fbpx
29.4 F
Spokane
Friday, November 29, 2024
spot_img
HomeNewsSpokane Indian Community organizes Diwali Celebration

Spokane Indian Community organizes Diwali Celebration

Date:

Related stories

Anti-abortion church near Planned Parenthood Spokane relaunches as ‘Voice’ after legal battles

The Church at Planned Parenthood (TCAPP) — the anti-abortion ministry founded in 2019 in Spokane by Pastor Ken Peters, who built a modest national profile on the ministry’s brand — is reemerging as the 'Voice' after years of legal battles. 

FāVS Religion News Roundup: Nov. 29

This week's FāVS Religion News Roundup includes several winter and Christmas events taking place the following week, a report of nonprofits receiving funds from MultiCare, a WA LGBTQ+ survey and more.

Christian lobby pushes for daily Bible readings in Idaho schools

Idaho Family Policy Center proposes legislation for Bible readings in public schools. Learn more about the controversial bill and its potential impact.

Spokane Friends Chaplain Ken Peacock dies, recognized in hospital ‘honor walk’

Ken Peacock, chaplain at Spokane Friends Meeting and elder at Millwood Presbyterian, died Nov. 23 following a brain bleed. Community gathered for honor walk as he gave final gift of organ donation

REPORT: Muslim discrimination hits 92% in Washington State; Spokane community members speak out

Understanding Muslim discrimination in Washington State. Learn about the experiences of the Muslim community and the impact of bias on their daily lives.

Our Sponsors

spot_img
spot_img

The Spokane India Community will be hosting a Diwali celebration on Dec. 16.

“It will be a fun evening packed with entertainment. We invite you and your loved ones as we celebrate the festival of lights in our own Spokane way… Dinner will be catered so bring your appetite, too,” an announcement reads.

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.

The Spokane 2018 Diwali Dhamaka celebration will be from 4-8 p.m. (Dec. 16) at Center Place Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place in Spokane Valley.

Seating for the Spokane event is limited.

Pre-Sale Special Ticket Price (tickets purchased before Dec. 1):
Adult (18 years and above) – $15
Child (5-18) – $10

Tickets purchased Dec. 1st – Dec. 15
Adult (18 years and above) – $20
Child (5-18) – $15

Tickets can be purchased via PayPal to spokaneindiacommunity@gmail.com. Or, checks can be written to “Spokane India Community” noting the quantity and type of attendees noted in the memo line. Checks must be received by Thursday, Dec. 13 and can be mailed to:

Spokane India Community
P.O. Box 412
Greenacres, WA 99016

Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of FāVS.News, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

Our Sponsors

spot_img
spot_img
0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x