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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Spokane Calendar

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Spokane Public Schools budget workshop – The public is invited to learn about the 2006-2007 operating budget, 7 p.m. today at Glover Middle School, 2404 W. Longfellow; 354-7338.

Upcoming

Eagles yard sale – Browse through Eagles Aerie surplus items as well as donated items and baked goods, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6410 N. Lidgerwood; 489-9295.

Doll show and sale – The Lilac City Doll Club hosts the event with antique and modern dolls and accessories, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are admitted free; 466-5322.

Nature photography – Local wildlife photographer Rich Leon will show examples of his work and discuss techniques for shooting good nature photographs, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge’s Education Center. Participants may also bring a lunch and stay for an afternoon hike to photograph flowers and wildlife. Donations are requested. To reach the refuge, head south from Cheney on Cheney-Plaza Road. After four miles turn left on Smith Road and go straight until reaching the Education Center; 359-7050.

Birds for families – In celebration of International Migrating Birds Day there will be a free daylong family experience with birds from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. There will be a chance to observe birds and hands-on demonstrations on how to feed birds, make bird houses and identify birds. There will also be a scavenger hunt and silent auction. Picnics are encouraged; 468-3098.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – An update on the Spokane Convention Center expansion, noon Monday at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $12; 244-3467.

AIDS issues – Spokane AIDS Network Executive Director Susan Fabrikant will speak on the issues and challenges of AIDS, 7 p.m. Monday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. The discussion is hosted by the United Nations Association-Spokane; 624-3608.

Audubon Society – The group will host a biologist from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife speaking on the Cedar Creek Dam removal project, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverview Retirement Center, 1801 E. Upriver Drive; 466-3098.

Author to speak – Regional author Jean Hegland will discuss her novel “Windfalls,” noon Wednesday at the Eastern Washington University Pence Union Building; 359-2400.

Dinner dance – The Sons of Norway host a Syttende Mai dinner with dancing to Uncle Harold’s Band, 5:30 p.m. May 12 at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. The cost is $10.50. Call for reservations by May 10; 326-9211.

Wildlife rehabilitation – Veterinary technician Marilyn Olmar will lead a discussion on local wildlife rehabilitation efforts, 7 p.m. May 13 in Isle Hall, Room 138, on the Eastern Washington University Cheney Campus. Donations are requested; 359-7050.

Mother’s Day brunch – A buffet hosted by the Brotherhood of Friends will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14 at the BOF Hall, 933 W. Third. Couples are $25, singles are $12.50 and children under 10 are $7. Call for reservations; 624-5159.

Spokane Mountaineers – A free slideshow of Madagascar, 7 p.m. May 15 at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland; 838-4974.

Great Wall China Adoption – Informational meeting on adopting from China, May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the library at Pratt Elementary, 6903 E. Fourth Ave. Attendees will receive $25 off application fee; 238-2450.