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It’s time for another Korean Food Sale at Spokane Hope Christian Reformed Church (스포켄 소망교회). This month it’s happening on the third weekend — that is, this Saturday, May 17 — from 11am to 2pm at the usual place (806 W Knox; aka Knox Presbyterian).

Lots of popular favorites are on the menu this time: bulgogi (Korean BBQ), jeyook-bokeum (spicy pork), gimbap (sushi), bibim-bap (an all-in-one meal), kimchi fried rice and potstickers.

Plus they’re running a bonus deal this month. Order four meals and you’ll get a fifth one for free!

James Shin, Pastor of the Spokane Hope CRC, has pointed out that this is more than just buying a meal. It’s a fundraising event, and all proceeds from the sale of the food help fund Spokane Hope CRC. “Your support helps our church to continue the vision to be self-sustaining to begin becoming the church that pays back to the community,” he says.

Want more info? E-mail James at shinejds@gmail.com or call him on (509) 720-9646.

Garfield Elementary Culture & Community Night, May 16

May 14, 2014 Emerson Garfield

Garfield Elementary is holding its seventh annual Culture & Community Night this Friday, May 16 from 6 to 8pm.

The event is like a mini Unity in the Community, with booths showcasing cultures from all over the world. There will be free snacks, bingo games, fun craft activities, exciting performers, art education (including learning how to write your name in Japanese) and lots more. Reverend Happy Watkins will also be returning this year to speak.

And parents, there’s lots more than kids’ activities. The local C.O.P.S. Shop will be on hand to provide safety IDs for children.

The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council will be tabling a booth there too. Volunteers will be on hand to talk to you about how to request free street trees in front of your house, how to get sidewalks repaired or replaced, our ambitious Neighborhood Planning effort, this year’s Concerts in the Park series, the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market and the role of the neighborhood council in improving the quality of life here in E-G.

If you have questions about the Culture & Community Night, call Dee Dee on (509) 324-2700.

Garden Plant Sale (May 3 & 4)

April 23, 2014 Emerson Garfield

The Father’s Table (1718 N Lincoln) — a philanthropic garden here in Emerson-Garfield; you might recognize them as a summer vendor at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market — will be holding a Garden Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 between 9am and 5pm on both days.

Here are some of the starts on offer:

Tomatoes: Beefsteak, Early Girl, Roma and cherry, Ukrainian
Peppers: Anaheim, jalapeño, sweet (various colors)
Herbs: Basil
Marigolds and zinnias
Plus homemade soaps and lip balms

The Father’s Table always has prices that are more than reasonable. There will also be some visiting vendors with various wares at this event.

For more info, visit the link above or call Anne on (509) 368-0752.

Spring Workshop: Meetings That Don’t Suck (Apr 26)

April 21, 2014 Emerson Garfield

[EDIT: This workshop has been cancelled due to low response rates.]

Building Stronger Neighborhoods will be hosting its Spring Workshop, titled Planning and Running Meetings That Don’t Suck (and Instead Are Awesome), ~~on Saturday, April 26 from 9am to noon~~ at the East Central Community Center (500 S Stone).

The workshop will give you simple tools to plan and run great meetings that will move your project forward. That means using consensus to reach agreement and share power, sharpening your ability to prevent and deal with challenging situations and personalities, and strengthening your group through clear decision-making and roles.

Liz Moore, Director of the Peace and Justice Action League, will be presenting. It promises to be hands-on and engaging rather than an intro-level course on running a meeting.

Coffee and snacks will be provided. Doors open at 8:30am.

To confirm your attendance, please contact Jackie Caro at (509) 625-6733 or jcaro@spokanecity.org.