In brief: Season of Sharing needs teen gifts
Today is the deadline to drop off donations at Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., for the 13th Season of Sharing gift-giving program. This program provides gifts to low-income children up to 18 years old in the Spokane Valley.
Program director Sharon Hengy said donations of new, unwrapped gifts and stocking stuffers for all ages are greatly appreciated. Teen gifts are most needed. Spokane Valley Partners gives away about 1,800 gifts, plus stocking stuffers, and fruit and candy every year. Wrapping paper, bows, tape and candy are also needed.
Gifts will be distributed Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Spokane Valley United Methodist Church gymnasium, 115 N. Raymond Road. Families had to pre-register before Wednesday to participate.
For more information, call 927-1153, ext. 18.
Register for youth basketball
Registration is under way for the Valley YMCA youth basketball program for grades kindergarten through third grade.
Brochures are available at Valley elementary school offices or call 838-3577 to register.
Teams are formed by grade and school with separate divisions for boys and girls. Teams practice one evening a week beginning the week of Jan. 28. The season runs Feb. 14-March 27.
EAST FARMS
PTA plans craft fair this weekend
The East Farms Elementary PTA is sponsoring a Winter Arts and Crafts Fair this weekend.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the school, 26203 E. Rowan Ave.
– From staff reports
SPOKANE COUNTY
Second Harvest needs food items
Second Harvest Inland Northwest is in need of community support to help replenish the food supply.
The costs of diesel fuel to ship food to the area and a stalled debate in Congress over a new farm bill have impacted inventories.
Second Harvest needs money to help transport food and nonperishable food items.
The most-needed items are peanut butter, canned meats, soups, chili and macaroni and cheese. Also needed are canned fruits and vegetables and dried grain products like pasta, rice and cereal.
For more information about how you can help, visit www.2-harvest.org, or call 252-6259.
– Lisa Leinberger