The 2009 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade theme is "I Love a Parade". In honor of the Washington Air National Guard celebrating its 85th Anniversary, since its founding at Felts Field in 1924, our Grand Marshall for the parade is Major General Timothy J. Lowenberg, Adjutant General for the State of Washington.
Also, in honor of Spokane being selected to host Navy Week in conjunction with the Lilac Festival, Rear Admiral James A. Symonds, Commander Navy Region Northwest, is our parade Honorary Grand Marshall and Guest Speaker at the All City Civic Military Luncheon. Reserved seating for the parade is still available for $15. Contact the Spokane Lilac Office at 509-535-4554 for details.
Go to http://www.navyweek.org/spokane/index.html for more information on Spokane Navy Week 2009.
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Hosting Quilt for Auction
NW Hosting Auction Item: This 12-block quilt depicts the circuit of the Northwest Festival Hosting Group. Reading Top left, a “Four Star of David” block in yellows representing Daffodil; “Stylized Apple Blossom” for Wenatchee; “Field of Lilacs” for Spokane; Row 2: “Maple Leaf” for New Westminster Hyack; “Rosebud” for Portland; “Strawberries on the Vine” for Marysville; Row 3: “Steps to the Capital” for Olympia; “Simplified Compass” for Seattle; “Sail Boats” for Astoria; Row 4: “Fall Leaf” for Leavenworth; “Fish Tessellation” for Issaquah; and finally a signature Northwest Festival Hosting Group 4-patch. The quilt top and back are 100% new cotton, with a polyester batting, and is completely machine washable and dryable. It will drape a full sized bed or cover a queen size.
