Museum’s Familyfest To Meld Crafts, History
Who was John Chapman and why is he famous? When did the Mayflower sail from England to the New World? Which Indian tribe welcomed the seafaring voyagers to America?
On Saturday, usher in fall with a bit of American history during FamilyFest at the Cheney Cowles Museum.
From 11 a.m to 2 p.m., children can create miniature Mayflower ships and Indian “artifacts,” taste autumn treats and create back-to-school mementos.
This week begins a new year of FamilyFest, a tradition at the museum, on the first Saturday of each month through next summer (January excepted). It’s a time of hands-on crafts and family activities to coincide with the museum’s rotating exhibitions.
FamilyFest is designed to bring alive the museum’s exhibitions for young visitors, said Judy Grollmus, spokeswoman, who added, “We also hope to teach a little history in a subtle way.”
All FamilyFest activities are included in regular admission fees.
For more information, call the museum, 456-3931.
Clothing bank
While shopping for back-to-school items, remember our community’s working poor and homeless families in need of basic clothing.
Hundreds of families are lining up each week at the YWCA’s Family Clothing Bank looking for clothing, shoes and school supplies.
There’s an urgent need for new or clean, usable clothing for girls and boys, 5 to 18 years old.
Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the YWCA, 829 W. Broadway.
For more information, call 326-1190, ext. 150.
Fund-raiser
If you use Heinz baby food, save those labels. The Spokane’s Children’s Miracle Network needs them as part of an ongoing fund-raiser to support children in area hospitals.
The Heinz Baby Food Co. will pay 6 cents for every label collected by Children’s Miracle Network. All proceeds will remain in the area to help purchase equipment and toys for pediatric departments of nine hospitals.
Send the labels to: Children’s Miracle Network, P.O. Box 304, Spokane, WA 99210.
For more information, call 455-4955.
Non-profit workshops
Non-profit organizations can strengthen their fund-raising abilities and marketing and communications programs during a series of fall workshops sponsored by Adams & Associates Consulting Inc.
Designed for executive directors, development officers, board members and volunteers, the workshop topics include:
“Creating a Successful Grants Program,” Oct. 30, 7:30-11:30 a.m.
“Writing a Successful Grant,” Oct. 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
“Securing Major Gifts,” Nov. 13, 7:30-11:30 a.m.
“Communications and Marketing for Your Organization,” Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuition for each half-day workshop is $40; the full day workshop is $75. Fees include refreshments and reference manuals.
All workshops will be at the Schoenberg Center for Educational Conferences on the Gonzaga University campus.
Register early, as space is limited.
Call 747-3878, or send e-mail to: info@adams-associates.com.
Health notes
Dr. Bernie Siegel, a nationally recognized surgeon and author, will discuss the healing process during two lectures at Spokane Falls Community College Oct. 6-7.
The first session, “Love, Medicine and Miracles,” 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6, will focus on the qualities within patients that hasten the healing process.
The second session, “The Art of Healing,” 9 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7, will focus on the techniques of guided imagery and meditation, which is part of a therapy program Siegel developed called “Exceptional Cancer Patients.”
The classes, designed for health-care providers, counselors, therapists, social workers, clergy, and patients and their families, have been approved for continuing education hours.
The event is co-sponsored by the Community Colleges of Spokane’s Institute for Extended Learning and Conscious Living.
The lectures will be in SFCC’s Music and Performing Arts Auditorium, Building 15. Tuition is $39 per session; a limited number of scholarships are available.
Applications must be received by Wednesday to be eligible for a scholarship.
To register, call the Institute for Extended Learning, 533-3771.
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