Camp Fire Helps Boys And Girls In Growing Years
At Camp Fire, the first fire that is lit is the fire within.
Camp Fire Boys and Girls turns 85 this month, still committed, since 1910, to empowering youth to be responsible decision-makers, leaders and citizens.
The Inland Empire Council of Camp Fire serves more than 4,000 boys and girls in 18 counties covering Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
How did the organization’s name originate? “The name was derived from the fact that campfires were the origin of community,” says Dee Cerutti, public relations director of the Inland Empire Council, “and that once man learned to make and control a fire, the campfire became the basic meaning and purpose of life in working together as a community.”
Camp Fire builds those internal fires in today’s youth by offering strong programs to help kids through the difficult years of growing up. Aside from their ever-popular club program, they offer self-reliance courses, camping and environmental programs, leadership opportunities, baby-sitting courses, even specific programs dealing with AIDS and teen suicide.
Camp Fire appreciates community support through the purchase of candy during its annual candy sale, now through March 19. For more information on how a child can become part of Camp Fire, call (509) 747-6191 in Spokane, or toll free (800) 386-2324.
National Crafts Month
Michaels Arts and Crafts, 3200 E. Trent Ave. in Spokane, is celebrating the hobby of crafting with several in-store classes this month. “Kids Club,” a variety of free make-it-and-take-it classes for ages 4 and up, will be this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See what is new for this year’s brides at Michaels Wedding Fair March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Create an instant pour-and-light candle with “Candle Magic” on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Fee is $2.)
To register for the classes, call (509) 535-8640.
No more standing in line
The Spokane Parks and Recreation Aquatics program has changed its swimming lesson registration system to be “user friendly.” The new procedure allows patrons to register by phone, using a credit card, or by mail, as well as by visiting the office at City Hall.
Spring swimming lesson registration begins this Saturday, via mail (watch for the tabloid insert in Saturday’s paper) or March 13, by phone. Lessons start on March 25. Call (509) 625-6200 for more information.
Hotline for caregivers
Caregiving to an aging parent often becomes one of the most challenging responsibilities an adult may face. The ElderCare Help Line is a new nationwide information, advice and referral service ready to assist.
By dialing (800) 25-ELDER, callers can obtain information on a variety of topics ranging from Medicaid to elder housing and longterm care insurance. Callers can reach the ElderCare Help Line Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, EST. The cost of the call is $1.65 per minute, payable by credit card.
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