A GREAT TIME TO SHIFT GEARS!
May
Sunday, May 5, 9:00am, Downtown Spokane
The 43rd annual Lilac Bloomsday Run will be held in Spokane, Washington and features over 50,000 runners, joggers, and walkers. Don’t miss out on this fun Spokane tradition!
Register for the course on the official Bloomsday website here: www.bloomsdayrun.org
And show your support for this great community event on Facebook here.
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Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council Meeting Wednesday, May 8 at 6 PM
Want to get involved in your neighborhood? Ready to learn more about how decisions are made in your community? Get to know some new neighbors by checking out your Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting.
The meeting is at the Corbin Senior Center is located at 827 W Cleveland Ave.
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Saturday, May 11 at Chief Garry Park at 1 PM
Join this family friendly afternoon bike ride of about 3 miles! All types of bikes, trailers, Xtracycles, bakfiets, tandems, folding bikes, trikes are welcome! Explore the Chief Garry neighborhood starting at Chief Garry Park.
Meet at 1:00 PM at Chief Garry Park for a bike raffle before the bike ride.
Please bring a helmet and bike if you have them. Presented by Summer Parkways & Christ the King Church.
Celebrate Bike Everywhere Month in May, the perfect time to start or expand your cycling. Check out the Spokane Bicycle Club website for information on where to find that kick-off pancake breakfast, Energizer Stations, and more fun Bike Everywhere events!
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Walking Wednesdays
starting
May 22 at 7 Pm
Every week, this free neighborhood walk will feature a fun, nearby destination and group activity. Making walking a habit doesn’t have to be hard! We’ll walk for at least 30 minutes and have you back within the hour. Friends and family of any age welcome. For everyone’s safety and comfort, please leave pets at home.
Meet at the corner of Monroe and Carlisle in front of the Adult Education Center
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Hey North Monroe!
Your deadline to enroll is May 31!
Make sure to return your order form or complete one when a friendly canvasser stops by by May 31. Questions? Need another order form? Call us at 509.324.1537 or email info@walkbikebus.org
June
Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council Meeting Wednesday, June 12 at 6 PM
Want to get involved in your neighborhood? Ready to learn more about how decisions are made in your community? Get to know some new neighbors by checking out your Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting.
The meeting is at the Corbin Senior Center is located at 827 W Cleveland Ave.
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Summer Parkways 10th Anniversary
Thursday, June 20
Ready to walk and roll? Kick off summer with Summer Parkways, where the roads are closed to traffic and feet and wheels get enjoy the Manito and Comstock neighborhoods. Grab family and friends and take part in Spokane’s very own Ciclovia!
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Hoopfest is here!
Taking over the streets of downtown Spokane, June 29 – 30
Want to watch the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament? Leave your car behind and walk, bike, and/or bus to where you want to go! Check out Spokane Transit Authority for route suggestions and shuttle bus information.
July
Every Friday from 3–7pm, through September 27, 2019.
“Located in the parking lot of the IEL Adult Education Center (2310 North Monroe), the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market is a seasonal weekly marketplace featuring around two dozen regional and neighborhood vendors.
The aim of the market is to bring fresh, healthy, affordable goods that are locally grown or produced to the residents of Emerson-Garfield as well as all those who pass through our up-and-coming neighborhood.”
Questions about the market? Get in touch with us at (509) 255-3072 or market@emersongarfield.org
Visit Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market on Facebook
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Check out Spokatopia, Spokane’s outdoor adventure festival!
Saturday, July 13 — 9 AM – 10 PM
Sunday, July 14 — 9 AM – 3 PM
Located at Camp Sekani
For more information and schedule of events visit the Spokatopia website
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Spokane area Splash Pads are open!
“Spokane is home to a total of 17 splash pads that provide summer fun for kids in many communities throughout the city. Splash pads are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A splash pad may close temporarily for maintenance.”
For updated pool and splash pad closure information, please call the Aquatics Hotline: 509.625.6960.
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FREE Historic Walking Tours
“This free walking tour will take you through the newly revitalized Riverfront Park, where the city’s past and present merge in unique ways. Learn the rich history of the magnificent Spokane Falls, Expo ’74 U.S. Pavilion, 1902 Clocktower, 1909 Looff Carrousel, Centennial Trail and more! Tours will depart from the Humana booth located next to the Rotary Fountain every Saturday (June-August).”
For more information visit City of Spokane calendar of events
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Fondo on the Palouse, see the rolling hills of the Palouse by bike
Fondo on the Palouse provides an opportunity to engage, entertain and support local communities, non-profits and individuals of the Palouse through the active and healthy lifestyle of touring by bicycle.
July 29, 2019 – four different courses for all cycling abilities
For more information visit Fondo on the Palouse website
August
These offers are made as a public service to encourage walking, biking and busing as alternative modes of transportation. Must present Walk Bike Bus participant coupon to redeem.
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