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Life Planning for Seniors, Families and Caregivers (Nov 13)

Life Planning for Seniors, Families and Caregivers (Nov 13)

Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland) is hosting a free 90-minute workshop on life and end-of-life planning for seniors, their families and caregivers on Thursday, November 13 from 12:30 to 2pm. Retired attorney Anne Counts from the nonprofit organization Legal Voice will present legal and medical information for making key decisions in advance for later years and end-of-life. It covers powers of attorney, advance directives and a checklist for what to do when a death occurs. Over the past eight years,…

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Recap of the October E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Recap of the October E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

The October 8 meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council began at its new time of 6pm. Christa Richardson of the Corbin Senior Activity Center started off the meeting by sharing the good news about their Munch and Mingle auction on September 27, which raised $20,000. Of that, $4,000 was directed towards the elevator. The center’s new van arrived as well. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications were explained, and attendees were invited to participate in determining how the funding for 2015 will be allocated…

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Project Hope Block Party (Sep 20)

Project Hope Block Party (Sep 20)

Project Hope Spokane is holding its autumn Block Party to celebrate of another successful season of job training for the youth in West Central and Emerson-Garfield Neighborhoods. It’s happening this Saturday, September 20 from 4 to 7pm at the West Central Episcopal Mission (1832 W Dean). And you’re invited! For more information, call (509) 703-7433 or visit projecthopespokane.org.

Recap of the September E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

Recap of the September E-G Neighborhood Council Meeting

The September 14, 2014 meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council got underway when Marlene Feist, Utilities Communications Manager for the City of Spokane, spoke about the street levy proposal that will be on the November ballot. This levy will complement the parks levy that is also being proposed. Many of the details of the parks levy and the improvements it will bring to Riverfront Park were addressed by Parks and Recreation Director Leroy Eadie during the May meeting of the E-G Neighborhood…

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Corbin Senior Activity Center Fundraising Auction (Sep 27)

Corbin Senior Activity Center Fundraising Auction (Sep 27)

The Corbin Senior Activity Center (827 W Cleveland) is holding its twelfth and largest annual fundraiser on Saturday, September 27. This year it takes on a Greek theme. Doors open at 3pm, and a Mediterranean-style dinner with appetizers follows at 4:30pm. Donations and reservations are still being actively solicited. You or your business can donate items to the silent or live auctions, or you can purchase reservations for individuals ($30), tables of eight ($215), and tables of ten ($275). This money helps the center keep…

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