Please join us for our annual Emerson Garfield Neighborhood potluck!
The potluck will be held at Emerson Park (116 W. Alice Ave, one block west of Monroe) on Wednesday, August 9th starting at 5 pm. Please bring your own chairs and food to share. There won’t be any grills available so bring pre-prepared food only.
This is a great chance to meet your neighbors and learn more about our neighborhood council.
Please let us know what you’ll be bringing, we have a spreadsheet to help us all figure out what’s needed and avoid bringing too much of the same thing.
The City’s Emergency Management Office monitors weather reports to determine whether the cooling spaces plan should be activated. If at least two consecutive days of 95-degree weather are predicted by the National Weather Service, the plan is activated.
Spokane’s library system is the cornerstone of the cooling areas plan. It utilizes existing resources that are staffed so it’s cost-effective, has ample space, is already in neighborhoods in various parts of the city and offers water, restrooms, books interactive play areas, wi-fi access, etc. Library locations include: Central (906 W. Main St.), Shadle Park (2111 W. Wellesley Ave.), Liberty Park (402 S. Pittsburg St.), Hillyard (4110 N. Cook St.), South Hill Library (3324 S. Perry St.) and Indian Trail (4909 W. Barnes Road). Libraries are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
If someone needs ride to a cooling area during an activation period (when the temperature is at least 95 for two or more days) if they board a STA bus and mention they can’t pay for it to the driver, the fare will be waved. Additionally the Salvation Army has vans that can meet people where they are at 24/7 and help connect them to local shelters. Call (509) 280-6860.
The Trent Resource and Assistance Center (TRAC) is another cooling space option. It’s a safe, healthy indoor facility that has separated spaces for different demographics. TRAC also offers meals and wrap around services to help homeless individuals on their journey out of homelessness. Check https://sheltermespokane.org for updated citywide shelter occupancy information as reported by shelter operators.
Splash pads are great places to cool down for free. Splash pads are operational daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 19 parks find the list here. The City’s six aquatic centers offer free open swimming. The pools are open June 20 – Aug 25 find the list here.
All cooling areas have donated hydration drinks available for activations at the start of the hot summer season. The City has secured donations of products for the cooling areas, but additional donations of bottled water, Gatorade/Powerade, other caffeine-free hydration drinks, mini sunscreen products and single pack snacks are needed for future extreme weather events. Powder that is mixed with water goes farther than pre-mixed hydration drinks. Those interested in donating can email Director of Emergency Management Sarah Nuss atย snuss@spokanecity.org. Donations are being accepted on weekdays this month and throughout August.
Residents are urged to drink water, wear light-colored clothing, apply sunscreen and to not leave kids or pets in vehicles. The community is encouraged to take advantage of these facilities and their amenities as well as check on neighbors, friends, and family during heat waves. If you can help someone, please do.
SAVE THE DATE! The Emerson Garfield Neighborhood Council is pleased to once again present our Annual Concert in the Park on August 26th, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm at Corbin Park. We are thrilled to have the incredible Zonky Jazz Band as our entertainment. www.zonkyjazzband.com
This free concert is sponsored by these local businesses and organizations:
City of Spokane Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS)
Corbin Park Homeowners Association
If you are interested in signing on as a sponsor of the event, please email the EGNC Treasurer at genebrake01@gmail.com
