Temple plans annual kosher dinner Sunday

Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave., is holding its 65th annual Kosher Dinner Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Items on the menu will include beef brisket, potato knishes, appetizers, carrot tzimmes, spiced apples, apricot kuchen and challah bread.

Visitors also will be treated to music from Chutzpah, the Mavens and jazz group the Kosher Redhots.

Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $6 for children 11 and younger.

They are available at Huppin’s Hi-Fi Photo and Video, 419 W. Main Ave.; Manito Ship and Copy, 2920 S. Grand Blvd.; Pawn One North, 8014 N. Division St, Pawn One Valley, 11812 E. Sprague Ave., online at www.pgiinc.com or at the door.

For more information, call the Kosher Dinner hotline at 623-0372.

Novena of Grace

St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave., is presenting the 79th annual Novena of Grace services Saturday through March 19.

The Rev. Robert Fitts and Sister Celeste Crine will lead the nine-day prayer series in honor of St. Francis Xavier during three services daily at 12:15, 3:30 and 5:15 p.m. The Sunday services will begin at 12:30 to allow for the regular Sunday liturgies.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered 45 minutes before each service. Anyone who wishes to receive the sacrament of anointing the sick may receive it during all of the services March 18.

For more more information, call the parish center at 323-5896.

Benefit concert

The Interfaith Council is hosting a concert Monday at 8 p.m. at The Met, 901 W. Sprague Ave., to support Interfaith programs.

Ann Fennessy and the Spokane Youth Symphony will perform music from the movie “The Basket,” which was filmed and produced in Spokane.

The evening also will include a performance of “Disposable Dances” composed by Don Caron.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. They are available at all TicketsWest outlets, by calling 325-SEAT or by visiting www.ticketswest.com.

For more more information, call the Interfaith Council at 329-1410.

Silent auction

First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St., is presenting its annual Easter Project Auction Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.

This year’s auction, “March Madness for Missions,” will benefit a mission to Tijuana, Mexico, to build houses.

Items on the block include baskets, meals at restaurants, jewelry and crafts.

Child care is available; admission is free.

For more information, call Kae Johnson at 448-4157 or Catherine Klingel at 624-9298.

Lenten studies, prayer

“ St. Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church of India, 2803 N. Lincoln St., is presenting a series of lectures on the history and faith of Oriental Orthodox churches.

The series meets on Wednesdays during Lent at 7 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at 325-6432.

“ The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., is continuing its “Lift Up Your Hearts” Lenten prayer series Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Next week’s speaker is the Rev. Elaine Breckenridge, who will talk on the use of expansive language.

For more more information, call the church office at 838-4277.

“ Grace Lutheran Church, 1827 E. Pacific Ave., is hosting St. Paul Lutheran, Emmanuel Lutheran and Salem Lutheran churches for a midweek Lenten worship service Wednesday.

A soup supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., and worship will begin at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 534-2151.

‘Chocolate Factory’

The Christian Youth Theater, 708 W. Nora Ave., is presenting its production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Friday and Saturday and March 17-19.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and March 17 and 18 and at 3 p.m. Saturday and March 18 and 19. The $5 matinee performance is Saturday.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger and for seniors.

For more information, call the box office at 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.org.

Luncheon and card party

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 4420 N. Jefferson St., is presenting a lunch and card party Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.

The day’s menu will include chicken, cheese broccoli casserole, Caesar salad, rolls, dessert and coffee or tea.

The cost is $6, and reservations must be made by Sunday.

For more information, call Mary Ann at 325-0015 or Stell at 328-7104.

Health checkups for kids

The Caritas Center is hosting the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5109 N. Adams St.

The Care Mobile offers medical and dental services to anyone up to age 21. There is no cost, and insurance is not needed.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 326-2249.