Week ahead

TUESDAY

Beginning Word – The YWCA Opportunity Center, 827 W. Broadway, is presenting this class today and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. The class is free, but registration is required. For more information, call Lori Kinnear at (509) 326-1190 E1xt. 170.

WEDNESDAY

Basics of Starting a New Business – Presented by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, this course will discuss how to get your business off on the right foot with good legal, tax, insurance and accounting advice. The class meets today from 8 a.m.-noon at BIZStreet, 801 W. Riverside, #240. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information or to register call SCORE at (509) 353-2800.

CONVENTIONS

Washington School Nutrition Association, Annual State Meeting – Monday-Wednesday at the Spokane Convention Center, and the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 695 delegates.

American Hot Rod Association, AHRA World Finals – Spokane Raceway Park, Friday-Aug. 6 at Spokane Raceway Park. 40,000 delegates

Annual Spokane Scottish Highland Games – Saturday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. 2,000 delegates.