Community events

Centennial celebration

Northwood Presbyterian Church, 6721 N. Monroe St., is celebrating 50 years of worship this weekend.

There will be a celebration banquet today from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road.

Former pastors will speak at the dinner. The banquet costs $26.

On Sunday, the church will hold a special service, including its hopes for the future, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A coffee hour follows.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 328-2012.

Orthodox Holy Week

“Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St., will observe Holy Week starting with a Bridegroom Service on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

The orthodox Palm Sunday, Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday services help prepare the faithful for Christ’s Second Coming. All of these services are at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the church will observe Holy Unction, where members will be anointed with sacramental oil and complete the Lenten process of repentance and preparation.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 328-9310.

“Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 12407 E. 16th Ave., Spokane Valley, will celebrate Easter next weekend following Holy Week services and activities.

There will be a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sunday in celebration of Palm Sunday, followed by an outdoor procession with candles and palms.

Services begin at 6:30 p.m. each day during Holy Week. Thursday’s service will be preceded by a foot-washing ceremony at 6. There also will be a special Vespers service at 1 p.m. Friday to mark Christ’s removal from the cross.

Easter will be celebrated during an 11 p.m. service next Saturday. A special potluck meal will follow the service.

Concert

The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., will host the Whitworth University Choir on Sunday at 3 p.m.

The choir’s spring concert, titled “Ring in the Thousand Years of Peace,” will feature music from J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann and more.

For more information, call (509) 777-3280.

Spring food bazaar

The Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St., will present a Spring Food Bazaar in conjunction with Japan Week on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The temple will serve a teriyaki chicken dinner with rice and coleslaw for takeout for $10 each. There will also be senbei for sale for $3.50 a bag, and a bake sale.

To reserve a dinner, call (509) 534-9280. Dinners also will be available without reservations. For more information, call the temple office at (509) 534-7954.

Church breakfast

The men of Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, will host a pancake breakfast Sunday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The meal is a fundraiser for the 2008 Crop Hunger Walk on April 27, which raises money for local food banks and Meals on Wheels.

Christian singles groups

“The Christian Singles Fellowship will meet today at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St.

This month’s guest speaker is Craig Holmes, who will discuss “Thinking of an Upgrade.”

For more information, call (509) 893-2865.

Unity event

The Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., will present healing water crystals Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The event will discuss the effects our thoughts have on water and our bodies.

Donations will be accepted. For more information, call the church office at (509) 838-6518.

Women’s brunch

The Pasadena Park Nazarene Church, 8822 E. Upriver Drive, will host a women’s brunch at 10 a.m. next Saturday.

The event will include a performance by the Yakima-based musical group For Eternity. The cost is $10 per person. Call the church at (509) 926-5258 to register or for more information.

Women’s dinner

The Presbyterian Women’s Association at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Spokane Valley, plans a Women’s Spring Dinner at 5:30 p.m. next Saturday.

The guest speaker will be Master Gardener and writer Pat Munts.

The cost is $10. Call the church at (509) 924-2350 to register.

Used books sale

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Schafer Road, Spokane Valley, plans its sixth annual used books sale next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CDs, DVDs and other items also will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit Lutheran Community Services.

Holy Trinity talent show

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley, will host its annual Talent/Untalent Show at 6 p.m. April 27.

Those who have already signed up include a magician, musicians, singers and a bagpipe player. All performers are welcome and should RSVP by calling (509) 926-7966.

The performances will be preceded by a potluck dinner at 5.