In brief: Garland, Ash intersection closed

The intersection of Garland Avenue and Ash Street on the North Side has been closed through mid-August to allow for installation of a concrete intersection as part of a larger project to rebuild Ash and Maple streets from Wellesley Avenue to Northwest Boulevard.

As part of the work, crews also will put in new water mains and fiber optic communications.

The $4 million reconstruction is part of a larger $117 million voter-approved street improvement bond issue. Earlier this summer, crews completed reconstruction of Maple from Northwest Boulevard to Wellesley. That section of street is now open to traffic.

– Mike Prager

Deer Park

Airport hosts biplane event

The Deer Park Airport will host the Biplane Fly-In on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The public is welcome at this opportunity to view antique biplanes. A continental breakfast is offered.

Visitors will also have a chance to watch a remote-control aircraft demonstration, and even try operating a remote-control plane. For information, call Penni Loomis, airport manager, at 276-3379.

– Maggie Capwell

Downtown

Swimsuits needed for children

The Spokane Parks Foundation is seeking new swimsuits in a drive to make suits available to children using Spokane’s swimming pools. Three of Spokane’s community centers have been repeatedly stocked with free swimsuits since the swimming season began, but this season’s hot weather has increased demand, a foundation spokeswoman said.

The city’s public pools require proper swimwear. So far this summer, children have been able to obtain suits from the East Central, Northeast and West Central community centers or at the foundation office, 315 W. Mission Ave.

Donations of new suits, including adult sizes, are being accepted at those four locations. Also, donations are being accepted by the foundation at P.O. Box 2021, Spokane, WA 99210.

– Mike Prager

Logan

Hair studio hosts Mohawkathon

Gretchen’s Hair Studio, 1711 N. Hamilton, will present a “Mohawkathon” Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to benefit Crosswalk, the Volunteers of America shelter for homeless teens.

Stylists will give participants a temporary Mohawk without cutting or shaving any hair. They can also add temporary color.

There is a suggested donation of $5, or, if you want, you can get a traditional Mohawk cut for $10. For more information, call the salon at 482-0419.

– Lisa Leinberger