Kids, Senior Citizens Present Vaudeville Show At The Met Silver Spurs Join Hillyard Dancers For Opening Act At 2 P.M.
Don’t miss a sweetheart of a show this afternoon when senior high students and senior citizens team up at The Met for an Old Time Vaudeville Show.
Beginning at 2 p.m., the Silver Spurs Folk Dancers will join the Hillyard Belles and Trainmen for a performance of Dixieland, ragtime and swing music and dance. A nine-piece stage band will also perform.
Included in the homegrown talents will be banjo duos, spoon ensembles and marionettes to keep things lively.
“This is good, clean family fun - and a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day,” said Susan Dankovich, executive director of Silver Spurs. “Both groups are really active in community entertainment - and the band is wonderful.”
For 51 years, Silver Spurs has introduced young people, 10 to 18 years old, to the fun and cultural diversity of folk dance.
The Hillyard Belles and Trainmen, senior entertainers, share their talents around the community through Project Joy.
The doors open at 1 p.m. for the open-seating performance. Tickets are available at the door: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students.
Health notes
Learn how to integrate physical activity and healthier eating habits into your lifestyle at a HealthTalks workshop Wednesday at Huckleberry’s Fresh Market, 15510 E. Sprague.
The 7 p.m. program will include tips on creating an exercise plan and cooking heart-healthy meals.
The free, public HealthTalks are sponsored by Rockwood Clinic, HealthPlus, Blue Cross and Medical Service Corp. For reservations, call 838-2531, ext. 6200.
Community events
Gonzaga University’s Winter Fair will acquaint students and community residents with winter recreational activities available in the Inland Northwest.
The fair is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in GU’s Crosby Student Center. Local businesses and organizations will present demonstrations, equipment and information.
Participants include Mount Spokane Ski Resort, YWCA, Spokane Parks and Recreation, Laser Quest, REI and Loulou’s Sports Shop. There will be food, raffles and displays at the free public event. For more information, call 328-4220, ext. 2342.
Seattle University economics professor Robert Higgs will discuss “Is the Era of Big Government Over?” at a Thursday lecture at Gonzaga University.
Higgs is author of several books, including “Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government.”
The free lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Jundt Art Center and Museum Lecture Hall, Room 110, on campus. It is sponsored by GU’s Society of Economics and Finance Students, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and the Jundt Professorship in Economics.
The American Indian Friendship Dance this afternoon at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt, is sponsored by the Cheney Cowles Museum. This event is rescheduled from January.
The annual dance allows tribal elders to teach their traditional songs and dances to young people of all races. The family event begins at noon with lunch, followed with singing and dancing at 1:30.
Friendship Dance is presented by Eastern Washington University’s American Indian Studies Program and the Spokane, Kalispel and Coeur d’Alene tribes. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 456-3931, ext. 129.
Non-profit notes
Spokane Opera has established a guild to support its mission through fund-raising activities, promotional events and donor recognition.
The board of directors has asked Lois Neswick, one of its newest members, to coordinate the beginnings of the Spokane Opera Guild.
“Spokane Opera has grown to the point of needing a group of volunteers to help with more time-intensive activities,” said Chuck Lund, executive director. “Lois Neswick brings wonderful skills to Spokane Opera. Her organizational abilities have benefited many groups in this community.”
Those interested in joining the Spokane Opera Guild may contact Lois Neswick at 533-1150.
A free newsletter is available to non-profit executives and community leaders interested in learning about topics pertinent to their organization, such as board development, fund-raising, grant writing and communications.
The monthly Development Letter is produced by Adams and Associates Consulting Inc. of Spokane. Each newsletter gives organizational tips and covers one or two key issues facing area non-profits.
To join the mailing list, call 747-3878.
The newsletter is also available on the Internet at www.adams-associates.com
A telephone hotline has been established by the Cheney Cowles Museum to provide up-to-date information about the museum’s exhibits, special events and public lectures.
The 24-hour hotline number, 456-6181, is updated weekly.
SFCC Women’s Conference
Time to simplify your life? Learn how on March 6 at Spokane Falls Community College’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference.
“Voluntary Simplicity: A Personal Choice” is the theme of the one-day event, sponsored by Associated Women Students of SFCC.
This year’s conference draws on the entertaining and inspiring comedy writers Peggy Jones and Pam Young, better known as the Slob Sisters.
With humor and levity, the women will present their system of household organization while sharing tips to overcome CHAOS - Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome.
Other conference presenters include personal development specialist Dennis Mitchell, yoga specialist Lynda Bowen, and marriage and family therapist Melba Leestma.
Workshops will include topics such as “Learning How to Simplify by Saying No,” “The Phony Gourmet,” and “Relax, Re-energize and Enjoy the Simple Life.” The conference will also feature a marketplace and resource fair.
During lunch, the SFCC Associated Women Students’ annual Women of Distinction awards will be presented to the outstanding faculty member, a staff member and student leader. Awards will also be given for community service and Woman of the Year.
The conference is from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SFCC SUB, Building 17, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Registration of $20 includes lunch. To register, or for more information, contact Diane Somerday at 533-3188.
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