Ice cream event for seniors planned
Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels is hosting a series of ice cream socials to honor Valley seniors, who will receive free ice cream at the functions. The next event will be Sept. 27 at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N Marguerite, from 1 to 3 p.m.
For more information, contact Pam Almeida, executive director of Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels, at 924-6976.
– Maggie CapwellHillyard
Head to annual festival this weekend
A Hillyard tradition for the 97th year, the Hillyard Festival will kick off Friday at 11 a.m. and wrap up Sunday at 5 p.m.
The traditional Hillyard Hi-Jinks parade will be Saturday at 10 a.m. and will move north on Market from Broad Avenue to Sharpley-Harmon Park. The parade includes the Parade of Bikes, in which kids can decorate their bikes to reflect the theme of the festival, “Hillyard Heroes.”
There will be fireworks at 10 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Hillyard Kiwanis Club and Rocketman Pyro.
For the skaters out there, the Concrete Rodeo will begin with registration at 9 a.m. The cost is $25 to compete.
The Lions Club will present bingo every day of the festival; 5 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. The Lions Club will also have its medical screening van available for those who want their vitals checked.
For more information, visit www.hillyard festival.org, or look for a Hillyard Festival Gazette in businesses throughout the neighborhood.
– Lisa Leinberger
West Plains
Friends of Turnbull plan meeting
The annual general membership meeting of the Friends of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge will be held Aug. 14 at the Refuge headquarters from 6 to 8 p.m. Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert to add to the potluck dinner happening between 6 and 7. Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
From 7 to 8, John Dorwin of Eastern Washington University will share a presentation on the use of plants by Native Americans on the Columbia Plateau.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Joanne Powell, president of the Friends organization, at 928-4673 or jopowell39@aol.com.
– Maggie Capwell