In brief: Alyssa Fennel is Miss Spokane 2008
Alyssa Fennell has been crowned Miss Spokane 2008.
Fennell is a student at Eastern Washington University studying communications with an emphasis on public relations and a minor in psychology. She is the daughter of Kevin and Kelly Fennell.
Her talent portion of the competition was a monologue, “Thoughts on a Boring Sermon,” and she ran on the platform of lung cancer awareness and prevention.
The new Miss Spokane will receive a $2,500 scholarship from Global Credit Union.
Courtney Wick of Gonzaga University was the first runner-up, and the second runner-up was Katey Kilpatrick, who is currently on sabbatical from school.
Valleyford
Talks will center on gardening
The On Sacred Grounds coffeehouse in Valleyford will host a series of talks in March and April by some of the top gardeners in the Spokane area.
Owner Elaine Rising said gardeners can learn about planting, pruning and fertilizing or have their questions answered at the shop, 12212 E. Palouse Highway.
Pat Munts, who writes a garden column for The Spokesman-Review, will appear March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.
She will be followed by organic gardener Dave Swett on March 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Laura Ferguson on the positive effect of plants on people on April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and Milo Ball, expert gardener with a special interest in dwarf conifers, on April 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
On Sacred Grounds is across from Valleyford Community Church. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 747-6294.
Downtown
Crosby relative giving concert
The family of Bing Crosby will host a benefit concert featuring music by Bing’s nephew, Howard Crosby, and his band.
The March 14 concert will begin at 8 p.m. at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague. The evening will include a mix of Celtic music and Crosby classics. Additional performers will include the classic pop/rock band Penrose Lane from Walla Walla and Celtic harpist Gwen Lyons.
The concert is given in memory of Sister Delores “Dixie” Crosby and Sister Evelyn Ferguson. Admission is by invitation only with a suggested donation of $30. Invitations are available by calling the Holy Names Music Center at 326-9516. Proceeds will benefit the center.
Spokane
Masonic Center among Lilac Festival sponsors
Spokane Lilac Festival sponsors of the 2008 Court include the Spokane Masonic Center, which provided the venue for the Royalty Coronation.
Other sponsors are Green Gables Photography, the official festival photographer; Celestial Selections, providing the Royal Court’s wardrobe; Spokane Racing Limos, which provided transportation on coronation day; and Mark Webb of Mark Webb Jewelers, official jeweler.
The Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is May 17.
Spokane Valley
Veterans center offers parenting course
The Veterans Outreach Center is offering a six-week parenting class based on J. Clarke and C. Dawson’s book “Growing Up Again.”
The class will address the ages and stages of development, ways to nurture children and ourselves, the special demands of adopted children and blended families, the character of prenatal life and our final days, and the growing problem of overindulgence.
This class is offered to veterans and their significant others in any stage of parenting. Veterans trying to resolve current issues stemming from childhood are also encouraged to attend. A pre-interview is required for all participants.
This evening class will start in mid-March, at the Veterans’ Outreach Center, 100 N. Mullan Rd., Suite 102. For more information and to schedule an interview, call Brenda Thurman or Mary DeLateur at 444-8387
All books, supplies and refreshments will be provided. No onsite day care is available.
Spokane County
Summer camp listings sought
Summer will be here before you know it, and we’re beginning to plan our annual summer camp guide, which will be published on April 16. If you have a camp that you would like to have listed in this publication, send the information to summercamps@ spokesman.com; fax to 459-5098; or mail to Summer Camp Guide, The Spokesman-Review, 999 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane WA 99201. Please include a description of the camp, location, dates, times, recommended ages, cost and contact information. Submissions must be received by the end of business on March 21. Call 459-5485 with questions.
Time to register for basketball tournament
The deadline to register for the Spokane County Parks and Recreation’s March Maadness three-on-three basketball tournament is March 6.
There are four sessions lasting two days; 24 minutes a game between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in middle school gymnasiums throughout Spokane and Spokane Valley. Teams of four can play in the men’s, teen or family divisions.
The cost is $70 per team, and every player will receive a T-shirt.
For more information, call Spokane County Parks and Recreation at 477-4732, or visit www.spokanecounty.org/ parks/data/recreation.asp.
West Central
Appeal scheduled for zoning request
The Spokane City Council on Monday set April 7 for an appeal of a hearing examiner decision denying a zone change application by West Central Development LLC to allow a high-rise office building in the vicinity of the Spokane County Courthouse.
Owners Marcus DeWood and his wife, Luann Padgham, are seeking a 100-foot office and retail building in the block bounded by Broadway and Mallon avenues and Adams and Cedar streets. Existing zoning for the area has a 35-foot height limit.
Hearing Examiner Greg Smith said previously that the proposal was not consistent with the city’s comprehensive land-use plan, which seeks to concentrate larger buildings in designated commercial centers or corridors.
Mead
High school hosting art show
Over 30 Spokane artists will exhibit their work Saturday at Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road, at the Third Annual eye4eye Art Show and Sale from 4 to 8 p.m.
Artists featured in the show include Gay Waldman, Ned Fox, Darrel Sullens, Karen Mobley and Ric Gendron. The show will also include art from Mead School District students and music from school jazz bands, choirs and orchestras. Appetizers will be served.
Tickets are $10 at the door and the proceeds will benefit the Mead Education Foundation. For more information, call 326-0730 or 939-7490.
Theater group putting on play
The Mead Theater Department will present the play “Twelve Angry Jurors” March 5-8 at 7 p.m. in the school’s performing arts theatre, 302 W. Hastings Road.
The play revolves around a jury that is deciding the fate of a man accused of killing his father.
The audience will surround the stage, so seating is limited.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available in the Mead High School business office. Advance purchase is recommended.
For more information, call Karen Brathovde at 465-7008.
Whitman/Bemiss
Get sneak peek of Rogers HS addition
Rogers High School will present a “Pirate Preview” of its new addition Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The evening includes self-guided tours of the new building, a sale of commemorative bricks that will be part of the “Pirate’s Cove” and performances by the Rogers Steel Drum Band and choirs.
Architects, engineers and administrators will be available to answer questions.
For more information, call the school at 354-6600.