Education notebook : Ferris to hold fundraising holiday sale

The parents of the class of 2008 at Ferris High School are holding a holiday plant and decorating sale to benefit the senior all-nighter party on graduation night.

Red, white, pink, marble and jingle-bell poinsettias will be available for sale in four, six and eight-inch sizes.

The prices are $6, $12 and $20 and were provided by Colby Greenhouses in Deer Park.

There will also be 14-inch evergreen wreaths for sale, holiday centerpieces and nine-foot aromatic cedar garland strands, all designed by Ferris horticulture students and for sale for $13, $14 and $20.

The parents will be taking orders through Nov. 15 and can be placed by calling 448-3680 or 448-3318. Items will be available for pick-up Dec. 6 between 3 and 7 p.m. in the Ferris cafeteria, 3020 E. 37th Ave.

Orders for $100 or more will be delivered to a single location.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Spokane Community College will host a free information fair and educational forum during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the SCC Lair Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Green St.

The event will include human service agencies, an art exhibit, the singing group the Voices and speakers.

For more information, call Myra St. Clair Baldwin at 533-8221.