Week Ahead

Conventions

2019 40th Annual Pig Out in the Park – Pig Out in the Park, today-Monday, Riverfront Park, 15,000 attendees.

2019 Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses – Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, today, Spokane Arena, 4,500 attendees.

2019 UTC Region 9 Technical Meeting – Utilities Technology Council, Wednesday-Friday, Historic Davenport Hotel, 80 attendees.

2019 Biennial Activists Mobilizing for Power Conference – Western States Center, Thursday-Sept. 9, DoubleTree Hotel Spokane, 450 attendees.

2019 68th Spokane Interstate Fair – Spokane Interstate Fair and Ntaional Stock Show, Friday-Sept. 15, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 200,000 attendees.

Lecture/Seminar

WSU Physics and Astronomy 100 Years Celebration - Thursday. A colloquium will be presented by J. Thomas Dickson from 4:10-5 p.m., followed by a dedication of the J. Thomas Dickinson Undergraduate Study and a reception for alumni and the WSU community from 5-6:30 p.m. Washington State University, 1630 N.E. Valley Road, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-9532.

Homebuying 101 - Thursday. Discover the factors to consider when deciding whether to buy a home or continue to rent, such as what it means to be a homeowner, how to find the right home, and what happens after an offer is accepted before closing. Register online at stcu.org/workshops. 6 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.