September Cycling Events
This list published by the Spokesman-Review includes local cycling events in September, plus some rides elsewhere in the region that may call for a weekend trip.
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Spokane
Bicycle Polo Finds its Way to Spokane
Here’s a cool Spokesman Voices story on Spokane’s newly-formed bicycle polo club. You can find out more on the Spokane Bicycle Polo Club blog.
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New Whitewater Park Ruling
Check out Spokesman coverage of the recent ruling regarding the whitewater park project on the Spokane River. For more information about the project, visit the Friends of the Falls website.
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National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Spokane is hosting this year’s National Veteran Wheelchair Games July 13th to 18th. More than 500 athletes compete each year in events like archery, swimming, and wheelchair races. Admission is free, so go cheer on the athletes! Check out their website for the schedule and location of each event.
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Participate in Planning Your Parks
The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department has hired a non-profit firm, GP RED, to help conduct an ambitious comprehensive planning process. The intent of this project is to create a sustainable parks and recreation system for future Spokane residents. The meetings/workshops will take place on July 13, 14 and 15 at various locations throughout the city. Monday, July 13, 2009
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Letter to the Editor: Stress Vocational Ed. in Spokane
Check out the Letter to the Editor below, a response to Out There Monthly editor-in-chief Jon Snyder’s most recent editorial, “Indicating Community,” which discusses recent attempts to focus community improvement efforts in Spokane. Jon, Just read your recent editorial and am very familiar with Patrick and the Community Indicators listing. We occasionally work with Patrick
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Have Fun Doing Trail Work This Summer
The Washington State Trails Association is doing some outreach to the Spokane area. They have some cool trail work parties coming up. Here’s the details on their upcoming Spokane meeting: Get to Know the Washington Trails Association Thursday June 25, 7-8 P.M. at REI Find out about WTA’s Hiking Trail Advocacy and Trail Maintenance Work
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Free Walking maps
The Spokane Regional Health District and Inland Northwest Trails have produced some great new walking maps of Spokane neighborhoods available for free in libraries and also online. Here’s the scoop: New maps highlight our area’s many walking routes Free maps designed to get people out and active SPOKANE, WA –The Spokane Regional Health District has
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Cool Facts About Bloomsday
Bloomsday Wheelchair Racers 2009. // Photo Jesse Coble This came in an recent email to finishers: Thanks for being part of Bloomsday 2009! Before we sign off for 2009, here are a few facts about the 33rd running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run: * Entries grew by nearly 8% for the second year in a
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