In brief: City names new deputy manager

Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Director Mike Jackson has been named as the city’s new deputy city manager. He replaces Nina Regor, who accepted a position as city manager for Cloverdale, Calif.

“Mike’s previous service to Spokane Valley has been exemplary,” said City Manager David Mercier in announcing Jackson’s appointment. “His emphasis on customer service and program improvement will continue to serve the community well.”

Jackson joined the new city as its Parks and Recreation Department director in June 2003, shortly after incorporation. His accomplishments while in that role include development of the city’s first parks and recreation master plan, assisting in negotiations with the city employees union, and acting as city manager in the absence of the city manager and deputy city manager.

Jackson has more than 25 years experience in the public sector.

The city is actively recruiting a parks and recreation director to fill the position vacated by Jackson, who will continue serving in both roles until a replacement is appointed.

For more information, call 688-0232.

– From staff reports

Spokane

U-Hi Chanteuse Choir performing

The University High School Chanteuse Choir will present two Spokane performances of “Songs of the Advent Season.”

The first concert on Wednesday will be in the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave., with donations accepted.

The second performance on Dec. 10 will be in the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., with a $5 admission fee.

Both performances are at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols,” Orban’s “Mass No. 6” and Childs’ “Songs of Beauty.” Soloists will include Melissa Achten playing the harp and organist Janet Ahrend.

Chanteuse is a treble choir comprised of up to 75 soprano and alto singers. The students attend grades nine through 12 at University High School. Chanteuse is directed by Russell Seaton, University High School’s director of choirs and music theory.

– Treva Lind

Opportunity

Democrats holding lunch meeting

Fourth Legislative District Democrats will hold a potluck meeting Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Chicken-N-More, 11808 E. Sprague Ave. Party leader Sally Jackson said the public is invited.

– From staff reports