Emerson Garfield

City to Hold an Open House on North Monroe Corridor Project 1/26/17

January 13, 2017 Emerson Garfield

The City of Spokane is seeking input from citizens on the elements of a project to improve North Monroe Street that’s planned for construction in 2018. The project runs from just north of Indiana to Kiernan near the top of the Garland hill. A public open house is scheduled on the project on Thursday, January 26 from 4 to 7 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church (806 W Knox). A citizens advisory board met for about six months in 2016 to refine the…

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Apply Now for Spokane Arts Grants

January 11, 2017 Emerson Garfield

Spokane Arts just launched a brand new grants program called the Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA). Individuals, neighborhood groups, organizations, heritage groups or collectives—in all arts disciplines—are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 each. Multiple grants will be awarded. Applications and additional information are available at this page. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 1. Awards will be announced on March 1 of this year. Need help with the grant application forms? Sign up here on Brown Paper Tickets…

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Police & Community Forum on Jan. 17

January 10, 2017 Emerson Garfield

All are welcome to attend a Police & Community Forum on January 17, from 6-9 pm, at The Service Station, 9315 N Nevada St, Spokane, WA 99218. Its purpose is to create an opportunity for dialogue between law enforcement and the community and to build trust. The forums have been very helpful in opening up dialogue, and will include a panel discussion, a question and answer time with the audience, and small-group facilitated discussion. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to…

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Free Training: Enhancing the Survival Mindset

December 18, 2016 Emerson Garfield

Spokane Police Department is holding an Enhancing the Survival Mindset (ESM) presentation for men and women on December 27. Sergeant Kendall will be teaching the community about personal safety and situational awareness. Presentation details: December 27, 2016, from 5:30-7 pm Spokane Police Academy 2302 N Waterworks St, Spokane, WA 99212 (map) This presentation is “classroom style only” (not practicing kicks and punches in the gym) but please wear comfortable clothing like jeans and tennis shoes. Please sign up with Courtney…

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Free Coffee and Pastry with a Cop

November 5, 2016 Emerson Garfield

On Thursday November 10th, there will be free coffee and pastry with a Cop at the NorthTown Mall from 10 am to 12pm in the Internet Café area which is on the north end of the mall between Buffalo Wild Wings and Kohls. This is a great opportunity to talk to members of the Spokane Police Department about any topic that you wish in a very casual atmosphere. Come meet and build relationships with the officers who actually patrol your…

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