Get out, Get going

Sat., May 6, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Tweet, tweet

There’s a plethora of birds in our corner of the Northwest and it can be difficult to identify a specific bird – except, of course, the red-breasted robin. Today’s your chance to learn about everything bird at the Bird Festival from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive.

Come for all or part of the events, which includes bird observations, a scavenger hunt, a raptor presentation and a showing of the film “Pale Male.” There also will be child-friendly activities such as building a bird house and dissecting an owl pellet (if they have the stomach for it). Families are welcome to bring a picnic and make a day of it, but you should probably leave the fried chicken at home.

Senior services

Seniors sometimes struggle in their efforts to stay as independent as possible and remain in their homes as long as they can. Today St. Paschal’s Catholic Church is hosting a free Senior Services and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be several organizations there that offer support services, such as home delivery of groceries, personal assistant and errand services, and in-home meal delivery from Valley Meals on Wheels.

Other agencies that plan to be there with information include Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, Spokane Community Care, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The church is at 2521 N. Park Road.

Boogie all night

The Central Valley High School Band and Jazz Choir deserve an A for effort just for naming their spring fundraiser the Boogie Woogie Bugle Bash. Snack on desserts, dance to jazz tunes and bid on a few auction items to raise money for the teen minstrels from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 821 S. Sullivan Road.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door; $5 for students. Call 230-5444 for more information.

Tributes

Mother, friend, poet

Patti Ryan remembered

Page 6

Phone: 927-2170; fax: 459-5482; e-mail: jeffj@spokesman.com

Online news: www.spokesmanreview.com

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.