Community Events

Kryon speaker

The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road, is presenting speaker and author Lee Carroll today in an intensive program.

Carroll is the author of the Kryon metaphysical book series, in which he channels messages from a spirit by that name. He has presented this program at the United Nations five times.

Check-in begins at 11 a.m., and the presentation will end at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $85.

For more information, call Wendy Arnquist at (509) 981-6599 or send e-mail to kryonspokane@kryon.com.

Carillon concert

The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., is kicking off its Summer Carillon Concert Series on Tuesday at 9 p.m. in celebration of the Fourth of July.

Andrea McCrady, the cathedral carillonneur, will play patriotic tunes.

Ellen Dickenson, a carillon consultant at Yale University, will join her for the finale. After the concert, the audience is invited to picnic in the churchyard and watch the fireworks from there.

On Thursday at 7 p.m., Dickenson will be joined by Roy Lee, a member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America.

Both concerts are free. Those attending are invited to bring chairs and blankets. For more information, call the church office at (509) 838-4277.

City Gate fundraiser

ComedySportz, 227 W. Riverside Ave., will donate $4 of each $10 ticket sold to today’s 8 p.m. show to City Gate Ministries.

This family friendly show includes improvisational comedy.

For more information, call (509) 363-1279.

Youth-led service

Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St., is presenting a service led by junior and senior high youths from Twinlow Music Art Drama and Dance Camp on Sunday at 10 a.m.

The youths will praise God through the arts.

For more information call the church office at (509) 535-2687.

Vacation Bible schools

•Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave., is holding vacation Bible school July 10 through 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Kids in kindergarten through the sixth grade are invited to “Fiesta Time,” which will include singing, playing and learning.

The church is looking for volunteers to help out with the camp. For more information, call (509) 838-1431.

•First Covenant Church, 212 S. Division St., also is holding vacation Bible School on July 10 through 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.

“Fiesta” will be open to kids age 5 through the sixth grade.

For more information, call (509) 747-2818.

•Driscoll Boulevard Baptist Church, 4815 N. Driscoll Blvd., is offering vacation Bible school July 10 through 14 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kids in kindergarten through the sixth grade are invited to attend “Arctic Edge: Where Adventure Meets Courage.” Activities will include worship and crafts.

The children will perform a program during a dinner July 15 at 6 p.m. that also will include carnival games.

For more information, call (509) 328-3394.

Christian singles

Spokane Christian Singles is holding a barbecue today at 2 p.m. at Mission Park, 1208 E. Mission Ave.

Singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s are invited to attend. Bring your own chair and meat to grill, plus a dish to share.

For more information, call (509) 226-7674.