Help Crosswalk By Providing Lunch

Sun., June 22, 1997

Lynn Gibson Correspondent

Since 1985, Spokane’s troubled youth have found safety and a sense of belonging at Crosswalk.

Crosswalk is a center for homeless and at-risk youth, located in downtown Spokane. The program offers food, shelter, education and friendship, and is administered by Volunteers of America of Spokane.

Beginning July 1, Crosswalk will be open Saturdays and Sundays serving lunch to street kids.

Join Crosswalk in their efforts to feed our community’s hungry teens by becoming a meal-provider.

Volunteers are needed to provide lunch for approximately 25 young people at the Crosswalk facility, 525 W. Second Ave. Meals are prepared offsite at homes, churches or businesses with menus that may vary from sandwiches to casseroles. Milk is requested with every meal. Volunteers are welcome to serve the meal and dine with the teens.

To provide meals, on a one-time or regular basis, call Pamela Hammer at 838-6596.

Community notes

More than 110,000 individuals in the Inland Northwest are battling diabetes, and look to the American Diabetes Association for support, education and referrals.

Families of all ages are invited to show their solidarity in the fight against diabetes by attending the Third Annual Community Family Picnic this Saturday.

The picnic, sponsored by the ADA, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Coeur d’Alene park in Spokane.

“This is a really wonderful event that everyone with diabetes should attend,” says Kris Desmond, regional director of ADA. “It’s just like a family picnic, but our family is related through diabetes.”

Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided; each family is asked to bring a hot or cold dish to share.

For information, call the American Diabetes Association at 624-7478.

Youth activities

Help your teens become computer literate. Eastern Washington University presents 1997 Computer Camp, a six-day intensive technology school for young men and women, ages 13-17.

The resident camp runs July 13-18 on the EWU campus. Students may choose classes in Computer Basics, Multimedia, Programming, Computer Graphics and Internet skills.

“Our goal is to give students an extra edge in technology that they may not get in school, which they can take back to their schools and share with others,” says Scott Larson, a camp instructor.

Resident campers pay $375 for tuition which includes all meals and double occupancy housing in EWU residence halls (includes 24-hour supervision). For students who do not wish to lodge overnight, the tuition is $300, and includes lunches.

For reservations and information, call Director Linda Kieffer, at 359-7093; or e-mail your questions to lkieffer@ewu.edu

YMCA’s Camp Reed has several openings for summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-14.

Six-day camps are still available during these sessions: June 29-July 5, July 6-12, July 13-19, Aug. 3-9 and Aug. 10-16.

Tuition is $255 for all sessions except the June 29-July 5 session, which is $195.

Located on Fan Lake, the 560-acre wooded camp is equipped with a waterfront, swimming area and sports complex. Campers will also enjoy an arts and crafts area, archery range and Adventure Ropes Course.

To receive a registration form, call Brad Rupp at 838-3577.

Health notes

Two free programs are offered this week in the Healthy Living and Lifestyle Lecture series at Huckleberry’s Fresh Markets.

“Fitness, Fatness and Fantasies,” is Tuesday, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Huckleberry’s, 15510 E. Sprague.

Chiropractor Jerry Porter will discuss facts and common myths about health, fitness, weight loss and exercise. Call 928-3687 for reservations.

“CPR for Scaredy Cats” is Wednesday, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the South Hill Huckleberry’s, 926 S. Monroe.

Steve Farnsworth, a trainer for emergency first aid, offers CPR training including emergency techniques that can be used on choking victims. This is a non-certification class that could save a life. For reservations, call 624-1349.

Kudos

Recognition goes to the Spokane Garry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their tree-planting event in April which helped restore damage caused by the ice storm last winter.

Led by conservation chairman Pat Mielbrecht, several members of the service organization planted an oak tree in the Ash Grove at Finch Arboretum. The annual tree-planting event is held each Arbor Day in one of Spokane’s parks.

For more information on the Spokane Garry Chapter, call Lee King at 326-1985.

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