Week Ahead

Monday

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by noon today. Earl Martin, dean of Gonzaga University School of Law and acting academic vice president of Gonzaga University, will discuss “The Past, Present and Future of Legal Education.” Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $10, $5 for students, and includes lunch. Child care is available by reservation for $4 a child. Call (509) 777-1555 to register or for more information.

Tuesday

“Bid More Effectively on Government Projects” – Robert Kozlowski with The Fringe Benefit Group will present this workshop from noon-1 p.m. at the ABC office, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Suite 100, Spokane Valley. $25 for ABC members. Call (509) 252-9207 to reserve a spot. For more information, go to www.ipcabc.org.

Job Search Workshops – The Whitman County Library’s Occupational Resource Connection will host a series of workshops for job seekers, today from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Albion Library, 310 F. St., Albion, Wash.; Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash.; and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at the Rosalia Library, 402 D. Whitman Ave., Rosalia, Wash. Free, but preregistration is strongly suggested. Call 1-877-733-3375 to register or for more information.

Wednesday

Business Marketing and Sales – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop today from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave., second floor. Cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2821 to register or visit www.scorespokane.org/ workshops.

American Society for Training and Development Workshop – The Inland Northwest chapter of the ASTD will present this event featuring Dr. Stanley Shapiro, founder of ERthink, who will discuss decision-making and critical-thinking skills from the Emergency Room. 11:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $35 for ASTD local members and $50 for nonmembers for lunch, keynote and workshop; $25 for ASTD local chapter members and $40 for nonmembers for lunch and keynote. For more information, visit www.astdinw.org.

WSU Executive MBA Program Information Session – Learn more about Washington State University’s Executive Master of Business Administration program, today from 5-6:30 p.m. at Riverpoint campus, Student Academic Centre building, Room 501. For more information, call (509) 358-7504.

Thursday

ASWA General Meeting – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane Chapter No. 4 will hold its monthly meeting featuring Certified Public Accountant Mike Patrick, who will provide a tax update. 5:30 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $15/students, $20/ASWA members, $25/nonmembers and guests, and includes dinner. CPE credit available. For more information, visit www.aswa4.org.

Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – A networking event, today at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main Ave. Free. Call (509) 844-4206 or (509) 389-7290 for information.

Friday

Marketing Associates of Spokane Seminar – Registration is due today for this half-day seminar featuring Dr. Janet Sanders who will discuss “Critical Intelligence – How to Wire and Win Work.” Jan. 28 from 7:30 a.m.-noon at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers and includes continental breakfast. To RSVP, go to www.maspokane.org. For more information, call (208) 676-8001.

Saturday

Solar Power Class – Learn the basics of Solar PV and how to get started with projects, today from 9 a.m.-noon at Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. The cost is $35 and includes materials and handouts. Space is limited and registration is required. Call (509) 924-8803 or e-mail Nadine@ecodepotinc.com for information.

Conventions

U.S. Figure Skating Championships – Today through Jan. 24, Spokane Arena, Spokane Convention Center, citywide, 50,000 attendees.

Inland Northwest RV Show and Sale – Thursday through Jan. 24, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 5,000 attendees.