Coats for needy families to be distributed
Spokane Valley Partners on Monday will begin distributing coats to low-income families through the Coats for Kids program.
Distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Oct. 20 through 24 at 10814 E. Broadway Ave.
Recipients do not need to register in advance, but they must present documents for each person who needs a coat. Acceptable items include a driver’s license, medical coupon, student ID, a report card or a Social Security card.
The organization is also accepting donations of new or gently used coats for all ages. Call 927-1153 for more information.
Nina Culver
Millwood/ Liberty Lake
Ban on open burning lifted for weekend
Millwood and Liberty Lake this week joined Spokane Valley and Spokane County in lifting a seasonal ban on open burning.
Jurisdictions throughout the county imposed the ban on recreational and trash fires in July because of high wildfire danger.
Staff reports
West Valley
Conference change considered
West Valley High School is considering adding student-led conferences every spring in place of the currently formatted conferences.
Students would collect samples of their work and make a 15-minute presentation to their parents about their progress in school.
The school now has arena-style conferences in the fall and spring that allow parents to meet with each of their child’s teachers. That style would remain for the fall conferences.
The goal is to more fully engage students, said West Valley Academy Principal Julie Poage. The school did a small pilot of the proposed change in May which was well received by parents.
Spokane Valley
Democratic women host meet and greet
The Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club will host a candidate meet and greet event Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Central Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch.
The evening will also include a potluck dinner and auction.
The suggested donation at the door is $5 per person, with children admitted free of charge. Call 927-8908 for more information.
Nina Culver