In brief: See the redone West Valley
A community open house for remodeled West Valley High School is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The school is at 8301 E. Buckeye.
West Valley voters approved a $35 million construction bond in 2004 to remodel the high school and add classrooms and gymnasiums to the district’s four elementary schools. Elementary construction is under way.
Project manager Dave Smith said the project is on schedule and within budget, and the interest earned on the bond will be shifted to the elementary school projects.
– Staff reports
SPOKANE VALLEY
Pool season nears its end
The swimming season is just about over at Spokane Valley’s outdoor pools.
Park Road Pool and Valley Mission Pool have closed.
The last day at Terrace View pool will be Labor Day, Sept. 3.
Labor Day will also be the final opportunity this year to enjoy the slides at Splash Down Water Park at Valley Mission Park.
After the city pools close, all three will undergo upgrades that include new water features and expanded deck space that are scheduled to be open next summer.
– Peter Barnes
OTIS ORCHARDS
Free maple bars at bakery
Four Corners Country Bakery celebrates its one year anniversary by giving away free maple bars from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The bakery at 4904 N. Harvard Road in Otis Orchards.
– Donna Tam
VALLEYFORD
Neighborhood watch to meet
Valleyford Neighborhood Watch will hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at On Sacred Grounds coffee shop.
The neighborhood patrol group formed recently after a rash of burglaries hit the rural community southeast of Spokane.
Anyone interested in participating can call 747-6294 for details. On Sacred Grounds is at 12212 E. Palouse Highway.
– Tom Lutey
ROCKFORD
Last film in park tonight
Rockford will show its last free summer movie in the park tonight. The movie, “The Ultimate Gift,” released in 2006 and rated PG, will be shown at sundown.
Free soft drinks and popcorn are provided.
The park is located on First Street just south of downtown.
– Tom Lutey