Community Events

Conferences

“Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, 5350 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, is hosting the Steeling the Mind Bible Conference next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Speakers from across the country will discuss such topics as evolution versus creation, Israel and Bible prophecy.

The cost is $59. For more information, call (800) 977-2177.

“The Northwest Bible Conference will be Wednesday through Saturday at the Microtel Inn and Suites, 1215 Garfield Road, Airway Heights.

This year’s theme is “Matthew 17:1-11 and the Two Witnesses of Revelations 11:1-13.”

Each day will begin at 8:45 a.m. For a complete schedule and more information, call Richard Rawe in Soap Lake, Wash., at (509) 246-1559.

Speakers

“Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 219 E. Rockwood Blvd., is hosting a panel discussion on baptism, “Speaking our Truth,” Monday at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Marilyn Phalen at (509) 624-9869.

“Padma Ling Buddhist Center, 1014 W. Seventh Ave., is presenting Buddhist scholar Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche.

Rinpoche will discuss “Seven-point Mind Training by Atisha” today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5 p.m.

There is a suggested donation of $10 per session. For more information, call (509) 747-1559.

Concerts

“The Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., is presenting “Broadway on Bernard” today.

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with wine and hors d’oeuvres, and the show begins at 7 p.m. Performers all come from Spokane Civic Theatre and Interplayers.

Advance tickets are $20 for general admission, $25 for reserved seating ($30 tickets at the door).

For more information, call (509) 838-6518, ext. 812.

“The Spokane Area Children’s Chorus will perform Sunday at 4 p.m. at Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St.

The chorus’ five choirs will perform music from many cultures.

Tickets are $6 and $7 in advance, or $7 and $8 at the door. Call (509) 624-7992.

Cathedral tours

The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave., is offering monthly tours.

The first tour will be Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (509) 358-4290.

Workshops

“Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington St., is presenting “Soul Feast,” a weekend of workshops focusing on spiritual growth and church leadership, Friday and next Saturday.

The event begins Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. with a panel of pastors discussing, “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Next Saturday, there will be nine different workshops from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The cost is $20, which includes brunch and lunch on Saturday. For more information, call (509) 624-1366.

“Joe Asbury will present a “Christian Will Seminar” Wednesday through Friday at Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville.

On Wednesday at 7 p.m., Asbury will discuss the importance of making out a will to protect estates and establish guardianship of young children. On Thursday and Friday, he will take appointments to discuss wills and trusts one-on-one.

For more information or to make an appointment, call (509) 684-3983.

“Ancient Traditions Community Church, 1928 E. Rich Ave., is offering “Finding Your Own Voice,” a singing workshop, next Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The workshop will discuss simple exercises to help overcome stage fright.

The cost is $75 and includes lunch. For more information, call (509) 981-5202.

“Catholic Charities and the Interfaith Council are presenting a series of workshops that will discuss initiatives on the Washington state general election ballot from a faith perspective.

Workshops will run from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Spokane Friends Church, 1612 W. Dalke Ave.; Oct. 24 at St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, 503 N. Walnut St.; and Oct. 25 at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave.

For more information, call (509) 358-4273.

Festivals and sales

“Green Bluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, is presenting its annual Apple Festival Craft and Bake Sale today, Sunday, next Saturday and Oct. 22.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Sale items include crafts, apple pie and dumplings, and there will be entertainment.

For more information, call (509) 238-9100.

“Heritage Congregational Church, 1801 E. 29th Ave., is presenting its annual Pilgrim Harvest Festival and Dinner next Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.

The dinner will feature roast turkey, gruel, cranberry sauce and baked cod.

Early registration ends today and is $9 for those 12 and older and $5 for ages 5 through 11. At the door, the cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Children 4 and under will be admitted free.

Some of the proceeds will benefit the church’s building improvement fund and a portion of the admission price is tax-deductible.

For more information, call (509) 624-5090.

“Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St., is presenting its annual Chicken Teriyaki Take-Out Supper and Bazaar today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Supper tickets are $9; call (509) 535-2687 in advance for reservations.

“Fowler United Methodist Church, 3928 N. Howard St., is presenting a rummage sale today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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