Community Events

Family weekend

Silverwood Theme Park is presenting a Christian Family Weekend today and Sunday.

The event features musical talent from throughout the Northwest from 4 to 7 p.m. each day, plus a headlining performance by Jessie Daniels, a Christian musician from New York, today at 3 p.m.

Daniels, 18, who started out as an actor in independent films and commercials for the Lifetime network and MTV, has just released her debut album.

Regular park admission applies. For more information, call (208) 683-3400 ext. 126.

Christian singles picnic

Christian Singles Fellowship is presenting its fifth annual picnic at Liberty Lake County Park on June 24.

The day will begin at 8 a.m. with a hike and will end at 8 p.m.

Admission is $6 for adults and teens and $3 for kids younger than 12. The cost includes a barbecue lunch at 12:30 p.m. and park admission.

Advance tickets are available. For information or directions, call Susie at (208) 667-8692 or Marge at (509) 927-0304, or visit www.csfspokane.com.

Book signing

The Lutheran Book Parlor, 1414 W. Broadway Ave., is hosting writer Donald Newhall on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Newhall will speak about his book “Dora – Thine is the Glory: Living with Hodgkin’s Disease.” It is the story of his wife, Dora, her struggle with Hodgkin’s disease and the steadfast faith she maintained through 20 years of pain.

For more information, call the Book Parlor at (509) 328-6527.

Missionary speaker

Crestline Church of the Nazarene, 4520 N. Crestline St., is presenting missionary Paul Sueia from Mozambique on Sunday at 6 p.m.

For more information, call (509) 328-3473 or (509) 487-2781.

Father’s Day service

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave., is honoring all fathers Sunday during its 9:30 a.m. service.

The service will include red or white carnations, and the men of the choir will sing a special anthem.

For more information, call (509) 326-1252.

Freethought Society

The Inland Northwest Freethought Society, a group of atheists, humanists, agnostics and others, will hold its monthly meeting Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruithill Road.

Participants should bring sun hats, a sack lunch, a good sense of humor and intelligence to join in conversation and fellowship.

For more information, call (509) 534-0500.

Vacation Bible school

“Plymouth Congregational Church, 1502 W. Eighth Ave., is inviting children from preschool through the seventh grade to vacation Bible school, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants can register in advance or at the door. For more information, call (509) 838-8667.

“Northwood Presbyterian Church, 6721 N. Monroe St., is holding its vacation Bible school, “Son Treasure Island,” June 25-29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Classes will begin with a kickoff carnival June 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. Activities during the week will include Bible stories, crafts, games and music.

Children ages 4 through the sixth grade are invited to attend. For more information, call (509) 328-2012.

“Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene, is presenting “Son Treasure Island: Discovering God’s Love,” June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The week will include games, crafts, snacks, drama and music. For more information, call (208) 765-1002.

“Knox Presbyterian Church, 806 W. Knox Ave., is presenting its vacation Bible school, “Camp Turn Around: Learn What Can Happen when God Turns Your Life Around,” June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Children ages preschool through 12 years are invited to listen to Bible stories, play games and make crafts. Breakfast is provided.

For more information or to preregister, call (509) 328-7540.

“Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church, 312 W. Hawthorne Road, is presenting “Fiesta! Where kids are fired up about Jesus,” June 26-30 from 9 to 11:45 a.m.

The week will include games, skits, crafts and more. For more information, call (509) 466-0305.

Garage sale

Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ is holding a family garage sale at 1328 E. 13th Ave. today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sale items include furniture, books, household items, clothes and more. Proceeds benefit Spokane Alliance: Organizing for the Common Good.

For more information, call (509) 624-1366.

Singles groups

Spokane Christian Singles is presenting speed dating for those between the ages of 20 and 49 today at 7 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road.

The cost is $10 for first-time speed daters, and $7 after that.

Reservations are required. Call (509) 226-7674.