Religion calendar

Sat., May 2, 2015

Eastern Washington This week

Food Bazaar and Yard Sale - Proceeds go toward a mission to Haiti. Items for sale include clothing, household appliances, baby products and traditional Korean food. Today, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Korean Presbyterian Church, 1727 E. Pacific Ave. (509) 534-5298.

First Saturday Mass of Remembrance - Remember your loved ones at a Mass of Remembrance on the first Saturday of each month. For more information, visit www.cfcsspokane.org. Today, 9 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7200 N. Wall St. (509) 467-5496.

Plant Sale - Available for sale are a variety of annuals in 4-inch, pony and jumbo packs, 6-inch organic tomato plants, hanging baskets, an assortment of homegrown perennials and more. Proceeds support mission outreach. Today, noon-2:30 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, Loteria (like bingo) and music. Today, 6:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Donations accepted. (509) 747-6677.

Service with Michael Petrocco - Petrocco, director of Lighthouse Baptist Press, will speak. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., first service begins at 11 a.m., and the afternoon service begins at 1:15 p.m. There will be a potluck at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, 9:45 a.m., Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

Global Neighborhood Benefit Concert - An evening of music benefiting Global Neighborhood, a Spokane nonprofit that provides former refugees with opportunities for holistic development. The concert features Whitworth University musicians Lise Hafso, Sarah Nadreau and Eric Betz, accompanied by pianist Mary Trotter. Sunday, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. $10. (509) 703-7528.

Upcoming

Mugs and Muffins - A chance for women to chat with friends and neighbors while eating breakfast. Bring your own mug. Each month features a guest speaker or a short project and time for table talk. Call Sherrilyn at (509) 891-5059 for more information. May 9, 9-10:30 a.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. (509) 926-4971.

Living an Open-Hearted Life - Local authors Dr. Russell Kolts, professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University, and the Venerable Thubten Chodron of Sravasti Abbey present lectures, discussions and contemplations on how to develop open-hearted compassion for others in daily life. Through lectures, discussions and meditation, learn simple tools to calm the mind and open the heart. The authors will work from the book “An Open Hearted Life.” Texts will be available during the day. May 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. By donation. Bring a sack lunch. (509) 447-5549.

The Collingsworth Family - Southern gospel artists. May 9, 6 p.m., Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St. $20-$25. (509) 467-5122.

Mother’s Day Service - To honor mothers, join us in the event center. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. May 10, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. May 11, St. John Lutheran Church - Medical Lake, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Spokane Inter-Faith Council - Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. May 12, Center for Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.

Beginning Experience Weekend - Help with the heartache of finding yourself alone because of being separated, divorced or widowed. To register, contact Marlene Schuster at (509) 534-1797 or (509) 230-2091, visit www. beginningexperience ofspokane.us or email info@beginningexperience ofspokane.us. May 15-17, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $25 nonrefundable deposit. (509) 448-1224.

Family Fun Night - This annual event is a fun-filled evening with carnival games for the children, cakewalk and glamour booth. The community is invited to enjoy pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and cotton candy, along with silent auction. Tickets for the game booths and refreshments are available at the door. May 15, 2:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, at the school, 14601 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 924-4300, ext. 206.

Messiah’s Mansion-The Gospel in Symbols - Messiah’s Mansion is a full-scale model of the Mosaic Sanctuary that Moses and the children of Israel built in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt. This outdoor event will allow you to take a guided tour through the sanctuary and hear how each article of the Old Testament sanctuary represented the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Special times for group tours available. Call (509) 926-5866 for more information. No tickets required. Watch video of Messiah’s Mansion at http://youtu.be/ f0gnu14z7Mc. May 16, 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1603 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free.

“Mary, Model of Perfect Freedom” - The Rev. David Kuttner will lead this Marian day of prayer. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m., includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and closes with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net for more information. May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35, $45 for a room for the day.

Coffee and Contemplation – The Most Rev. James Waggoner will discuss “Contemplation: The Path to Renewal.” Come for a spirited discussion and prayer time over a roll and a hot beverage. People of all faiths welcome. May 20, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.

North Idaho This week

A Woman’s Call to Spirituality: Making a Difference in Our World - Explore the lives of courageous women and learn how they surmounted the impossible to bring more peace, beauty and justice to the world. Today and Sunday, St. Gertrude’s Monastery, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, Idaho. (208) 962-3224.

Rummage Sale for Missions - Clothing, dishes, small appliances, tools, outdoor items, furniture, recreational equipment, books and more available. Sales are by donation. The proceeds from this sale go toward local missions such as the Community Food Bank, The Orchard at Coeur d’Alene (formally Coeur d’Alene Homes), the Children’s Village and scholarships for children to go to Twinlow Camp in Rathdrum, along with various global missions and disaster relief efforts. Buy the Bag Sale runs from noon-2 p.m. For more information, call (208) 765-8800. Today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

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