One-time events and ongoing activities (public and ticketed) in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood.
The City of Spokane has launched a new website, Shaping Spokane, to share information about the updates they are making to the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year vision for the City and a roadmap for Spokane’s future that sets the framework for physical, social, and economic development of the City. As such, it provides guidance for city development – the major land uses, transportation systems, parks, open spaces, and centers for shopping and employment, as well as where investment in utilities, capital facilities, and services will be needed. On or before June 30, 2017, the City must complete its periodic update to ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA).
All are invited to a series of open houses where staff will present updates to the chapters of the Plan. The purpose of each workshop is to inform the Commission of changes to the chapters and provide an opportunity for feedback.
| Date | Time | Address | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | 4:00-7:00 p.m. | 906 W. Main, Ground Floor Downtown Spokane Library – Rooms 1A and 1B |
Citywide |
| Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | 4:30-8:00 p.m. | 2934 E. 27th, (north side of Lincoln Heights Shopping Center) Southside Christian Church |
City Council District 2 |
| Thursday, September 22, 2016 | 4:30-8:00 p.m. | 4001 N. Cook Northeast Community Center |
City Council District 1 |
| Thursday, September 29, 2016 | 4:30-8:00 p.m. | 1603 N. Belt West Central Community Center – Newton Room |
City Council District 3 |
The 13th Annual Spokane River Clean-Up is September 17, 2016
Each year, hundreds of volunteers spend their Saturday morning picking up garbage and recyclable materials from our public lands along the Spokane River. In 2015, volunteers removed about 4 tons of debris – from High Bridge Park all the way to the University District and we sorted and recycled about a ton of the material collected.
The Spokane River Clean-Up is a great chance to give back for the great recreational opportunities our river corridor provides all year long! Registration for this year’s event is now open! To register, please go to www.spokanerivercleanup.org.
This is a fun and important event that has a huge impact on our river and its surroundings. The Spokane River Clean-Up is made possible by the service of about 100 key volunteers who go the extra mile to make the clean-up effective, efficient, safe, and fun. You can volunteer to for the clean-up crew or in a leadership role.
If you are interested in volunteering for a key role, please contact Danny Murphy at riversidestatepark1@gmail.com or (509) 795-4609, or Lindsay Box at lbox@landscouncil.org or (509) 209-2851.
Like the Spokane River Clean-Up Facebook page to see news and updates about this year’s event!
Following the potluck beginning at 5pm, join your neighbors for a neighborhood meeting at 6pm at Emerson Park.
Please help reduce paper waste and keep our printing expenses low by downloading the materials as PDFs:
Keep in mind that everyone who lives, works or owns property in Emerson-Garfield is welcome, so we look forward to seeing you!
Our neighborhood’s annual Summer Potluck is taking place this Wednesday, August 10 starting at 5pm in Emerson Park. An informal meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting will follow at around 6pm.
As always, this neighborhood potluck welcomes everyone who lives, works or plays in Emerson-Garfield. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and members of the community in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Not sure if you live in Emerson-Garfield? Find out here.
There will be free hotdogs and hamburgers until our supplies run out. Please also bring your appetite and a dish of your own for sharing — whether that’s a salad, an favorite entrée, nibbles or a dessert.
At the neighborhood council meeting, we’ll be discussing things like CDBG funding allocation for 2017. Looking forward to seeing many new and familiar faces!
Oh, and want to RSVP on Facebook? You can do so on the event page.