Spokane calendar

Tue., July 20, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Bats of Turnbull – Presentation by Sandy Rancourt, wildlife biologist and bat expert, will be at 8 p.m. in the Environmental Education Center at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Cheney. Bat walk to follow presentation, which includes a demonstration of special sound detectors and identification and an examination of living bats. Bring insect repellant 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.

Free Home Improvement Workshops – Offered by local Home Depot stores through July. Clinics include: “Power Tools 101: You Can Use a Combo Kit to Build a Bird Bath,” Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; “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. Call (800) 430-3376 or visit www.homedepot.com for more information.

Upcoming

Stevens County 4-H Dog and Cat Judging Contest – Thursday, 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.

Mid-Summer Community Celebration – Family friendly gathering to celebrate family and community, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Events include live music, carnival, food court, face painting, balloon art, ventriloquist, illusionist, and more. Admission is free, charges apply to food and carnival, with proceeds to benefit local charities. Contact Steve Farnworth at 710-1451 for more information.