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Building Dreams Fundraiser (May 9) for Local Community Centers

Building Dreams Fundraiser (May 9) for Local Community Centers

Three local community centers — namely, the West Central Community Center, the Northeast Youth Center and the Southwest (formerly Peaceful Valley) Community Center — are holding their third annual joint fundraiser for local at-risk youth programs. It’s called Building Dreams: Bright Futures for Our Kids. The dinner and auction event will be held at the Spokane Convention Center starting at 6pm on Saturday, May 9. There are some amazing silent auction items lined up as well as a couple of larger custom-built structures — like this plush log…

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First Annual Neighborhood Extravaganza (May 9)

First Annual Neighborhood Extravaganza (May 9)

Knox Presbyterian Church in partnership with the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council, C.O.P.S. North Central and Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church (스포켄 소망교회) is holding its first-ever Neighborhood Extravaganza on Saturday, May 9 from 9am to 2pm in the church parking lot (806 W Knox). At this combined fundraiser event to benefit C.O.P.S. North Central and the two churches, you’ll find food, homemade soaps, plants and starts, crafts, jewelry, chair massage, vintage items — plus yard sale and secondhand items. It will be…

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Recap of the March E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Recap of the March E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

The March 11, 2015 meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council (EGNC) featured Kelly Norwood of Avista, assisted by Casey Fielder, as its guest speaker. Kelly provided a printed slideshow with some background on the company, its infrastructure, as well as the rate regulations it is subject to. Of the $2.5 billion investment in Avista, 48% is equity, owned by shareholders, and 52% is owned by bond holders and banks. Avista is asking for a 4.75% authorized return on equity, which, according…

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Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 14)

Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 14)

The Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland) is holding its eleventh annual Movin’ and Groovin’ Fair this Saturday, March 14 from 8am to 2pm. Admission is free to this all-ages event, which features free massages and health screenings, seminars and giveaways, as well as a raffle and an affordable ($6) lunch. Around 75 vendors are scheduled to take part this year. They generally wind through the whole first floor and lower level of the center, and they represent services and businesses from all fields:…

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Project Hope Seeks Development Director

Project Hope Seeks Development Director

Project Hope Spokane is seeking a part-time Development Director. The Development Director will have the following duties: Fully plan and implement an annual fundraiser and all follow-up. Responsible for all aspects of annual fund including but not limited to newsletters, direct mail, annual report and appeals. Works to ensure donor database, gift processing and acknowledgement procedures are in place and well functioning. Responsible for assisting in the establishment and meeting of annual fundraising goals. Creates and monitors development/marketing budget in…

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