Week Ahead

Monday

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by noon today. Bart Mihailovich, Spokane Riverkeeper, and Dick Denenny, former Spokane Valley city councilman, will discuss “Preserving Spokane’s Natural Treasure.” 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. Information: (509) 777-1555.

Marketing Associates of Spokane Seminar – Registration is due today for this event featuring Leslie Miller from the Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center, who will discuss capability statements for marketing government contracts. Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Reservations: (509) 455-4448. Information: www.maspokane.org.

Tuesday

West Plains-Spokane International Airport Transportation Study Open House – The Spokane Regional Transportation Council will host this event for members of the public to view and comment on developed draft recommendations for the West Plains-Spokane International Airport Transportation Study. Event is 4-7 p.m. in the Kalispel Ballroom at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Information: www.srtc.org.

Wednesday

Small 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, second floor. Cost is $40 in advance or $50 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 that will discuss “Training 101: Your Role to Getting Started on the Right Foot.” 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Gonzaga University Crosby Student Center Road to Utopia, Second Floor Room 206. Cost is $15/ASTD local members and $25/nonmembers, includes light refreshments. Participants are welcome to bring a sack lunch. Information: www.astdinw.org.

Thursday

ASWA Meeting – The American Society of Women Accountants’ Spokane chapter No. 4. will host this event featuring Connie Goodman, certified public accountant, who will provide an annual tax update. 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $15/students, $20/ASWA members, $25/nonmember guests. Includes dinner. Information or to RSVP: reservations@aswa4.org.

ReTool Box Help Session – The Coeur d’Alene Public Library and North Idaho College will co-host this event that will provide participants assistance with job searches on the Internet and filling out online job applications. 6-7:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. Information: (208) 769-2315 or www.cdalibrary.org.

Friday

Family Forester Workshop – This 19th annual event will discuss improving the skills of consulting foresters and other natural resource workers that work with family forest owners. 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $95 and includes lunch and refreshments. Registration is required. Information or to register: www.regonline.com/Register/ Checkin.aspx?EventID=906925 or (208) 446-1680.

Saturday

The Gem of the Valley Gala – Presented by the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. Dinner, dance, silent auction and awards recognition for local businesses and nonprofit agencies. 6-11 p.m. at Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $45. Tickets of information: (509) 924-4994 or www.spokanevalleychamber.org.