Memorial doves will support work of hospice
Families and friends of deceased loved ones are invited to place a memorial dove on the annual Hospice of Spokane Community Memorial Tree.
The tree will be on display at the Spokane Transit Authority Plaza from Wednesday through Christmas.
White paper dove ornaments will be provided for participants to write names, messages or short poems. Donations are not required in order to hang a dove, but are welcome.
Hospice volunteers will be available to assist with the doves Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 22. Assistance is not required to place a memorial.
Hospice of Spokane provides direct care and support to terminally ill individuals and their families.
For more information, call 456-0438.
Benefit for seniors
Saturday’s matinee performance of “Inspecting Carol” at Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St., will benefit the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
RSVP is part of the National Senior Service Corps, which is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service as well as local support and was established by Congress in 1971 to provide seniors with opportunities to be involved in community life.
YMCA of the Inland Northwest sponsors the local branch of RSVP.
Tickets for the 2 p.m. show are $16 per person and may be purchased by calling Teri Wallace at 344-7787, ext. 161, or by e-mail at twallace@ymcaspokane.org.
A silent auction will be held before the show and during intermission. Doors open at 1 p.m.
Foster Santa Breakfast
The Junior League of Spokane will host its eighth annual Foster Santa Breakfast at Shaw Middle School, 4106 N. Cook St., on Saturday.
The event will provide breakfast, gifts and a visit with Santa Claus for foster children in the Spokane area from 9 to 11 a.m. Each child will receive a gift, have an opportunity to select a gift for their foster parents, and enter into a raffle for one of the many fully decorated trees.
For more information, call Kathleen Wynia at 789-8637.
CdA Library holiday benefits
The Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library will host a variety of holiday events at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza throughout December to aid in the construction of a new library building.
To contribute, have your photo taken with Santa on Saturday, next Sunday or Dec. 18, 19 and 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. or Dec. 15 and 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. The 4-by-6-inch framed photos will be available for $10, and additional copies for $5.
You may also participate by donating your gently used books for The Friends’ upcoming holiday book sale, which will be Dec. 18 and 19, or have your last-minute gifts wrapped at the gift-wrapping booth on Dec. 23.
Volunteers are needed to staff all events; contact David Townsend at (208) 769-2315 or e-mail dtown@cdalibrary.org.
For more information, visit www.cdalibrary.org.
Scholarship dinner and auction
Join the Spokane Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association for dinner at The Onion Bar and Grill, 7522 N. Division St., and raise money for local college scholarships.
In conjunction with the no-host dinner on Tuesday, an auction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. All proceeds will go the association’s scholarship fund for Spokane students.
For more information, call Marilee Worthington at 228-4867.