Archive for the ‘Programs’ Category
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Sunday, August 22nd, is the second Summer Parkways event in Spokane, where 3 miles of Howard Street will be closed to motorized vehicle traffic from 9am to 1pm. Walkers, bikers, skaters, and other human-powered transportation will take over the street and join the celebrations. There will be bike decoration contests, ...
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
If you don't have the time or space to create a compost heap, the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System will soon allow you to put food scraps and "food soiled paper" into your Clean Green yard waste bins. Starting July 12th, table scraps, tea bags, vegetable peelings, and even pizza ...
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
With recent articles about the City and County trying to combine animal control and shelter services in the news, you might want to know the various options for reporting a lost animal or adopting a pet. Right now, the City of Spokane is served by SpokAnimal CARE. Parts of Spokane ...
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
The Spokane Transit Authority has redesigned its website, featuring a new trip planner that will give you the best options when using the service. Just type in your times and locations. In a related story, the Downtown Transportation Alternative Analysis is looking for public input, including a meeting on June ...
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010
The Spokane County/WSU Extension Service is a great way to find out about gardening and landscaping in Spokane's climate. Their website offers a host of information on basic gardening, pest control, sustainable landscaping, and houseplants, among others. If you have time to volunteer and want a deep knowledge of local ...
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Since February can be a dreary time of year, a good pick-me-up can be taking part in one of the many art programs listed on the Spokane Arts Commission website. There is a calendar of events that features art, music, and performance programs, including those of the Northwest Museum of ...
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Spokane County, in conjunction with the Weather Service, has developed a nice list of winter preparedness contact information and links, as well as winter safety and preparedness tips. For more winter advice, the City Water Department gives tips on avoiding frozen pipes, the Department of Transportation talks about winter driving, ...
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
The Spokane Parks Department offers many ways for you to get out and take advantage of Spokane's winter weather. You can go skating at the Ice Palace in Riverfront Park, see the lights at the Manito Greenhouse until December 20th, or learn how to snowshoe, cross country ski, or downhill ...
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Winter heating causes many people's utility bills to rise significantly. The City of Cheney Energy Services gives various tips to save energy, formulas for finding out the cost of using an appliance, and other energy conservation measures. Avista also features their energy rebates and an energy savings suite of programs. ...
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Community Minded Enterprises is sponsoring the Sustainable September Spokane, a series of events that support community sustainability, including films, lectures, hands-on classes, kids' events, and tours. The site also lists actions you can do to be more green. For more local resources, check out the library's Sustainability Resources page. - ...
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