Week Ahead

Monday

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by noon today. Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, chief executive of Providence Health Care of the Eastern Washington service area, will discuss “The Ministry of Providence Healthcare in Spokane and Eastern Washington.” Wednesday, 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 per child. Call (509) 777-1555 to register or for more information.

Green Business Networking Luncheon Series – Sustainable Local Investment Partners will host this event that will provide businesses with information on how to go green. Guest speaker will be Glenn Ward of BumbleBar. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Cutter Dining Room of the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $15. Tickets available in advance at www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/111865, by calling (509) 209-2861 or at the door.

Project Accounting – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Course will discuss project accounting practices designed for employees with contracted businesses. Held Monday and Wednesday, today through May 26, 6-9 p.m. at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Cost is $125. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/enroll/ register.php to register.

Tuesday

“Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Workplace Harassment”– The Inland Pacific chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors presents this seminar from 2-5 p.m. at the ABC office, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Cost is $35/ABC members, $40/nonmembers. Information: (509) 534-0826 or www.ipcabc.org.

Wednesday

“Fake Work” – The Inland Northwest chapter of the ASTD will present this event featuring author, co-founder and chair of the Work Itself Group, who will discuss why people are working harder than ever but accomplishing less, and how to fix the problem. 11:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $40 for ASTD local members and $60 for nonmembers for lunch, keynote and workshop; $25 for ASTD local chapter members and $50 for nonmembers for lunch and keynote. For more information, visit www.astdinw.org.

“How Health Care Reform Will Impact Your Business”– Presented by the Inland Pacific chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Copperleaf Consultants, 906 W. Second Ave. Cost is free/ABC members. Information: (509) 838-5771 or www.ipcabc.org.

First Aid and CPR Recertification Course – The Inland Pacific chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors presents this course from 2-5 p.m. at the ABC office, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Cost is $30/ABC members, $45/nonmembers. Information: (509) 534-0826 or www.ipcabc.org.

Achieving Success with Difficult People – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Learn how to build relationships that enhance cooperation within a team. 6-9 p.m., at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Cost is $49. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/enroll/ register.php to register.

Thursday

“The Future of Commercial Lending” – The Spokane chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this seminar that will include breakfast; attendees can earn two CPE credits. 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Gonzaga COG, 702 E. Desmet Ave. The cost is $15 for students and $50 for WSCPA members and nonmembers. Call (800) 272-8273.

ASWA General Meeting – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane chapter No. 4 will hold its monthly meeting. 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 at 7 p.m. at Coffee Social coffeehouse, 113 W. Indiana Ave. Call (509) 389-7290.

Friday

Confined Space Training Program – Presented by the Inland Pacific chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at United Rentals, 2617 N. Dartmouth Lane, Spokane Valley. Cost is $85/ABC members, $95/nonmembers. Information: (509) 534-0826 or www.ipcabc.org.

Conventions

Kiwanis International Aktion Club – Today, Comfort Inn – University District/Downtown, 125 attendees.

Lilac City Tattoo Expo – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 1,700 attendees.

National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Pacific Northwest Regional – Thursday through Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 300 attendees.

Northwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Regional Assembly – Thursday through May 23, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 125 attendees.

Inland Northwest Council Boy Scouts of America Centennial Camporee – Friday through May 23, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 3,000 attendees.