Taking walk at Turnbull is for the birds

Join expert birder Marian Frobe from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the refuge headquarters.

It’s an opportunity to see which resident and migrant birds, and other wildlife, are prevalent during the summer months.

There may be surprises because of the unusually dry winter.

Attendees may want to bring a lunch in case the walk runs a little longer than expected or you want to extend your visit.

Donations are encouraged to support the education programs on the refuge.

Call Marian Frobe at 328-0621 for more information.

SPA ‘Doing It’ project

The Spokane Preservation Advocates’ July “Doing It” project will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church at 25th and Grand Boulevard.

They are looking for volunteers to paint the exterior siding and trim. Please bring your paint brushes, small plastic containers and paint rags. Wear your work clothes.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The paint is donated by Columbia Paint and Coatings.

Please RSVP by calling Ann Cronkhite at 747-7239.

Visit the Spokane Preservation Advocates Web site at www.spokanepreservation.org for updates.

Community Cookout

A community cookout, hosted by the East Central Community Center’s Senior Program will be from 1 to 3 p.m. next Thursday at the community center, 500 S. Stone St.

Redwing Old-time Fiddlers Group will perform from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

The menu includes hot dogs and hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, chips, watermelon, ice cream and sodas.

Tickets are $5, available at the community center. All proceeds benefit the East Central Seniors Program, ECCO Medical Clinic and Libby Teen Center.