Spokane Calendar

Upcoming

Crime awareness meetings – The community is invited to town meetings on neighborhood crime, 2 and 6 p.m. Wednesday at Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. Guests include Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and Senator Brad Benson. Spokane County Commissioner Mark Richard plans to attend the 2 p.m. meeting. (509) 477-6044 or (509) 477-3055.

World War I study project – A series of documentaries and discussions begins with “The Road to War” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the SCC Learning Resources Center, 1810 N. Greene St.; (509) 533-8822.

West Valley Days – The annual celebration hosted by West Valley SCOPE includes a parade at 11 a.m. and carnival games, food and prizes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Millwood City Park, Frederick and Stout; (509) 477-0629.

ChalkArtWalk – Bring your chalk for this ninth annual chalk drawing contest on the sidewalks of Hillyard. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hillyard Square at Market and Queen. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants. This year’s theme is “Magic.” Chalk will be provided for those who don’t have any; (509) 475-3509.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – Ken Hustad, senior account executive of the Bonneville Power Administration, will speak at noon on June 5 at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive. Lunch is $12; (509) 244-3467.

Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County – The group hosts a discussion on the update of the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan with senior planner Steven Davenport, 7-9 p.m. June 6 at the Community Building, 35 W. Main; (509) 466-0576.

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s group for welcoming newcomers to the area meets at 11 a.m. June 6 at Interplayers, 174 S. Howard. Lunch is $8. Call (509) 465-8163 for reservations.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant – A free summer picnic for the community (including men) from 4-6 p.m. June 8 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe; (509) 324-1995.