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Show Support for Spokane Arts (Mar 14)

Show Support for Spokane Arts (Mar 14)

Executive Director of Spokane Arts Laura Becker has put out a call for a public show of support during the City Council meeting on Monday, March 14. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to meet in the Chase Gallery outside the City Council Chambers (808 W Spokane Falls Blvd) at 5:30pm on that day in anticipation of a “packed house, standing room only” to demonstrate how much value the arts have in Spokane. “Let’s be a vibrant force in the audience, a visual reminder of…

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Spokane Public Radio Has Left the Building

Spokane Public Radio Has Left the Building

The Hoban Building, that is — which is the official name of the building at the intersection of N Monroe and W Carlisle where Spokane Public Radio was based for 35 years, and where the retro/antique store Vintage Rabbit continues to operate. SPR spent the past two months removing traces of having been there, which was quite a lot of work. Between arriving in late 1979 and departing last month, the organization had had more than enough time to put down extensive roots. SPR has written a bittersweet “goodbye”…

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Celebration of Youth (Mar 4)

Celebration of Youth (Mar 4)

The West Central Community Center (1603 N Belt) is hosting Celebration of Youth: A Community Showcase tomorrow (March 4) starting at 6pm. The Celebration of Youth is a community event and a free dinner showcasing local youth and their talents, skills, and leadership. Performances include music, arts, and spoken word pieces by the Music Innovates Program, The Community School’s Peer Assistance & Leadership Program, Youth for Christ’s Resiliency Project, and the West Central Youth Development Life Skills Program. This year the WCCC is also presenting…

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Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 5)

Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 5)

The Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland) is holding its twelfth annual Movin’ and Groovin’ Fair this Saturday, March 5 from 8am to 2pm. Admission is free to this all-ages event and fundraiser, which features free massages and health screenings, seminars and giveaways, as well as a raffle and an affordable ($6) lunch. Around 75 vendors took part last year. They generally wind through the whole first floor and lower level of the center, and they represent services and businesses from all fields: home care, retirement living, legal…

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Building Dreams Kickoff Breakfast (Feb 3)

Building Dreams Kickoff Breakfast (Feb 3)

Building Dreams is holding its annual Kickoff Breakfast on Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30am at the West Central Community Center (1603 N Belt). This free breakfast is open to anyone who wants to know more about Building Dreams – Bright Futures for Our Kids, which is a multi-partner fundraiser for three important area community centers: Northeast Youth Center, East Central Community Center and West Central Community Center. The money raised goes directly to vital youth programs. At the breakfast, you’ll learn what’s in store for the…

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