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Santa delivers, gets lump of coal in return
December 30, 2011 in City on Page A5 It was the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Mike “Finn” Finocchiaro was dressed as Santa. His two daughters – ages 2 and 6 – were done up as elves, as were … 1
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Front Porch: Christmas traditions move along
December 29, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 When Tevye and the cast belt out “Tradition” in “Fiddler on the Roof,’ they’re singing my song. I, especially, love the ritual, familiarity and comfort of holiday traditions. For me, …
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Obama spends Christmas with family, military
December 25, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama blended his roles as a father and commander-in-chief this Christmas, exchanging presents and singing carols with his family, then greeting U.S. service members stationed at a Marine … 4
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Doug Clark: Martial arts instructor leads with his heart
December 25, 2011 in City on Page B1 This Santa don’t need no stinking reindeer. Ditto the sleigh and woolly white beard.
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Services mark Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
December 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V5 Today is Christmas Eve and churches all over the Spokane Valley area will be hosting special worship services today and Sunday to mark the holy day. • Genesis Church will …
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Religion Notebook: Christmas services abound
December 22, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S9 The Christmas season is here, and area churches are holding special services to mark the occasion. • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5810 S. Meadowlane Road, will offer family worship at …
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Layaway angels commit random acts of Christmas in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene
December 21, 2011 in City on Page A5 At Kmart stores across the country, “layaway angels” are bringing a bit of holiday cheer by paying off the layaway accounts of strangers. Now they’ve hit the Inland Northwest. Coeur … 1
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Religion Notebook: Assortment of Christmas events offered
December 15, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S10 The countdown is on – only 10 days until Christmas. To celebrate, area churches are hosting several events this week.
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Spotlight: Interplayers extends ‘Sisters of Swing’
December 11, 2011 in Features on Page D5 Those boogie-woogie sisters of World War II can still draw a crowd. “The Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters,” has been extended for another week, through Dec. …
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Book Notes: Give the gift of reading
December 11, 2011 in Features on Page D7 Just a reminder: Books make excellent Christmas presents. You can customize them to every taste. And you can write an inscription on the title page that your descendants might stumble …
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Operation Clothe a Child gives needy kids wardrobe upgrade
December 8, 2011 in Idaho on Page A5 When she attends the Christmas concert at John Brown Elementary School in Rathdrum tonight, 5-year-old Hailey Rojo will be wearing her brand-new, ruby-red dress. The kindergartner bought the dress at … 2
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Religion Notebook: Candlelight breakfast planned
December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Shalom Ministries will present its fourth annual St. Lucy’s Candlelight Breakfast Benefit Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. …
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Frigid air brings home fire risks
December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S6 With dipping temperatures come heating season, and with that comes residential fire season. According to the United States Fire Administration, cooking is the leading cause of winter residential building fires, …
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Festive lights adorn park conservatory
December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V4 On Friday afternoon, with the flip of a switch or two, Manito Park’s Gaiser Conservatory will turn into a winter wonderland. More than 30,000 lights will light up the cactus …
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Education Notebook: ‘Outsiders’ on stage at Shadle
December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Shadle Park High School’s drama department will perform “The Outsiders,” a story about the “Greasers” and the “Socs,” two groups of teenagers on the opposite sided of the track and …
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In its 25th season, Children’s Chorus enjoys global reach
December 8, 2011 in Features on Page C1 When the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus was born 25 years ago, it consisted of less than a dozen young singers. Today, the singers are still young, but the organization itself? …
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Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival
December 8, 2011 in Features on Page C1 “White Christmas,” “Holiday Inn” and “Going My Way” will return to the big screen Saturday for the Sixth Annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 …
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Crosby film festival Saturday
December 8, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 The sixth annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival is Saturday at the Bing Crosby Theater in downtown Spokane. The nonprofit Advocates for the Bing Crosby Theater presents the daylong event …
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Charity burglary leaves families without Christmas gifts
December 7, 2011 in News, City An organization that serves terminally ill children was burglarized today for the second time in a month, with the thief taking Christmas presents meant for three families. 2
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Contemporary holiday home décor emphasizes natural elements
December 4, 2011 in Features on Page D3 There’s nothing quite like a winter walk through snowy woods. This holiday season, trend watchers are encouraging us to bring some of those evocative, forest-y elements home to decorate our …
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Santa to visit Fire District 9 areas
December 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Firefighters from Spokane County Fire District 9 will be riding along with Santa on his annual visits to local neighborhoods on the following dates leading up to Christmas. He’ll be …
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Spotlight: Good time to shop for holiday events
November 27, 2011 in Features on Page D7 It’s time for Spotlight’s annual reminder that tickets make outstanding Christmas gifts (partly because they slip so easily into stockings). Here are a few post-Christmas events to choose from:
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Decorating for holidays? Start early
November 20, 2011 in Features on Page D3 We’ve arrived at the brief calm before the happy storm of holiday celebrating begins. We may be thinking about the gorgeous decorating we’ll do and the great parties we’ll throw, …
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Embracing holi-delays
September 18, 2011 in Features on Page D1 There wasn’t a surrender ceremony. But you know that cultural conflict between commerce and the mostly lip-service yearning to keep ever-expanding holiday “seasons” from scraping away the calendar’s integrity like …
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Holiday recycling can get you on the nice list
December 27, 2010 in Features on Page C1 Once Santa’s sleigh has left the neighborhood and the gifts have all been opened, there are a few important items you’ll want to make sure you get rid of the …
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Family style holiday at Post Falls eatery
December 26, 2010 in City on Page B1 Many businesses close on Christmas as employees and customers spend time at home with their families. But one Post Falls restaurant stayed open and invited everyone to come celebrate the … 2
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Post Falls restaurant serves up free Christmas cheer
December 25, 2010 in News, Idaho Many businesses close on Christmas as employees and customers spend time at home with their families. But one Post Falls restaurant stayed open and invited everyone to come celebrate the …
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Some Sunday schedules changed
December 25, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Today is Christmas, but most churches held services to mark the day of Jesus’ birth yesterday to allow members to spend today with their families. A few Valley churches will …
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Take this year’s Christmas Quiz
December 24, 2010 in City Test your yuletide acumen.
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Vestal: Quiet woman had big heart, loved giving
December 24, 2010 in City on Page A5 Barbara Bethards loved Christmas. She’d gather gifts with personal touches. Items that reflected her friends’ pets, hobbies, passions. Charm bracelets. Pet photos. Cross-stitching. Bags filled with emblems of thoughtfulness.
