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Neighborhood Summer Concerts
Audubon-Downriver concerts will be held at Audubon Park on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30:
- July 11, Lilac City Community Band
- July 18, Shawnna Nicholson
- July 25, The Moops
Bemiss is hosting Music Under the Oaks at Hays Park on Friday evenings at 6:30:
- July 12, Tim Snodgrass
- July 26, Jerry-Rigged
Browne’s Addition concerts will be held at Coeur d’Alene Park on Thursday evenings at 6:
- July 11, Villa Blues n’ Jazz
- July 18, Free Whiskey
- July 25, Soul Proprietor
- Aug. 1, Front Porch Rockets
- Aug. 8, Lucky Losers
- Aug. 15, Nu Jack City
Emerson Garfield annual concert will be held at Emerson Park on Sunday evening at 5:
- Aug. 18, Rockabilly Space Force
North Indian Trail summer concerts will be held at Prince of Peace Church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30:
- July 10, Sonic Groove
- July 17, Lilac City Community Band (and diaper drive)
- July 24, Just Plain Darin
- July 31, Sidestep with Max Daniels (and food drive)
More information can be found on the Neighborhood Calendar.
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Asphalt Art Intersections
The first Asphalt Art intersection was installed in Hillyard at Cook and Joseph. The design paid homage to some historical features. The caboose represents the relationship with the railroad. The sun and river is to honor the indigenous people that were here before us, the cowboy hat was a nod to Paul Hamilton for his contributions to the neighborhood, and the hands represent unity and love.
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Spokane Neighborhood Summit Call for Presenters
The Spokane Neighborhood Summit is back and workshop presenters are needed! This will be a fun day of connection and learning for neighborhood leaders. If you have are interested in presenting at the Summit on Saturday, Nov. 2, see the 2024 Call for Workshop Proposals handout.
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Beautification Project
This year, neighborhood councils have access to additional funding that can be used toward volunteer-led clean-up events, like the Minnehaha Park tennis court overhaul. Funding covers costs for disposal and some supplies, like garbage bags, paint rollers, etc. (Up to $1,000 per neighborhood total, can be spread across multiple projects.)
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Wildfire Prevention
It’s not a question of if, but when the next local wildfire will occur. Ember showers are the biggest wildfire risk in the City of Spokane. To have a District Forester visit your property and evaluate your home's wildfire risk, click the link to schedule your FREE, no-obligation Firewise Assessment today! And, watch this Spokane Fire Department video on steps you can take to protect your home.
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Outdoor summer activities are in full force!
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2024 Summer concerts at Riverfront Park’s Pavilion are on sale.
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Movies at the Pavilion.
- Golf courses are open! To reserve a tee time, visit: https://my.spokanecity.org/golf/online-tee-time/.
- Check out the City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring and Summer Activity Guide!
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Make-a-Splash Pool Parties with food and fun will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on:
- Friday, July 12, Hillyard Aquatic Center, 2600 E. Columbia Ave.
- Friday, Aug. 12, Liberty Aquatic Center, 1300 E. Fifth Ave.
- And, splash pads, pools, and the rotary fountain in Riverfront Park remain open through summer.
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33 Artists Market will be on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wonder Building, 835. N. Post St.:
- July 20
- Aug. 17
- Did you know that the Spokane Library has adult and youth summer reading programs? If you read for 15 days each month from June to August you can enter to win great prizes like hot yoga, Garland movie tickets, rock climbing passes, coffee cards, and more! Other free events like chess and anime club, yoga, dance, writing classes also take place at the library. And, Discover Passes, sports equipment, like pickleball, badminton, croquet sets, and lawn games can be checked out (up to one or two weeks, check library locations for details).
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Climate Planning
The City plans to address challenges posed by climate change mandated by the Washington State Growth Management Act by updating its Comprehensive Plan, which guides the City's development. The update, due in 2026, presents an opportunity to integrate climate considerations into every aspect of our city’s future. Now through the end of 2025, the City and its consultants will work through process to understand Spokane's climate impacts and hazards, gather data and community feedback, and conduct analysis on our climate risk and community vulnerabilities. For more information or to sign up to receive climate planning updates.
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A Cool Place to Go
The City's Emergency Management Office and Community Housing and Human Services Department monitors weather reporters to determine whether the cooling spaces plan should be activated. If at least two consecutive days of 95-degree weather are predicted by the National Weather Service, the plan is activated. Spokane’s library system is the cornerstone of the cooling areas plan. It utilizes existing resources that are staffed so it’s cost-effective, has ample space, is already in neighborhoods in various parts of the city and offers water, restrooms, books, interactive play areas, wi-fi access, etc. Click here for extreme weather shelter information.
- Residents are encouraged to check on their neighbors during any extreme weather event. If you can help someone, please do.
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Community Safety Enhancements
Mayor Lisa Brown announced her proposal to place a Community Safety Sales Tax on the November ballot. The proposed sales tax, set at one-tenth of one percent, is expected to generate an estimated $7.7 million annually. Fifteen percent of these funds will go to Spokane County. The roughly $6.5 million collected each year by the City of Spokane will be dedicated to community safety enhancements. See press release for details.
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Summer Watering Schedule
Watering rules run from June through October and follow the even/odd schedule. Even addresses water on even days and odd addresses water on odd days.
Level 1
No outdoor watering between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Limit watering to no more than four days within a week.
Suggested best practice of no more than a total of two hours watering per day.
Suggested excluding using water to clean hardscapes such as: sidewalks, driveways, decks, and patios.
Level 2
No outdoor watering between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Limit watering to no more than two days within a week.
No more than a total of two hours watering per day.
No using water to clean hardscapes such as: sidewalks, driveways, decks, and patios.
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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.
- Spokane Famers Market, 4th 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.
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Help the City Decide How to Spend Federal Funding
The City of Spokane receives funds from HUD entitlement grant programs that serve as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs supported through these funds increase and preserve affordable rental and homeowner housing, improve public facilities, and support public and community services (e.g., food banks, health care services). The City needs your help to identify how best to spend these funds in our community by completing the needs survey.
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Who to Call?
- 9-1-1 for crimes in progress
- Crime Check for non-emergency crimes
- 3-1-1 for reporting City violations that are not criminal, like abandoned vehicles and graffiti.
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Getting around and warmer weather means construction and pothole season.
Stay up to date on projects in your neighborhood.
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Report potholes at myspokane311.org, through our mobile app My Spokane 311, or by calling 3-1-1 (509.755.2489).
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Street sweeping continues throughout summer.
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For obstruction notices and detours visit: weekly obstruction notice.
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20 mph seasonal signs have been posted at the following parks:
- A. M. Cannon Park/ Pool
- Chief Garry Park
- Comstock Park/ Pool
- Hays Park
- Lincoln Park
- Mission Park/ Pool
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Boards & Commissions
Give back to the Spokane community by joining a volunteer board, commission, or committee! The City is accepting applications for boards and commissions. 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.
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Upcoming Community Assembly (CA) Meetings
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Community Assembly (CA): Meets the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., in-person at The Hive, Events A, 2904 E. Sprague Ave.
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CA Admin Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., hybrid (in-person at Spokane Central Library, Conference Room A, 906 W. Main Ave. or Zoom).
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CA Budget Committee: Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., hybrid (in-person at West Central Community Center, Don Kelly Room, 1603 N. Belt St. or Zoom).
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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).
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CA Communications (Comms) Committee: The July meeting has been canceled.
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CA Community Development Committee: Does not have a regular meeting date and time, so please check the calendar for meeting information.
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CA Land Use Committee: Does not meet in July.
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CA Liaison Committee: Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m., hybrid (in-person South Hill Library, 3424 S. Perry St. or Zoom).
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CA Pedestrian, Traffic and Transportation (PeTT) Committee: Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. virtually on Zoom.
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CA Safety Committee: Meets in-person on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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