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Community events

North Idaho

“Overtime” Summer Ministry at True North Church – Summer service will be Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. with a free meal at 6 p.m. through Sept. 6 at the church at 10583 N. Government Way, Hayden. (509) 869-6279.

DivorceCare – Meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m. at Dalton Gardens Church of Christ, 6439 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 772-0541.

Spokane

“Listening for God in the Park” – Adult short story discussion group Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Manito Park, hosted by Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church. The group will discuss stories from the anthology “God: Stories,” by C. Michael Curtis, and copies of the book are available for purchase at the church for $6. (509) 448-2909.

Upcoming

Rocky Point Lighthouse Vacation Bible School – July 14 and 15 at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 6721 N. Monroe St. The weekend will start July 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch. July 15 will have activities from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Children who have just finished first through sixth grades are invited to attend. The program is free, but registration is required by July 8. Late registrations may be taken, if space allows. (509) 328-2012 or email northwood@spocom.com.

The Friendship Adventure Vacation Bible School at CMUC

Now registering kids in first through fifth grades for the camp July 9-13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Kids will learn how to be better friends to each other and how to deal with bullying. Includes music, games, crafts, snacks and special activities throughout the week. Registration form available online www.cumccda.org, or call (208) 765-8800.

“The Connecting Place” RLM Women’s Brunch – July 14, 9:30-11 a.m. at the RLM2 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. $3/suggested donation. Child care available. (208) 659-9083 or 777-7325.

Parking Lot Sale and Crafts Fair – Vendors wanted for the event July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls. To reserve space, leave a message at the church office at (208) 773-5321. $10/outdoor parking space, $15/inside space. Table rentals available. 

Pet Blessing at CUMC – July 15, 4 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.

To include Idaho church news in this column, please submit items at least two weeks in advance and include a contact phone number to publish. Send to Sherry Adkins by email at sherrya@spokesman.com, or by fax at (208) 765-7149, phone (208) 765-7120. For Spokane churches, send to Lisa Leinberger by email at lisal@spokesman.com.