In brief: Valleyfest hosts pageant event

Thu., March 19, 2015

SPOKANE VALLEY – Valleyfest is sponsoring a pageant for sophomore and junior high school girls enrolled in a Spokane Valley school.

The winner will be hospitality host for other teens at Valleyfest and attend a variety of events over summer.

The pageant consists of a panel interview, a speech on the topic “What does Spokane Valley Mean to Me?” and an onstage question. There’s a cash prize.

The pageant is free to enter.

Deadline for applications is Friday.

For an application form, call Anne Bailey at (509) 951-0359.

Grant to aid plan

to improve rail area

HILLYARD – The city of Spokane has received a $200,000 Brownfields grant from the EPA to revitalize the Hillyard Industrial Area.

That property has been deteriorating since the rail yard closed in the 1960s.

The grant will be used to make a plan to get rid of contamination and get the area ready for redevelopment.

Organizations such as the Hillyard Neighborhood Council, the Greater Hillyard Business Association and the Organizations of Northeast Spokane have all played roles in getting the grant.

See the factsheet for the proposal at http://go.usa.gov/3C8gH.

Pot legalization subject of meeting

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is holding an educational meeting about the legalization of marijuana from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Dishman Hills High School, 115 S. University Road, Suite A.

Speakers include executive director of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council Linda Thompson and the Sheriff’s Office’s Esther Larsen, who is project director for the Spokane County Drug Endangered Children Project.

Topics include prevention resources, networking and best practices in dealing with marijuana.

It costs $10 to attend. Teachers can earn three clock hours.

For more information, call (509) 477-3287.

Easter Bunny at downtown mall

DOWNTOWN – The Easter Bunny will be at River Park Square starting Friday.

The bunny will be available daily for photos through April 4.

Photo hours this week are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through March 26.

The Easter bunny will be in the atrium, 808 W. Main Ave.

For more information, visit www.riverpark square.com.

Native plants focus of free seminar

MANITO PARK – The Friends of Manito will present a free seminar on Spokane’s native plants at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Manito Meeting Room, 4 W. 21st Ave.

Eastern Washington University Master Gardener Eva Lusk will talk about how to include native plants in a garden and which are most likely to thrive.

Golf registration set for March 26

LIBERTY LAKE – Registration for the 2015 season of the Liberty Lake Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club will be on March 26 at 9 a.m.

For more information, call (509) 928-6854.

Public sculpture to be unveiled

SPOKANE VALLEY – Dance of the Sun and Moon, a 16 ½-foot tall bronze sculpture, will be unveiled March 26 at 4 p.m. at the northeast corner of Mansfield Road and Discovery Place, near Mirabeau Park.

The sculpture was designed by Jerry McKellar and is the third piece of public art donated by the Spokane Valley Arts Council.

For more information, (509) 924-5009.

Junior Lilac Parade needs volunteers

DOWNTOWN – Rotaract Club of Spokane is seeking volunteers for the annual Junior Lilac Parade.

This year’s parade is May 9, starting at 10 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with lineup, parking, stage and tent setup, and other tasks. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and be invited to a breakfast hosted by Rotaract Club.

Individuals interested in volunteering should email info@spokanejlp.com

For groups that would like to be in the parade, registration is due April 15. Forms are available at www.spokanejlp.com.

Fashion show at assisted living center

SPOKANE VALLEY – Prestige Assisted Living at Sullivan Park is hosting a Spring Green Fashion Show at 2 p.m. March 26.

There will be sweet treats and a raffle.

Prestige Assisted Living is at 421 S. Adams Road. For more information, call (509) 924-5555.

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