The February 13th, USA Cross Country Championships at Plantes Ferry Sports Stadium will welcome Olympic runners Shalane Flanagan, Max King and Billy Nelson to compete among 600 of nation’s top runners competing for their slot on the USA National Team which will compete against the world at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Poland. …
The USA Cross Country Championships are in Spokane Valley this year — on February 13th at Plantes Ferry.Top runners from across the nation, competing for the opportunity to represent Team USA at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Over 600 elite, masters and junior competitors are expected, including past USA Olympic team members. Before the …
Tomorrow is Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia — a great day to get up to speed on bike/ped related legislature and write to your state rep. Tons of Washingtonians are heading to Olympia to learn about the issues, meet with legislators and network with other advocates. Two hearings are scheduled for tomorrow on biking-related bills. …
A four-course dinner at Ferrante’s Marketplace Café sounds plenty romantic for a Valentine’s Day treat, right? Right. Even better: that romantic meal, benefitting animals in need of homes. Ferrante’s and Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile are hosting just such an event to support SpokAnimal — which is awesome for you, because it means your quest for the perfect February 14th …
Need some motivation to get back into shape? Team in Training might be just what you need. The Spokane Summer Team is forming now for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Seattle, Rock ‘N’ Roll San Diego full and half marathons. Join them Tuesday, January 26th, at REI Â to learn more about the program. For information, call …
The FBC is having its first Full Moon Fiasco for the year on January 30th. If you’re unfamiliar with the routine, here it is from the horse’s mouth: “It may be a new year but we are doing things the same way. Meet at The Swamp at 8 pm on Saturday, January 30th and try …
Early bird registration for Bloomsday is open at bloomsdayrun.org. Here’s the skinny on the Bloomsday Race this year: Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Start Times: 9:00 a.m.: Elite, Corporate Cup & Brown 9:05-9:15 (approx.): Yellow & Green 9:15-9:45 (approx.): Orange & Blue 9:45-10:05 (approx.): Lilac 10:10 (approx.): Red Distance: 12K (7.46 miles) Fees: $15 plus …
The City of Spokane Valley has announced that it’s in the process of developing a Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. City staff is working to develop a public outreach program to ensure that the plans represents the needs and desires of citizens. If you live in Spokane Valley and would like to participate in plan, …
There’s an entire ecosystem inside the Saranac Gallery right now. An ecosystem. Woah. It’s not a strange trip we’re on; it’s an exhibit called “Chicken Sh@#: Exploring Urban Ecosystems.” From artist Rimas K. Simaitis’s website: “Chicken Sh@# will feature the day-to-day lives of four chickens, decomposing piles of garbage, and a self-contained bionic hydroponic growing system …
