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Add to Your Neighborhood’s Profile at Shaping Spokane

Add to Your Neighborhood’s Profile at Shaping Spokane

The City’s Planning Department is asking for your input on neighborhood histories and identities. To take part, visit the interactive map at ShapingSpokane.org and use the icons to mark the things and places in your neighborhood that you consider noteworthy. By filling out the Q&A-style text fields on the My Neighborhood Story page, you can enter more in-depth information. You’re not obligated to answer every question. Just pick and choose what topics are important to you and write about them. Your response will help build a…

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Craftwalk This Friday! (Sep 26)

Craftwalk This Friday! (Sep 26)

One last reminder that the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market is holding its first-ever Craftwalk this Friday, September 26. It will run concurrent with and alongside the usual weekly food-oriented market (806 W Knox, 3-7pm). So far 23 vendors have confirmed that they’ll be joining us, and some of them will have multiple tables. Their goods include sculptural and painted art; custom jewelry from beads, metal, hemp, glass and wood; upcycled clothing, aprons and handbags; handmade health and beauty items; embroidery; doll clothes and…

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Project Hope Block Party (Sep 20)

Project Hope Block Party (Sep 20)

Project Hope Spokane is holding its autumn Block Party to celebrate of another successful season of job training for the youth in West Central and Emerson-Garfield Neighborhoods. It’s happening this Saturday, September 20 from 4 to 7pm at the West Central Episcopal Mission (1832 W Dean). And you’re invited! For more information, call (509) 703-7433 or visit projecthopespokane.org.

CDBG Capital Projects Training TONIGHT (Sep 15)

CDBG Capital Projects Training TONIGHT (Sep 15)

There will be a training session tonight (Monday, September 15) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for capital projects at the West Central Community Center (1600 N. Belt) from 5:30 to 7pm. These capital projects— that is, physical constructions and improvements like street lighting, landscaping and building renovations — need to emphasize two things: Improve the quality of life for your neighborhood’s low- to moderate-income population Address blight, such as graffiti-covered, dilapidated or disused buildings This is a great opportunity if you or the organization…

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Recap of the September E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Recap of the September E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

The September 14, 2014 meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council got underway when Marlene Feist, Utilities Communications Manager for the City of Spokane, spoke about the street levy proposal that will be on the November ballot. This levy will complement the parks levy that is also being proposed. Many of the details of the parks levy and the improvements it will bring to Riverfront Park were addressed by Parks and Recreation Director Leroy Eadie during the May meeting of the E-G Neighborhood…

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