In pure numbers alone, this year’s Spring Cleanup was the most successful yet. The neighborhood used $6,443.19 of its $6,500 budget and hauled 34.77 tons of trash. That means 11 dumpsters were filled. It also amounts to ten more tons than last year — the highest the neighborhood has logged in the time it’s been running the Spring Cleanup. There were some unfortunate delays due to a broken dumpster hinge and a truck returning with an “empty” dumpster that was…
It’s time for another Korean Food Sale at Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church (스포켄 소망교회). This month it’s happening on the third weekend — that is, this Saturday, May 17 — from 11am to 2pm at the usual place (806 W Knox; aka Knox Presbyterian). Lots of popular favorites are on the menu this time: bulgogi (Korean BBQ), jeyook-bokeum (spicy pork), gimbap (sushi), bibim-bap (an all-in-one meal), kimchi fried rice and potstickers. Plus they’re running a bonus deal this month. Order four meals and you’ll get…
This is a quick recap of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting that took place on May 14, 2014. The full minutes will be posted following their approval. Parks and Recreation Director Leroy Eadie discussed the process of development for the Riverfront Park Master Plan. The proposed improvements include: A straighter walkway between the rotary fountain and Canada Island Replacing the Howard Street south pedestrian bridge Enclosing the Looff Carrousel in more of a “showcase” building A better playground by the large Red Wagon A “learn-to-play”…
Garfield Elementary is holding its seventh annual Culture & Community Night this Friday, May 16 from 6 to 8pm. The event is like a mini Unity in the Community, with booths showcasing cultures from all over the world. There will be free snacks, bingo games, fun craft activities, exciting performers, art education (including learning how to write your name in Japanese) and lots more. Reverend Happy Watkins will also be returning this year to speak. And parents, there’s lots more than…
The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meets this Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm in the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland). We met hundreds of new folks at the Spring Cleanup this past weekend, and we hope to see many of you there! On the subject of Spring Cleanup, we’ll be hearing a quick recap of the event, including participation, hiccups (like broken dumpster hinges and dumpsters that came back full), and just how much trash was collected. The numbers are pretty impressive. There will be a trio of guest speakers, including…