Reunions
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Grant Grade School Alumni Picnic - Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at the east end of Grant Park. Celebrating the class of 1949, but the event is open to all classes. There will be a potluck picnic. Participants should bring a dish to share, and their own beverage, plates, silverware and a chair or blanket to sit on. Call Jim Nyborg at (509) 928-6962 or email bailnybo@msn.com.
Mead High School Class of 1979 - July 25-26. Friday night gathering from 5-9 p.m. at Birdy’s Sports Bar and Grille; Saturday night meet from 6-10 p.m. at Zola’s. All class members, faculty and members of surrounding classes are invited to attend. Silent auction to be held at Zola’s to benefit Brian Burns. Make reservations at www.meadclassof1979.com or Jackie Beal Conley at jaycee2517@gmail.com.
Mead High School Class of 1964 - Sept. 19-21. Share memories and celebrate 50 years. Contact Paula at (509) 329-8964 or Skip at (509) 979-3260.
Shadle Park High School Class of 1975 – Seeking alumni for future reunion. Email sphsclassof75@yahoo.com or send mail to Janet (Plett) and Ken Rice, 229 W. Heroy Ave., Spokane, WA 99205.
Military
USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates Reunion - Aug. 27-31. For all ships company and embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jacksonville, Fla. Contact Robert G. McAnally at (755) 723-0317 or yujack46709@gmail.net, or visit http:// ussiwojimashipmates.cfns.net.
USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association Reunion - Sept. 8-14. Will be at the Hilton St. Louis Airport, 10330 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, Mo. Make reservations by calling (314) 426-5500. The room rate is $89/per night and includes all taxes and breakfast for two people. For more information, contact Don Shade at (866) 352-2314 or (716) 569-2314; email lbcgn9@aol.com; or visit www.usslongbeach-assoc.org.