Spokane community events

Sat., May 7, 2011

Mother’s Day events

• The Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road, will present a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes champagne, an omelet station and dessert bar, children’s activities and a gift for moms. Sunday Mass will celebrated at 8 a.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $6 for children ages 2 through 12, at the door. For reservations, call (509) 448-1224.

• Spokane’s First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd., will present the gospel trio Greater Vision on Sunday at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, call (509) 467-8986.

Community open house

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,10405 W. Melville Road, Cheney, will present a public open house today from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will include information about the Family History Center, the cannery, emergency preparedness, the cultural hall, family services and the Relief Society. There will also be tours and activities for families, children and youths. For more information, call (509) 455-5288.

Peace Party

One Peace, Many Paths will present a Peace Party on Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. The event will include music, information, crafts and refreshments. For more information, call Susan at (509) 590-8624 or search “One Peace, Many Paths” on Facebook.

Leadership Prayer Breakfast

The 50th annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast, honoring local elected officials, will be Friday at 7 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. The keynote speaker is the Rev. Noel Castellanos, a Whitworth University graduate who has made a career as a teacher, speaker, community leader and author. His book “A Heart for the Community: New Models for Urban and Suburban Ministry” explores bringing a biblical philosophy to developing under-resourced communities. Cost is $25 per person, or $250 for table for 10. Call (509) 953-8003 or (509) 990-9488.

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