In brief: Water sprays to remain open
Water spray areas at six Spokane parks will remain open through the end of September as long as the weather stays mild, parks officials said.
The facilities are located at Shadle, Harmon, Mission, Grant, Nevada and Grandview parks. City officials want to install more of the spray features as replacements for the former wading pools at many parks.
In addition, Witter outdoor pool continues to have lap swimming Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 19 at a cost of $2 per session.
– Mike Prager
DOWNTOWN
Fox plans free street party
The Fox Theater organization, in conjunction with the Spokane Symphony, is putting on a free street party Friday as part of the monthly art walk on the first Friday of the month tomorrow from 5 to 10 p.m.
The event will be on First Avenue between Monroe and Madison streets and will include artist demonstrations, an instrument “petting zoo,” live music and face painting. Civilized Animal and Hockey are scheduled to perform. and hands.
The renovated Fox Theater is expected to reopen in November.
– Mike Prager
GARLAND
Dog ownership day at Clark Park
The Spokane Kennel Club is sponsoring a Responsible Dog Ownership Day event Saturday at Clark Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Activities include training and breeding clinics, talent and costume contests, dog sports and kids’ safety. The Lilac City Dog Trainers and the Spokane Dog Trainers will be giving demonstrations.
Clark Park is at Division Street and Garland Avenue.
– Donna Tam
NORTHWEST
COPS NW offers dump passes
The Northwest Neighborhood Association will distribute $25 dump passes Saturday at 10 a.m. at COPS Northwest, 2215 W. Wellesley Ave., Suite D.
There is a limited amount of passes available which will be good from Saturday through Sept. 30.
The passes are available to residents of the Northwest Neighborhood. A driver’s license or a utility bill is required to establish residency. The boundaries include the area west of Ash to the Spokane River, bound by Francis on the north to Fairview, Belt and Indiana on the south.
For more information, call the Office of Neighborhood Services at 625-6730.
– Lisa Leinberger