Community Events

Orthodox charity speaker

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will host an evening titled “One in Spirit,” about the efforts of the International Orthodox Christian Charities, Saturday.

A Vespers service will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Dan Christopulos, director of development at IOCC. The organization funds humanitarian aid and development work around the globe.

The evening is free, but donations will be accepted to help aid victims of extensive fires in Greece. The church is located at 1703 N. Washington. Call (509) 328-9310 for more information.

Concert and extreme sports

Generation Alive will host a faith-based concert and extreme sports show called “Crave” at the Spokane Arena Thursday at 7 p.m.

Music will be performed by headliner Hawk Nelson, with The Send and Tripple Threat. BMX biker Mike Mancuso, professional skier Josh Kasper and World Series pitcher Jeremy Affeldt of the Colorado Rockies will provide entertainment.

The event is free to all youth and young adults. Call (509) 926-1040 for more information.

Veterans Day service

The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will host a special Choral Evensong service Sunday at 4 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day.

The cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave., will be open for self-guided tours and meditation before the service beginning at 1.

Auction and luncheon

Moran United Methodist Church will host its ninth annual penny auction and luncheon today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th.

Items up for bid include themed baskets and crafts. Lunch is $5, and a beverage with dessert is $2.50.

Bazaar, food festival

The St. Mark’s Lutheran/Faith Presbyterian bazaar and food festival will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9485 Maple in Hayden, Idaho.

There will be lefse, baked goods, gifts and decorations. Lunch items will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Call (208) 772-6450 for more information.