AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Spokane Washington. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:32:47 -0600 Request For Qualifications For Art Project At Dwight Merkel Sports Complex As part of the 2007 Sports and Facilities bond, Dwight Merkel Sports... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/art-for-the-dwight-merkel-sports-complex-artists-wanted-236812 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/art-for-the-dwight-merkel-sports-complex-artists-wanted-236812 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/spokane-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-spokane-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/spokane-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-spokane-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Our calendar is full. The coming weeks are a particularly busy time for schools, which host scores of music and choir concerts, theatre performances,... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/spokane-public-schools-update-november-24-2009-236659 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/spokane-public-schools-update-november-24-2009-236659 Schools and Libraries Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Spokane, WA---Greater Spokane Incorporated is pleased to announce the organization's new elected officers and new members of the Board of Trustees... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-announces-new-2009-2010-board-of-trustees-235360 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-announces-new-2009-2010-board-of-trustees-235360 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Awards recognize regional innovation and technology accomplishments Spokane, WA -- Greater Spokane Incorporated, TechNet and LaunchPad INW are... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/2009-catalyst-award-winners-announced-228803 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/2009-catalyst-award-winners-announced-228803 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Washington (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/airwayheights/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-spokane-county-228367 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/airwayheights/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-spokane-county-228367 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spokane, WA---The data for the third quarter of 2009 from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) shows the Spokane region's cost of... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/spokane-region-maintains-low-cost-of-living-in-q3-2009-national-report-225705 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/spokane-region-maintains-low-cost-of-living-in-q3-2009-national-report-225705 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 WSU Spokane and Partners Announce Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Dedication of New Riverpoint Campus Data Center. Spokane, WA---Join a host of... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/innovation-partnership-zone-team-completes-first-ipz-project-in-university-district-225364 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/innovation-partnership-zone-team-completes-first-ipz-project-in-university-district-225364 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spokane, Wash -  Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) Board of Trustees voted Monday to support Proposition 1, City of Spokane General Obligation... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-supports-proposition-1-city-of-spokane-general-obligation-fire-bond-225413 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-supports-proposition-1-city-of-spokane-general-obligation-fire-bond-225413 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Featuring:     300 of the finest Artists and Crafters from across the United States covering 78,000 square feet of exhibit space. This... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/christmas-arts-and-crafts-show-224203 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/christmas-arts-and-crafts-show-224203 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Award recognizes GSI for their efforts with CLEEN NW Spokane, WA---Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) was recognized at Seattle Business Magazine's... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-is-finalist-at-seattle-magazine-s-green-awards-ceremony-223631 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-is-finalist-at-seattle-magazine-s-green-awards-ceremony-223631 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spokane artist, curator, and entrepreneur, Megan Murphy, created artocracy.org in an effort to address the “disconnect” between people and... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/artocracy-org-art-for-the-people-223642 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/artocracy-org-art-for-the-people-223642 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spokane, Wash - Greater Spokane Incorporated, TechNet and LaunchPad INW are pleased to announce the finalists in the six categories for the Catalyst... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/finalists-named-for-2009-catalyst-awards-223730 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/finalists-named-for-2009-catalyst-awards-223730 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 IMAGINATION MOVERS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL THEATER TOUR “LIVE FROM THE IDEA WAREHOUSE CONCERT TOUR 2009” KICKS... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223563 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223563 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Spokane County, WA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Spokane County,... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/airwayheights/news/spokane-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-spokane-county-221245 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/airwayheights/news/spokane-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-spokane-county-221245 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Spokane County Washington area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/airwayheights/news/spokane-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-spokane-county-222172 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/airwayheights/news/spokane-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-spokane-county-222172 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 2010 Chase Gallery Dates Announced The City of Spokane Arts Department and the Exhibiting Committee of the Spokane Arts Commission are proud to... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/2010-chase-gallery-exhibition-schedule-220460 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/2010-chase-gallery-exhibition-schedule-220460 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 University Presidents to Hold Fireside Chat. Spokane, WA---Two University Presidents will hold a fireside chat on the theme of Reinvention:  A... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-annual-meeting-222354 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-annual-meeting-222354 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spokane, WA - Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) will host an Initiative 1033 Issue Forum and Panel Discussion. GSI is partnering with Greater... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-to-host-initiative-1033-issue-forum-219860 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/greater-spokane-incorporated-to-host-initiative-1033-issue-forum-219860 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Spokane, WA - Greater Spokane Incorporated, in partnership with the International Trade Alliance, is offering a second trip to China, April 12-21,... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/tour-of-china-offered-in-april-2010-219438 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/tour-of-china-offered-in-april-2010-219438 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Emerging artist Karl Paetow, has joined Gallery of THUM. Karl’s woodturning skills are extraordinary. Symmetry, unusual lines, inset... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/emerging-artist-karl-paetow-now-at-gallery-of-219572 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/emerging-artist-karl-paetow-now-at-gallery-of-219572 Shops and Stores Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Emerging jewelry artisan Marti O. With classic elegant necklaces, earrings and bracelets for cruise and travel... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/marti-o-jewelry-at-gallery-of-thum-219589 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/marti-o-jewelry-at-gallery-of-thum-219589 Shops and Stores Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 (See fundraising events for October 10, 2009 at Gallery of THUM.) Taken from the friendsofrobertyamada.org website: On August 13th,... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/news-about-robert-yamada-217775 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/spokane/news/news-about-robert-yamada-217775 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Washington corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/wa/olympia/news/find-washington-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-washington-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217113 http://www.americantowns.com/wa/olympia/news/find-washington-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-washington-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217113 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500