Community events
Benefit concert
The Interfaith Council is hosting a concert of music by Spokane composer Don Caron on Monday at 8 p.m. at The Met, 901 W. Sprague Ave., to support the council’s new Faith and Environment Network.
Soprano Ann Fennessy and the Spokane Youth Orchestra will perform a medley from Caron’s score for the 1999 movie “The Basket,” which was filmed and produced in Spokane.
The evening will also include a performance of “Disposable Dances,” written by Caron for an Earth Day concert in 1998 by Spokane’s former Zephyr modern music series.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, through TicketsWest outlets (325-SEAT, 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com).
For more information, call the Interfaith Council at 329-1410.
Kosher dinner
Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave., is hosting its 65th annual Kosher Dinner Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Items on the menu include beef brisket, potato knishes, carrot tzimmes, spiced apples, apricot kuchen, challah bread and appetizers. Visitors will be treated to music from Chutzpah, the Mavens and the jazz group the Kosher Redhots.
Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $6 for children 11 and younger, 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 623-0372.
Novena of Grace
St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave., is presenting its 79th annual Novena of Grace services today 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. Sunday services will begin at 12:30 to allow for the normal 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 do so during all of the services next Saturday.
For more information, call the parish center at 323-5896.
Silent auction
First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St., is presenting its annual Easter Project Auction today 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 include baskets, restaurant meals, jewelry and crafts. Child care is available, and admission is free.
For more information, call Kae Johnson at 448-4157 or Catherine Klingel at 624-9298.
Lenten studies and prayer
• St. Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church of India, 2803 N. Lincoln St., is presenting a series of lectures on the history and faith of the 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.
The speaker Wednesday will be the Rev. Elaine Breckenridge, who will discuss the use of expansive language.
For 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 in Lenten midweek worship services Wednesday.
A soup supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., and worship will begin at 6:30.
For more information, call 534-2151.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Christian Youth Theater, 708 W. Nora Ave., is presenting is production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” today and Friday through March 19.
Performances are at 7 p.m. today, Friday and next Saturdayand at 3 p.m. today and next Saturday and March 19. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger and for seniors. Admission for today’s matinee is $5.
For more information, call 487-6540 or visit www.cytspokane.org.
Handbell concert
Handbell ringers from six area churches will perform a concert Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave.
For more information, call the church office at 838-4277.
Luncheon and card party
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 4420 N. Jefferson St., is offering a lunch and card party Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.
The day’s menu includes chicken, cheese broccoli casserole, Caesar salad, rolls, dessert and coffee or tea.
The cost is $6, and reservations must be made by Sunday. Call Mary Ann at 325-0015 or Stell at 328-7104.
Rummage sale
Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St., is presenting a rummage sale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, call the church office at 535-2687.
Volunteers needed
Spokane Preservation Advocates is in need of volunteers today from 9 a.m. to noon to help clean interior walls to prepare for a new coat of paint at Grace Gospel Church, 2303 N. Washington St.
Volunteers should bring pails, rags and gloves and wear work clothes.
For more information and to reserve a place, call Ann Cronkhite at 747-7239.
Christian singles
Spokane Christian Singles is presenting a speed-dating opportunity today at 5 p.m. for those in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
The session will be at Cafe Donna’s, 12005 E. Trent Ave. The cost is $10, and there will be an all-you-can-eat buffet for $5.99.
For more information, call 276-7674.