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2025 Spring Learning Series

The Building Stronger Neighborhoods Committee is hosting the 2025 Spring Learning Series. The series is a set of three hands-on workshops intended to share best practices and strengthen the work of individuals and organizations working to enhance Spokane neighborhoods. Everyone is welcome at the workshops and attendance at more than one workshop is encouraged. 

• Parliamentary Procedure Basics (Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ The Hive).
• Empowered Communication (Saturday, March 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ The Hive).
• Neighborhood Equipment and How to Use It! (Saturday, April 19, 10:30–11:30 a.m. @ location TBD).

Learn more and RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/SpringLearningSeries.

Neighborhood Business Districts Grant Contribute to the future of your neighborhood! Whether you do business, work, or live in one of Spokane’s neighborhood business districts, you are invited to a kickoff gathering to learn about the City of Spokane's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant meant to improve public spaces, support local businesses, and enhance the overall quality of life and business. The kickoff meetings will be: 

• South Perry: Monday, Feb. 10, from 5:30–7 p.m. at Grant Elementary School, 1300 E. Ninth Ave.
• North Monroe: Monday, Feb. 17, 5–6:30 p.m. at the Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. 
• Garland: Monday, Feb. 24, 5:30–7 p.m. location TBD
• Hillyard: TBD

For more information about the Neighborhood Business Districts grant, visit preservewa.org/spokane.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Allocation Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Applications for Community Development Block Grants are open through Friday, March 14. For details and how to apply visit, https://my.spokanecity.org/chhs/funding-opportunities/chhs/.   

Asphalt Art Crosswalks

The survey results are in, and the Asphalt Art crosswalk locations are:

• District 1: 601 W. Mallon Ave. by the Flour Mill AND Wellesley Ave. and Pittsburg St.
• District 2: 509 E. 33rd Ave. by Sacajawea Middle School AND Lincoln Dr. and Comstock Ct. 
• District 3: 800 W. Garland Ave. by the Milk Bottle AND Carlisle Ave. and Belt St. by Audubon Elementary School.

Spokane Arts will be working with the neighborhoods, like they do with the intersections, on the designs.  Neighborhood councils that want more information or to apply for an Asphalt Art intersection should visit: https://spokanearts.org/programs/asphalt-art/. 

2025 Program Trainings

Clean-up Coordinator training is scheduled for:

• Friday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. in the Studio Room or Zoom.

RSVP to Amber Groe, agroe@spokanecity.org, by Thursday, Feb. 13.

Community Engagement Grant trainings are scheduled for: 

• Friday, Feb 28, 5:30–7 p.m. (Virtual)
• Wednesday, Mar 5, 5:30–7 p.m. (In-person)
• Monday, Mar 17, 5:30–7 p.m. (Virtual)
• Wednesday, April 23, 5:30–7 p.m. (In-person)

RSVP to Gabby Ryan, gryan@spokanecity.org.

City Updates

It's a Winter Wonderland at Riverfront Park!

• The Numerica Skate Ribbon, has a Valentine’s Day ice skating special on Friday, Feb. 14. $14 covers admission and skate rentals for two people—more than 50% savings! Cheap Skate Tuesdays is still being offered through the end of February with free skate rentals included with every paid admission Tuesday!
• For a unique and cozy experience, rent an igloo for $90 for 90 minutes. 
• Skyhigh Savings—$5 off each admission ticket (up to four) for Spokane residents through Monday, March 31, 2025.
• “Wait by the River” no more—Lord Huron is coming to the Spokane Pavilion. Rainbow Kitten Surprise is also coming this summer. Goose will be at the Spokane Pavilion this fall. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.spokanepavilion.com/.
• And be sure to check out the City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Activity Guide! 

It's Snow Season!

Snow season is here and it’s time to move those boats, RVs, and basketball hoops off the street. Make sure your shovels are out of storage, snow blower is working, and ice melt and sand are on hand. And don’t forget to park on the odd side of the street when a full City plow is announced. The City of Spokane snow response information, including a live map of plow progress across the City, can be found at: https://my.spokanecity.org/streets/maintenance/snow-removal/.

• Report potholes at spokane311.org, through our mobile app Spokane 311, or by calling 3-1-1 (509-755-2489).
• For obstruction notices and detours, click here. 

Join “Adopt A Neighbor” and Make Winter Brighter for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities!

Winter can be challenging, especially for older adults and individuals with disabilities who need help with snow removal. By adopting a neighbor, you’ll provide vital snow removal assistance during the 2024-2025 season. It’s easy to get involved! Contact Aging & Long Term Care at action@altcew.org or 509-960-7281 to join “Adopt A Neighbor” and create a warmer winter for those in need. 

Take the Safe Streets for Spokane Survey

Please tell us where we need safety improvements in the City. Missing ADA ramps? Need an enhanced crosswalk? View this project on Engage Spokane and enter your concerns in the interactive map. City staff will work with the Transportation Commission to prioritize spending that come from your requests and feedback.

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.

We Are Hiring! We're hiring for the position of Director of Neighborhood Services. Applicants with six or more years of experience in the development, coordination and management of community programs and services, and two years supervisory experience, apply by Sunday, March 2.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives.

The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions, and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!

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. Pittsburgh 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 the third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m., in-person at The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave.
• 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 on even months. 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 12:30 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 Neighborhood Safety Committee: Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave.

Meet the Staff

Community Engagement Programs Manager:

Pollyanne Birge or

509-625-6147

• 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, 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), Neighborhood Safety Committee, and City Council/Neighborhood Town Halls.
• ONS liaison to: Bemiss, Cliff-Cannon, Five Mile Prairie, Hillyard, Latah-Hangman, Logan, Minnehaha, Shiloh Hills, West Central, and Whitman. 

Gabby Ryan or 509-625-6858

• Community Engagement Grant program, staff representative to Admin, Budget 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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