Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting

21st annual luncheon fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Bonnie St. John, benefiting local programs that aid women and children in the Inland Northwest. May 20 at 11:30 am. $125. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. whwfspokane.org (328-8285)

Learn about volunteer opportunities with the social service nonprofit. May 21 from 10-11:15 am. Free. Catholic Charities Family Services center, 12 E. Fifth Ave. ccspokane.org (358-4270)

Western Art Show, Dutch oven cook-off, live entertainment, vendors and more. May 24-26. Downtown Ritzville, Wash. ritzvillewesternart.com (660-0654)

Workshop to provide post-deployment skill building for military families, on the topic of working through anger. May 30 at 6 pm. American Red Cross, 315 W. Nora. (326-3330)

Workshop to provide post-deployment skill building for military families, on the topic of communicating clearly. June 27 at 6 pm. American Red Cross, 315 W. Nora. (326-3330)