CV schools invite public to forums

The Central Valley School District is inviting parents and community members to attend one of three focus groups to share ideas and thoughts regarding the district’s strategic plan.

The district is beginning a yearlong process of renewing the plan, which has been in place since 2010. District officials hope the focus groups can add to the goals for the next three to five years.

The first of these parent groups will be for elementary school parents, Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at McDonald Elementary School, 1512 S. McDonald Road.

Middle school parents are invited Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Evergreen Middle School, 14221 E. 16th Ave.

Community members can attend Oct. 24 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Evergreen Middle School.

The focus groups will shape the next step in the renewal process, the Strategic Planning Summit, which will be Feb. 7.

For more information, call district spokeswoman Melanie Rose at (509) 228-5405.

Harvest Festival of Fun set at school

Valley Christian School, 10212 E. Ninth Ave., will present its annual Harvest Festival of Fun on Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event will include local entertainers, a carnival, a silent and live auction and food from Qdoba.

All-inclusive passes are available for $25 for adults, $15 for students ages 5 to 18, or $100 for a family pass.

The school is also looking for more sponsors, volunteers and auction items.

For more information, call the school at (509) 924-9131.