Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The Spokane City Council and city employees are hosting a community food drive and fundraiser to support the Zilch and Bite2Go programs as part of an effort to fight food insecurity.

The event, which runs from October 15 to December 15, accepts non-perishable foods and monetary donations—drop-offs are available at multiple City Hall floors and at the Chase Gallery outside the Council Chambers.

A car crash on Highway 195 near Hatch Road blocked the left lanes in both directions and is causing delays—drivers are advised to use caution in the area.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will hold a free law enforcement career day for high school students on November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its new Regional Training Center + space is limited so students should sign up soon.

The event will feature classes, demos and a panel with county prosecutors, judges and Sheriff John Nowels + topics such as forensics, drone work, SWAT, K9 teams and search and rescue.

Avista announced that traffic will be impacted Friday as crane assembly preparations for rock relocation work at Monroe Street Dam require closing Spokane Falls Boulevard between Post Street and Lincoln Street from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.—drivers must take detours and follow instructions from traffic control personnel.

A study found that HEPA air purifiers did not lower the overall virus count in classrooms even though they reduced the variety by 33%—with some rooms testing positive for up to 13 viruses.

Researchers noted that low humidity helped viruses stay in the air and suggested controlling classroom humidity between 40% and 60% to lower exposure.

Folk Bird Quilting Workshop with Heather Black

5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. — Spokane Fairgrounds — Quilt Kit required — Create a delightful family of modern birds in this hands-on quilt workshop.

Cozy Village Quilting Workshop with Fran Gulick

5:30 p.m. — The Quilting Bee — Registration required — Learn to create a modern quilt with three dynamic house block patterns under expert guidance.

Wild Moose Chase Trail Run

8 AM — Riverside State Park — Entry fee applies — Experience one of the best trail runs in the Pacific Northwest with options for 5k, 10k, and 25k races.

Manufacturing Suppliers Expo

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Connect with key players in the regional manufacturing industry at this annual expo.

Immunization Clinic at CHAS Health Valley

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — CHAS Valley Medical Clinic — Call to schedule or walk in — Get your flu shot at this community-focused vaccination event.