In brief: Dine out to help Meals on Wheels
Eating out on Thursday could raise money for Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels. Thursday is “Dine Out … So No Senior Goes Hungry” day at several local restaurants.
Each location has agreed to donate a portion of each person’s bill to Meals on Wheels, which brings warm meals to seniors and the disabled each day.
Participating restaurants include Valley Perkins, Ron’s Drive-In, Cuppa Joe’s Cafe, Quizno’s in Liberty Lake, Buck’s Pizza, Casey’s Place, Jenny’s, Iron Horse, Fiesta Grande and Tokyo Teriyaki.
– Nina Culver
Kohl’s stores open Thursday
Kohl’s officially opens its Spokane Valley department store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. Located at 16301 E. Broadway Ave., the store is one of two opening in Washington this spring, bringing the state total to 15.
All new Kohl’s stores feature glass showcase windows at each entrance, redesigned juniors’ and intimates departments, enhanced fitting rooms with lounge areas and updated restrooms and checkout stations for more comfort and convenience.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m.
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– Staff reports
Central Valley
Register your kindergartener
Registration for incoming kindergarten students has begun in Central Valley.
Options vary by school and include morning classes, afternoon classes or all-day tuition-based classes. Schools are also accepting registration for new first grade students. Registration takes place in neighborhood schools during school hours.
Kindergarten students living in Greenacres and Liberty Lake areas need to register at the Kindergarten Center, 1512 N. Barker Road.
Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Aug. 31 and first grade students must be 6 years old. Parents should bring a birth certificate, proof of residency and immunization records. Students who have had the chicken pox must provide verification from a doctor. Call the district at 228-5425 for more information.
– Nina Culver
University
Luau raises funds for Summit School
Organizers of the Summit School Auction are inviting community members to attend a Hawaiian luau-themed dinner on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at University High School.
The auction is a fundraiser for the K-8 grade Summit School in the Central Valley School District. Open to the public, the night will include silent and live auctions, a 50/50 raffle and a Huli-Huli chicken dinner at a cost of $5 at the door.
Proceeds will provide funding for field work, expedition materials, supplies and other learning activities. University High School is at 12420 E. 32nd. For more information, call the Summit School office at 228-4250.
–Treva Lind