7188.

Women’s Club of Spokane card party – The club is looking for people to play pinochle and bridge Sept. 26, noon-3 p.m., 1428 W. Ninth. Bring a sandwich; dessert will be provided; $2; 838-5667.

Forest Stewardship Course – Learn why trees get sick, how to make a living off forestland and how to plan for your land during this six-week course Sept. 27- Nov. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Building 9, Room 003. Course is also offered in Colville Sept. 28-Nov. 2. Registration deadline is Sept. 23. Call 684-2588.

Peace and Justice Action League – An evening of socializing for members or those interested in becoming members, Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main; 838-7870.

Spokane College Women’s Association luncheon – Sept. 28, 11 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division; guest speaker is author Mary Jane Butters of Moscow, Idaho; $13; reservations are required by Sept. 24. 465-0362.

AmeriCorps – This group is offering on-the-job training in the housing construction industry to those ages 18-25. The group is also looking for tutors for at-risk high school students and a volunteer coordinator/trainer, 18 years or older, to provide activities for AmeriCorp members. For information about any of these opportunities, call 456-7660.

Host Families Needed – Council Educational Travel USA is looking for host families for foreign exchange students. Students must pass an English proficiency test, will come with their own spending money and are fully insured. For information, call Gina Polignonicq at 362-4549.

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