After much discussion last week at the Cheney City Council meeting, the city will extend its contract with Pathways to Progress, a program that works with both Eastern Washington University and the city to help revitalize the downtown core. City Administrator Arlene Fisher and Community Development Director Brian Jennings presented to the council arguments to extend the contract.
This week
GrandParenthood Workshop at RLM – Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in RLM1 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road. More Than Rocking Chairs Roundtable Workshop for grandparents. Call 777-7325 or register online at www.reallifeministries.com.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and all of the elvs from the North Pole are taking a break from their busy schedule to visit the good girls and boys and their families for breakfast on Dec. 13 at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. The holiday celebration with St. Nick and his family will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for children.
Miryam’s House of Transition – For women moving through life crisis; 747-9153 or 325-1632.
Money Management – Sponsored by Consumer Credit Counseling Service, second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-9 p.m., Teamsters Building basement, 1912 N. Division St.; call 327-3777 to register.
A proposed Elk-area dirt racetrack complex has been denied a necessary conditional use permit. Spokane County Hearing Examiner Michael Dempsey last week rejected a request by Dwaine and Cheryl Dodd, 40115 N. Jackson Road, to operate a “commercial recreation area” in a “rural traditional” zone.
Salnave Elementary students and their families will have a tropical afternoon today with students in the recreation programming class at Eastern Washington University. The Tropical Treasure Carnival will be presented from 3 to 5 p.m. and will include food, snacks, drinks, 13 carnival booths and prizes. Highlights include tropical bowling with coconuts and tiki heads, jumping castles, a raffle and a giant game of Twister.
Today
After-school Specials (North) - Celebrate children’s book author Mark Teague through stories, crafts and games. A different author will be celebrated each month. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.
Social networking Web sites can get a bad rap. Parents often worry about Internet predators trying to contact their children. But sometimes these sites actually bring families together. On Nov. 1, Bill Ridihalgh, a disabled Iraqi war veteran, met his daughter, Carol Gibson, for the first time – thanks to MySpace.
The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather around the table, share a meal together and count their blessings. But for many families, the cost of putting out a meal on a daily basis – let alone a big spread on the holidays – can be a challenge. This is why food banks in the West Plains are planning special holiday meals.
Fenton Duvall, a former Whitworth University history professor, died on Nov. 11. He was 96. Duvall became a professor at Whitworth in 1949. During his tenure he co-founded the Core program with Professor Emeritus of English Clarence Simpson, and became the first faculty member to lead an international Jan Term study program. He also served as dean of students for four years.
Several Inland Northwest organizations offer free Thanksgiving meals for low-income residents on Thanksgiving Day or before. If you know of other meal sites, please contact Rebecca Nappi at rebeccan@spokesman.com or 459-5496. •Christ Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway Ave., Thanksgiving Day meal at 2 p.m. but reservations are required by Friday. Call 496-6242 or 927-9735.
In October and November each year, many of our older citizens start to melt off. Soon, we look around wondering, “Hey, what happened to so and so. I haven’t seen him/her for a while.” The answer is always, “Oh, they left for Arizona.”
OLYMPIA – With state government facing a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall over the next two years, Gov. Chris Gregoire wants to know what you’d suggest. “If you know of an effective strategy to significantly trim costs, I want to hear from you," Gregoire said this week.
The Hannah Montana “Rock the World” Party will be at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The party is for kids ages 5 to 12. Activities include making a music video, having a star photo shoot, and making a DVD from Hannah Montana’s music. There will be snacks and party favors.
Wouldn’t it be nice to know when a frost is about to hit your garden? How about knowing what the rainfall totals are in your yard so you can turn off the sprinklers for a few days? Wouldn’t if be fun to know how different your microclimate is from the official readings at the National Weather Service office? Then a home weather station might be for you. The electronics revolution, especially the emergence of wireless technology, has put highly accurate but affordable stations within easy reach of anyone with a little outdoor space.
The 10th annual Christmas Breakfast and Raffle for Kids, sponsored by the Northeast Spokane Kiwanis, will be Dec. 5. The yearly benefit will be held in the Georgian Room at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave., at 7 a.m. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. Those in attendance will include Mayor Mary Verner.
The 10th annual Christmas Breakfast and Raffle for Kids, sponsored by the Northeast Spokane Kiwanis, will be Dec. 5. The yearly benefit will be held in the Georgian Room at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave., at 7 a.m. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. Those in attendance will include Mayor Mary Verner.
The 10th annual Christmas Breakfast and Raffle for Kids, sponsored by the Northeast Spokane Kiwanis, will be Dec. 5. The yearly benefit will be held in the Georgian Room at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave., at 7 a.m. Registration will begin at 6:30. Those in attendance will include Mayor Mary Verner.
