Korean Food Sale (May 14)

Korean Food Sale (May 14)

Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church (스포켄 소망교회) is holding another Korean Food Sale on Saturday, May 14 from 10am to 3pm. The sale, which will be raising funds for their short-term mission to Lummi, WA in July, is located on the lower level of Knox Presbyterian (806 W Knox). The menu of ‘Seoul’ food is available for dining in or take out. It includes bulgogi (BBQ beef), spicy Korean pork, potstickers, bean pancakes, bibimbap (mixed veggies), gimbap (vegetarian sushi) and more. Their kimchi is always a favorite as well. The congregation still has yet to raise another $3,000 for their…

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Public Transit Investment Talk (May 4)

Public Transit Investment Talk (May 4)

Public transportation expert John Robert Smith will be speaking on Wednesday, May 4 starting at 8:30am (doors 8am) on how public transit has the potential to attract and retain a talented workforce and enhance downtown vibrancy. The talk will be held at the Philanthropy Center (1020 W Riverside). A light breakfast will be served. Public transit is one factor that the Spokane area has recognized as important to long-term economic viability. As Chairman of Transportation for America and former mayor of Meridian Mississippi, Smith…

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Public Comment on Building Demolitions

Public Comment on Building Demolitions

Two buildings (1230 N Division St, 2015 N Elm St) are scheduled for demolition within 600 feet of the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood. The City of Spokane is required to solicit public comments and concerns before accepting the demolition applications. Residents have 10 calendar days to submit their comments to permitmanager@spokanecity.org before demolition can begin. Neighborhood Notice Ordinance Demolition Permit Application, 1230 N Division St Demolition Permit Application, 2015 N Elm St

Help Impove Garbage Pickup Routes

Help Impove Garbage Pickup Routes

The City of Spokane’s Solid Waste Collection Department is about to embark on a route optimization study for our garbage, recycling and clean green pickups. Direct input from neighborhood representatives like you could shape the outcome. The purpose of the study and the ensuing route changes is to balance the routes, improve efficiency and implement cost savings without negatively affecting city customers. Some service day changes will be inevitable, therefore they will need your help determining outreach and other efforts….

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Welcome to The Lilac Shop!

Welcome to The Lilac Shop!

There’s a new store opening along the North Monroe business corridor at 2209 N Monroe (where the dojo used to be). It’s called The Lilac Shop and it’s based on an interesting concept: pop-up retail, which is a relatively recent commercial trend that has to do with short-term storefronts. Here’s what owner Alyssa Agee says about it: The Lilac Shop is a POP-UP consignment shop specializing in men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and home decor items. We’re so excited…

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