Christ the Savior Orthodox plans Easter events

Members of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church will celebrate their first Easter together today and Sunday. The Orthodox Church follows a different calendar than western churches, so Easter falls on a different weekend.

The main Easter service will begin at 11 p.m. today. The solemn service will be followed by a meal and celebration.

The Gospel will be read in several different languages during a special service at 2 p.m. Sunday. An Easter egg hunt for the children will follow. The church is at 16th Avenue and Pines Road.

Car-B-Que next Saturday

If May is just around the corner then it must be time for the annual Car-B-Que event at Opportunity Presbyterian Church.

The event has proved to be a popular community draw and expands every year. This year’s event is scheduled for next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Also at Opportunity Presbyterian is a special Bloomsday worship service and carbo-loading dinner at 6 p.m. today. The meal is by donation.

The church is at 202 N. Pines Road. Call 924-9750 for more information.

Spring Fling

The United Methodist Women of Spokane Valley United Methodist Church plans to throw its annual Spring Fling bash next Saturday. There will be a fashion show presented by Fashion Bug.

The cost is $7 per person. Reservations must be made before Thursday by calling the church at 924-7262.

The church, at 115 N. Raymond Road, also is planning a special Bloomsday worship schedule on Sunday. There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast served from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10.

Prayer Rally

The Moms in Touch International plan to host a National Day of Prayer rally for mothers. The event will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Eastpoint Church, located in the old Kmart on Sprague Avenue just west of Sullivan. Child care will be available. Call 922-2398 for more information.

Rummage sale

There will be a little bit of everything at Millwood Presbyterian Church on Friday and next Saturday. The church will host a rummage sale, bake sale and luncheon both days. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday.

Items include furniture, books, tools, clothing and household items. Lunch items will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The church is at 3223 N. Marguerite Road.

Mother’s Day luncheon

Opportunity Christian Church plans to host its annual Mother’s Day luncheon next Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The men of the church will serve the luncheon to the mothers who attend.

Tickets are $5.50 and must be purchased in advance by calling the church office at 926-3691. Children 12 and under are free.