Benefit Puts Golfers Through Some Unusual Paces
You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the Red Cross Miniature Golf Classic on April 18.
Teams of four can participate in casual competition and camaraderie while maneuvering golf balls through the whimsical course set in downtown Spokane’s Fernwell Building, 505 W. Riverside.
“Our course goes in and out of elevators and offices, down stairs and through dryer hoses,” said Joyce Cameron, director of the event’s public relations. “Whether you’re a golfer or not, it’s fun to play this course.”
Proceeds from the tournament will help support disaster relief services and programs of the Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Tee times begin at noon and run until 9 p.m. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided by 15 restaurants donating their services and specialties.
A foursome may sign up in the amateur class for $100; or in the professional category for $200, which includes four Classic T-shirts and other perks.
To register, send the name, address and phone of the team captain, along with a check payable to: American Red Cross Golf Classic, 315 W. Nora, Spokane, WA 99205-4743. Specify preference for afternoon or evening tee time.
Registration deadline is Wednesday. For more information, call 326-3330, ext. 215.
Additional fund-raisers
The March of Dimes of the Inland Northwest will sponsor its WalkAmerica Rally at noon Thursday at the Intermodal Center (downtown train depot), 221 W. First.
The rally is to generate enthusiasm and attention for the WalkAmerica Walk-a-thon on April 26 at Riverfront Park. The event raises funds to help the March of Dimes campaign against birth defects, low birth weight and infant mortality.
During the rally, take a peek at a locomotive train and a fully restored 1950 private train car.
For more information on the WalkAmerica Rally or Walk-a-thon, call 328-1920.
Enjoy freshly roasted coffee while helping support the prevention of child abuse and neglect in our community.
Throughout April, Craven’s Coffee will donate proceeds from each bag of Benjamin’s Blend sold through participating restaurants, espresso bars and grocery stores.
The specialty coffee-roasting company uses Costa Rica beans to produce its Benjamin Blend. A 12-ounce bag sells for about $7.45.
Fund-raiser proceeds benefit local organizations including Spokane Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Center (SCAN), the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Children’s Home Society.
Family kite festival
Soar with the wind at the annual Kite Festival, April 13, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department and the Lilac City Wind Chasers Club.
The free event from 10 a.m. until dusk will be at the South Side Sports Complex at 46th and Regal.
Participate with your favorite kite or watch stunt kite enthusiasts provide spectacular entertainment. Awards will be given to adults and children in kite categories such as largest, smallest, most colorful, best homemade, scariest …
For more information, call 625-6297.
Seniors
The South Hill Senior Center, 2727 S. Mount Vernon, in the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, starts spring with several public events. Registration is required for each; call 535-0803.
“Establishing A Trust: Is It for Me?” will be presented at 1 p.m., Monday. The event is free; refreshments will be served.
Gary Livingston, superintendent of School District 81, speaks on “Current Trends in Education,” at 1 p.m., Tuesday. Lunch prior to the lecture is $3.
A Tea Dance from 3 to 7 p.m., April 13, will be at The Davenport Hotel. Live music of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s will be provided by the Jeri Brown Quartet.
The $12.50 cost includes dessert, beverages and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the South Hill Senior Center.
Community events
Grab your hula skirt and make your reservations for the annual luau sponsored by the Whitworth College Hawaiian Club.
The public is invited to the annual event Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Fieldhouse on the Whitworth campus.
Authentic Hawaiian food will be served, surrounded by decorations of native Hawaiian flowers. Dancing after dinner will feature the hula as well as dances from New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and $6 for children 12 and under. For reservations, call 466-3276.
Solo Strategies for Widowed Persons presents its 12th annual conference, “Oceans of Grief: From White Squall to Sailing the Wind.”
The April 18 and 19 event is for widowed men and women, their families and friends, and professionals who serve them.
It will be in the Lair Conference Center at Spokane Community College.
On Friday, the evening session is from 5:30 to 9 p.m.; on Saturday, the conference is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Choose from more than 25 workshops on such topics as “Children and Grief,” “Dating in the ‘90s,” and “Rebuilding After a Loss.” Other pertinent topics will include: finances, sexuality, recreation, depression and more.
Keynote speakers will be Sonya Rose and Rande Lindner who share from their personal experiences of losing loved ones. They hope to help those who are dealing with grief find supportive networks and coping strategies.
The $20 conference includes lunch and refreshments. Individual scholarships and group rates are available.
To register, call 484-8636 or (800) 344-SOLO.
Health
As many as 10 percent of all adult Americans suffer from heartburn, indigestion and other digestive ailments.
Learn about new methods and medications to soothe these discomforts at the next HealthTalks seminar, “Eat, Drink and Be Merry - Heartburn and Digestive Ailments.”
The presentation at 7 p.m., Wednesday, will be in the second-floor conference room of Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth.
HealthTalks is a public education series co-sponsored by Rockwood Clinic, HealthPlus and Medical Service Corporation. Reservations are encouraged; call 838-2531, ext. 6200.
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