A Little Help Can Make Changes In Life Easier
Resolutions are made because people want change in their lives. Wanting, however, is not always enough. Sometimes help is needed to make change a reality.
Members of the Junior League of Spokane’s Impact Committee want to help women who are trying to change their lives in a positive manner.
The group hosted its first Fresh Beginnings Day for 15 women from the Transitional Living Center. The day began with a brunch, followed by a manicure, etiquette lessons, makeovers, hair styling and dinner.
The Transitional Living Center offers low-income apartments to homeless women who have custody of up to three children under the age of 12. The women may live at the center for 24 months, but must meet certain requirements: enrollment in school or therapy, open a savings account and save at least $100 a month, set weekly goals and remain drug-free.
The Junior League enlisted help from the community for its Fresh Beginnings: manicures and hair styling were provided by Great Clips and Beth’s Upper Cuts, makeovers by Mary Kay Cosmetics and part of the dinner costs by Cucina! Cucina!
Help is on the way
Kelly Temporary Services and Kelly Assisted Living Services across America will offer free temporary help and in-home care services to non-profit organizations during KellyWeek, March 12-18.
The Spokane and Coeur d’Alene offices will pledge 104 hours to 13 local nonprofit organizations - and the public is invited to help decide which groups should receive the donated services.
Kelly offices are accepting nominations for your favorite nonprofit organization. In Spokane, call 327-3637 and 927-9111; and in Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 667-5318 and (208) 765-3370.
The deadline for nominations is Feb. 22; winners will be announced during KellyWeek.
Rock that boat
Gonzaga University Volunteer Services, Student Body Association and Student Activities Office are banding together to raise the consciousness of students and the community during “Rock Your Thoughts Week,” today through Feb. 5.
Several activities are planned to entice people to re-think a wide variety of contemporary problems and issues.
Today, GU students will help feed the hungry at various homeless shelters in Spokane. Students made donations from their meal plans to benefit the House of Charity and the Ogden Hall Shelter for Women and Children.
“The Many Faces of the Hungry,” a photo essay, will be displayed this week at the Crosby Student Center.
An information booth will be available Tuesday in the Crosby Student Center with information about sexually transmitted diseases.
A panel discussion on issues of homelessness, hunger and poverty will be at noon Tuesday in the COG’s Washington/California Room.
Raymond Reyes, assistant professor of teacher education at GU and former director of GU’s Indian Education Center, will discuss “The Role of Culture in Society” at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Jepson Center Auditorium.
Students will create a makeshift “Shanty Town” from cardboard boxes and live on the COG steps from noon Wednesday to noon Thursday to raise awareness of the homeless.
A “Hero Information” booth will be set up Thursday by the group, Helping Educate Regarding Orientation.
“Brainwaves Comedy Improv Show” will be at 8 p.m. Friday in the COG.
A homecoming dance and clothing drive will immediately follow the men’s basketball game on Saturday.
GSBA free movies are available at Hughes Auditorium today and next Sunday.
For more information, call 328-4220, exts. 2224, 4269 or 2238.
On another note
Gonzaga University music department faculty will perform a free recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hughes Auditorium on campus. For more information, call 328-4220, ext. 3333.
A gathering of chefs
The Deaconess Medical Center Foundation and the Chef and the Child Foundation will present Chef’s Culinary Classic Feb. 17 at Manito Golf and Country Club.
Fifteen of the Inland Northwest’s best chefs will gather to present a seven-course meal. Accompanying each course will be a different Northwest wine. A silent auction and social hour begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7.
The event benefits the nutritional assistance and educational programs for pediatric patients in the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and the Pediatric Cancer Care Program at Deaconess Medical Center. Marilyn Sandberg is chairwoman.
Only 200 tickets are available at $100 each. Dress is black-tie optional.
Think spring
Alumnae of Delta Gamma Fraternity will launch spring with a no-host luncheon and fashion show at Cavanaugh’s River Inn Wednesday beginning with a social hour at 11:30. Following lunch, Nordstrom will stage a fashion seminar: “Investment Dressing Showing a Spring Update and New Trends.” For reservations, call 255-6261.
A ball at the track
The Spokane Regional Council’s Valentine’s Ball will be Feb. 11 at the Playfair Paddock Room, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7.
Valentine sweethearts from 15 area chapters will be crowned that night, said Pay Ewy and Colleen Kassa, organizers.