Urban Farming Hearing (Feb 26)

Urban Farming Hearing (Feb 26)

The Spokane City Plan Commission is holding public hearings on Wednesday, February 26 at 4pm in City Hall (808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, City Council Chambers, Lower Level) to receive public testimony on an ordinance related to the topic of urban farming. The ordinance is for the proposed adoption to the Spokane Municipal Code of section 17C.380, which is related to the regulation of market gardens. Any person may submit written comments to the Plan Commission and appear at the public…

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Neighborhood Council Elections and Call for Reps

Neighborhood Council Elections and Call for Reps

In April the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council (EGNC) will be holding elections for the following officer positions: Chair Vice-chair Secretary Treasurer These positions are all currently occupied but should not go uncontested. If you are interested in running, please put your name forward at the next neighborhood council meeting on Wednesday, March 12. Keep in mind that you must be a voting member to throw your hat into the ring — which means you will need to have attended three EGNC…

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STCU Contest: Nominate Your Favorite Nonprofit

STCU Contest: Nominate Your Favorite Nonprofit

You’ve got one day left to nominate your favorite local nonprofit as part of STCU’s Who Do You Love? contest. To do so, just fill out the simple form on this page or visit STCU’s Facebook page by tomorrow (February 20). For those who are unfamiliar with the Who Do You Love? contest, STCU annually donates a total of $5,000 to be divided among the top three vote-getting nonprofits in our community. First, nonprofit organizations have to be nominated. The ten eligible organizations that receive the most nominations will…

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Vendor Application for 2014 Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market Now Available

Vendor Application for 2014 Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market Now Available

Like the headline reads, the vendor application for the 2014 Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market is now available. Download it here as a PDF. This season the market will run from June 6 to October 17. Just like last year, it will be held in the parking lot of Knox Presbyterian Church (806 W Knox) every Friday from 3 to 7pm. The full-season rates this year are just $100 prior to April 30 and $125 on May 1 and later. That makes…

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Candace Mumm Mobile Office (Feb 19)

Candace Mumm Mobile Office (Feb 19)

If you’ve been looking to bend the ear of your District 3 city council member, then be sure to join Candace Mumm when she hosts a joint mobile office with Amber Waldref tomorrow on Wednesday, February 19 from 11:30am-1pm at The Mustard Seed in the Northtown Mall. At the mobile office you’ll be able to enjoy an optional no-host lunch with these two council members along with other engaged citizens. You’ll be able to discuss your issues and concerns for our city…

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