ART on the AVE in the INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT!
This Friday is Art on the Ave in the International District!
On East Sprague between Madelia and Napa (1700-1900 blocks)
5pm-8pm
FREE!
This event supports local artists and local business! (more…)
May 15, 2012 3:49 pm
May 14, 2012 1:26 pm
Spokane Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday!
Just a reminder that our first market of the 2012 season will be this Saturday, May 12, at 5th Avenue between Division and Browne, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday markets only until our first Wednesday market June 13, then Wednesday and Saturday markets through the end of October.
See you at the market!
May 9, 2012 5:38 am
36th LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN
KIPRONO, DASKA DOMINATE THE 36TH LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN
Spokane, Washington—Mamitu Daska made it clear early on that it wasn’t going to be a dawdle and kick race, as the Ethiopian broke from the field before the three-mile mark and never looked back, winning the 36th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run in the third fastest women’s time ever run on the course. Allan Kiprono, meanwhile, was nearly as dominant in the men’s race, though he waited until the infamous Doomsday Hill before doing a similar number on a talented pack of mostly fellow Kenyans, emerging at the top with a 10 meter lead and never being challenged from there to the finish. (more…)
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May 9, 2012 5:33 am
New Double Striping Adds to Bicycle Safety on Appleway
SPOKANE VALLEY, WASH—Once the repaving project along eastbound Appleway between Dishman-Mica and University wraps up later this week, drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists will notice a new kind of striping for the bike lanes that run along the curb lane on the south side of the roadway.
Referred to as a “buffered bike lane,” the new markings consist of two solid white stripes about two feet apart. (more…)
May 9, 2012 5:28 am
Adopt a Crag!
Where: Q’emiln Park, Idaho
When: 9am, Sunday, May 13th
Hosted by: Kootenai Climbers
Details: We will meet at 9am at Q’emiln Park and spend the day on trail maintenance and riparian rehabilitation. refreshements and raffle prizes will be provided by the Kootenai Climbers.
For more info, contact Rusty Baillie at baillie2@frontier.com
Every hour of time you donate to a crag helps show land managers that climbers are responsible stewards. Grab some friends and a pair of work gloves and spend a day giving back to the sport you love! We hope to see you there.
May 3, 2012 8:44 am
We Have A Winner
Seth Popham managed to collect his set of six coasters and then have his name drawn from the proverbial hat. He stopped in at Brews on Washington, The Scoop, Atticus and South Perry Pizza to collect his winning cache.
For his $150 gift certificate Seth has chosen Boo Radley’s.
I also thought is was pretty cool that the winner of a game that had locally-owned businesses advertising on coasters that were distributed at locally-owned establishments was in turn a local business owner.
Check out acupuncturespokane.com to learn more about his business.
Thanks to everybody who participated for making this endeavor a huge success!
May 2, 2012 8:16 am
New Issue now Available for Online Browsing
Check out Tod Marshall’s great piece on Upper Priest Lake. Just click on the thumbnails above.
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April 30, 2012 6:47 pm
Clean Water at Risk!
House rider on Clean Water Act guidance puts America’s waters at risk
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new rider inserted into the House Energy and water Appropriations Bill this week could have negative impacts on streams and wetlands all across the country, harming efforts to protect water quality and degrading angling opportunity in waters treasured by all Americans. (more…)
April 30, 2012 7:51 am
Final Day for Coaster Hunt Numbers
Hurry Hurry Hurry
Today is the last day to get your codes in for The Great Spokane Coaster Hunt.
Good luck to all!
April 24, 2012 11:03 am
BLOOMSDAY needs VOLUNTEERS!
Contact: Don Kardong, Race Director—(509) 838-1579
BLOOMSDAY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Check-In, T-Shirt Distribution, Lost & Found
Spokane, WA—With less than two weeks until the 36th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, organizers are eagerly seeking volunteers to help with Check-In, T-shirt distribution, and the Lost & Found area on race weekend.
“The success of Bloomsday is totally dependent on the support of nearly 5,000 volunteers,” said Bloomsday Race Director Don Kardong. “Most of our volunteer positions don’t require much, if any, prior experience, but it’s crucial that we fill all open positions to make sure things proceed smoothly before, during and after the run.”
For those interested in helping, here are a few details:
Number Distribution—This takes place at the Convention Center. Two shifts on Saturday, May 5th are especially in need of workers. No prior experience is necessary, and many of the volunteers in this area also run, jog or walk Bloomsday the next day. For more information, log on to Bloomsday’s web site (www.bloomsdayrun.org) and click the “Volunteers” button, then Number Distribution on the drop-down menu.
T-Shirt Distribution—About 200 volunteers are needed on Sunday morning, May 6th to help set up the T-shirt area, unload the shirts, and hand them out. For more information, log on to Bloomsday’s web site (www.bloomsdayrun.org) and click the “Volunteers” button, then T-Shirt Distribution on the drop-down menu.
Lost & Found—Organizers are looking for a group with at least six members to help in this area. The Lost & Found area is located in the parking lot north of City Hall on Bloomsday, and is only for lost kids. Volunteers should arrive around 7:00 a.m., and are done about 2:00 p.m. If you have a group that can help, please contact the Bloomsday Office at (509) 838-1579, ext. 10.
This year’s Bloomsday is scheduled for Sunday, May 6. Over 50,000 runners, joggers and walkers are expected to participate.
his year’s Bloomsday is scheduled for Sunday, May 6. Over 50,000 runners, joggers and walkers are expected to participate.