Applications are open for the 2026 Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy! This is a free, 5 month program sponsored by the City of Spokane, to find and develop local leadership.
City Council members Zack Zappone and Kitty Klitzke, along with some of their staff, will be holding a second Town Hall event to discuss the Washington and Buckeye safe streets project. Neighbors are invited to join them at 6pm at the Corbin Senior Activity Center on TUESDAY, 10/14/25.
Spokane Public Schools (SPS), Spokane Parks and Recreation (Parks) and the Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC), invite you to a free community open house at the MAC, 2316 W. 1st Avenue, on Friday, October 3rd, from 5:30 – 7:30pm.
Representatives from SPS, Parks, and the MAC will be on hand to discuss upcoming November ballot measures and our historic opportunity to improve education and recreation for all Spokane residents.
All MAC exhibits will be open, including Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight.
Hello Emerson-Garfield neighbors ~ Today is the Fourth of July and so here are two important reminders:
#1 – The Emerson-Garfield Farmer’s Market is OPEN! Go visit Emerson Park between 3-7pm today to stock up on your local foods & goodies. Remember, you can follow The Emerson-Garfield Farmer’s Market online (both on Facebook and Instagram) to stay up to date on their latest news.
#2 – The City of Spokane has a Fireworks Ban and a Burn Ban From the City: 2025 marks the 33rd annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration hosted by the City with the help of our awesome Spokane Firefighters! This celebration is a time for Spokane to come together to mark American Independence and protect the community and first responders from the negative impacts of amateur fireworks shows.
Also, please keep in mind that burn restrictions have gone into effect as of June 30, 2025. Unauthorized open burning or recreational fires are restricted until further notice. Before lighting a fire, call your local fire department.
~BONUS news~ Our neighbors at the Audubon-Downriver Neighborhood Council are hosting FREE Thursday night concerts in July. “Concerts Under the Pines” Will be held on 7/10, 7/17, and 7/24 in Audubon Park. Bring your own chairs, food, and beverages. These events are free, but donations are welcome. Here’s the line-up: July 10th, 6:00-8:00pm: Lilac City Community Band July 17th, 6:30-8:30pm: John Wayne Williams & Art Baker July 24th, 6:30-8:30pm: Gil Rivas
Hello everyone, Jeff Johnson, Executive Director, Spokane C.O.P.S. (JJohnson@spokanecops.org, 509-625-3300) provided the ENGC with the following letter asking us to share with our community. Please see below and connect with C.O.P.S. if you’d like any more information. Thanks!
