Mugs Net Top Dollar For Abuse Prevention

Pete Fretwell and Mike Fitzsimmons, talk-show hosts for KXLY-AM radio, conducted impromptu auctions last week of celebrity coffee mugs - one still containing cold, left-over coffee - to begin a fund-raising effort for Child Abuse Prevention Day on March 28.

Fretwell began the auction during his early morning program, putting up for bid the mug - still filled with left-over coffee - of talk-show host Rick Miller. Before the day ended, it sold for $250.

Fitzsimmons, not to be outdone, auctioned his own cup for $500 during his air time.

Child Abuse Prevention Day will tell about child abuse issues while raising money to prevent abuse and neglect in Spokane. Beginning at 6 a.m., KXLY will broadcast messages from community professionals who deal with child abuse, including law enforcement, civic leaders and counselors.

Last year’s event raised $35,000 for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Children’s Home Society and Spokane Child Abuse and Neglect.

KXLY is selling Rick Miller mugs for $5 at the station’s front desk to benefit CAP Day.

Another pre-event will be an indoor carnival at the Lincoln Heights Rosauers Supermarket on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The carnival will offer 25-cent activities, such as the Tuna Fish Shuffle and Oreo Cookie Stacking Contest. All proceeds benefit CAP.

Spring fashion show

Cancer Patient Care will present its Spring Spectrums Fashion Show, featuring clothes from Audrey’s Boutique with P.J. and Company models, on Thursday, March 28.

An 11 a.m. social hour will precede the noon luncheon and show in the Crescent Court ballroom.

The $25 event includes makeovers, door prizes, demonstrations and a silent auction.

All proceeds benefit community cancer patients.

For more information, contact Joey Frost, Sheryl Stave or Carol Montgomery, 456-0446.

Chocolate and champagne

The 12th annual Chocolate and Champagne Gala benefit for the Spokane Sexual Assault Center will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park’s ballroom.

Gourmet desserts, truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, lattes and other delights can be eaten while enjoying the beat of a jazz quartet, mingling with friends and participating in silent and live auctions.

Major sponsors for this year’s event - contributing at least $2,500 in funds of in-kind services - include Allstate Insurance, KXLY-FM 99.9, Cox Cable, Egghead and First Interstate Bank.

Tickets - $30 advance and $40 at the door - are available through G&B Select-a-Seat, 325-SEAT or 747-8224.

Crisis volunteers needed

The Spokane Sexual Assault Center is seeking volunteer advocates to answer the 24-hour crisis line and provide support for child and adult victims and survivors of sexual abuse.

Professional, relevant victim/advocate training provides volunteers with skills to help victims through medical, investigative and judicial proceedings, handle crisis intervention and answer the 24-hour crisis line.

The next session begins April 10.

For more information, or to apply, call Marcia Gallucci or Mimi Bennett, 747-8224.

Mobile mammograms

Northwest Imaging will be available for low-cost mammograms at the YWCA on Tuesday and each subsequent third Tuesday of the month.

Cost of the mammogram, $70, will be billed to insurance companies. Medical coupons will be accepted.

Call 326-1190, ext. 118. for an appointment.

Pullman High receives grants

The Pullman Greyhound Booster committee awarded nearly $7,500 for 17 activities at Pullman High School that aren’t funded by the school.

The activities include Junior Statesman of America, Future Problem Solvers, French Club, choir, VICA, Art Club and the Gourmet Club.

Athletics funded include softball, tennis, baseball, girls and boys soccer, and football.

Also receiving grant money were Future Farmers of America, beginning strength and conditioning, strength training and wrestling.

Benefit breakfast

Don’t forget to make your reservation for the YWCA benefit breakfast March 26.

Some 1,000 women and men are expected to attend to hear the experiences of Stacy Allison, the first American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and testimonials of those whose lives have been helped by YWCA’s critical services and programs.

For reservations, call 326-1190.

Make-A-Wish correction

The telephone number for Make-A-Wish listed in last week’s article was incorrect. The correct number is 458-2618.

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