Week Ahead

Sun., May 17, 2015

Tuesday

Become Debt Free Workshop – Attend this free workshop hosted by STCU experts to discover where your finances are now, decide where you want them to be, and learn how to use the tools that make debt-free living possible. 6 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Visit https://stcu.org/ workshops.html to register. (509) 344-2202.

Wednesday

Washington Grain Commission – Barley and wheat producers, as well as visitors, are invited to attend all or part of the meeting. Wednesday, 10 a.m., and Thursday, 8 a.m., Washington Grain Commission, 2702 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite A. (509) 456-2481

Business Through the Eyes of the Customer – SCORE Spokane workshop to help you find the best ways to present your business. 2:30-4:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For information, visit www.scorespokane.org. $40/advance; $50/at the door; $15/additional person from same company. (509) 353-2821.

Thursday

Spokane AFWA Meeting – Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance presents “The Cost of Crime,” information on how crime affects your pocket book, from insurance premiums to the cost of goods. Make reservations by Monday at noon at reservations@afwa4.org. 5:30-8 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $22/members; $27/nonmembers; $15/students.

Conventions

Spokane Lilac Festival – Today, downtown Spokane, 50,000 attendees.

Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Semi-Annual Spring Conference – Today and Monday, Spokane Convention Center, 241 attendees.

Spokane Kennel Club Annual Event – Friday-May 24, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 1,000 attendees.

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