Spokane calendar

Mon., June 12, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Spokane Airport director of engineering Dan Johnson will speak on the improvements at the airport at noon today at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $12; (509) 244-3467.

Upcoming

Epilepsy Walk – The fundraiser begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Riverfront Park. There also will be speakers, refreshments, a raffle and prizes. Registration is $25 per person or $50 per family; (509) 325-1128.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” – Wear your favorite costume to showings of the fan favorite at 7:30 p.m. and midnight Friday and Saturday, Spokane Falls Community College Spartan Theater, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Admission is $8; (509) 533-3592.

Skiing in China – Speaker Nils Larsen will speak on the origin of skiing in China, 7 p.m. June 28 at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division. Suggested donation is $5; (509) 838-4912.

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