In brief: Winter Glow light display continues at Riverfront

RIVERFRONT PARK – The Spokane Winter Glow Spectacular had to move the Animal Light Zoo because of a water main break, but the lighting display is open nightly until Jan. 1 and it’s free. Visit www.SpokaneWinterGlow.com.

Wagon rides are available each evening – tickets may be purchased at the booth across the bridge from the carrousel.

The Loof Carrousel, Spokane Falls Skyride, mini-golf and the Ice Palace are all open through the holidays except on Dec. 25.

Visit www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com for special offers and more information.

Candles can be a danger if not properly tended

SPOKANE –The Spokane Fire Department is reminding the public that candles can pose a serious household hazard if not burned with care.

Candles cause an average of 115 deaths in the U.S. each year and 903 injuries. More than $400 million in property damage can be blamed on candle fires.

The fire department encourages use of battery candles.

Open flame candles must be 12 inches from anything flammable. Never leave a candle burning without adult supervision. Make sure candles are in sturdy containers. Never light candles while you are drowsy.

The period from Christmas to New Year’s Day brings an increase in candle-related fires, fire officials said.

Christmas trees can be put at curb for trash pickup

SPOKANE – When it’s time to take down the Christmas tree, Spokane residents can put it out on garbage day for free pickup.

The city will pick up fresh-cut trees up to 6 feet tall (taller trees should be cut in half). The trees will be chipped and composted. Flocked or artificial trees will not be accepted.

Trees should be placed at least 3 feet away from the refuse cart. The service will run Dec. 29 through Jan. 16.

City and county residents can also bring trees to the Waste-to-Energy Facility, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd.; Spokane Valley Transfer Station, 3941 N. Sullivan Road; or North County Transfer Station, 22123 Elk-Chattaroy Road. There is a fee for clean green disposal at these facilities.

And a reminder: There’s no trash or recycling service today or Jan. 1. Pick up will be a day late following the holidays.

For more information, call (509) 625-7878.

Spokane City Council’s next meeting in Jan. 5

SPOKANE – The City Council’s next meeting is on Jan. 5, with a briefing session scheduled at 3:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Parking meters don’t have to be plugged on today and Jan. 1.

The Waste-to-Energy facility is closed on today and Jan. 1 but open on all other days from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit www.spokanecity.org for more information.

Artist proposals sought for memorial at Arena

SPOKANE – The Spokane Arts Fund in partnership with Gold Star Families, the city of Spokane and the Spokane Public Facilities District seeks an artist or a team of artists to develop a memorial to be placed on the south side of the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

The memorial will honor military that have served and died since Sept. 11, 2001.

The entry deadline is Jan. 5.

To learn more about the project go to www.callforentry.org and type in “Spokane” or call (509) 321-9614.