Special Edition, Friday, June 26, 2009

Don’t miss Kareem tonight at the FOX!

There are still good seats left for tonight’s speech, question-and-answer session and book signing by NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He's here for Hoopfest and will give his presentation this evening at 7pm at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. The six-time NBA MVP and league's leading scorer will talk about basketball and life, while signing copies of his book, On The Shoulders Of Giants. Tickets are $50 each and include admission to his speech, an autographed copy of his book and CD, and while supplies last, a Skyhook t-shirt. Call Ticketswest right now at 800-325-SEAT or go to Ticketswest.com to see and hear the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. What a great way to kick off Hoopfest.

The YWCA is accepting nominations for the 2009 Women of Achievement Awards, honoring women in our community for their work in the following categories: Arts & Culture; Professional; Volunteer Community Service and Science. One graduating high school senior will be awarded a $500 scholarship in the Young Woman of Achievement category and man, woman or organization will be awarded the Carl Maxey Racial Justice Award, honoring exemplary service and leadership in the community in the areas of eliminating racism and promoting diversity. YWCA of Spokane is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. For nomination forms, visit www.ywca.org/spokane. Submission deadline is Tuesday, June 30. Send nominations to jackief@ywcaspokane.org or fax to 509-326-1597. Recipients will be honored at the YWCA Women of Achievement luncheon at the Spokane Convention Center on October 28, 2009.

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