Community events

Sat., Nov. 4, 2006

By Lisa Leinberger lisal@spokesman.com (509) 459-5449

Faith in Action Dialogue

The Fig Tree is presenting Marion Best of the World Council of Churches on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel on the Whitworth College campus, 300 W. Hawthorne Road.

Best will also conduct a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon next Saturday in room 206 of Dixon Hall on the campus.

She will speak on the topic of “God, in your grace, transform the world” as part of the 2006 Fig Tree Faith in Action Dialogue.

The cost is $15 for each event, or $25 to attend both. Call (509) 535-1813.

Church fundraisers

“Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., is presenting a Pirate Treasure Auction today at 6 p.m.

The evening will include dinner and an auction. Attendees may come dressed as pirates.

Admission is $5 (free for kids 5 and younger). For more information, call (509) 747-4755.

“St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., is hosting its annual wine tasting today from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Local wineries will offer bottles of wine at reduced prices, and there will be an auction, music, hors d’oeuvres and the Latah Bistro’s “Chocolate Bar.”

Tickets are $25, at the door. For more information, call (509) 448-2255 or (509) 448-6748.

How bazaar

“Fowler United Methodist Church, 3928 N. Howard St., is presenting its annual Bushels of Blessings bazaar today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sale items include jewelry, linens, crafts and baked goods. A luncheon will be served at 11 a.m.

Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission projects. For more information, call (509) 325-3242.

■St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave., will sell quality secondhand items and crafts and will have a coffee bar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. For more information, call (509) 747-6677.

“Cheney United Church of Christ, 423 N. Sixth St., Cheney, is presenting it’s a bazaar today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Besides the crafts and baked goods for sale, there will be a quilt raffle and silent auction. A lunch of soup, salad and pie will be available.

For more information, call (509) 624-6149 or (509) 235-8984.

“North Hill Christian Church, 4620 N. Post St., is selling Christmas decorations, baked goods, crafts, gifts recipes and more today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (509) 326-5400.

“Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St., Cheney, is holding its annual holiday bazaar and luncheon today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day will feature a white elephant sale and Scandinavian baked goods. Guests may enter to win a Christmas basket or a quilt.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the raffles at 2:30. For more information, call (509) 235-6300.

“Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd., is selling jewelry, collectibles, plants, baked goods and more at its holiday bazaar today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will also feature a Christmas corner and a country store. For more information, call (509) 325-5738.

“Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St., is holding a food bazaar on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Along with sushi, senbei, mochi and baked goods, yakisoba noodles and teriyaki chicken will be available for $8.

To pre-order any of these items, call (509) 534-9280. For more information, call (509) 534-7954.

“Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline St., is selling gift bags, slightly used children’s and adult books, baked goods, jams, jellies and more today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission outreach programs. For more information, call (509) 448-2909.

“St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett, Medical Lake, and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Reardan, Wash., are holding a sale today at St. John’s from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Along with the baked goods and crafts for sale, lunch and dinner will be served both days and will include chicken casserole, chili and German sausages. Homemade German sausage also will be for sale by the pound along with lefse, apple cider and other offerings.

For more information, call (509) 299-4114.

“Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 Fourth St., Cheney, is selling crafts, specialty items, baked goods, coffee, pie and cinnamon rolls today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (509) 235-4600.

“The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., is presenting its annual holiday hospitality bazaar today from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be tours of the cathedral, music, door prizes, raffles and more. The church is also accepting food bank donations.

For more information, call (509) 838-4277.

“Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., is presenting its Autumn Odyssey today at 10 a.m.

There will be crafts, jewelry, cards, photos and gifts for sale. The Unity Singers will provide entertainment, and a beverage and dessert will be available for $10.

For more information. call (509) 838-6518.

“Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave., is holding a holiday bazaar today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Turkey casserole, carrots, rolls, salad, a beverage and dessert will be sold for $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 12 and younger.

For more information, call (509) 838-1431.

“Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave., is holding a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

Lunch will be available, as well as handcrafts, a quilt raffle, plants and more. For more information, call (509) 326-1252.

“St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 1104 W. Heroy Ave., is holding a bazaar today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The day will feature a lunch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a beer garden from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call (509) 325-1321.

Introduction to Buddhism

Soka Gakkai International USA is presenting an Introduction to Buddhism today at 1 p.m. at the Spokane Valley County Library, 12004 E. Main Ave.

The discussion will cover “Developing Your Full Potential in Your Everyday Life.” For more information, call (509) 536-1845.

Volunteer opportunity

Catholic Charities of Spokane is looking for volunteers to rake leaves for low-income senior citizens and the disabled.

Those interested should meet at 9 a.m. today in O’Malley Hall in the basement of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave. Participants are asked to bring work gloves and a rake.

For more information, call (509) 328-8400.

Christian singles

Spokane Christian Singles is presenting speed dating today at 7 p.m. for those in their 20s, 30s and 40s and Sunday at 3 p.m. for those older than 45.

Both sessions will take place at Colbert Presbyterian Church, 4211 E. Colbert Road.

The cost is $10 for one’s first speed-dating session and $7 after that.

For more information, call (509) 226-7674.

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