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Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Clean-Up – May 18, 2019

Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Clean-Up – May 18, 2019

It’s time for our 11th Annual Spring Cleanup, where we provide a free dumpster site to Emerson-Garfield residents (ID required for proof of residency)!

When: Saturday, May 18, 9am-12pm

Where: Faith Bible Church (600 W Cora)

We are accepting:

  • clean green – bagged only
  • refuse – no food items, dry wall, concrete, or nail-embedded wood
  • recycling – any mostly metal item
  • Salvation Army accepts donations of clothing and furniture
  • old electronics accept for e-cycle

The City reserves the right to refuse to haul anything considered dangerous, hazardous, toxic, corrosive, or reactive including but not limited to items that contain Freon, fluorescent, lighting tubing, compact fluorescent light bulbs or any other mercury containing lights, and paint. Visit ecyclewashington.org for recycling information.

Free dump passes are available June, August, and September at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market on the first Friday of each month.

Drug Take Back Day Event – Saturday, April 27

Drug Take Back Day Event – Saturday, April 27

Shadle Prevention & Wellness Coalition is partnering with Spokane Police Department, Spokane C.O.P.S., CHAS Health, and other community partners to host a FREE Community Event. (flyer)

WHAT: National Drug Take Back Day

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, from 10am – 2pm

WHERE: Knox Presbyterian Church / Spokane C.O.P.S. North Central (806 W. Knox Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205)

DETAILS: Bring your unused and/or expired prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and other drugs to be properly disposed of free of charge.

Medications, including liquids, can remain in their original containers and labels do not need to be removed.

Medications not in their original containers will also be accepted.

Needles and/or sharps will not be accepted at this event, but information on proper disposal of medical sharps will be provided.

The first 100 participants will receive a FREE medication lock box to take home!

QUESTIONS:    Contact Elysia Spencer, Coordinator, at (509) 703-2924 or espencer@esd101.net

North Bank Plan Survey and Workshop

North Bank Plan Survey and Workshop

The City of Spokane is requesting feedback on a new project called the North Bank Plan. The North Bank Plan will focus on strategies to guide and optimize new development to ensure a vibrant North Bank for future generations. 

Take a moment to fill out the North Bank vision survey. Survey results will help inform the vision for the area and guide the North Bank planning process. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/northbankspokane

The City is holding a community workshop on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Spokane Public Library Downtown Branch in Meeting Room 1A from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

North Bank timeline
North Monroe Corridor Construction Survey

North Monroe Corridor Construction Survey

Michele Vazquez, Construction Relations Manager for the City of Spokane, would like feedback regarding the North Monroe Corridor construction project.

Please take a moment to fill out this survey. She is particularly interested in hearing from Emerson-Garfield business owners, property owners, and residents.

The survey closes on Monday, January 14 at 8am.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PY3XNVK

Paws on Patrol

Paws on Patrol

Spokane COPS has started a new program called Paws on Patrol, a walking Neighborhood Observation Patrol (NOP) that you can do with your dog.

  • Learn skills to keep your neighborhood safe
  • Join a group of like-minded, enthusiastic pet owners
  • Learn about community-oriented policing and make friends for you and your furry friend

There are two workshops dates to choose from:

Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E 27th Avenue

Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: C.O.P.S. West, 1901 West Boone Avenue

For more information, view this flyer or call 509-625-3328.