Years of wheeling and dealing at Spokane yard sales have left my basement storage room brimming with boxes of Beanie Babies. I once donated over a thousand of the collectible critters to Toys for Tots, but later suffered from Beanie remorse. I’ve since replenished that mammoth inventory. My fondness for cuddly Ty bears with pristine swing tags once earned me the title of Beanie Lady from a South Hill seller.
The Police Adventure League provides a unique opportunity for students at Cheney middle and high schools to learn from fun, with experiences like white-water rafting, rock climbing, hiking Mt. Spokane and paddle-boarding the Little Spokane River.
At the A.M. Cannon Aquatic Center, the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department pilots a Sensory Sensitivity Swim time and sees an optimistic future for the program.
When you think of a classic American summer, there are a few things that come to mind – backyard sprinklers, Fourth of July fireworks, melting popsicles, and ever since “Jaws” took America by storm in 1975, sharks have joined the list.
When you consider the mountain of wrapping paper, plastic forks and goody bag detritus that remain after a child’s birthday, throwing a greener party may seem as feasible as offering unicorn rides. But sustainability experts say it’s entirely possible to throw a fun, more eco-friendly party – and while some switches take some effort, others can save time, money and stress.
Death is an inevitable fact of life, yet many people either don’t prepare at all or don’t do enough to prepare so that their loved ones can easily settle their affairs.
One of the first steps to becoming a backyard astronomer is learning how to read the night sky. It doesn’t require a lot of money or technology – just some knowledge on how to get started.
Summer is, in many ways, awesome for pets. After months of rain and cold, dogs can romp at the beach and laze in the grass. Cats can bake in a sunny spot by a favorite window.
While most children are able to sign up every year to play sports, those with physical and mental disabilities have limited options and may never see the field or court.
