Week Ahead

Conventions

2019 DOD Conference – SAE International, Wednesday-Dec. 14, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.

2019 Executive Leadership Committee Planning Meeting – Washington Future Business Leaders of America, Thursday-Saturday, The Davenport Grand Hotel, 30 attendees.

Lecture/Seminar

Dollars and Sense: Give Yourself a Raise – Tuesday. Discover how to succeed and avoid money troubles in this workshop from SNAP Spokane. Learn how to take control of money, make achievable goals and recognize predators. 6-8 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Meet Your Local Legislators – Wednesday. Washington state legislators provide their annual preview of the upcoming legislative session in Olympia. Join Sen. Mark Schoesler and Reps. Mary Dye and Joe Schmick for an update on current issues. Noon-1 p.m. Washington State University Bryan Hall 308, 1630 NE Valley Road, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-3477.

Comparison Shopping – Thursday. Discover how to use top sites for price comparisons and Consumer Reports to research products to make smart spending decisions. 6:30-7:30 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Coffee Talk: Restoring Trust – Saturday. Panelists are: Faith and Values columnists Cassy Benefield, Scott McIntyre and Kelly Mathews and guest panelist Spokane City Council member Kate Burke. 10 a.m. FāVS Center, 5115 S. Freya Ave. Free; $5 donation suggested. (509) 240-1830.