Spring Cleanup 2018 Recap
The inside queue starts to fill up.
The line of cars waiting for entry.
The metal recycling bin. Close to 3 tons of metal were recycled.
The entrance to Spring Cleanup
Volunteers wait for cars.
Historic Preservation in Emerson-Garfield
Whenever a historic building is demolished in Emerson-Garfield, our neighborhood loses a unique monument to its past. Forever.
Sometimes these buildings are completely beyond repair owing to neglect or damage, but that’s not always the case. And it’s important for us to encourage owners and developers to share in a wider sense of stewardship, especially when their decision could result in irreplaceable loss for an entire community.
Pre-demolition home (summer 2017) at 1320 N Lincoln St.
Demolished home (January 2018) at 1320 N Lincoln St.
Here’s a Spokesman-Review article written prior to the City Council’s vote that helps explain some of the ramifications, and here’s the final draft of the ordinance (PDF), which was spearheaded by Councilmember Kinnear of District 2.
The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council is putting together a standing committee of volunteers that would pursue historic preservation in our own neighborhood per the provisions of the ordinance.
If you’re interested in taking part and helping to ensure that our neighborhood’s historic character is preserved for future generations, please send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the neighborhood council. They’ll get back to you with further details and next steps.
February e-Newsletter Out Now
The February e-newsletter for Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood was just sent out and should be arriving in inboxes shortly.
You can click here to read it — or better yet, sign up and have it conveniently delivered right to your own inbox. It comes out just once per month (at most) and is full of useful neighborhood-related events, announcements, updates, news and more.
This month’s newsletter has info on upcoming volunteering opportunities with the North Monroe Business District, Spokane COPS, the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market and a grassroots leaflet distribution for the school levy.
There are also some updates on items like North Monroe construction and new businesses, neighborhood events and the recent COPS North Central relocation to Knox Presbyterian.
With all that’s happening and all that’s going to be happening in Emerson-Garfield in the near future, it’s an ideal time to get on the mailing list and stay up to date.
Volunteer with Neighborhood Observation Patrol
Neighborhood Observation Patrol (NOP) patrols can help make your neighborhood safer! Be a part of the solution – join a NOP team!
The Neighborhood Observation Patrol are volunteer citizens who patrol areas, reporting suspicious or unlawful activity in their community to assist the police and help keep your neighborhood safer.
NOP volunteers are trained by the Spokane Police Department in areas of safety, patrol procedures, communications, first aid, and basic law enforcement policies and procedures. Volunteers use a vehicle equipped with cell phone, flashlight, binoculars, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and reflective vests.
Our vehicles are professional and well-marked, and community and volunteer feedback has been strong.
To learn more about how you can volunteer for Spokane C.O.P.S. Neighborhood Observation Patrol, contact your nearest C.O.P.S. shop or Maurece Vulcano [mvulcano@spokanecops.org, 509.625.3301], Program Manager for Spokane C.O.P.S., would be happy to answer any question you may have.
Learn more in this KHQ story: http://www.khq.com/story/37072828/neighborhood-observation-patrol-volunteers-keep-an-eye-out-to-prevent-crime
CLEANING FROM THE CORRIDOR – TODAY FROM 9AM – 12PM
Spring has sprung and the city’s annual volunteer event Cleaning from the Corridor (CFTC) will be in full swing on this gorgeous iconic Spokane Spring day from 9am – 12pm (some events running till 1pm). Here’s a quick guide how to make sure you don’t miss any of the excitement before, during, or after the clean up!
Before the Clean up:
Any volunteers who show up that are not registered but want to volunteer anyway, whether you come with friends, family or just heard about CFTC and showed up, Please find any project leader to provide you with a free T-Shirt for the event and a Volunteer Waiver From. If you are looking to connect with a specific project, try to identify which project you are searching for to the project leader you find and they will contact that specific project leader for coordination. With at least 13 different projects to choose from, the project leader you find can help you navigate all the fun!
During the Clean up:
Here is a link list of the clean up events.
Volunteer Projects Opportunities Include –
- Landscaping
- Public art (murals)
- Planting raised garden beds and
- Trash cleanup
Sign-up to Volunteer by going to www.VolunteerSpokane.org > click on Spokane Gives and then select the CFTC logo, or follow the unregistered volunteer instructions listed above.
Each volunteer will report to a project leader during the event who can answer any and all questions, distribute and refill supplies, and redistributing volunteers to other projects if your project finishes early or if others need the extra help.
Once your project is finished make sure you visit the Inland Northwest Blood Center Blood Drive from 11:00am – 1:00pm which will be located at 2310 N. Monroe next to the Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market.
After the Clean up:
After you grab lunch a delicious lunch, hit the photo booth, grab a drink, play some games, and visit the freshly pained murals, start your Corbin Park Historic District SCAVENGER HUNT which runs today through May 31st.
See you on N. Monroe!