Spokane Calendar

Wed., Aug. 30, 2006

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Upcoming

Impressions of Iran – A lecture presented by the Eastern Washington University Women’s Studies Center, 12:05-1 p.m. Thursday at the Riverpoint Phase I Auditorium, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd.; free; (509) 359-2898.

Summer Concert Series – final performance in the series will feature bluegrass music by Big Red Barn, 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Coeur d’Alene Park, Second and Chestnut in Browne’s Addition. Concertgoers may bring a blanket and picnic; no alcohol will be allowed; (509) 747-2853.

Spokane Symphony Outdoor Concert – A mix of light classics, show tunes and patriotic marches, 6 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Molter Road; free; (509) 362-4039.

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area will have a luncheon and tour of the museum, 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Jundt Art Museum on the Gonzaga University campus; $12; (509) 226-5075.

Manito Park Garden Tour – A free tour of the Ferris Perennial Garden hosted by the Friends of Manito Park, 6 p.m. next Wednesday at the park, 17th Avenue and Grand Boulevard; (509) 456-8038.

Humor for caregivers – Humor researcher and psychologist Paul McGhee will speak on “Humor as Survival Training for Caregivers, You and Others Who Care,” 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 8 at the Spokane Falls Community College SUB Lounges A and B, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. It is designed to help caregivers of elderly patients learn to apply humor for health benefits; admission is $15; (509) 533-3140.

Bicycling clinic – Bicyclist Ruth Thomas, who is in her 80s, will speak on her recently completed journey riding through all 50 states and discuss the benefits of bicycling, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Rockwood Retirement Community-Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road; (509) 466-0411.

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