Calendar

Mon., Jan. 22, 2018

Church

Solutions Music Event - Live, Christian music. Friday, Jan. 26, Friday, 7-9 p.m., City Gate, 170 S. Madison St. Free. (509) 455-9670.

Eastern Washington Legislative Conference - An annual conference focusing on framing faithful discourse for the common good. This year’s panel topic is “Involvement in Public Policy in These Times.” Beginning with a panel led by five bishops and regional church leaders. Workshops will be held on environment, homelessness, affordable housing, criminal justice, education, Doctrine of Discovery and challenging hate. For more information, contact Malcolm Haworth (The Fig Tree) at (509) 535-1813, Scott cooper (Catholic Charities) at (509) 358-4273 or Paul Benz (Faith Action Network) at (206) 625-9790. To RSVP call (509) 535-4112. Saturday, Jan. 27, Saturday, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Suggested donation of $20. (509) 747-6677.

PickleBall Tournament - All are invited to join for a game of PickleBall in the gym. Nets, paddles and refreshments are provided. Saturday, Jan. 27, Saturday, 1 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. Free. (509) 466-1768.

St. Sava Celebration - At the end of Vespers the kolac (holy bread) will be cut in honor of the first Archbishop and patron saint of Serbia, followed by a potluck celebration. All are welcome. Please bring a potluck item. Saturday, Jan. 27, Saturday, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Free. (509) 328-9310.

Free Lunch - Meatball sliders, salad and dessert will be served. Enjoy a free meal and fellowship. Sunday, Jan. 28, Sunday, Noon., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-7262.

Taize Prayer Service - Please join us for an hour of contemplative prayer and song. Sunday, Jan. 28, Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Free. (509) 448-1224.

DivorceCare Recovery Support Group - Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for workbook. DivorceCare for Kids for ages 5-12 is free and meets at the same time and place. Call Sandee at (509) 892-5255 for more information. Monday, Jan. 29, , Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 533-6800.

55+ Luncheon - Open to everyone ages 55 and older. Come to a free lunch of chicken salad sandwiches and potato soup, featuring a program on fall prevention. Wednesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, Noon., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-7262.

Reel Theology Movie Night - This week showing “The Prince of Egypt” directed by Brenda Chapman and Steve Hickner, 1998, PG. Starring the voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes and Michelle Pfeiffer. This animated film tells the story of Moses. Pizza is provided. Stay for a guided discussion following the film. Child care provided. Wednesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 838-4277.

PickleBall - Play this court game in our gym. All skill levels welcome. Nets, paddles and lessons provided. Wednesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. Free, donations accepted. (509) 466-1768.

Counter Culture Video Series - Films on the topic of how Christians are supposed to respond to an anti-Christian age. May attend individual classes or entire series. Six sessions: Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., The Gathering House, 733 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 951-1758.

Ascended Masters’ Discourses - Join for several courses on “Living the Dream.” Lessons are played aloud from CD’s followed by class discussion. Topics covered include: reacting versus responding, free will versus personal will, succeeding in daily life challenges, inner peace and happiness, the power of intention and attention, honoring and healing the past and finding joy. Registration required. Call (509) 489-6964 to register. Wednesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. Free, donations accepted. (509) 489-6964.

Retrouvaille Relationship Retreat - Couples faced with troubles or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending this program. Contact (509) 520-4118 for additional information and registration. Friday, Feb. 2-4, , Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224.

DivorceCare Recovery Support Group - Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for workbook. DivorceCare for Kids for ages 5-12 is free and meets at the same time and place. Call Sandee at (509) 892-5255 for more information. Monday, Feb. 5, , Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 533-6800.

PickleBall - Play this court game in our gym. All skill levels welcome. Nets, paddles and lessons provided. Wednesday, Feb. 7, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. Free, donations accepted. (509) 466-1768.

Counter Culture Video Series - Films on the topic of how Christians are supposed to respond to an anti-Christian age. May attend individual classes or entire series. Six sessions: Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., The Gathering House, 733 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 951-1758.

Ascended Masters’ Discourses - Join for several courses on “Living the Dream.” Lessons are played aloud from CD’s followed by class discussion. Topics covered include: reacting versus responding, free will versus personal will, succeeding in daily life challenges, inner peace and happiness, the power of intention and attention, honoring and healing the past and finding joy. Registration required. Call (509) 489-6964 to register. Wednesday, Feb. 7, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. Free, donations accepted. (509) 489-6964.

“Windows to Israeli Society” - Lectures given by Dr. Rachel Korazim. Feb. 9, 6 p.m.: “Anochi: Dialogues with God in Israeli Poetry.” Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.: “Israeli Diaspora Relations: Changing Narratives.” Feb. 11, 10 a.m.: “Connections to the Land.” Friday, Feb. 9, Friday, 6 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom , 1322 E. 30th Ave. Free. (509) 747-3304.

DivorceCare Recovery Support Group - Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for workbook. DivorceCare for Kids for ages 5-12 is free and meets at the same time and place. Call Sandee at (509) 892-5255 for more information. Monday, Feb. 12, , Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 533-6800.

Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer - Join for Mass, sacraments, lunch and a presentation from Fr. Phillip Garcia, OFM, titled, “Give Up or Give In.” Wednesday, Feb. 14, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $38/event; $48/room and event. (509) 448-1224.

PickleBall - Play this court game in our gym. All skill levels welcome. Nets, paddles and lessons provided. Wednesday, Feb. 14, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. Free, donations accepted. (509) 466-1768.

Ascended Masters’ Discourses - Join for several courses on “Living the Dream.” Lessons are played aloud from CD’s followed by class discussion. Topics covered include: reacting versus responding, free will versus personal will, succeeding in daily life challenges, inner peace and happiness, the power of intention and attention, honoring and healing the past and finding joy. Registration required. Call (509) 489-6964 to register. Wednesday, Feb. 14, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. Free, donations accepted. (509) 489-6964.

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