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Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers Needed!

14th Annual Spring Cleanup needs volunteers

Volunteer in trash dumpster as part of the 2015 spring cleanup.
Spring Cleanup 2015

We need approximately 10 volunteers for the 14th Annual Spring Cleanup which will be held Saturday, May 20th at Faith Bible Church. To volunteer contact Karl at karl.boldt@gmail.com or call 509.868.9553. There will be donuts, and coffee for the volunteers, as well as pizza afterwards.

Volunteers helping direct traffic during the 2015 spring cleanup
Spring Cleanup 2015

There will be one bin for clean green, and one for general refuse-which can take anything except non burnable items such as drywall and nail embedded wood. Salvation Army will be there to take items such as microwave ovens to refurbish. Metal recycle can also be brought to the event. There will be mailers sent out reminding EG residents about the event approximately 2 weeks prior.

Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market needs volunteers

Logo for the Emerson-Garfield Farmers' Market

The Farmers Market will be at the same location, the parking lot of the Adult Education Center on 2310 North Monroe. The EGFM season will run from June 2 through September 8.

People walking through the farmers market
Taking a stroll to see what’s on offer

Volunteers are needed to give market tours for patrons that need assistance. Volunteers are also needed to assist with set up. To volunteer email market@emersongarfield.org or call (509) 255-3072

Sun Shine Through – Neighborhood Sign Update

Sun Shine Through – Neighborhood Sign Update

Here is the latest update on the progress of the welcome sign which will be placed on North Monroe on the boundary between the Emerson Garfield and the North Hill Neighborhoods. One side will welcome people coming from North Hill into Emerson Garfield and the other side welcome people from Emerson Garfield into the North Hill neighborhood.

One of the clouds for the sign under construction
Construction underway for the welcome sign

Hi Neighbors!
I wanted to give you all an update on the sculpture! Lisa and I are making great progress on Sun Shine Through: the clouds are all built and mortared and awaiting glass and tiles. We finished the last of our tile workshops last week, the tiles were all fired over the weekend, and we will begin the mosaic on Wednesday. We have through the end of April to complete the sculpture in our studio at The Hive and we are on track to meet that deadline!
Our grant funds have held out for our material costs, but we do need to fundraise for the cost of the installation. We have found a concrete vendor, Bacon Concrete, to do the installation, and we are in touch with urban forestry about having a few of the trees relocated. We still have some details to work out about running electrical for lighting, designing the actual neighborhood sign lettering, and landscaping, etc. but we are making progress in all directions.

They are seeking donations to help with the last few steps to make the project a reality. Here’s the GoFundMe link, they appreciate any and all donations to help with their work.

https://gofund.me/9cbe1012
GoFundMe flyer for the Sun Shine Through neighborhood sign
Please help make the sign a reality by donating if you can
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City Council Seeks Input on Former Library in East Central

City Council Seeks Input on Former Library in East Central

In October, Spokane Public Library relocated to its new Liberty Park branch a few blocks away, leaving the 6,000 square foot city-owned former East Side Library vacant. A few proposals have been submitted to City Council for use of the space, however, Councilmembers want to ensure a thorough community engagement process as to what the community believes is the best use for the building.

As part of a comprehensive public engagement effort, Spokane City Council is looking for community input on the future use of the former Spokane Public Library at East Central.

To participate in the first exchange, visit https://tejoin.com/scroll/418291364

STA Proposed Fare Change – Feedback Requested

STA Proposed Fare Change – Feedback Requested

Spokane Transit Authority is now taking public feedback on proposed changes to the current fare policy. First and foremost, the proposal does not include a fare increase. Rather, the draft policy intends to expand transit discount program eligibility to thousands more people throughout the region, as well as introduce a new approach to collecting fares called “fare capping.”

This short video explains fare capping, which is intended to address current fare inequities and reduces financial barriers to transit by eliminating the up-front cost of a monthly pass.

This brochure offers more information and details.

Take the survey.

Last Chance for 2021 Disposal Passes

Last Chance for 2021 Disposal Passes

The 2021 Disposal Pass Program is winding down for the year. You have until this upcoming Sunday, October 31 to request a disposal pass online (Valid Nov 1-30).

For folks who do not have computer access or miss the Oct 31st deadline, there will be a limited number of paper disposal passes at the C.O.P.S. locations in addition to the MySpokane Desk on the 1st floor of City Hall.

Picking up Paper Passes: Residents will need to confirm the hours of each C.O.P.S. location before they make the trip to pick up a paper pass. The MySpokane desk on the first floor of City Hall is open Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.