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Mon., July 5, 1999

Be heard on the radio. Dr. Alexandra — host of a nationally syndicated call-in radio show for teens — is doing a live broadcast of her show from Coeur d’Alene City Park Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to come “rap” with Dr. Alexandra about anything on your mind. The event will take place at the park Gazebo.

Host a French student this summer. Loisirs Culturels a l’Etranger (LEC) is looking for families with teenagers ages 14 to 19 to host French exchange students July 31-Aug. 27. The exchange students speak English, have their own spending money and health insurance. For more information, call Mary Benham at (509) 747-0692 or e-mail john—benham@icehouse.net

Summer fun. The City of Pullman is offering summer activities for teens including paintball games, in-line hockey classes, trips to see the Spokane Indians play and an open teen center. For more information, call (509) 334-4555.

Academically and artistically gifted junior and senior high school students are eligible to attend Eastern Washington University’s Satori Camp, July 25-30. Students live on campus during the camp and all meals are including in the $475 tuition. Classes range from immunology to sculpture to dance. For more information, call (509) 623-4355 or (800) 999-8363.

Start a peer education group? The Spokane Regional Health District and the PACE group (Peers Advocating Communication and Empowerment) are offering free training on how to start a group. For more information, call Jodi Porter at (509) 324-1527.

Camp counselors needed. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking counselors for its summer camp in North Bend, Wash., July 17-24. Counselors must be at least 16 years old and able to lift a child. Counselors help kids by pushing wheelchairs and assisting with grooming, dressing and feeding, as well as participating in fun activities. For more information, call (253) 627-7575.

Volunteers are needed for the Washington State Senior Games, Aug. 12-15 at Spokane Community College. The Senior Games promote health and fitness for adults who are 50 or older. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the games from organizing to first aid, timers, judges and more. For more information on volunteering, call Susan Bordges at (509) 344-7787, extension 134. To register for the games, call (509) 465-9043.

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