Sale will benefit Whitman Library

Beginning Thursday, join the Friends of the Whitman County Library and be a part of its largest fundraising event of the year.

The sale, in the meeting room of the Colfax Branch, 102 S. Main, will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Items for sale include books, movies and CDs starting as low as 10 cents per item.

The proceeds will be used for library activities such as summer reading programs, adult reading programs and newborn baby packets for neighboring hospitals.

Last year’s sale brought in almost $2,500.

If you’d like to start shopping early, a “Friends Only” sale will take place on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

By joining the Friends of the Library, shoppers can gain early access to the library sale.

Cost is $10 for individuals and $25 for booksellers.

For more information, call (509) 397-4366.

Race Across America

Through the end of this month, Rapid Refill Ink, 821 W. Riverside Ave., is raising funds for cancer research.

Race Across America, a nine-day, round the clock test of bicycling endurance, began June 11 in San Diego and ended in Atlantic City, N.J.

The 2006 members of the Rapid Refill Ink team are asking customers to donate $1 or more at the time of purchase to support this fundraising event.

Last year the team raised more than $120,000, and the goal this year is to raise $200,000.

The proceeds will be given to the M.D. Andersen Cancer Center in Texas for cancer research.

For more information, call (509) 343-4465.

Soiree aids Spokane symphony

On Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., visit Beacon Hill, 4848 E. Wellesley Ave., for a summer soiree.

Enjoy 35 specially selected wines from around the world and hors d’oeuvres.

Bid on unique auction items and special raffle prizes while listening to Caribbean-inspired music by Moko Jumbie.

Try the Library Wine Collection for an additional charge.

Tickets are $35 per person, and proceeds benefit the Spokane Symphony Orchestra.

For reservations, call (509) 458-8733.