In brief: Grant to help kids’ nutrition program
Spokane Valley Partners announced this week it has received a $2,157.72 community grant from The Fred Meyer Foundation for “5 Colors A Day 4 Kids.”
The program is a nutrition program aimed at providing and teaching kids about the five types of fresh produce they should be eating daily.
Proceeds from the Fred Meyer Foundation grant will allow Spokane Valley Partners to purchase any of the five color groups to assure that that all five colors of fresh produce will be available weekly.
“The Fred Meyer Foundation and its advisory committee members were particularly impressed by the successful track record of Spokane Valley Partners (formally known as the Spokane Valley Community Center and Food Bank) and its programs,” said Glynda Brockhoff, philanthrophy coordinator for Fred Meyer and The Fred Meyer Foundation.
– Staff reports
LIBERTY LAKE
Volleyball classic taking players
The first annual Liberty Lake Volleyball Classic is scheduled July 7 and 8.
This six-on-six co-ed tournament includes adults (three different skill levels), high school and junior high divisions.
The cost is $95 for as many as seven players and $15 for each additional player. For more information, call 755-6729.
– Jennifer LaRue
MIDILOME
Choirs to offer free concerts
The University High School choral music department will present “It Takes a Whole Village to Raise One Child” in two free concerts next week.
Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the University Theatre. The concert will feature the University Choir, Concert Choir, Chanteuse, Man Choir, Titan Jazz Choir and Lirico Chamber Singers.
– Staff reports
FAIRGROUNDS
Wine club display will be at Pet Fest
This year’s Pet Fest at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center will feature the Dog Lovers Wine Club.
Proceeds from the wine club benefit the Humane Society of the United States’ Pets for Life program. The winery will have wine and art on display and will give a discount on monthly shipments of wine to everyone attending..
Pest Fest is an animal trade show that will emphasize responsible pet ownership and adoption.
The event will be today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St. Admission is $6 for adults, family passes for four people are $20, kids 6 and younger are free, and pets are $3. For more information, call 244-1712 or visit www.spokanepetfest.com– Lisa Leinberger