Religion Notebook

Thu., June 12, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

This week

“What’s Hot in Summer Travel” Christian Women’s Luncheon – Today from noon-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Featuring programs by Maryann Harlow and Irene Newton. Call for reservations, 687-0291 or 687-6906.

Charity Golf Scramble – Register now for the annual fundraiser event to be held in four-person scramble format on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Links Golf Club in Post Falls. Proceeds will benefit thousands of local families through the Lifelines Benevolence Ministry at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls. $60 and includes greens fees, cart, prizes and lunch. Sponsor a hole for $250. Online registration available at the church Web site at www.reallifeministries. com/ministry community_sports or call 777-7325.

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach – Saturday and Sunday is Christian Family Weekend and Ride and Slide with Dad Father’s Day Weekend where dads are admitted free when accompanied by their children, one ticket per family; not valid with other discounts or offers at the park at 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, north of Coeur d’Alene. Admission includes all rides, attractions and shows in the park and at the beach. Tickets available at www.ticketswest.com or at the gate. $36.99/general, $19.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older, free/ages 2 and younger. Two-day passes: $58.99/adults, $31.99/ages 3-7 and seniors ages 65 and older. Tax not included in admission fee. $4/parking. 683-3400.

“Amazon Expedition” Vacation Bible School – For ages 4-12 Monday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athol Community Center. Presented by Athol Baptist Church, 683-7034.

Upcoming

Summer Youth Program at Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center – Day camps offered in nine one-week sessions June 22-Aug. 22 for grades K-6, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $160/session. Also offering watersports damps for grades 3-12, $295-$425; traditional camps for grades K-12, $190-$395; and family camp, $80-$165. Registration required two weeks prior to camp date, call for information. 687-1146 or visit www.twinlowcamp.org.

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