In brief: Speaker to discuss caregiving
LOGAN – Marty Richards, an author, teacher and long-term care consultant, will present a workshop for caregivers, “Caresharing: Strengthening the Bonds to those Coping with Dementia,” on July 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Barbieri Moot Court Room at Gonzaga University School of Law, 721 N. Cincinnati St.
The workshop will propose a new approach to traditional care, showing how to move from independent caregiving to interdependent caregiving by engaging the emotional aspects of caring for a loved one.
Richards has been a social worker and teacher for more than 40 years. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington in 1970 and has spent her career working in the community, in long-term care facilities and in institutions of higher learning. She is a state-licensed individual clinical social worker and author of “Caresharing: A reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability.”
Cost for the workshop is $35 for professionals, which includes a five-hour certificate of attendance, and $15 for family members, students and non-credit attendees. A box lunch will be provided during the noon hour.
To register and for more information call (509) 473-3390 or visit www.alz.org/inland northwest. Registration deadline is Wednesday.
The program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter.
Fire Station 99
marks anniversary
SPOKANE COUNTY – Spokane County Fire District 9 will have an open house to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fire Station 99, 9105 N. Whitehouse St., on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the station, meet the firefighters of Station 99 and enjoy ice cream. Kids can also get their picture taken in a firetruck and say hello to Smokey the Bear.
Outdoor market hosts celebration
CHENEY – Summer’s on! Come celebrate it on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Latah Creek Variety Market, 4241 S. Cheney-Spokane Road, in the Trading Co. parking lot.
This free outdoor market has the feel and flavor of an old-fashioned market with the intimacy and friendliness of a farming community get-together. Growers from throughout the area bring in an array of fresh homegrown fruits, flowers and vegetables for sale, along with vendors selling antiques, crafts, original artwork, home décor items, shabby chic furniture, recycled goods, jewelry and the list goes on.
On-site you will also find food and drink from local businesses as well as live music and entertainment. Bring the kids.
For more information call Robbie Bauer at (509) 462-7387 or e-mail mychaps@msn.com or bauersr2@comcast.net.
High school artists to display work
CHENEY – Artwork by local high school students and art teachers will be featured at the “Legacy in Art Education” exhibition at Eastern Washington University’s Gallery of Art, beginning today.
A free reception will be held today at noon at the gallery to open the exhibit.
The artwork will be on display through Aug. 5. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information call (509) 359-2494.
Group offers kids Valley pool passes
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., is offering swim passes for children and teenagers up to age 18 years old and younger for any of the three Valley pools.
To be eligible to receive the passes, the children must live between Havana Street and the Idaho border and must also be eligible to receive free or reduced lunch.
To make an appointment to register for the passes, call Steve Brown at (509) 927-1153 ext. 12.