Habitat Will Dedicate First Condoplex

If you consider yourself a combat-worn soldier in the battle to keep up with home and garden chores, take a break and visit the homes of the Gnehm and Lindsey families.

They soon will be the proud occupants of the most recent project of Habitat for Humanity Spokane. Spending free time working around the house will be a habit they will be glad to get into.

Habitat Spokane will dedicate its first completed condoplex housing unit for low-income familes at an open house and dedication ceremony Tuesday at the corner of Fifth and Crestline. The units were built by volunteers from the Gonzaga University School of Education, Partners for Humanity and Habitat Spokane.

Due to the increase in property costs and availability, Habitat Spokane has had to start housing two families on a lot when possible. One other two-family project is currently being built and a two-family women’s house project will begin this spring.

Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing. Habitat works in partnership with people in need throughout the world building simple, decent shelter that is sold to them at no profit through no-interest loans.

For more information call 534-2552.

Girl Scouts chosen for events

Three local young women have been selected to attend Wider Opportunity events this summer sponsored by Girl Scouts.

Rachael Anne Martin will attend “ARROWplains to AEROplanes 95” in Chickasha, Okla. Amy Wilson will attend “Sierra Stomping 95” in Nevada, and Natalie Metzger will participate in the “Aquatic Wonders of the Deep South” in Mobile, Ala. Wider Opportunity events bring Girl Scouts together from all over the United States. They experience specifically themed adventures ranging from wilderness expeditions to state history, science and business management events.

Whitworth Jazz Choir to perform

The Whitworth College Jazz Choir will perform its spring concert May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall at Whitworth. The performance is free and open to the public. Featured will be jazz pianist Brent Edstrom.

The choir will give a repeat performance the following evening at Hobart’s Lounge, Cavanaugh’s Fourth Avenue, 110 E. Fourth.

For more information call 466-3280.

Crank for the Bank

The Associated Students of Whitworth College invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate Saturday in “Crank for the Bank,” a 5-kilometer run and walk to benefit the Spokane Food Bank. Entry fee is $6, which includes a T-shirt, or $4 without the shirt. Registration forms must be received in the Whitworth College ASWC office by Monday morning to avoid late-registration charges.

Call 466-3276 for more information.

Gonzaga service day

A campuswide service day is scheduled at Gonzaga University on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sampling of projects planned includes the renovation of Trinity Elementary School, a track and field event for Special Olympics, work and play with residents of Morning Star Boys Ranch, summer camp setup for Camp Fire Boys and Girls, and a fund-raising dinner.

For more information about scheduled events, call 328-4220, extension 4345.

Concert, wine-tasting at The Met

Spokane Public Radio, KPBX FM 91.1, and the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University invite the public to an evening of song featuring Peter Schickele and David Dusing May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at The Met. The concert is free for KPBX volunteers with reservations by May 1.

Admission donation is $8 for KPBX members and EWU students, $16 for the general public. Admission includes winetasting courtesy of Caterina Winery.

For information call 328-5729 weekdays.

Daughters of Revolution to meet

Jonas Babcock Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at noon May 6 at Cavanaugh’s Fourth Avenue Inn for its monthly meeting. Chapter regent, Mrs. Michael T. Shiflett, will present a program on highlights of the recent continental congress in Washington, D.C.

Luncheon cost is $8 per person, and reservations are required by May 3 by calling 926-4688. A business meeting will follow the program.

Women interested in joining the DAR may call 838-0373 for information.

Monday Musicale meeting

The Monday Musicale’s April meeting was in the home of Punky Helgeson with Mary Mackay assisting. Program leader Donna McMackin reviewed the life of Franz Schubert and played several excerpts of his music.

Also performing were Sue Ann Carter, Lita Beardslee, Mary Mackay, Barbara Ringrose, Punky Helgeson, and Mary Clark. Plans were completed for the annual tea and program to be held at Riverview Retirement Center in May. For information, call 535-7400.

Sorority events

Gamma Epsilon recently elected new officers for the upcoming sorority year. Those serving will be: Marilyn Lloyd, president; Lanaya Hazeltine, vice president; Jean Merrill, secretary; Diana Nelson, treasurer; Fern Roark, educational director, Nancy Hines, philanthropic chair; and Jan Gabrio, parliamentarian.

Recent sorority activities have included the MS Walk, making and delivering bunnies to the Ronald McDonald House, a dinner benefit for the Easter Seal Society and a party at the home of Fern and Dick Roark.

The Founder’s Day luncheon is scheduled for Saturday at the home of Jan Gabrio. Gamma Epsilon’s woman of the year will be announced at the luncheon.

For more information,call 448-9803.

Twenty local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi will celebrate founders day Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. Awards will be presented to outstanding chapter members as well as a scholarship to a college senior.

Chairing the event are Barbara Beck and Marge McAlpin.

Local organizations benefiting from the work of Beta Sigma Phi include the Ronald McDonald House, YWCA Homeless School, Alternatives to Domestic Violence, Ogden Hall and the Tree of Sharing.

Spokane Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Judith Parker. Assisting will be Margaret Hall and Heather Ferguson-Gady. The program will be presented by students of members Joan Weekes, Verna Wagner and Judith Parker.

Spokane Delta Gamma will be hosting the Province Leadership Seminar April 29-30. The program, “How We Serve as Volunteers, Especially to the Visually Impaired,” will be presented by Marilyn Fordham and Barbara Probst.

Province chair Peggy Curtis of Walla Walla will open the seminar at the Lilac Blind Foundation.

College Women’s Association

Spokane College Women’s Association will meet at noon Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. Kim Hagman will present a program about the life of Maria von Trapp.

Friday Musical club meeting

Friday Musical club members will meet Friday at the home of Betty Kiemle. The program will be presented by Margaret May Ott, Virginia Jones and Helen Byrne. Lois Iller, Helen de la Fuente, Beth Haight and Karen Conlin will host the meeting.

Greater Gonzaga Guild

The spring meeting of the Greater Gonzaga Guild will be Tuesday at the Spokane Country Club, beginning with a social hour at 11:30 a.m. Special guests will be the Rev. Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J., and the Rev. Frank Costello, S.J.

For reservations call 624-2855.

Westminster Presbyterian women

The Presbyterian Women of Westminster Presbyterian Church are planning a noon spring luncheon and book review to be held Saturday at the church. A $5 donation will be accepted.

The following fields overflowed: CREDIT = Lori Olson The Spokesman-Review