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One-time events and ongoing activities (public and ticketed) in the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood.

Trinity Catholic School Cow Plop (June 4); New Facility Proposed

Trinity Catholic School Cow Plop (June 4); New Facility Proposed

Trinity Catholic School (1306 W Montgomery) is holding its 26th annual Cow Plop fundraiser on Saturday, June 4 from 11am to 4pm. Typically Trinity closes off a one-block portion of Cedar for this popular family-friendly event and brings in carnival-style games and activities. This year they’ll have a balloon-twisting clown, a bouncy house, games, arts and crafts, and lots more. Pizza Rita and a petting zoo will be there too. They’ll also have over 50 cash prizes, including $3,100 in prize money for the winner of the bovine bingo. To…

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Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

The Fulcrum Institute‘s Ash Street Workforce Training Station (1925 N Ash) here in Emerson-Garfield is offering another valuable series of construction pre-apprenticeship training programs in partnership with the Associated General Contractors. This program is ideal for anyone who is considering a career in the construction industry and wants an opportunity for a head start. The registration fee is just $25.  The course topics include: Career guide to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, HVAC, welding, heavy equipment, ironwork, residential OSHA 10 certification Hand and…

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COHBC Community Garage Sale (June 4)

COHBC Community Garage Sale (June 4)

Christ Our Hope Bible Church (1620 N Monroe) is holding its annual community garage sale on Saturday, June 4. The event will run from 9am to 12pm in the church’s parking lot. In the past there have been a whole range of goods, including clothes, household items, electronics, books and media, and plenty more. Anyone in the community can participate in the event and sell their own items. The cost is free, and COHBC will provide the tables. You’ll also keep the money for whatever you sell….

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Spring Cleanup Tomorrow (May 21)

Spring Cleanup Tomorrow (May 21)

A quick reminder that our neighborhood’s eighth annual Spring Cleanup is tomorrow (Saturday, May 21). The event is held in the lot adjacent to Faith Bible Church (600 W Cora Ave) and runs from 9am to 12:30pm. You’ll need some form of ID to show you live within the Emerson-Garfield boundaries. At the moment it looks like some scattered showers are forecast for tomorrow. The volunteer crew will be there no matter what, so make it worth their while and don’t let a little rain…

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Recap of the May 2016 E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Recap of the May 2016 E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

This is a brief recap of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council (EGNC) meeting that took place on May 11, 2016, led by newly elected co-chairs Carlie Hoffman and Tim Musser. Guest speaker Kate Burke of the Spokane Edible Tree Project talked about how her organization searches the city for fruit and nut trees that aren’t being harvested and then takes on that task. The harvest is then donated to area food banks. They are currently mapping trees they can harvest and encourage both…

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