Church plans to bless feet for Bloomies

Sunday morning will bring runners and walkers to downtown Spokane for the annual Bloomsday race. If you feel carbo-loading may not be enough to get you up Doomsday Hill, one local church will offer a special foot-blessing service in honor of the event.

Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave., will offer the blessing of Bloomsday race participants and their feet Saturday at 7 p.m.

The service will include live music from the church’s praise and worship band, Genesis.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 838-1431.

Catholic Charities events

Catholic Charities Spokane will present a fundraising gala Friday at 6 p.m. in the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.

“A Show … of Support!” will cost $80 per ticket or $40 for those ages 21 to 30. Proceeds will benefit the 15 programs offered by Catholic Charities.

Reservations are required.

For more information, call Theresa at (509) 358-4254.

The organization also will honor women who have placed their children for adoption with a luncheon next Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Catholic Charities Family Services Center, 12 E. Fifth Ave.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call Sandy Maher at (509) 358-4258.