Spokane Calendar

Today

Archaeology lecture – The Cheney Palouse Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will host Jerry Galm, professor of anthropology and archaeology at Eastern Washington University, who will speak on “Mima Mounds Revisited: An Archaeological Perspective,” 6:30 p.m. at the Science Building Room 137, EWU, Cheney. (509) 559-5818.

Parade kickoff – The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will host a parade kickoff event to organize volunteers, 6 p.m. at O’Doherty’s Irish Grille, 525 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Refreshments will be served. (509) 880-2785.

Upcoming

Cheney Community Fall Festival – Free event includes games, food and prizes with an outer space theme, 3-5 p.m. Thursday at Salnave Elementary, 1015 Salnave Road, Cheney. (509) 498-9295.

American Association of University Women – Barbara Thisted will speak on “The Ninety Nines: An International Organization of Women Pilots,” 10 a.m. Saturday at the Waterford, 2929 S. Waterford. Lunch is $13. Reservations are required. (509) 448-7994.

Sea Cadet fundraiser – The Fort Spokane Battalion Sea Cadets will host an event with an auction, bingo, raffle and food, 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the U.S. Naval and Marine Reserve Center, 5101 N. Assembly. (509) 443-6649.

Spaghetti dinner – The American Italian Club will host its 38th annual dinner, noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Kids under 6 are free. Baked goods will also be available for purchase. (509) 327-8337.

Pancake breakfast – A meal of scrambled eggs, eggs Benedicts, sausage and pancakes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. The cost is $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for children under 6. (509) 326-9211.