Community events

Sat., Sept. 24, 2005

By Lisa Leinberger lisal@spokesman.com (509) 459-5449

Southern Gospel quartet to perform

Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd., will host Liberty, a traditional Southern Gospel quartet, Sunday at 6 p.m.

The group travels to churches, prisons, conventions and nursing homes fulltime, and also produces two recordings a year.

There is no charge for the performance, but donations will be accepted to benefit the group’s ministries. For information, call the church office at 467-8986.

Dinner and auction

Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., will present its annual auction and dinner today at 5 p.m.

Items on the block for the silent and live auction include artwork, gift ideas and services all provided by the church members. The proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund. For information, call the church office at 747-4755.

Centennial celebration

New Vision Lutheran Church, 3007 E. Marshall Ave., is celebrating 100 years of worship this weekend.

The church, also known as Bethany Lutheran, will kick off the festivities today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a barbecue that includes activities and a prayer meeting at 7 p.m.

The weekend will wrap up with a celebratory service Sunday at 10 a.m. For information, call the church at 534-2728.

Compulsive eaters group workshop

The Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, 5350 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, is hosting Compulsive Eaters Anonymous, a 12-step program that relies on a higher power on Oct. 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The afternoon will include prayer and readings, as well as menu planning and recipe conversions.

The cost is $5 if you register by Oct. 5 and $10 thereafter. For information, Mary at (208) 687-0548 or Diane at (208) 777-9661.

Classes

“ Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., #T, is offering Bhagavad Gita, an Eastern ancient text.

The class will be held today from 10 a.m. to noon.

For information, call the center at 838-3575 or visit www.radha.org.

“ Ancient Traditions Community Church, 1928 E. Rich Ave., is offering “Willing Power,” a class that will discuss receiving guidance from the Indwelling Presence within us.

The class meets weekly, starting Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Oct. 10.

There is a suggested donation of $20. For information, call the church office at 981-5202 or visit www.ancienttraditions.org.

Crafts sale

Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 828 W. Spofford Ave., will hold a crafts sale Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call the church office at 328-5900.

Christian singles

Singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s are invited to another round of Spokane Christian Singles speed dating today at 7 p.m. at Colbert Presbyterian Church, 4211 E. Colbert Road.

The cost is $10 for first-time participants and $5 after that. For information and reservations, call 226-7674.

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