Symbol Of Hope Daffodil Sales Will Help Support Research, Education, Service Programs Of American Cancer Society
The daffodil, one of the first flowers of spring, is a symbol of hope.
Accordingly, the American Cancer Society has adopted the colorful flower for its annual fund-raising campaign to spread the message of hope that cancer will be cured in our lifetime.
Monday and Tuesday will be Daffodil Days, the spring fund-raising event of the American Cancer Society.
The community can participate by purchasing bouquets of daffodils, with proceeds helping support research, education and patient services of the nonprofit organization.
A bouquet of 10 daffodils is $6. The flowers are wrapped in florist paper and decorated with a ribbon.
For $10, a beautiful etched vase is included.
The daffodils may be purchased at these locations while supplies last:
Monday only, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Crescent Court, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Spokane Transit Authority Plaza.
Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop, 805 W. Garland.
Monday through March 31 at all Spokane County Perkins Family Restaurants during regular business hours.
Almost everyone will be touched by cancer through personal experience or through the experience of others. Ten million Americans are cancer survivors due to advances in early detection, treatment and research of the American Cancer Society.
In Spokane, the American Cancer Society provides services and support to cancer patients and their families at no charge, made possible through donations of individuals and businesses.
For more information on Daffodil Days, call 326-5802.
Nonprofit notes and fund-raisers
Track and field star Evelyn Ashford will replace Sheryl Swoopes-Jackson as the keynote speaker at the YWCA Benefit Breakfast on Thursday.
The annual fund-raiser begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Spokane Ag Trade Center.
A worthy replacement to Swoopes-Jackson, who canceled because of pregnancy complications, Ashford competed in four Olympics for the United States, winning her first gold medal in 1984. She is a vocal opponent of drug use and a promoter of literacy programs throughout the country.
Benefit tickets are still available for a donation of $100.
For reservations, call 326-1190, ext. 133.
The date for the United Way Volunteer of the Year Celebration has been changed to April 23.
The luncheon event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ag Trade Center. Tickets are $11.50.
Call Jacque Ferrell-Fleury, 838-6581, before April 9 to make reservations.
The date for the United Way Judge’s Reception remains unchanged. It will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 9 in the YWCA’s Comstock Room.
Washington Poison Center
Accidental poisonings occur every day to children and adults. The Washington Poison Center reminds the public that information and education about toxic substances is a phone call away.
When callers dial the Poison Center hotline, (800) 732-6985, they are immediately connected with pharmacists, nurses and poison experts who access a data base of more than a million substances and their ingredients. The staff can quickly identify a suspected poison, recommend treatment or provide helpful information.
The Washington Poison Center celebrates 40 years of service as a nonprofit, 24-hour statewide telephone assistance agency.
Families are encouraged to “poison-proof” their homes and workplaces.
Call the hotline for a free information packet on poison prevention.
Community programs
The Gonzaga University Student Body Association presents an inside look at network news during an evening lecture as part of its speaker series.
Bettina Gregory, a senior correspondent with ABC News, will discuss “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Network News” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Spokane Room of the GU’s COG building.
Gregory has been with ABC for 23 years covering the White House, Pentagon, Capitol Hill and numerous political elections. Most recently she was named ABC Radio’s chief special-events anchor, providing live coverage of the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
The event is open to the public. Admission is $2 at the door.
“Carpal Tunnel: Is It Real?” is the next Healthy Living and Lifestyle Lecture, part of a free health-education series offered by Huckleberry’s Fresh Market.
Presenting the lecture is Darcy Kelley, a graduate of Portland’s Western States Chiropractic College, discussing the causes of carpal tunnel and available remedies.
The program is Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Huckleberry’s, 926 S. Monroe.
Reservations are recommended. Call 744-3350.
Kids’ events
Catch a glimpse of the Easter bunny at the NorthTown Mall. Through Saturday, children of all ages are invited to visit the Busy Bunny Paint Shop in the Sears/Emporium Court.
Follow the bunny footprints to the animated Easter scene. For $1, take a ride on the Egg-spress Train (for children under 42 inches tall). Or have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny ($9.98).
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, call 482-4800.
The Corbin Art Center offers classes for kids during spring quarter. The classes are sponsored by the Spokane Parks & Recreation Department.
Register by calling 625-6677.
Children 8 to 13 years old can explore graphic design in an introductory five-week class with Tom Quinn. Classes are Wednesdays, beginning April 16, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $32.
Home-schoolers can learn basic drawing methods in a new “Drawing Wildlife Workshop” with instructor Susan Rohrback. Class begins April 16 for three weeks and will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuition is $19.
Children, 6 to 18, are invited to join the North Spokane Kids Care Club, a nonprofit organization fostering self-esteem and community spirit in boys and girls.
The club meets once a month to work in various community service projects, such as making activity boxes for kids undergoing chemotherapy, or helping with environmental cleanups.
Club membership is free and transportation can be provided.
For more information, call Cricket Mathews, 487-9329 or 483-3390.
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