Spokane Calendar

Today

Basic Rifle Course – Presented by the Life Preservation Institute, through Friday. Instructors are National Rifle Association certified. Contact Bob Garrow at (509) 722-4110 for locations, times and cost.

Upcoming

Free Home Improvement Workshops – Offered by local Home Depot stores through July. Clinics include “You Can Design the Ultimate Kitchen,” Thursdays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Install a Ceiling Fan,” Fridays at 7 p.m.; “You Can Increase the Curb Appeal of Your Home,” Saturdays at 10 a.m.; “You Can Install a Lockset,” Saturdays at 2 p.m.; and “You Can Refinish Furniture,” Sundays at 2 p.m.; and “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Combo Kit to Build a Bird Bath,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

National Story Leagues Convention – Hosted by the Spokane Storytelling League, Saturday, 8 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn at the Park. Linda Hunt, local author, will present the story of her popular book, “Bold Spirit.” Everyone is welcome. Contact Daisy Ramer at 466-1584 or e-mail storydaze@netscape.net for more information.

Wheelchair Wash – Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1309 W. First. Hosted by Spokane Home Healthcare. Call 456-0200 for more information.

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Spokane – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $18, directions will be sent upon payment. Call 279-6000 for more information.

Herbology Field Trip – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring notebook, pen, self-sealing bag, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, camera, sack lunch and water. Cost is $26, pre-registration is require by calling 279-6000.

Sons of Norway Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. All the pancakes you can eat with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Cost is $3.50/adults, $2/children ages 12 and under. For more information, call 326-9211.

Dog Agility Show – Presented by the Stevens County 4-H Dog and Cat Programs, Sunday at 10 a.m. on the grassy area at Colville Junior High School. Contact Jody at (509) 584-5977, Amy at (509) 935-8584 or Jennifer at (509) 684-1158 for more information.

Greater Spokane Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Meeting – Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Cascade Mobile Community Park Club House, 2311 W. 16th Ave. Anyone interested in the heritage of Germans from Russia are welcome to attend. Coffee will be provided, participants are asked to bring a picnic food to share. Call 926-6523 or 325-0843 for more information.

Horse Clinic to benefit A-Stride Ahead – Demonstration given by Steve Rother, horsemanship clinician, Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/children, and free to children ages 5 and under, and are available at the door as well as Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply, 14228 N. Newport Highway, Mead. Proceeds will benefit A-Stride Ahead, a nonprofit organization in Deer Park which assists persons with disabilities through hippotherapy. For more information, contact Robyn Moug at 710-9825 or Michelle Proctor at 292-2340.

“Bats of Turnbull” Presentation – Tuesday, 8 p.m., in the Environmental Education Center at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Cheney. Presented by Sandy Rancourt, wildlife biologist and bat expert, with a bat walk to follow which includes a demonstration of special sound detectors and identification and examination of living bats. Bring insect repellent or wear long sleeves and pants, a sweater or jacket and a flashlight. Children must be accompanied with their parents. Contact Marian Frobe at 328-0621 or Marie Fowler at 569-2044 for more information.

Stevens County 4-H Dog and Cat Judging Contest – July 22, 6 p.m., at Colville City Park. Contact Jody at (509) 584-5977, Amy at (509) 935-8584 or Jennifer at (509) 684-1158 for more information.

Dog and Cat Show – Presented by the Stevens County 4-H Dog and Cat Programs, July 31, 10 a.m. at Colville City Park. Dogs will be judged on obedience, cats will be judged by type, and both will be judged by showmanship. For more information, contact Jody at (509)584-5977, Amy at (509) 935-8584 or Jennifer at (509) 684-1158.

Spokane Highland Games – Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on the south lawn area at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. Events include competitions, live music, demonstrations, Scottish vendors, food vendors, and more. For more information, call 448-8321 or visit www.spokanescots.org.

History and Tour of Duncan Gardens at Manito Park – Part of the Sundays in the Garden Series, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. Presented by Steve Nokes. For more information, call 456-8038 or visit www.thefriendsofmanito.org.

Washington Citizens Advisory Committee for the Spokane River Basin Meeting – Aug. 9, 6-9 p.m. in the Spokane City Water Department Conference room, 914 E. North Foothills Dr. Discussion will be on the federal and state cleanup of heavy metals and PCB contamination in the Spokane River. Open to everyone. Contact Lloyd Brewer at 625-6968 for more information.

Summer Night Walk – Presented by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, Aug. 13-14 from 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Walk includes a look at changes downtown, views of well-known architect Kirtland Cutter’s buildings, and a tour of Peaceful Valley. Meet at City Hall, corner of Spokane Falls Blvd. and Post. Admission is $5 and includes snack. Call 625-6200 for more information.

Manito Park Centennial Celebration with Ice Cream Social – Aug. 14 from 1-4 p.m. in lower Manito Park. Call 456-8038 or visit www.thefriendsofmanito.org for more information.

Neighborhood Meetings – Held by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to discuss neighborhood problems and terrorism. Call 477-3055 for dates, times and location.

Family Identification Plan – Presented by COPS Northwest, offers IDs for all children and other family members at risk. ID packets are available at COPS Northwest on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will receive a computer disk copy of their photo and a fingerprint card. A $1 donation is requested to cover costs, but no one is turned away. For more information, call or visit COPS Northwest, 2215 W. Wellesley, Suite D, Shadle Park Mall, on weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 625-3336.