Spokane Calendar

Today

Red Bag Lunch Series – Dan Sisson will speak on the reasons Lewis and Clark appeal to many Americans today, noon-1 p.m. at Eastern Washington University, Spokane, 750 W. First Ave. Bring your own lunch. (509) 359-7380.

Spokane City Forum – A panel discussion with developers, Ron Wells of Wells & Co., Tom Reese of Black Rock Development and Rob Brewster of Conover Bond will speak on “How Downtown Revitalization Efforts Are Transforming Spokane.” 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318. S. Cedar St. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $10, $5 for students. Day care is available, $4 per child. Reservations were required by Monday. (509) 777-1555.

Upcoming

Whitworth Great Decisions Series – Maurice McTigue will present “Achieving Government Accountability in the 21st Century: Lessons from New Zealand,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Whitworth College, Weyerhaeuser Hall, Robinson Teaching Theater, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. (509) 777-3270.

Ice Age Floods Institute/Cheney-Palouse Chapter Public Lecture – Bernie Lionberger will present “Glacial Lake Missoula – A Photographic Tour,” 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Eastern Washington University, Science Building, Room 137, 526 Fifth St. (509) 838-2112.

Gonzaga University Archaeology and Ancient History Lecture Series – University of Washington ancient history Professor Carol Thomas will speak on Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon and the world into which he was born and raised, and commanded. 4:30 p.m. Friday at Gonzaga University, Jundt Art Museum Auditorium, 202 E. Cataldo Ave. (509) 323-6691.

President’s Dinner – Cocktails, dinner and dancing 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. The cost is $8.50 (509) 326-9211.