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Free Training: "Understanding Infant Adoption"

What is the Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program?
The Infant Adoption Training Initiative is funded by a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services. Our Understanding Infant Adoption training program is designed to help health care professionals serving pregnant women and teens discuss adoption as an option with patients and clients who are not sure that they want to parent the child.

Who can attend?
You are eligible to attend if you are staff (nurses, social workers, technicians, physicians, etc.) employed by: Public health departments, public hospitals, nonprofit hospitals, MSS/ISS Programs affiliated with public health departments or private, nonprofit agencies Nonprofit clinics, e.g. Planned Parenthood Agencies, Teen Health Centers, school based Health clinics (public and private schools) or if you are a health care professional that interacts with pregnant women

How much does it cost?
There is no cost to attend the IATI training. There is no registration fee or fee for CEU certificates.

Washington State Primary August 19, 2008

This Tuesday is the day to turn in your ballot....if you haven't already.  Be sure to take advantage of this special civic duty.  In case you are new to Washington, it's all done by a mail in ballot process.  And they've changed things up a bit with this primary.  It's called a Top Two Primary because you can vote for anyone on the ballot, regardless of your party affiliation or the candidates.  The top two vote recipients will move on to the next election in November.

You can mail your ballot at a US Postal Servic Box or post office.  Be sure to affix a first class postage stamp.

Postage is not necessary if you drop it off at a Voter Service Center or a Ballot Drop Box Location.

Ballot Drop Box Locations:

• Airway Heights Library 1213 S Lundstrom
• Argonne Library 4322 N Argonne
• Cheney Library 610 First
• Deer Park Library 208 S Forest
• Downtown Library 906 W Main
• East Side Library 524 S Stone
• Elections Office 1033 W Gardner
• Hillyard Library 4005 N Cook
• Indian Trail Library 4909 W Barnes
• Liberty Lake Library 1421 N Meadowwood
• Medical Lake Library 321 E Herb
• Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal
• N Spokane Library 44 E Hawthorne
• Otis Orchards Library 22324 E Wellesley
• Shadle Library 2111 W Wellesley
• South Hill Library 3324 S Perry
• Spokane Valley Library 12004 E Main
• STA Plaza 701 W Riverside

Voter Service Centers

• Downtown Spokane: Elections Office 1033 W Gardner Ave
• Downtown Spokane: STA Plaza 701 W Riverside Ave
• North Spokane: North Spokane Library 44 E Hawthorne Rd
• South Hill: St. Mark's Church 316 E 24th Ave
• Spokane Valley: CenterPlace 2426 N Discovery Pl
• West Plains-Medical Lake: St. Anne's Church 712 E Lake St

For more information call 509-477-2320 or email   elections@spokanecounty.org

www.spokanecounty.org/elections

Meet the Mama behind...

Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings

Shanda and Scott Woodward  509-714-6888 or 509-999-1516

swoodward@floorsandwindows.com

Shanda and her husband Scott own Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings.  There are many carpet stores in the Inland Northwest, but Shanda's has a unique twist that saves you time and money!  She brings the showroom right to your house or office!  No longer do you have to drive back and forth choosing flooring samples to match your furniture and paint.   

They have a variety of flooring including carpeting, vinyl, tile, hardwood, and cork among others.  And you can also take care of your window covering needs at the same time!  They have blinds, shades and shutters for all budgets.

SpokaneMama asked Shanda a few things about life as a Mompreneur in the Inland Northwest.

What do you like about your business?  We like being in business for ourselves.  We also like satisfied customers that recognize and appreciate tremendous value.

What business tip can you give other women in business?  Visit and participate in as many networking opportunities as you can.  Make lasting and personal connections and learn as much about other businesses that you can.  Try to connect as much as possible over coffee, lunch, etc. outside of the standard networking opportunities to get to know more about others.  Finally, patience and persistence!

How long have you lived in the Inland Northwest?  My whole life!  I've lived in Montana, Idaho and Washington.

What's your favorite thing about the Inland NW?  I love the four seasons and the nature.  We love camping with our family and I love gardening when I have time to myself.

You can find Shanda's Business listed on the SpokaneMama's Service Listing

Youth Events at Unity in the Community

The focus of the Unity in the Community Youth Committee is to provide a fun filled area for children and their families while providing an opportunity to learn about other cultures, traditions and families. Activities include:

* A Cultural Village treasure hunt where families visit each village to learn a bit of trivia about that particular culture and receive a stamp in their “passport” which entitles them to a prize at the end.

* Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire will have the Apple Health for Kids Campaign school bus in the youth area along with a kids tent. This is a program that helps provide medical care for all kids in Washington.

* A Helmet Fitting station to teach parents and children the proper way to fit a helmet which provides important protection for precious heads. Each child receives a free helmet – perfect for the start of school!

* A raffle where families can sign up to win a variety of prizes.

* Jumping castles which provide great physical activity and fun for kids! Give our youth an opportunity it meet and befriend someone from another cultural environment their own.

* Tattoo station for anyone who wants to add some “flava” to their look. All tattoos are temporary!

* U.S. Army Recruiting will provide vehicles so children can explore and learn how our armed forces protect and defend our country.

14th Annual Unity in the Community, Spokane 2008

Come on down to Riverfront Park this weekend

Unity in the Community is a public event featuring an uplifting cultural celebration that emphasizes diversity, a network of community resources, and family fun.

Unity will include career, culture, education and health information. It boasts live performances, games, and giveaways. The Career and Education Fair features several of the area’s best and largest companies for employment and even area businesses showcasing their products and their services. Unity in the Community is a public event featuring an uplifting cultural celebration that emphasizes diversity, a network of community resources, and family fun.

Family Movies at the Garland

Here's a great movie for the whole family.  I only had to tell my husband that Jodie Foster was in it and we are there!!

Nim's Island is the story of a young girl who inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel she's reading.

Rated:  PG

Cost:  FREE

Show Times at the Garland:

August 18th -22nd at 9:30 am

Doors open at 9:00 am

Be sure to bring a few dollars for the tastiest popcorn in town.  You won't be able to resist the smell!

Now if you are from my generation of mamas...I just need to say Indy and your heart will skip a beat.  It's hard to believe that Harrison Ford is 66 now!  He'll always be that swashbuckling 30 something year old when I was just an impressionable teenage girl. 

Take the family to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.  In this film, archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.

Rated: PG-13

Show Times at the Garland:

August 15 - 21st  2:30 and 7:05 (except on the 16th there won't be an early show.)

Tickets: $3.50 all shows

Upcoming Fun in the Inland Northwest:

Garland Street Fair

Come down to Monroe and Garland this Saturday, August 16th, to enjoy this annual street fair.  It's a FREE fair.   10:00 am to 8:00 pm.  The theme for this year's fair is Wizard of Oz.  Spokane Public Radio will be on hand with kids' craft activities.  There will be lots of fun festivities like a Toto look-alike contest, a Judy Garland singing contest, food, entertainment, and The Wizard of Oz at the Garland Theater.

Post Falls Food Fest

Enjoy some fun food this weekend, August 16-17, in Post Falls.  This is the 1st annual gathering of Post Falls eating establishments, businesses, kids entertainment, and music.  Great fun for the whole family.   Festival hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. For more information call Tim: 208-819-4501

Skyfest Schedule Aug 9-10

Schedule of Events

What: Inland Northwest SkyFest 2008 Where: Fairchild AFB When: August 9-10, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10:50 a.m. The U.S. Army Golden Knights (C-31) 11:25 a.m. L-39 Firecat Aerobatic Act 11:39 a.m. UH-1N Huey Combat Search and Rescue demo 11:51 a.m. C-17 Globemaster III demo 12:03 p.m. Felts Warbirds 12:18 p.m. F-15 Eagle demo 12:33 p.m. Dan Buchanan, Hang Glider Demonstration 12:44 p.m. KC-135R Stratotanker demo 1:07 p.m. MIG Fury Fighters dog fight 1:27 p.m. Tim Weber (X-300) aerobatic act 1:37 p.m. Mig17/A26/FOUGA flybys 2:02 p.m. F-22 Raptor demo followed by F-22/F-15 Eagle/P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight 2:32 p.m. Cascade Warbirds flybys 3 p.m. John Kezele (T-33) semi-aerobatic act 3:10 p.m. U.S. Navy Blue Angels/Fat Albert (F-18 Hornet/C-130 Hercules) aerobatic act

Beat the Heat in Coeur d'Alene

The KYRO (Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization) put the finishing touches on the ice and they are open!  Skate camps and classes begin August 18th.  Adult Hockey starts this Sunday.  See below for their full Ice Arena schedule this season

Beat the August Heat and sign up for a class.  (or sign the kids up and enjoy a good book while staying cool in their facility!)

The facility is located at:

3519 W Seltice Way in Coeur d'Alene

208-765-4ICE

Ice Season 2008-2009

Instructional Fee: $50.00 for each Program Session

August, 2008

August 18 – 22 (Monday through Friday)

Power Skating

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Figure Skating

10:00 am – 10:45 am

Learn to Skate

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Learn to Play

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

September

September 10 – October 8 (Wednesdays)

Parent & Tot

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Learn to Skate

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

September 13 – October 11 (Saturdays)

Learn to Skate

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

October

October 22 – November 19 (Wednesdays)

Parent & Tot

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Learn to Skate

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

October 25 – November 22 (Saturdays)

Learn to Skate

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

November

November 14 – December 19 (Fridays) [no class November 28 due to Thanksgiving]

Learn to Play

5:45 pm – 6:30 pm

January, 2009

January 3 – 31 (Saturdays)

Learn to Skate

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

January 7 – February 4 (Wednesdays)

Parent & Tot

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Learn to Skate

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

January 23 – February 20 (Fridays)

Learn to Play

5:45 pm – 6:30 pm

February

February 14 – March 14 (Saturdays)

Learn to Skate

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

February 18 – March 18 (Wednesdays)

Parent & Tot

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Learn to Skate

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

March

March 30 – April 3 (Monday through Friday)

Power Skating

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Figure Skating

10:00 am – 10:45 am

Learn to Skate

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Festival At Sandpoint Aug 7-17, 2008

26th Annual Festival At Sandpoint Summer Concert Series

Have fun in Sandpoint for music under the stars, on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho!  www.festivalatsandpoint.com

Here is the Music Line-up this year:

Thursday, August 7    7:30 pm  Tickets $59.95    Smokey Robinson with Chic Gamine

Friday, August 8      7:00 pm  tickets $34.95    Phat Phriday!  Brett Dennen & Donavon Frankenreiter

Saturday, August 9   6:00 pm  Tickets $39.95  Richie Furay Band, Pure Prairie League, & The Marshall Tucker Band  (this concert is SOLD OUT)

Sunday, August 10   4:30 pm   Tickets $5.00    Puss 'n Boots Family Concert

Thursday, August 14    7:30 pm  Tickets $32.95  The Bodeans and The WAiFS

Friday,  August 15   7:00 pm  Tickets $55.95  Ziggy Marley

Saturday, August 16  6:00 pm  Tickets $49.95  WYNONNA with Bomshel

Sunday, August 17   7:30 pm  Adults $29.95 Youth $9.95  Grand Finale: Bravo Beethoven, The Spokane Symphony, Maestro Gary Sheldon