Art auction will benefit family service

The Northwest Child Development Center is hosting a free art show and silent auction titled “The Colors of Summer” to raise awareness about the importance of arts in early childhood education.

The NCDC is a program through Support for Parents Overcoming Challenges, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to low-income families.

Artwork by children ranging from 6 months to 5 years of age will be on display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St., and will be available for silent bidding.

All proceeds from Saturday’s event will benefit Support for Parents Overcoming Challenges and its programs.

For more information, contact Keith O’Brien at 444-0374 or send e-mail to developmentdirector@ spocofspoakne.org.

Tip-A-Cop for the Special Olympics

Local law enforcement officers will hand over their cuffs and badge in exchange for serving aprons and will be collecting tip money to benefit the Special Olympics on Aug. 27.

Visit any Red Robin Restaurant in Washington state for lunch, noon to 3 p.m., or for dinner, 5 to 8 p.m., to participate.