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Volunteers needed Aug. 22
Volunteers are needed to “Feed My Starving Children” around the world for 22 cents each. Learn more or sign up to pack meals at http://www.fmsc.org, or phone Cheney United Church of Christ pastor Dave Krueger-Duncan, 202-0842.
Join others for this MobilePack” event at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley Saturday, Aug. 22, during a two-hour shift, noon – 2 p.m. or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Coat drive meeting Aug. 27
It’s always during the hottest part of the summer when we need to start thinking about the annual community coat drive.
There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome as we plan for another successful local coat drive — community members, civic leaders and church members.
Working, we will help make sure Cheney families are warm this winter. For questions please call Carol Kriegh at 235-6943.
STCU blood drive Aug. 28
Inland Northwest Blood Center along with the Cheney Community Blood Drive volunteers led by Duane Isaac will be coordinating a blood drive Friday, Aug. 28, at the Spokane Teachers Credit Union Cheney branch, 2718 First Street.
Donation hours are from 1:15 – 5 p.m.
INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.
Mamanakis book signing
Cheney Historical Museum director and author Joan Mamanakis will be signing copies of her book “Images of America Cheney” at the New Boundary Brewing Company, 505 First St., on Friday, Aug. 28 from 4 – 6 p.m. All proceeds from the sale of the book will support museum operations.
New Boundary Brewing is the first brewery and taproom to operate in Cheney in 105 years.
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