Methodists Solicit Goods For Refugees

Methodist churches in Spokane are gathering basic household items for refugees in Liberia who are living in camps and have lost everything to looting.

Organizers are looking for items that can become part of homecoming kits, such as bar soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, large bath towels and non-breakable cups and dishes.

Also needed are shallow bowls and plates for rice, long-handled metal cooking spoons, sharp knives, large tablespoons, candles and matches, blankets and sheets, and gardening tools such as hand shovels, rakes, trowels and hoes.

Organizers say there are some items that they can’t take, including dishes or other kitchen items made of glass or plastic, pots, pans and washcloths.

Items can be donated through Oct. 15 at the following churches: Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand; Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th; and the United Methodist Church in Rockford, 217 S. First.

For more information, call the Rev. Karen Martin at 448-7102.

Class for parents scheduled

Registration for classes about teenagers has begun at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar.

Parents are invited to attend a monthlong class called “Understanding Your Adolescent” on Wednesdays beginning Oct. 1. The class will run from 7 to 9 p.m. through Oct. 29.

The class is $10 per person or $15 per couple. To register, call 747-1058, ext. 112.

First Presbyterian is also offering “Divorce Recovery for Teens,” a support group for kids in junior and senior high. Enrollment is limited to 15, and the cost is $5.

The class is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9-30.

To register, call 747-1058, ext. 141.

Cathedral plans antique show

The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th, is preparing for its annual antique show Sept. 26-27.

Proceeds from the show, which will feature everything from country collectibles to quilts and wicker, will benefit the Cathedral and the Arts Association concert series.

A luncheon, provided by Mary Carson Catering, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27.

Slide show will feature Nat Park

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry, will host a special presentation of “Spokane’s Natatorium Park: The Trolley Park Years” tonight at 7 p.m.

Cheney Cowles Museum staff will be on hand to present a slide show and talk about Spokane’s former amusement park.

Those planning to attend are asked to call the church at 448-2255 or Gail Conklin at 448-8021.