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Community Briefs and Calendar of Events
8/27/2015 12:25:19 PM

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Church establishes food pantry
Liberty Lake Church, 704 S. Garry Road, recently set up a food pantry. Those in need or know someone in need can call Julie at 255-6266 to set up a time to get food.

Career clothing to be collected for SVP 
The annual Best Food Forward clothing drive will be held Sept. 11-20 at Haggen, 1233 N. Liberty Lake Road, and The Trading Company, 13014 E. Sprague in Spokane Valley. Clothing may be dropped off at any time at either of these locations.

Items needed to supply the newly-created career clothing room at Spokane Valley Partners include men and women's professional clothing, shoes, ties, belts, purses, jewelry, etc.  Clients in need of appropriate clothes for jobs or job interviews may access the clothing room by appointment with clothing bank staff. 

If a tax receipt is needed, donations are requested to be dropped off directly to Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

For questions or more, contact Spokane Valley Partners at 927-1153 or Sharon Jayne at 255-6758.

Food drive to be held to feed homeless students
The 2nd annual Food 4 Thought drive will be held Sept. 26 in Liberty Lake, Otis Orchards and Spokane Valley. Organized by Food 4 Thought, Liberty Lake Kiwanis, Spokane Valley Partners and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, donations of food and cash will help provide weekend food for hundreds of students in Valley-area schools who are classified as homeless.  

Suggested food items include oatmeal packets, granola bars, cold cereal bowls, pop tarts and shelf-stable milk for breakfast; macaroni and cheese, canned ravioli, spaghetti Os, beef stew, cup-of-soup, ramen and turn for lunch/dinner; and applesauce, peach, mandarin oranges or other canned fruit cups, cheese and crackers, cookies, fruit rollups, popcorn and pudding cups for snacks.      

If you live east of Sullivan to Liberty Lake, flyers will be distributed Sept. 19 and food can be placed on your doorstep the morning of Sept. 26 to be picked up. In addition, food can be dropped off at Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road; the LDS Church at 23515 E. Boone in Liberty Lake; or the LDS Church at 21022 E. Wellesley in Otis Orchards.

To assist with the collection effort, call Cliff at 869-8426 to find the route closest to your neighborhood. 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Play in the Park
Free upcoming events in Liberty Lake's parks

Sept. 4, dusk at Pavillion Park: "Return of the Jedi" (PG)
The rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Darth Vader return from the dark side of the Force.

Sept. 6, 4:30 p.m. at Pavillion Park: Lud Kramer Memorial Concert
The Spokane Symphony returns with a lineup of light classics, patriotic tunes and favorites from the world of pop, Hollywood and Broadway.

Sept. 7, 3 to 7 p.m. at Rocky Hill Park: Health and Hope
This family-friendly event features a 3K walk, face painting, music, silent auction and yoga and fitness demonstrations. Also, Cindy Esch is expected to complete her 500-mile journey to bring awareness to survivors of childhood abuse during this time.

Sept. 13, 10 a.m. at Pavillion Park: Church in the Park
Enjoy a morning with Uplift Church featuring a live worship band, picnic, games and family fun. For more: www.upliftchurchll.org   
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sept. 1 | Central Valley School District first day of school

Sept. 2 | Grange Potluck and Meeting 6 p.m., Tri Community Grange, 25025 Heather Street, Newman Lake. A potluck will be followed by a 7 p.m. meeting for this community-based service organization. For more: 926-2517 or geje2@yahoo.com

Sept. 7 | Labor Day

Sept. 10 | Prevent Fraud and Identity Theft Workshop 6 to 7 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Attend this free workshop led by STCU experts to learn what attracts criminals, how to spot fraud warning signs, and what current trending scams are out there. A light meal is provided. To RSVP or for more: www.stcu.org/workshops

Sept. 12 | Art at the Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Liberty Lake Farmers Market, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. This special day will feature various artists from Emerge, a collective creative experience. For more: www.emergecda.org or www.llfarmersmarket.com

Sept. 12 | Family Festival 3 to 5 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. The public is invited for games, competitions, food and fun. For more: 723-6238 or ps32@frieds.org

Sept. 13 | Guest speaker at Lakeside 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. Meet Washington State Rep. Kevin Parker, the franchise owner for Dutch Bros. coffee shops in Spokane who also has a heart from the poor and is passionate about living out his faith. For more: www.lakesidechurch.cc

Sept. 14 | Parent with Greater Resiliency workshop 6:30 to 8 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center of Spokane, 2900 S. Bernard, Spokane. Liberty Lake resident Susie Leonard Weller is leading this six-week parenting series on Mondays through Oct. 19 to help parents integrate their whole hearts and minds to strengthen themselves, children and/or grandchildren. Cost is $20 (or $35 per couple) per class. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more: 838-6518

Sept. 16 | Minecraft Club 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Experts and beginners ages eight and up are invited to meet with other kids who enjoy the game. If you can, bring your own device. For more: 232-2510

Sept. 17 | Nutrition class 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Learn how to ID hidden toxins in your food, determine what to buy and differentiate between real and artificial ingredients. For more: 232-2510

Sept. 19 | National Drive Electric Week 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., CorkHouse Restaurant, 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. The week-long nationwide event to educate on the power, practicality and ability of plug-in vehicles concludes locally with over a dozen vehicles on hand to ride in or drive.

Sept. 22 | "Pillars of Time" book signing 7 p.m., Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W. Main, Spokane. Liberty Lake resident R.J. Robin will be signing and discussing her new book.

Sept. 24 | Wildtree Mini-Freezer Meal Workshop 6 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Bring your own protein and the rest of the ingredients will be provided for four meals. Space and supplies are limited. For more: 232-2510

Sept. 25 | Bed Race Fundraiser 6:30 p.m., Sprague Avenue between Gillis and Moffit Roads, Spokane Valley. Come watch the Liberty Lake Lions and Valley Lions sponsor a 4th annual Bed Race fundraiser immediately before the Valleyfest Parade. Those interested in entering a team (cost is $175) can call to see if openings remain. For more: 220-1557 or vanormanby5@aol.com.

Sept. 26 | Food 4 Thought drive Organized by Food 4 Thought, Kiwanis, Spokane Valley Partners and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, donations will be used to feed over 200 students in the Central Valley School District on weekends. Flyers will be distributed Sept. 19, and drop-off locations include Central Valley High School and the LDS Churches in Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards. To volunteer for collection:  869-8426

Sept. 27 | Picnic with the Beavers 1 to 4 p.m., Liberty Lake Regional Park, 3707 S. Zephyr Road. Join the Lands Council for a free afternoon of learning activities and a beaver hike. For more: 209-2407

Recurring
Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. 

Goodwill Donation Center open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., corner of East Appleway and North Signal Road 

Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www.libertylakekiwanis.org

Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. For more: 922-4422

Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Square Park, 1420 N. Meadowwood. The market runs through Oct. 10. For more: www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com

Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Barlow's Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake Road. For more: 869-7657

Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. Mission Avenue. Toddler and preschool story times, Create space for kids, Baby lap-sit story time, Lego club, Knitting Club, kids crafts and more. For times and more: 232-2510

Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For more: 208-765-8657

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. For more: www.pancan.org or 534-2564

Senior Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Complex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 60 and older invited; recommended donation $3.50.

Spokane Valley Writer's Group 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month, Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission. This supportive critique group welcomes adult writers. For more: 570-4440

MUSIC & THE ARTS
Sept. 19 | This, That or the Other 8 p.m., Liberty Lake Community Theatre, 22910 E. Appleway Ave. Tickets are $7 for this PG13 improv comedy. For more: www.libertylaketheatre.com 

Sept. 25-26 | Cowboy Supper Shows Rockin' B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road. Performances will also be held Oct. 9-10. For show times and more: www.rockinbranch.com or 891-9016

Recurring
Spokane Valley Camera Club 7:15 p.m., third and fourth Monday of the month (September through April), Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. All levels of ability - students through experienced photographers - are invited to learn. Social events include field trips and workshops. For more: 951-1446 or www.sv-cc.org

CIVIC & BUSINESS
Sept. 8 | Women Executives of Liberty Lake (WELL) 12:45 to 2 p.m., Liberty Lake Portal Building, 23403 E. Mission. The public is invited for the fall kick off meeting. For more: www.womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com

Sept. 17 | Open House 3 to 8 p.m., Zenaida Spa & Studio, 23801 E. Appleway Ave. A complimentary yoga class will be held at 3 p.m. followed by 4 p.m. hors d'oeuvres. Live music, mini spa services and a spa package raffle will also be featured. For more: www.zenaidaspa.com

Sept. 19 | Ice cream social 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Evergreen Fountains, 1201 N. Evergreen Road, Spokane Valley. Joel Brantley will provide live music and community tours will be given. For more: www.evergreenfountains.com or 922-3100

Sept. 24 | HUB All-Star Breakfast Fundraiser 7 to 9 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. The second annual fundraiser will provide an update on the HUB Sports Center activities and how the non-profit is partnering with the greater community. Participants are asked to RSVP no later than Sept. 11. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Sept. 25 | Big 5 Reveal 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The public is invited to this free unveiling and celebration of the future of the greater Valley area. Tickets for the ball drop are being sold for $10; contact the Chamber to purchase them. For more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org

Recurring
Central Valley School board 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley. 

Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. 

Liberty Lake Library Foundation Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Merchants Association 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. For more: 999-4935

Liberty Lake Municipal Library board 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month, 23123 E. Mission Ave.

Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive.  

Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive

Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District board 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. 

HEALTH & RECREATION
Sept. 14 | Coed volleyball league begins  6 to 9:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $165 for seven weeks of play on Mondays through Oct. 26. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Sept. 19-20 | Slamma Jamma Pickleball Tournament 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Sponsored by Selkirk Sports, this tournament is for men's and women's doubles as well as mixed doubles. Cost is $25 per person plus $5 per event. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Sept. 19-20 | Ride the Rim The fifth annual race starts in Liberty Lake and travels throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho. The ride is open to all ages and abilities. For more: www.rotaryinmotion.com

Sept. 27 | HUB-apalooza Family Fun Festival 3 to 5 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. The HUB is celebrating its 8th birthday with an open house full of fun activities and games that are free to participants. For more: www.nbccamps.com

Sept. 27 | Law & Disorder Charity BubbleBall Game 5 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Proceeds will benefit HUB 360 after-school program. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org

Recurring
KidFIT Spokane HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. This children's movement and fitness program offers classes in dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop), gymnastics and cheerleading for girls and boys ages three and older. For more: 953-7501 or www.kidfitspokane.com

Liberty Lake Ladies' Nine Hole Golf Club 9 a.m. Thursdays, Liberty Lake Golf Course, 24403 E. Sprague Ave. For more: 928-6854

Liberty Lake Running Club 6 p.m. Thursdays, Twisp Café & Coffee House, 23505 E. Appleway Ave. The club meets for a three-mile run weekly through October. For more: 954-9806

Trailhead Ladies Nine Hole Golf Club Play for this weekly league at Trailhead Golf Course is Wednesday mornings through September. For more: www.trailheadladies9.com or 879-7391 

HUB Sports Center 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Various activities and events occur throughout the week including:

• Badminton open gym: 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., $5/person

• Basketball open gym: Noon to 1 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., $4/person

• Pickleball drop-in: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.; 6 to 8 p.m. Sun. and Wed. $2/seniors ($4/non-seniors)

• Table Tennis: 7 to 9:30 p.m., Mon. and Wed.; $3/player

• Classes including Keno Karate, Modern Farang-Mu Sul, Wing Chun Kung Fun and Zumba Aerobics. See website for cost and times.

All calendar listings were provided to or gathered by Splash staff. If you would like your event considered for the community calendar, please submit information by the 15th of the month to calendar@libertylakesplash.com.


 

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