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

Spokane Firefighters Union Presentation TONIGHT (July 23)

Spokane Firefighters Union Presentation TONIGHT (July 23)

The Spokane Firefighters Union is holding a Community Meeting Concerning Emergency Services TONIGHT (Wednesday, July 23) at the Woman’s Club of Spokane (1428 W 9th). It runs from 6 to 8pm.

This community meeting is a continuation of the dialogue that the IAFF Local 29 initiated earlier this year by presenting at neighborhood council meetings across Spokane. (FYI, they spoke to the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council back in April.) Their eye-opening presentation discussed the department’s current state of affairs, such as lack of funding and uncertainty about the services they should be providing. It also compared the emergency services model here in Spokane with others around the country.

Spokane Firefighters Union presentation

At tonight’s meeting, Spokane Firefighters Union President Don Waller will provide a recap of the presentation and cover some new material to bring attendees up to speed and help them understand the problems and potential solutions. Your feedback will be important, because it will have a direct impact on the kind of emergency services you and your neighbors receive.

If you do plan on attending, please try to RSVP here on the Facebook event page so they can get a rough head count. There looks to be a lot of interest.

Korean Food Sale (July 19)

Korean Food Sale (July 19)

Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church (스포켄 소망교회) located at 806 W Knox will be holding another Korean Food Sale this month. This month it’s moved back to Saturday (July 19) from 11am to 2pm because the all-day Friday marathon last month was exhausting for these volunteer chefs.

In August they’re hoping to do a special Friday night food sale to coincide with the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market, then the regular one on Saturday.

Korean Food Sale, July 2014

This food sale is continuing the special offer of recent months. That is, when you order four meals, you receive a fifth for free. Plus they’re welcoming take-out orders via e-mail now!

If you’d like to join Spokane Hope CRC on Sundays, their worship begins at 12:30pm. Their service is bilingual (Korean & English). They hold a free meal for congregants and guests following the service.

Want more info about the church or its food sale? E-mail Spokane Hope CRC pastor James Shin at shinejds@gmail.com or call him on (509) 720-9646.

2014 COHBC Parking Lot Party (July 20)

2014 COHBC Parking Lot Party (July 20)

Christ Our Hope Bible Church (1620 N Monroe) will be holding its annual Parking Lot Party on Sunday, July 20 from 5:30 to 8:30pm.

COHBC Parking Lot Party 2014

The Parking Lot Party is one of COHBC’s many popular, family-friendly events that is open to the wider community. They usually have a bouncy castle, live music, carnival food, face painting, games, and lots more.

For more info, get in touch with Jason at jdquey@gmail.com or on (509) 701-1570.

Summer Parkways Returns to Emerson-Garfield (July 18)

Summer Parkways Returns to Emerson-Garfield (July 18)

Summer Parkways is returning to our neighborhood for the first time in several years, so the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council has teamed up with them to create an all-out block party on Friday, July 18. It will run from 6-9pm in Corbin Park and some of the surrounding streets (click here to view the traffic plan).

As part of the festivities, our annual Concert in the Park will be held in the heart of Corbin Park from 6-8pm. This year’s featured musician is a duet version of the award-winning Sara Brown Band.

Popular prepared food vendors like The Scoop and Pizza Rita will be there too.

Summer Parkways poster 2014

The Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market, which runs from 3-7pm (as usual) just a few blocks away, is part of the event’s unofficial bike/walk itinerary. Stop by first to get some freshly picked, locally grown fruit and vegetables, drop them off at home, then head over to the start of the fun in Corbin Park.

And remember: This event is what you make it! Arrange a slalom for skateboarders in the street in front of your house. Help your kids set up a popsicle or lemonade stand. Hold a sidewalk chalk art contest. Invite a garage band to play an acoustic set. Or just have a BBQ for friends and family on your front lawn.

If you’re on Facebook, join the event here.