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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Holiday Bazaar at St. Mark’s Lutheran/Faith Presbyterian – today, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 9485 Maple St., Hayden; lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; offerings include white elephant tables, baked goods, lefse, handcrafted items and holiday decorations; 772-5251.

Holiday Bazaar at Holy Family Catholic School – today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the school, 3005 W. Kathleen Ave.; 765-4327.

Western Round-up Fundraiser – today, 5-9 p.m. at Lutheran Academy of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road; includes gourmet dinner, silent auctions, live band, raffles and wheel of fortune; $25/person or $250/table of eight; 765-8238.

Men’s Breakfast at RLM – today, 8 a.m. in RLM1 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

White Elephant Benefit Sale at Christ the King – today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave.; multifamily sale with proceeds to benefit a local family in need; contact Don at 664-5377 or call 664-9231.

Bach to Contemporary Praise Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Cantata - today, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave.; chorale and soloist accompanied by chamber orchestra and pipe organ; $10/adults, $8/seniors and students available from chorale members, the church, Northwest Academy of Music, Great Harvest Bread Co., or Hoffman’s Music in Spokane; 772-3491.

Catapult Pumpkin-Launching Party – Sunday, 2 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; fun disposal of jack-o’-lanterns; games provided for preschool and elementary ages, refreshments; 765-8800.

Flaws of Fundamentalism by Tom Pagliasotti – second of a three-part series, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church; 667-7507.

Community Holiday Festival – Friday, noon-7 p.m., and next Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes carnival, homemade soups and sandwiches, arts and crafts; vendor space available, call 765-8800.

High School Leadership Courses – Sundays, 9:30 a.m. at RLM 1, Room 7 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

Kid Community - Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; special activity time provided during both worship service hours at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for ages 7-10, nursery provided from 8:30-noon for kids up to age 6; 765-8800.

Sunday Morning Adult ‘Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and worship extender classes, 12:15 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church. 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “That the World May Know-Faith Lesson” adult Bible study; also “Invitation to the New Testament,” 12:15 p.m., newcomers welcome; “Improving Your Parenting,” and “Believing God” classes Sundays; child care available; 765-8800.

Women’s Chronic Illness Bible Study Support Group – meets Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m. in RLM2, Room 6 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Pat Miller at 666-1013.

Catholic Young Adult Group - for ages 18 and older, meets first, second and third Tuesdays of each month for Bible study and prayer, 7-8 p.m., St. George’s Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls; for information, call Jennifer at 704-6550.

Wednesday Morning “In the Spirit” Prayer Time – start the day with meaningful prayer, 7 a.m. in the chapel at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Brown Bag Lunch Group – Wednesdays, noon at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; currently studying “The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam and the Crusades” by Robert Spencer; 765-8800.

Wednesday Night Breakouts – 6-8 p.m., with theme potluck, music and short worship followed by breakout sessions for all ages; “Rock Solid,” elementary kids series, mid/high youth night, adult special interest activities, chapel prayer time and Bible studies; at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; 765-8800.

Divorce Recovery Group – Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene; offering emotional support and piece of mind for anyone experiencing divorce; facilitated by Unity Rev. John Considine; 664-1125.

Calvary Lutheran Preschool Fall Registration – now enrolling ages 3-5 for fall classes on Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. at the church at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls; $95/monthly tuition per child; call to register, 773-5321.

LCC Gateway Community Dinner – Sunday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; volunteers welcome; sponsored by Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road; 767-0632 or contact judyp@lakecitycc.org.

Lutheran Church of the Master Worship – Sundays, 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship in the Gathering Place, 11 a.m. traditional worship in the Sanctuary, Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m., at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Babies/Pre-school Playgroup – Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes fieldtrips, play time and educational programs; 765-8800.

Act Right! Songbird Youth Drama Club – meets Mondays, 4-6 p.m. for Christian youth ages 7-18 at Songbird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. Fourth Ave.; classes $40/month; for details and meeting information, call Chris LeBlanc at (509) 475-3175.

Celebrate Recovery 12-step program at RLM - meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; for information, contact Terry Janke at 777-7325, ext. 107.

Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan at 777-7325, ext. 111.

RLM Widows Support Group - meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 6 of RLM2, contact Sharon, 623-2341.

CUMC Women’s Bible Study – first Tuesday of the month, 12:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Michelle 765-8800.

Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Living Word Presbyterian Church in Athol, 28177 N. Clagstone Road. Information: 683-1638.

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at Hayden Bible Church, Information: 772-2511.

Prayers and Quilts Group – meets second Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Real Life Ministries Mothers of Preschoolers Post Falls – daytime group meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., for information, call Rachelle at 777-8412.; evening group meets second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for information, call Kelly at 773-2377.

RLM Women’s Ministries – Women’s prayer meeting, Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., at RLM2, Room 6, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Stacy at 964-0086.; also offering other Bible studies, women’s book club third Saturday of each month at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, Patrice at 772-9112; Prism lifestyle change, Claire at 687-2150; and Fresh Start weight loss support, Doug or Diane at 640-1663.

Upcoming

Trinity Lutheran Church Holiday Fest – next Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 812 N. Fifth St.; includes authentic Scandinavian lefse, and other baked goods, raffle, silent auction, sweets, and holiday decorations; dessert served from 9 a.m-2 p.m.; soup lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; contact Clarie at 664-4878.

“Shop till You Drop” Silent Auction by Christian Women’s Connection – reservations or cancellations due Nov. 13 for the event on Nov. 16, noon-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 N. Second St.; speaker is Cheryl Carroll presenting Finding Security in Our Ever Changing World, guitar music by Jane Smith; $10; call Anita at 687-0291 or Joyce at 687-6906.

Camp Twinlow Benefit Night – Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. presentation of “Mame” at the Spokane Civic Theater; proceeds support outdoor Christian camping and retreat opportunities at Camp Twinlow on Twin Lakes in Rathdrum; sponsored by Community United Methodist Church; $30, for tickets call 765-8800 or (509) 489-7235.

Kids Movie Night “Cars” at CUMC – for ages 3 to fifth grade, Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; bring a blanket and pillow for this free event; 765-8800.