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Neighborhood Updates

Indian Trail Library Bird Garden & Pollinator Meadow Opening Celebration

Join Mayor Lisa Brown at the dedication ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be tree giveaways, nature hunts (perfect activity for all ages), a compost demonstration, and an opportunity for children to write their wishes and dreams on biodegradable paper and hang them on trees. For the last year and a half, Library staff member and horticulturist Juan Moses has been transforming the Indian Trail Library lawn into a shared space for birds, bees, butterflies, and the NEIGHBORHOOD! This garden and meadow will not only provide food, respite, and shelter for our winged friends but also a place of play and enjoyment for our community. The garden is stocked with native berry-bearing trees and a pollinator meadow that showcases being good environmental stewards through sustainable practices while creating beauty and helping our wildlife. 

• Paint stepping stones for the Garden on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m.

Asphalt Art

All neighborhood councils are encouraged to apply for an asphalt art traffic calming project to paint an intersection on a residential street. This pilot program ends in 2025 and the application process includes selecting and having the intersection approved, selecting an artist, and approving the design. The actual painting of the street process takes several months. So, if your neighborhood could benefit from this program, apply here. Want to see the completed projects? Find them at Joseph Ave. and Cook St. in Hillyard, 25th Ave. and Monroe St. by the Scoop in Manito-Cannon Hill, and Third Ave. and Elm St. in Browne’s Addition.

Neighborhood Summer Concert

Manito-Cannon Hill Neighborhood Council uses Community Engagement Grant funds to host a block party/ concert at the Scoop at 1001 W. 25^th Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come join the fun, enjoy a bowl of ice cream and listen to the Mardi Gras Growlers. 

More information can be found on the Neighborhood Calendar.

Neighborhood Beautification Project

This year, neighborhood councils have access to additional funding that can be used toward volunteer-led clean-up events. Funding covers costs for disposal and supplies such as garbage bags, paint rollers, etc. More information and the application can be found here. (Up to $1,000 per neighborhood total, can be spread across multiple projects.)  

Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Summit

Save the date for the second-annual Spokane Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, Nov. 2! The Summit is a FREE half-day conference for Spokane neighborhood council members or aspiring members. Join in to learn what other councils are doing and grow your own leadership and neighborhood practices. Registration will be available mid-Sept. 

City Updates

Farmers Markets

• Emerson-Garfield Market, 2310 N. Monroe St., Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. 
• Hillyard Farmers’ Market, 4001 N. Cook St., Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. 
• Kendall Yards Night Market, 1335 W. Summit Pkwy., Wednesdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 18. 
• Spokane Famers Market, Fourth Ave. and Chestnut St. in Coeur d’Alene Park, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
• South Perry Market, 924 S. Perry St., Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.

Know the Number Know which City service line to call when you need help.

• 9-1-1 emergency services and crimes in progress.
• 9-8-8 mental health crisis.
• 509-456-2233 Crime Check for non-emergency crimes.
• 3-1-1 for reporting City violations that are not criminal, like abandoned vehicles and graffiti.
• 2-1-1 social services.

Slow Down in School Zones

As Spokane Public Schools students (or most) head back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the City reminds motorists to slow down in school zones and watch for pedestrians crossing the street.

City Partners with CHAS Health to Expand Street Medicine Outreach

The Washington State Legislature awarded a $1 million appropriation to the City of Spokane for this purpose and on Monday, Sept. 26, the Spokane City Council granted approval for the City to partner with CHAS to expand their existing street medicine operations. Read more.

Funding Available for Neighborhood Business and Childcare Center Capital Grants

The City of Spokane issued four notices of funding availability seeking applications for Engagement Navigators, Youth Sports, Childcare Center Capital and Neighborhood Business Districts grants. Both grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Read more. 

Warmer weather means construction and pothole season. 

Stay up to date on projects in your neighborhood.

• Report potholes at myspokane311.org, through our mobile app My Spokane 311, or by calling 3-1-1 (509.755.2489). 
• For obstruction notices and detours visit: weekly obstruction notice.

Bicycle Survey Part of Designation Process

The City re-applied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of the review process, the League wants your input on bicycling in Spokane. If you’ve ever biked here, please take a minute to complete a survey before Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Boards & Commissions

Give back to the Spokane community by joining a volunteer board, commission, or committee. There are openings on the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board, Ethics Commission, Plan Commission, Spokane Transportation Commission, and Spokane Human Rights Commission. Complete the application form and to submit it the Mayor’s office at mayor@spokanecity.org. Prefer to print and mail your application? No problem. You may submit the application by mail or in-person to MySpokane Customer Service, City Hall 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201.

Upcoming Community Assembly (CA) Meetings

• Community Assembly (CA): Meets the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., in-person at the Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St.
• CA Admin Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., hybrid (in-person, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Sister City Conference Room, 1st floor or Zoom).
• CA Budget Committee: Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., virtual on Zoom.
• CA Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) Committee: Meets on the third Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. hybrid (The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave. or Zoom).
• CA Communications (Comms) Committee: Meets the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Conference Room B, 3rd floor. 
• CA Community Development Committee: Does not have a regular meeting date and time, so please check the neighborhood calendar for meeting information. 
• CA Land Use Committee: Meets the fourth Thursday of the month. at 5:30 p.m. hybrid (in-person at West Central Community Center, Newton Room, 1603 N Belt St. or Zoom).
• CA Liaison Committee: Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m., hybrid (in-person South Hill Library, 3424 S. Perry St. or Zoom).
• CA Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. virtually on Zoom. 
• CA Safety Committee: Meets in-person on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg St.

Meet the Staff

Community Engagement Programs Manager:

Pollyanne Birge or 509.625.6147

• Special Event Permit program
• ONS Liaison to: Audubon-Downriver, Comstock, Nevada-Heights, Peaceful Valley, Riverside, and North Indian Trail. 

Community Programs Coordinators:

Annie Deasy or 509.625.6343

• Traffic Calming program, staff representative to Communications, Community Development (CA/CD), Liaison, and Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) committees.
• ONS liaison to: Chief Garry Park, East Central, Lincoln Heights, Logan, Manito-Cannon Hill, Rockwood, Southgate, and West Hills.

Community Programs Coordinators, Continued:

Amber Groe or 509.625.6156

• Neighborhood Clean-up program, staff representative to Land Use, Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) and City Council/Neighborhood Town Halls.
• ONS liaison to: Bemiss, Cliff-Cannon, Five Mile Prairie, Hillyard, Latah-Hangman, Minnehaha, Shiloh Hills, West Central, and Whitman. 

Gabby Ryan or 509.625.6858

• Community Engagement Grant program, staff representative to Admin, Budget, Public Safety, and Community Assembly/City Council committees.
• ONS liaison to: Balboa-South Indian Trail, Browne’s Addition, Emerson-Garfield, Grandview-Thorpe, North Hill, and Northwest.

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