Volunteer Clean-Up Days consisting of graffiti cleanup and litter pickup are scheduled in September and October in Spokane.
The schedule includes: Saturday, Sept. 16 – The Lands Council and the City of Spokane will partner on the 20th annual Spokane River Cleanup from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is a self-guided event. Start whenever you want in that timeframe. There won’t be a morning volunteer briefing. Bags can be picked up from Wednesday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. or 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Saranac Lobby, 25 W. Main St. Bags will not be distributed to volunteers on the river. If you do not pick up bags, please use your own. Trash must be at designated places marked by the cones by 2 p.m. as that is when the City will pick it up. To sign up or for more information, visit the Lands Council website. Call 509-838-4912 or email tlc@landscouncil.org for questions.
Friday, Sept.22 – A graffiti cover-up and litter pick-up organized by the City’s Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Audubon-Downriver neighborhood. Meet at the Audubon Park play area, 3405 N. Milton St., at 10 a.m. for an orientation and supplies. Sign up on Eventbrite.com.
Friday, Oct. 6 – A graffiti cover-up and litter pick-up organized by ONS will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the East Central neighborhood. Meet at the Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St., at 10 a.m. for an orientation and supplies. Sign up on Eventbrite.com. Friday, Oct. 13 – A graffiti cover-up and litter pick-up organized by ONS will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Riverside neighborhood.Volunteers meet at the Grocery Outlet parking lot, 1617 E. Third Ave., at 10 a.m. Sign up on Eventbrite.com.
“These activities are an excellent way for individuals, business teams and civic groups to volunteer for our community and help spruce it up this fall,” said ONS Director Patrick Striker.
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and bring water. For questions on the final three events, email ONS Community Engagement Programs Manager Pollyanne Birge at pbirge@spokanecity.org.
Growing Neighbors Tour de Farms event is coming up on September 16th from 9-noon. There are 4 gardens, featuring edible plants, that are available to tour “open house” style from 9-10:45 a.m. All are welcome to visit as many as possible (preferably by walking, jogging, or biking) then gather at the Shadle Library for a cooking demo, snacks, prizes, produce exchange, and celebration from 11-noon.
This is a chance for us to inspire others to grow and share healthy food and relationships in their yards or neighborhood community gardens near them. We’re also hoping folks will be inspired to donate toward Growing Neighbors to help continue our mission. We’d love your help promoting this!
Know of another garden in the Corbin Park area we should add? Have access to any prizes we can share? Have questions or ready to RSVP? Let us know at 509-327-5522 or growingneighbors509@gmail.com.
#MeetOnMonroe September 9th for Art on Monroe, a one-day event where local businesses host over 70 artists and crafters along the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood sidewalks.
This is a free, all-ages collaboration between North Monroe Business District and Chrysalis Gallery. We hope to see you there!
And, if you are an artist, don’t forget to stock up on your supplies at our local Spokane Art Supply! They have everything you need to help create your masterpiece.
Following is the SEPA application for the development to be built next to the church on Cora Ave. You have until Wednesday, August 23rd to lodge questions or comments.
Please find attached the SEPA Request for Comments and the SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Checklist, Site Plan and supporting documents.
Project Name: West Cora Multi-FamilyPermit Number: B2314132SEPASite Address: 440/516 W Cora Ave , 35064.3612 & 35064.3613
Please direct any questions or comments to City of Spokane Admin at dscadmin@spokanecity.org by Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Some of you have already heard or seen, but the installation has begun on our neighborhood gateway sign and sculpture installation! We are organizing a dedication event to celebrate its completion on August 22nd at 10AM. I hope you can make it! If you are able, please share the attached flyer and/or the Facebook event with your channels so we get the word out to our neighborhoods. I know it is short notice, but it took some time to figure out the timeline of everything.
Thank you for helping let our neighbors know about the event! Pollyanne from the Office of Neighborhood Services will also be printing some of the flyers to post along Monroe and Garland. If you are willing to help hang posters contact her at pbirge@spokanecity.org
Thanks everyone so much and I can’t wait to celebrate with you!
