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Spokane high school seniors will be honored for their academic achievement on Monday at the 22nd annual Spokane Scholars Foundation Banquet. The foundation will award grants to 24 of the 145 nominated seniors from both public and private Spokane area schools for their outstanding academic success. The scholars have been nominated by their high school principal, counselor and teachers based on accomplishments in one of six content areas: English, social studies, mathematics, science, world languages and fine arts.

DOWNTOWN – Spokane Dream Center is presenting, “Behold Jesus!” at the INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., on Saturday at 1 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. More than 170 cast members participate in this community theater production which highlights scenes from the Bible and Jesus’ life.

WEST CENTRAL – COPS West, 1901 W. Boone Ave., is temporarily closed for maintenance and reorganization. COPS program manager Christy Hamilton said the bathrooms in the building needed some work and that the office area needed to be cleaned up and organized.

Lottery winners in Spokane County for the week of April 6-12. $5,000

• The Land Use Committee will meet today at 5 p.m. in the Council Briefing Center, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • The Morgan Acres Neighborhood Council will meet today at 6 p.m. at Spokane County Fire District 9, Station 98, 6606 N. Regal St.

Spokane Valley Holy Week Spokane Valley United Methodist Church – Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. service and choir cantata “Symbols of the Cross” in the sanctuary; Sunday, Easter pancake breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. service, traditional worship at 9 a.m., contemporary at 11 a.m. at the church, 115 N. Raymond Road. (509) 924-7262.

For the week of April 21-25. Monday – Option 1: Beef stroganoff with pasta, beets, roll, steamed vegetables, fruit. Option 2: Fishwich, steamed vegetables, fruit

The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents. The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with recognized social service agencies in Spokane. If you have an item to donate, please contact the social service agency directly. Donors who can deliver items are especially appreciated.

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop - Volunteers are needed for the Discovery Shop, 805 W. Garland Ave., for help with a number of duties. For more information, call Joanne at (509) 465-1607. Anna Ogden Hall Long Term Recovery Shelter - Volunteer opportunities include in the nursery and kitchen; various program class teachers; reception work; and help in the medical clinic. Required introductory classes are offered three times per month. For more information, call (509) 535-8510 or visit www.ugmspokane.org.

The early part of the week was very pleasant across the Inland Northwest. Temperatures warmed to above normal levels on Monday with sunshine and late afternoon clouds. However, it appears we’re moving into a wetter weather pattern. As of early this week, the long-range computer models were pointing to increasing showers and thunderstorms across the region, especially in late April. From late April until early June, precipitation is expected to be above normal with occasional rain and thunderstorms. But, there will be days with sunny skies and mild to warm temperatures. June could start out with some late-season freezes, especially in the higher mountains.

COPS is offering a two-day crime prevention course for managers and owners of multifamily housing and rental units on Thursday and April 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Classes are held at St. Ann’s Church, 2120 E. First Ave. Cost: $75. Call: (509) 835-4572.

For 04-12-2014

Social/recreational Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring 5 to 10 pages to read aloud and 6 to 8 copies for others to read along and critique. Monthly meetings are held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, at noon at the Otis Orchards branch of the Spokane Public Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316

With plans for a new countywide solid waste system in disarray, the city of Millwood is grappling with how to respond. Spokane County has given city officials until April 30 to sign an agreement that would enable them to join the new system.

The Central Valley School District will hold two community meetings to receive input about the district’s school facilities. The input will help the CVSD shape the projects to be included on a construction bond placed in front of voters in 2015. District-wide open houses will be held Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Opportunity Elementary School, 1109 S. Wilbur Road, and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Lake Elementary School, 23606 E. Boone Ave. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and ideas to share.