Free dog dips in the pool

As the city’s old swimming pools close for the last time, parks officials are holding a series of “doggie dips” to let canine friends have a swim before the pools are torn out for construction of new ones.

Two sessions will be held at each of four pools. The first is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for small- and medium-sized dogs and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for large dogs. All animals must be leashed, and owners must bring proof of current vaccinations. Only dogs will be allowed in the water during the dips.

Hillyard and Comstock pools will hold their doggie dips on Tuesday. Liberty and Witter will be on Aug. 26. Cannon Pool had one on Tuesday.

Spokane

Glass-art festival this weekend at GU

The 15th annual Glass on the Grass, art festival will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of Gonzaga University.

The outdoor festival is the only all-glass show in the region and will feature 40 artists demonstrating or showing their work.

The event will include live music, food and wine from local vendors.

For more information call Conrad Bagley at 389-2930 or e-mail cbagleyoo7@aol.com.

– From staff reports

East Central

Jail and Bail helps March of Dimes

Spokane’s leading residents will be in the big house during the March of Dimes Jail and Bail on Aug. 21.

Spokane’s leaders will be “confined” at the Quality Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave., until they make “bail” to help raise money for research and education programs to prevent birth defects and premature birth.

To “snitch” and have someone you know become a “jailbird” for charity, contact the March of Dimes at 328-1920 by Monday.

– From staff reports

Cliff/Cannon

Kids get close to variety of bugs

The Corbin Art Center, in the Daniel Chase Corbin House, 507 W. Seventh Ave., will host “Good, Bad and Ugly Bugs” for kidsages 6 to 11. The event will be Aug. 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Children will learn about and identify bugs through fun activities and a tour of the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens.

The cost is $7 and preregistration is required.

For a class schedule or additional information, call Corbin Art Center at 625-6677 or visit www.spokaneparks.org.

– From staff reports

Nevada/Lidgerwood

Sign up dogs for training class

Lilac City Dog Training Club’s Fall Class Registration will be Sept. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. The club is at 1612 E. Houston Ave.

The eight-week classes offered are obedience puppy through advanced and rally.

The classes cost $45 and will begin the week of Sept. 15. Discounts are offered for rescue and shelter dogs’ first class.

Shot records are required at registration. Class size is limited.

For more information, call 487-9542 or visit www.lilaccitydogtrainingclub.com.

– From staff reports

Mead

Mead schools board to meet

Regular meetings for the Mead School District Board of Directors have been scheduled for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Meetings will be on the second and last Monday of each month, with the exception of December, March and May.

For a complete list of meeting dates, times and locations, visit www.mead354.org.

– From staff reports