ART on the AVE in the INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT!
This Friday is Art on the Ave in the International District! On East Sprague between Madelia and Napa (1700-1900 blocks) 5pm-8pm FREE! This event supports local artists and local business!
May 2012
Spokane Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday!
Just a reminder that our first market of the 2012 season will be this Saturday, May 12, at 5th Avenue between Division and Browne, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday markets only until our first Wednesday market June 13, then Wednesday and Saturday markets through the end of October. See you at the market!
36th LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN
KIPRONO, DASKA DOMINATE THE 36TH LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN Spokane, Washington—Mamitu Daska made it clear early on that it wasn’t going to be a dawdle and kick race, as the Ethiopian broke from the field before the three-mile mark and never looked back, winning the 36th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run in the third fastest women’s time …
New Double Striping Adds to Bicycle Safety on Appleway
SPOKANE VALLEY, WASH—Once the repaving project along eastbound Appleway between Dishman-Mica and University wraps up later this week, drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists will notice a new kind of striping for the bike lanes that run along the curb lane on the south side of the roadway. Referred to as a “buffered bike lane,” the new …
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Adopt a Crag!
Where: Q’emiln Park, Idaho When: 9am, Sunday, May 13th Hosted by: Kootenai Climbers Details: We will meet at 9am at Q’emiln Park and spend the day on trail maintenance and riparian rehabilitation. refreshements and raffle prizes will be provided by the Kootenai Climbers. For more info, contact Rusty Baillie at baillie2@frontier.com Every hour of time …
We Have A Winner
Seth Popham managed to collect his set of six coasters and then have his name drawn from the proverbial hat. He stopped in at Brews on Washington, The Scoop, Atticus and South Perry Pizza to collect his winning cache. For his $150 gift certificate Seth has chosen Boo Radley’s. I also thought is was pretty …
New Issue now Available for Online Browsing
Check out Tod Marshall’s great piece on Upper Priest Lake.
Everyday Cyclist: Getting In Sync On A Tandem
I’M REMINDED OF HOW much fun riding a tandem bicycle is every time I see a couple riding one. It’s like synchronized strolling through the park or synchronized running on a road, which is essentially the best thing about a tandem—you ride together. But riding a tandem does not come without some cautions. When my …
Punish Stuff: All-Purpose Shorts
HURLEY PHANTOM WALKSHORTS • Price: $60 • Pros: stretchy, quick drying, durable, no cargo pockets • Cons: women’s version is girly (is that a con?); pricey? • Website: www.hurley.com IT’S MAY. It’s been shorts season for a solid month now. Last year, in April, I visited San Diego and only brought one pair of shorts. …