In brief: Garden group to host plant sale
SPOKANE VALLEY – The WSU Master Gardeners will host a plant sale and open house April 28 at 222 N. Havana St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The theme “When the going gets tough, the tough get growing!” is meant to reflect what is happening with national, local and personal economies. The rising gas prices have been driving up the price of landscape plants and produce; the prices are expected to continue rising throughout 2012. Growing fruits and vegetables at home is a good way to cut food costs. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn about water-wise planting and drip irrigation systems.
For more information, call Jennifer Tiegs at (509) 230-0728.
Latah Bridge open house today
WEST HILLS – The city of Spokane will host an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Finch Arboretum Woodland Center, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd., to solicit input about rehabilitation options for the Latah Bridge.
The city is studying the bridge, also known as the Sunset Bridge or High Bridge, to determine its condition and ensure its longevity.
Adult classes at Corbin start May 1
CLIFF/CANNON – The Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., will hold classes for adults, beginning May 1. Registration is required for all classes.
• Portrait Photography Workshop, May 1, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.
• Water Wise Landscape Design, May 1, 6-9 p.m. Cost is $19 per person.
• Camera Basics, May 2, runs for five weeks; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $52 per person.
• Soap Making With Aromatherapy, May 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $39 per person
The programs are sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is required. You can register online at www.spokaneparks.org or for more information, call (509) 625-6677.
International films featured
WEST HILLS – The Spokane Falls Community College International Film Festival will begin Tuesday at the Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave., at 7:15 p.m., with “Tokyo Godfathers,” a Japanese film about three homeless people who find a newborn baby on the streets of Tokyo on Christmas Eve and set out to find the parents.
The festival continues with the Spanish film, “Cell 211” on May 1 and the French film, “The Grocer’s Son” on May 8.
The Peruvian film “Undertow” will be shown May 15.
The American/India film “My Name Is Khan” is the final movie in the festival and will be shown May 22.
For more information, call SFCC Spanish instructor Bonnie Brunt at (509) 533-3597.
EWU dinner, auction set
CHENEY – The 31st annual Killin Dinner, Dance and Auction will be April 28 at the Eastern Washington University Sports and Recreation Center, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Red-White Spring Football game will be at 2.
The evening will begin with a social hour and auction; dinner will be at 6:15 p.m., followed by presentations and a live auction at 7:15. Dancing will begin at 8. Auction items include a New Orleans jazz and dining experience with Renaissance Pere Marquette; a San Diego Safari for four; and a luxury stay at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with VIP seating at a top show for two. Other auction items include an EWU vs. Washington State University football VIP package; and a football home opener, EWU vs. Montana, VIP package.
The annual fundraiser is named in honor of Orland Killin, who, along with his wife, Bernice, helped create the event. Killin served as professor, faculty athletic representative and faculty president.
Cost is $100 per person or $700 for a table of eight. Tickets may be purchased at www.goeags.com or by calling (509) 359-2463 or (800) 648-7697. Proceeds from the dinner and auction will benefit Eastern athletics.
Whitworth group offers spring tea
SPOKANE COUNTY – Whitworth University’s Women’s Auxiliary Spring Tea and Style Show will be Tuesday in the Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church’s Quall Hall, 312 W. Hawthorne Road, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, call Beth Davis at (509) 777-4268.