In brief: Evening egg hunt planned March 31

The Liberty Lake Youth Commission will host an All Fool’s Hunt, an evening Easter egg hunt on March 31 at 7 p.m. for children in grades 5 through 12 at Trailhead Golf Course, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road.

Glowing eggs filled with candy and special prizes will be placed around the golf course. A percentage of the money raised from the hunt will help fund communitywide recreational events for youths in Liberty Lake and surrounding communities. The event also will help raise money for a scholarship fund for youth commission members.

The entry fee is $5 and registration is required.

Registration is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, through March 24, at Liberty Lake City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.

Candy and prize donations are needed to help fill the eggs. Volunteers also are needed to help with the event. To donate, volunteer or for questions about the event, call Jessica Platt at 755-6702.

– Kandis Carper

Pools

Design improvement meetings planned

Spokane Valley is asking swimmers to help architects design improvements planned for all three of the city’s pools.

Using money originally set aside by Spokane County, the city plans to install more deck space, amenities and water play areas.

The public meeting on plans for the Park Road pool will be Thursday at Seth Woodard Elementary, 7401 E. Mission Ave. The Terrace View pool meeting is planned for March 22 at McDonald Elementary, 1512 S. McDonald Road. The Valley Mission pool meeting is planned for March 29 at Broadway Elementary, 11016 E. Broadway Ave.

All meetings will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact the city Parks and Recreation department at 688-0300.

– Peter Barnes

In passing

Reporter Plumb died Wednesday

Charlie Plumb, a longtime reporter for the Spokane Valley News Herald, died Wednesday morning following treatment for leukemia.

The Valley resident and writer started at the weekly newspaper well over a decade ago. He was a staple at local meetings for the city of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, the Chamber of Commerce and Millwood, covering anything and everything a Valley resident might want to know.

“He was a delight to work with, and I always enjoyed his questions,” said Spokane Valley Mayor Diana Wilhite.

Plumb, 67, also served in the Air National Guard, photographed many weddings and spent four years in the pizza business in Illinois, said publisher Bill Ifft.

A memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way.

– Peter Barnes