In brief: Library workshops planned
As they lay out a proposal to replace the Spokane Valley Library, library district officials are holding three public workshops for patrons to discuss what they’d like to see in the building.
The Spokane County Library District is soliciting feedback on the new library’s features, cost and location. An architect has already gathered some preliminary information needed to design the building, and residents can learn more about the project.
All three open houses will take place in the meeting room of the Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main, on Thursdays.
They will be from noon to 3 p.m. next Thursday; 5 to 8 p.m. May 17; and 4 to 7 p.m. May 24.
For additional information, visit www.scld.org or call 893-8200.
– Peter Barnes
Nevada-Lidgerwood
Benefit planned for WVHS grad
A spaghetti feed and music benefit for the Chris Skirko family, to help pay bills for his multiple brain surgeries, will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Moose Lodge, 6363 N. Lidgerwood. Music is by Phat Chantz. Cost is $10.
Colin Green and co-workers at Peninsula Truck Lines have organized the benefit through the sponsorship of Peninsula Truck Lines and West Coast Truck Lines. Skirko, a West Valley graduate, is recovering from his third brain surgery in April.
– From staff reports
Downtown
Lilac Festival events coming up
The Spokane Lilac Festival Association will hold its annual Royalty Luncheon May 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the Marie Antoinette Room of the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
This year’s luncheon will feature community royalty from around the region and Lilac Queen Wylie Patton and her court.
Tickets are $30 each and should be purchased by next Thursday.
The association also will offer its annual President’s Dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 18 in the Grand Pennington Ballroom of the Davenport.
Tickets are $60 a person and must be purchased by next Thursday.
The Lilac Festival Association also will honor Military Persons of the Year May 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during its annual All-City Civic Military Luncheon, also at the Davenport. Tickets are $28 each.
The honored guests were selected by the Regional Chamber of Commerce and will be featured in the Torchlight Parade May 19.
For more information about any of these events or to buy tickets, call the Lilac office at 535-4554.
– Lisa Leinberger