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Volunteer Opportunity – Help Build Spokane’s Pop-Up Cycle Track!

Volunteer Opportunity – Help Build Spokane’s Pop-Up Cycle Track!

The City of Spokane will install a temporary two-way cycle track, or protected bike lane, on Spokane Falls Boulevard. This popup pilot will test a cycle track as a protected bikeway that supports people of all ages and abilities. It will be installed on Saturday, Sept 28th and removed on the following Saturday, Oct 5th.  They need your help if this is to be successful! They are looking for people willing to help stripe and install the temporary barriers, direct cyclists,…

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Growing Neighbors’ Fall Hoedown – October 1

Growing Neighbors’ Fall Hoedown – October 1

Growing Neighbors, a vendor at the Emerson Garfield Farmers Market, invites the community to an evening of festivities at their Fall Hoedown. Date: Tuesday, October 1 Time: 5-7:30pm Location: Shadle Park Presbyterian Church, 5508 N Alberta St (map) Farmyard Tours, Games, Community Dinner, Dancing, Storytelling and more Join Growing Neighbors for a celebration and fundraiser in support of Growing Neighbors! Entry is FREE, donations are welcome. More information can be found at GrowingNeighbors.org or by calling (509)327-5522.

Neighborhood Resource Officer Community Workshop – October 1

Neighborhood Resource Officer Community Workshop – October 1

The Spokane Police Department’s Neighborhood Resource Program is hosting a workshop. Date: Tuesday, Oct  1, 2019Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: Northeast Community Center, 4001 N Cook St (map) Agenda:6-6:05 pm – Welcome/introduction, Colleen Gardner 6:05-6:15 pm – Briefing Neighborhood Resource Officer role/responsibilities, Sgt. Vic Carroll6:15-6:40 pm – Neighborhood Resource Officer Comments6:40-7:20 pm – Community open forum Q&A7:20-7:30 pm – Evaluation and close

Market Manager Opportunity

Market Manager Opportunity

Reminder – last weeks of this season’s market!Friday, September 20 – Craft WalkFriday, September 27 – Last market of the season The Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market is looking for a new manager to lead the market into its eighth season in 2020. This is a unique and profoundly rewarding volunteer opportunity for someone — or several someones — to make a lasting impact on multiple fronts: Helping fledgling or small-scale farmers get a vital foothold in the local economy. Providing nonprofits…

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Legislators Open House at the Farmers Market – September 20

Legislators Open House at the Farmers Market – September 20

Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Andy Billig, and Rep. Timm Ormsby are setting up a mobile office at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market. They invite you to drop in and let them know about the issues that matter to you. When: Friday, September 20, 4 – 5:30 pm Where: Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market, 2310 N Monroe St (map) As legislators, we value the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with you. Whether you have a specific issue that’s important to you, or just want…

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