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Thursday, November 26, 2015

o l i H d a g y n i C r a h e er h S

with our Community!

We are looking for host families to open their hearts and homes to a pair of students for just one weekend.

Learn and experience Japanese culture Share American values and traditions Have a e fun! u

(509) 232-2071 For dates and info visit www.mfwi.edu/homestay

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10th Annual

Bing Crosby

HOLIDAY FILM FESTIVAL December 12, 2015 Presented by Bing Crosby Advocates

BingCrosbyAdvocates.org (for complete festival information)

11:30 a.m. White Christmas 2 p.m.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

4:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn

6:45 p.m.

Songs by Bing’s nephew Howard Crosby

7:30 p.m.

White Christmas

Tickets $10 Tickets available at the door only Cash or check only No advance ticket sales

Children age 12 and under admitted free

Raffle for hotel stays and other great prizes Crosby career and family photos on display Bing merchandise for sale Bing Crosby Advocates is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the legacy of Bing Crosby and helping preserve the Crosby House Museum and the historic theater where the world-famous entertainer began his show business career. Donations are accepted to help continue the work, which includes the annual Bing Crosby Holiday Film Festival. For information, visit BingCrosbyAdvocates.org.

Excelsior relies on the donations of its many supporters and community partners. Please contact us to learn more about our programs and services and how they impact the lives of youth and families in our community.

CARE. RESPECT. HOPE Excelsior Youth Center is in need of donations: Annual Silent Auction • New Hygiene Supplies • Hats, Gloves & Winter Coats • Games & Craft Items • School Supplies •

For over 30 years, the nonprofit Excelsior Youth Center has provided education, behavioral health and primary medical services to youth and their families in Spokane.

Excelsior serves a diverse group of adolescents and their families with a range of presenting difficulties which compromise their abilities to live happy, healthy lives.

We believe that everyone has the potential to be safer, stronger, and more satisfied in the lives they lead. To that end, we provide care and respect to our clients as

they seek to connect to their futures.

www.ExcelsiorYouthCenter.com 509.328.7041 • EBHS@4eyc.org

Grief and the Holidays We understand that grieving the death OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE CAN BE DIFkCULT

especially during the holidays. That’s why Hospice of Spokane offers no-cost grief support groups throughout Spokane for anyone in the community.

If you’re grieving the death of someone CLOSE TO YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WE can help.

509.456.0438 www.hospiceofspokane.org

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

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Goodwill taught me

>ŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ ŵĂƩĞƌ͘ DŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ĞǀĞƌ͘ We invite you to help us transform our libraries together this holiday season.

I can

build independence

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Locally, The Arc of Spokane is one of the largest social service agencies serving people with developmental disabilities in our community. Our 12 major programs serve 3,500 people each year, and we are the only agency in Spokane with the mission of advocating for this uniquely vulnerable population.

<ŝĚƐ ĂŐĞƐ ϰͲϭϮ ƐŚŽƉ ĨŽƌ ĞǀĞƌLJŽŶĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŝƐƚ͕ ƚŚĞŶ ǁƌĂƉ ĞĂĐŚ ŐŝŌ ƐŽ ŝƚ ŝƐ ƌĞĂĚLJ ƚŽ ƉƵƚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĞĞ͘ ůů ŐŝŌƐ ƉƌŝĐĞĚ Ψ͘ϱϬ ƚŽ Ψϴ

Downtown Skywalk Level Crescent Building 707 W. Main Street November 23 - December 23

Store Hours:

Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

My name is Paula Cartwright and I am the mother of Taylor Cartwright. My son Taylor has been employed at Investment Recovery through Avista Utilities for the past five years, with oversight and coaching provided by The Arc of Spokane. From a very early age Taylor had a keen interest in doing jobs, many jobs. When I say “jobs” I don’t mean household chores. Taylor always had his sights set on more interesting work like car detailing, snow removal, or customer service. For those of you who know Taylor, you also know that he is “socially gifted.”

Because of The Arc / Avista partnership, he has input into his own employment goals and skills acquisition. His wishes are considered. For the first time, Taylor feels as w iif he has EARNED the right to be employed.

The Arc of Spokane would like to thank the entire Inland Northwest Community for your support. &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ĐĂůů ϵϴϵͲϲϮϭͲϬϵϬϮ Žƌ ĞŵĂŝ ďĞƚŚĚƵŬĞͺƐĂŶƚĂ͘ĞdžƉƌĞƐƐΛLJĂŚŽŽ͘ĐŽŵ

You help us make a difference!

Santa Sponsors

Mrs. Claus Sponsors

We promote independence and choice and enhance the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Visit www.arc-spokane.org (509) 328-6326 Join Us On Facebook!

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GIVE THE GIFT OF POSSIBILITY When you donate to the Y, you’re giving kids a safe place with the guidance they need to thrive. GIVE for a better us.

For a better you. For a better community

YMCA OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST ymcaspokane.org/donate 509 777 YMCA (9622)