In brief: Sen. Padden invites constituents to coffee

SPOKANE VALLEY – Sen. Mike Padden is inviting 4th Legislative District residents to join him for coffee at the Rocket Bakery, 3315 N. Argonne Road, on Nov. 12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Make an appointment to meet with the senator by calling (509) 921-2460.

Sports programs benefit planned

SPOKANE – Therapeutic Recreation staff and volunteers will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast to raise funds for sports programs.

The benefit will be 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone Ave. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, juice and coffee; it costs $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 6-12. Meals for children younger than 6 are free.

Therapeutic Recreation Services is part of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. It provides programs for people with developmental and physical disabilities.

City of Spokane golf courses still open

SPOKANE – City golf courses are still open in Spokane, and today and Friday nine-hole rounds booked after 2 p.m. will cost $13.

The last day to play at Indian Canyon will be Sunday. Downriver will close after play Nov. 9.

Esmeralda and the Creek at Qualchan will close later in November, depending on the weather.

For more information, visit www.spokanecity.org/golf.

Voice lessons offered for free

DOWNTOWN – Pages of Harmony is offering free voice lessons to men of all ages.

Jay Krumbholz of Spokane Falls Community College will lead the workshops.

The first lesson will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Lessons continue Nov. 12, 19 and Dec. 3.

Participants are invited to join in the Christmas Cabaret on Dec. 6 at the Southside Senior Center.

For more information, contact Krumbholz at (509) 954-2729 or Gary at (509) 999-1598.