Dinner will benefit veteran

A spaghetti feed will be held on Saturday at VFW Post 1435 for retired Air Force veteran Jack Stephens, 57, who received burns over 80 percent of his body during a fire at his Airway Heights home earlier this year.

The dinner begins at 4:30 at the VFW, 212 S. David St., in Spokane Valley. Cost is $5.50 per person and will help cover medical costs.

Stephens lost both legs above the knees and has undergone multiple life-saving surgeries.

For more information, call Karen Cochran at 928-2729 or Dave Guinsler at 279-3660.

Nevada\Lidgerwood

Party supports Dachshunds

Start celebrating the holidays early and help save homeless wiener dogs at the Holiday Wienerfest Party to benefit Dachshund Rescue Northwest at the Lilac City Dog Training Club, 1612 E Houston Ave., on Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Canine festivities include bobbing for hot dogs and a holiday costume contest.

Cost is $5 per person and a favorite potluck dish. Please bring plates to serve the food on.

A current list of adoptable dogs can be found at www.drnw.petfinder.com. All dogs are fixed or will be fixed before placement, and are up to date on their shots. Adoptable dogs are shorthaired unless otherwise noted.

For more information call Carolyn Smelcer, assistant director of Dachshund Rescue NW, at 796-2140 or visit www.spokanewienerdogs.org.

Spokane Valley

Pet adoption fees waived

Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is waiving all adoption fees for adult cats during the entire month of December, with the hopes that homeless cats in Spokane will find homes this holiday season.

Nearly 3,000 cats are in need of new homes. Waived fees include first year vaccination, health check, spay or neuter, and microchip. New owners would only be responsible for licensing costs.

For more information, call Nancy Hill at 477-1967 or Patricia Simonet at 477-2752.