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Temple observance will recall Holocaust

Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave., is joining Jews everywhere to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom HaShoah, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremburg, Germany. In recognition of this, the theme, "Let there Be Light Again: Sixty Years After Nuremburg," will tell the story of the Holocaust, as well as discuss the many atrocities that are inflicted upon other humans today.
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An ideal day to learn new recycling ways

For the 36th consecutive year, Americans will celebrate their home planet while learning new ways to recycle and reuse. Spokane residents can take part in Earth Day activities at Riverfront Park Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year's theme is "Sustain Our Earth, Our Choices Make a World of Difference."
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Churches offer special services through Easter

With the arrival of Easter, many area churches are celebrating with special services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter. “The Spokane Dream Center is presenting "Behold the Man, A Drama about Jesus," today and Friday at 7 p.m. at The Met, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
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Pastor ending 37 years at Plymouth church

In 1969, former members of Westminster Congregational Church had been worshipping for a few years in an old synagogue at 1502 W. Eighth Ave. that they had bought and renamed Plymouth Congregational Church. That same year, Don Gilmore had been working at a Methodist church in Cincinnati and was looking for a change.
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Outgrown clothes can help community

Children are always growing, which puts parents in a tough spot. What do you do with the clothes your children have outgrown, and where do you get new clothes without spending a fortune? Just Between Friends Spokane is helping parents through this dilemma and is giving back to the community as well.
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‘Discerning the Spirit’ discussions at St. Al’s

Diana Stoffregen, the coordinator for Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, will facilitate, "Discerning the Spirit: Explorations into Ignatian Prayer" Sunday from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at St. Aloysius Parish Center, at Boone and Astor. The event is open to Catholics and non-Catholics and will discuss ways to deepen prayer life and will offer time for prayer and reflection.
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‘Discerning the Spirit’ discussions planned

Diana Stoffregen, the coordinator for Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, will facilitate "Discerning the Spirit: Explorations into Ignatian Prayer" on Sunday from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at St. Aloysius Parish Center, at Boone and Astor. The event is open to Catholics and non-Catholics and will discuss ways to deepen prayer life and will offer time for prayer and reflection.
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Nifty products can be helpful for parents

They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and it's certainly true for several moms who have invented new products to help with the raising of kids. Tracy Richter of the Tri-Cities came up with a strap to help secure her baby's car seat to shopping carts.
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Mexican café cook confident of skills

Although Durango's Taco Shop, 2812 E. 30th Ave., has opened in a neighborhood with several Mexican restaurants, Maria Soto doesn't seem worried. "Everybody has different tastes," said Soto, who is very confident in her cooking. "I can compete with them."
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Daughter, mother open Cielo Bakery on NW Blvd.

Tucked away on Northwest Boulevard near a tire store and a tax preparation place, you'll find a little slice of heaven. Cielo Bakery, which means "sky" or "heaven" in Spanish, has been serving the neighborhood cookies, cakes and whoopie pies since it opened Jan. 3.
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Temple plans annual kosher dinner Sunday

Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave., is holding its 65th annual Kosher Dinner Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Items on the menu will include beef brisket, potato knishes, appetizers, carrot tzimmes, spiced apples, apricot kuchen and challah bread.
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Prom can be a really sticky thing

If you are still looking for the perfect prom dress this spring, here is a chance to make one that fits, is creative and can earn you and your date each a $3,000 scholarship. Henkel Consumer Adhesives is presenting the 2006 Duck Brand duct tape Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest for teens who want to decorate their prom attire with duct tape.
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Tibet abbot giving talk

Padma Ling Buddhist Center, 1014 W. Seventh Ave., is presenting speaker Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rinpoche is the abbot of Mardo Gashi Choling in Tibet and will speak about "Seven Point Mind Training."
News >  Spokane

Robotic voice gives callers lot of nothing

If you call the city of Cheney using the Spokane County phone book, this is what you hear: "We're sorry," the phone company's robotic-sounding woman says. "The number you have dialed is no longer in service. The new number is: Oh, oh, oh … oh, oh, oh … oh, oh, oh, oh."
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Lilac crown candidates must adhere to rules of conduct

Since you were a little girl, you've dreamed of wearing a sparkling tiara while waving to crowds of adoring friends and family from a float going a break-neck 10 mph down Spokane Falls Boulevard. However, the Spokane Lilac Festival Association has some strict rules of conduct for those chasing their light purple dreams.
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Parenting magazines proliferate

Parenting magazines seem to be multiplying. Here's a glimpse at a few of the new reads: Kids stuck indoors during winter? Martha Stewart to the rescue. The editors of Martha Stewart Living have introduced Good Things for Kids, a digest-size magazine filled with craft ideas, science projects, games and projects for Mom and Dad.