Make Most Of Resources With ‘Choose To Reuse’

UNPUBLISHED CORRECTION: The name of the suspended sculpture Harold Balazs created for the South Hill Library should be “That Magical Thing in the Attic.”

Reduce, recycle and reuse continue to be popular trends in 1996, demonstrating concerns for our nation’s resources and our fellow citizens who may be needy.

A new book, “Choose to Reuse” by Nikki and David Goldbeck, is an encyclopedia of services, products, programs and charitable organizations that foster the concept of reuse to people nationwide.

Whereas recycle means the process of turning goods into raw materials for new products, reuse encompasses any activity that keeps something in use.

“Choose to Reuse” is a handbook for anyone interested in putting their resources to good use, presenting numerous options for rental, repair, buying, selling or trading in the used marketplace and in charitable giving.

It contains more than 2,000 resources on more than 200 items from air filters to zippers.

Find out where you can sell or donate your used computer, sports equipment, furniture, eyeglasses. Discover where to rent maternity clothes, buy pre-owned computer programs or obtain the use of a new child’s car seat for free.

Businesses can learn where to get nearly new trade-show exhibits at bargain prices and where to buy refurbished office furniture and equipment.

Also included are many inspiring stories and examples of individuals and businesses across the country engaged in reuse.

“Choose to Reuse” is available from Ceres Press for $15.95, plus $3 shipping and handling, by calling (914) 679-5573; or by mail: P.O. Box 87, Woodstock, NY 12498.

Benefit show: A special performance of Neil Simon’s play “Lost In Yonkers” will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Spokane Civic Theatre, with proceeds benefiting the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter.

The $15 minimum donation includes a complimentary dessert and wine reception at 7 p.m.

For ticket information, call Sabrina Jones at 535-8400.

Children’s classes: Winter classes offered by Community Colleges of Spokane include several offerings for children in the Spokane Valley: basic art, tole painting, spring baskets, baby-sitting, horse care and language classes, such as French, Spanish, Japanese and sign.

Japanese classes begin Thursday; all others start in late January or early February. For registration and class specifics, call 533-3770.

Library extravaganza: The new South Hill branch library will celebrate its grand opening with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

Local artist Harold Balazs has created “That Magical Think in the Attic,” a suspended sculpture, for the children’s section. He will speak about his art as part of opening-day events.

Another special activity will be a performance by the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus.

Mark your calendars and join the festivities to welcome the 15,000-square-foot library at 3324 S. Perry.

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MEMO: The Family Track is a weekly column of notes and information for families. Send items to Lynn Gibson. Features Department, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210-1615, or fax (509) 469-5098.