In brief: Julianne’s Prom Closet has dresses

RIVERSIDE – Girls having a tough time finding that special prom dress because money’s tight have another place in Spokane to turn.

Julianne’s Prom Closet, 218 N. Bernard St., has 500 prom and party dresses, ranging from size 1 to 24. Girls in need of a dress will need to obtain a letter from a school counselor or someone else in the community, indicating the financial need, to owner Julianne Sullivan.

At the appointment, girls can select a free gown.

To set up an appointment and for more information, call (509) 939-6324.

Candy fundraiser starts Saturday

SPOKANE COUNTY/COEUR D’ALENE – Camp Fire USA of the Inland Northwest will begin its annual candy fundraiser Saturday.

Camp Fire girls will be selling chocolate mint patties, chocolate swirled with caramel and almonds, Almond Roca, toffee-coated peanuts and trail mix in area grocery stores through March 7. The candies may be purchased for $6 per package.

For more information, call (509) 747-6191, Ext. 20 or go to www.CampFireINC.org.

The Oaks hosts hoops tournament

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Oaks Classical Christian Academy, 2303 S. Bowdish Road, will host the 2010 Mountain Christian League Basketball Tournament, beginning today and continuing through Saturday.

Thirteen private schools throughout the Inland Northwest will compete during the three-day tournament that will include 18 boys and girls basketball teams.

The first game today will begin at 1:45 p.m. Friday’s first game will begin at 12:20 p.m. Saturday’s first game will be at 10 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (509) 536-5955.