The Family Guide 2024 Fall/Winter Issue
Activities:
• Contest Page
• Birthday Party Guide
• Pumpkin Patches
• Christmas Trees
• Holiday Lights
Education:
• Local School Districts
• N. Idaho & Spokane Schools
• Early Learning Centers
• Special Needs Schools
• Alternative Schools
• Tutoring Resources
• Holiday School Fundraisers
Parenting:
• Food, Formula & Diaper Banks
• Family Emergency Services
• Energy Assistance Programs
• Signs of Parenting Stress
• Benefit of Parent Volunteers
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Birthday Party Guide Spokane
Altitude Trampoline Park www.altitudetrampolinepark.com
Blue Zoo Spokane www.bluezoo.us
Chaos Arcade www.chaosarcade.com
Chuck E. Cheese locations.chuckecheese.com
Eagles Ice Arena eaglesicearena.com
Fastkart Indoor Speedway fastkartspeedway.com/Spokane
Flight 509 Spokane www.flight509.com
Get Air Trampoline Park www.getairsports.com
Jump for Joy www.jumpforjoyinc.com
Kids Quest kidsquest.com
LaserMaxx Spokane www.lasermaxxspokane.com
Lilac Lanes www.lilaclanes.net
Looff Carrousel and Gift Shop www.my.spokanecity.org
Mobius Discovery Center www.mobiusdiscoverycenter.org
Ninja Nation www.spokane.ninjanation.com
Pattison’s North Roller Skating Ctr www.pattisonsnorth.com
Players & Spectators Event Ctr www.playersspectators.com
Polka Dot Pottery polkadotpottery.com
Ramada at Spokane Airport www.wyndhamhotels.com
Roller Valley Skate www.rollervalleyspokane.com
The Flying Squirrel www.flyingsquirrelsports.us
Valley Bowl www.valleybowlspokane.com
We Play www.weplayspokane.com
Wild Walls Climbing Gym wildwalls.com
Wonderland Family Fun Center www.wonderlandspokane.com
YMCA of the Inland Northwest ymcainw.org
Birthday Party Guide N. Idaho 59: Escape Adventures www.59escape.com
Big Red's Barn Bigredsbarn.com
Coeur d'Alene Carousel cdacarousel.com
Coeur Climbing Company www.Coeurclimbing.com
Dreams Are Forever Events dreamsareforever-events.com
Jump For Joy www.jumpforjoyinc.com
La Tea Da- Tea Room www.lateada.org
Make It Messy www.makeitmessycda.com
NorthWest Soft Play www.northwestsoftplay.com
Putt’n Around Facebook: puttin’aroundminigolf
Retro Arcade www.retroarcadellc.com
River City Lanes Bowling www.therivercitylanes.com
Salvation Army Kroc Center kroccda.org
Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark silvermt.com
Skate Plaza Roller Rink cdaskate.com
Sunset Bowling Center sunsetbowling.net
The Little Gym www.thelittlegym.com
Triple Play Family Fun Park www.3play.com
Pumpkin Patches Spokane
Becks Harvest House www.becksharvesthouse.com
Big Barn Brewing www.bigbarnbrewing.com
Cherry Shack Orchard www.cherryshack.com
Eleven Acre’s Farm www.elevenacresfarm.com
Hidden Acres Orchards www.hiddenacreswa.com
Knapp’s U Pick Farm www.knappsupickfarm.com
Siemers Farm www.siemersfarm.com
Smith’s Hilltop Orchard www.cherryshack.com
Sunset Orchard on Green Bluff www.sunsetorchard.com
Veley Farm www.veleyfarm.com
Walters Fruit Ranch www.waltersfruitranch.com
Pumpkin Patches N. Idaho
Berry Blossom Farms www.berryblossomfarms.com
Prairie Home Farm www.prairiehomefarm.com
Christmas Tree Farms Spokane Big Barn Brewing www.bigbarnbrewing.com
G’s Christmas Tree Farm www.gschristmastrees.com
Green Bluff Candy Company www.greenbluffcandy.com
Hansen’s Green Bluff Orchard www.hansensgreenblufforchard.com
Holly Lane Tree Farm www.hollylanetreefarm.com
North Ridge www.atnorthridge.com
Sunset Orchard on Green Bluff www.sunsetorchard.com
The Christmas Tree Guy www.thechristmastreeguy.net
Theodore’s Thicket Farm www.theodoresthicket.com
Veley Farm www.veleyfarm.com
Wildland Green Bluff Market www.wildland.coop
Christmas Tree Farms N. Idaho Cable Creek Farm www.cablecreekfarm.com
Millers Tree Farm facebook: millerstreefarm01
Rusty Gate Tree Farm www.rustygatetreefarm.com
Holiday Lights Spokane Blitzen Bash www.riverparksquare.com
Christmas Tree Elegance spokanesymphonyassoc.org
Manito Park www.manitopark.org
Davenport Grand Hotel www.davenporthotelcollection.com
J&J’s Christmas Light Show facebook: jandjchristmaslightshow
Winter Glow Spectacular www.winterglowspectacular.com
Holiday Lights N. Idaho CDA Resort Boardwalk Lights 115 S. 2nd St, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Festival of Trees www.kootenaihealthfoundation.org
Journey to The North Pole www.cdacruises.com/journey-to-thenorth-pole
Outdoor European Christmas Market www.haydenchamber.org
Winter Lights www.cdadowntown.com/cda-events/ winter-lights/
Spokane Area School Districts
Catholic Diocese of Spokane 525 E. Mission Ave.
Spokane WA 99202 (509)358-7330 dioceseofspokane.org
Central Valley School District 2218 N. Molter Rd
Liberty Lake WA 99019 (509) 558‐5400 | cvsd.org
Cheney Public Schools 12414 S. Andrus Rd
Cheney WA 99004 (509) 559-4599 | cheneysd.org
Deer Park School District
428 N Main St, Deer Park WA 99006 (509)464-5500 | dpsd.org
E. Valley School District
3830 N. Sullivan Rd Bldg 1
Spokane Valley WA 99216 (509) 924-1830 | evsd.org
Freeman School District 15001 S. Jackson Rd
Rockford WA 99030 (509) 291-3695 | freemansd.org
Mead School District 2323 E. Farwell Rd
Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 465-6000 www.mead354.org
Nine Mile Falls School District 10110 W Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026 509-340-4300 9mile.org
Orchard Prairie School 7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd
Spokane WA 99217 (509) 467-9517 orchardprairieschool.org
Spokane Public Schools
200 N. Bernard St
Spokane WA 99201 (509) 354-7365 spokaneschools.org
West Valley School District 2805 N Argonne Rd
Spokane, WA 99212 (509) 924-2150 wvsd.org
Spokane Schools
All Saints Catholic School 1428 E. 33rd. Ave
Spokane WA 99203 (509) 534-1098 allsaintsspokane.org
Assumption Parish School 3618 W. Indian Trail Rd
Spokane WA 99208 (509) 328-1115 assumptioncatholic.org
Calvary Chapel Christian School 16409 E. Broadway Ave Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509) 921-9460 calvarychristianspokane.com
Cataldo Catholic School 455 W. 18th Ave Spokane WA 99203 (509) 624-8759| cataldo.org
Faith Baptist Academy 2804 E. Euclid Ave
Spokane WA 99207 (509) 482-6101 |fbaspokane.com
1st Presbyterian Christian School 318 S. Cedar St
Spokane WA 99201 (509) 747-9192 fpchristianschool.org
Gonzaga Preparatory School 1224 E. Euclid Ave
Spokane WA 99207 (509) 483-8511 |gprep.com
Grace Alliance Christian School 2426 S Dishman Mica
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 473-9701 gracealliancechristianschool.org
Highbridge School 11400 E Sprague Ave
Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 241-3721 Highbridgeschool.org
Liberty Launch Academy 24001 E. Mission Ave Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 505-7607 libertylaunchacademy.org
Northwest Achieve School 116 W. Indiana Ave
Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-3311 ascendtotheheights.com
Northwest Christian Schools 5104 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005 (509) 238-4005 nwcs.org
10 TIPS FOR FIREARMS SAFETY IN YOUR HOME
Always keep the firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. A “safe direction” means that the gun is pointed so that even if an accidental discharge occurred, it would not result in injury.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until you actually intend to shoot. When handling a gun, rest your finger outside the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Don’t touch the trigger until you are actually ready to fire.
Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use. Whenever you pick up a gun, such as when removing it from or returning it to storage, remember to point it in a safe direction and make sure it is unloaded.
Be sure you know how your firearm operates: read the manual on your firearm, know how to safely open and close the action of the firearm and know how to safely remove any ammunition from the firearm and its magazine.
Store your firearms in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case when not in use, ensuring they are in a location inaccessible by children and cannot be handled by anyone without your permission.
Store your ammunition in a locked location separate from firearms.
Use a gun locking device that renders the firearm inoperable when not in use. A gun lock should be used as an additional safety precaution and not as a substitute for secure storage.
Make sure young people in your home are aware of and understand the safety guidelines concerning firearms. Have them sign the Project ChildSafe Pledge for young people a reminder that if they find an unattended firearm in their home or a neighbor’s to not touch it, and tell an adult.
Always unload, clean and place your firearms in their secure storage location immediately after returning from a hunting trip or a day at the range.
Educate everyone in your family about firearms safety. Visit the Project ChildSafe website for safety information and to find out where to get a free firearm safety kit in your area.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a leading organization promoting firearms safety and responsibility in the U.S., launched Project ChildSafe in 1998 (prior to 2003 the program was called Project HomeSafe). Project ChildSafe is a nationwide initiative to promote firearms responsibility and provide safety education to all gun owners. While children are a focus, Project ChildSafe is intended to help young people and adults practice greater firearms safety in the home. The program has provided more than 38 million free firearm safety kits to gun owners in all 50 states and five U.S. territories.
Firearms owners can find tools, tips and information about safe and responsible firearms storage at projectchildsafe.org.
Project ChildSafe is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation
North Wall Schools
9408 N. Wall St
Spokane WA 99218 (509) 466-2695 northwallschools.com
Palisades Christian Academy 1115 N. Government Way
Spokane WA 99224 (509)325-1985 pcasda.org
Pioneer School 618 N. Sullivan Rd #5 Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509)922-7818 pioneerschool.com
Plum Tree School 520 E 20th Ave Spokane WA 99203 (509) 747-1040 plumtreeschool.com
PRIDE Prep
811 E. Sprague Ave Ste A Spokane WA 99202 (509) 309-7680 prideprepschool.org
Riverday School 4249 E. Pratt Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 326-6595 riverdayschool.org
Salish School of Spokane 4125 N. Maple St Spokane WA 99205 (509) 325-2018 salishschoolofspokane.org
St. Aloysius School 611 E. Mission Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 489-7825 stalsschool.org
St. Charles Parish School 4515 N. Alberta St Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-9575 stcharlesspokane.com
St. George’s School 2929 W. Waikiki Rd
Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-1636 | sgs.org
St. John Vianney School 501 N. Walnut Rd
Spokane WA 99206 (509) 926-7987| st.johnvianney.com
Spokane International Academy 777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane WA 99208 (509) 209– 8730 spokaneintlacademy.org
St. Mary’s School 14601 E. 4th Ave
Spokane Valley WA 99216 (509) 924-430 stmarysspokane.com
St Matthew Lutheran 6905 N. Country Homes Blvd Spokane WA 99208 (509) 326-3766
St. Thomas More School 515 W. Saint Thomas More Way Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-3811 thomasmorespokane.org
Southside Christian School 401 E. 30th Ave
Spokane WA 99203 (509) 838-8139 southsidechristianschool.org
Irv's Jewelry Rocks and Gifts 11907 E. Trent Ave
Spokane WA 99206 (509) 924-5464 | www.IrvsShop.com
Family Fun Day every Saturday (except holidays). Anytime during store hours 10:00 to 4:00. Kids under 18 with an adult, spin our "Fun Wheel" for a cool prize! Collect a “Rock or Fossil" trading card, a different one each week.
Spokane Christian Schools
8909 E. Bigelow Gulch Rd
Spokane WA 99217 (509) 924-4888 | scs-spokane.org
Spokane Valley 7th Day Adventist 1603 S. Sullivan Rd
Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509) 926-0955 spokanevalleyadventistschool.org
Summit Christian Academy 4224 E. 4th Ave
Spokane WA 99202 (509) 924 4618 ncek12.com
The Oaks 2303 S. Bowdish Rd
Spokane Valley WA 99214 (509)536.5955 theoakscca.org
Trinity Catholic School 2315 N. Cedar St
Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-9369 trinityspokane.com
Valley Christian School 10212 E. 9th Ave
Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 924-9131 valleychristianschool.org
Westgate Christian School 7111 N. Nine Mile Rd
Spokane WA 99208 (509) 325-2252 westgateschristianeagles.com
Windsong School
4225 W. Fremont Rd
Spokane WA 99224 (509) 326-6638 spokanewindsongschool.org
Spokane Early Learning Ctr
The Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) 3939 N. Freya St MS 1055
Spokane WA 99217 (509) 533-4800
ECEAP is designed to serve 3 & 4year-old children & their families who meet the income & eligibility criteria. In addition, children with disabilities who qualify for special education services and/or previously participated in certain birth to age three programs are also eligible for ECEAP. This preschool program is provided for free. ccs.spokane.edu/Head-Start
ECEAP Community-Minded Ent 3307 E 55th Ave
Spokane WA 99223 (509) 951-7435 community-minded.org
NEWESD 101 ECEAP
ECEAPinfo@esd101.net (509)323-2720 | esd101.net
Early Learning - The Mead School 821 E Midway Rd, Colbert, WA 99005 (509) 465-6700 meadschool.org/early-learning
Green Gable Children's Learning
3308 E. 57th Ave
Spokane WA 99223 (509) 448-4344 1722 E. 32nd Court Spokane WA 99203 (509) 455-6110 415 E. Holland Ave Spokane WA 99218 (509) 466-3473 greengablepreschool.com
YWCA Spokane ECEAP (509)789-9271 | ywcaspokane.org Sites downtown, Airway Heights and Medical Lake.
Parent Cooperative Preschools cathy.meier@sfcc.spokane.edu 3410 W. Whistalks Way MS 3160 Spokane, WA 99224 ccs.spokane.edu
Manito Parent Coop Preschool Manito United Methodist Church 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Spokane, WA
Mead Parent Coop Preschool
Country Homes Christian Church 8415 N. Wall Spokane, WA
Newport Parent Coop Preschool
United Church of Christ 430 W. 3rd Newport, WA
NW Parent Coop Preschool
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church 1926 W. Chelan Ave Spokane, WA
Country Homes Christian 8415 N Wall St Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-3414 | chchristian.org
Liberty Park Community Dev Ctr 1417 E. Hartson Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 534-0957 llibertyparkcenter.org
Lilac City Early Learning Center 1020 E. Cozza Dr Spokane WA 99208 (509) 315-8977 | lilaccityelc.com
MLK Jr. Family Outreach Center 500 S Stone St Spokane WA 99202 (509)455-8722 mlkspokane.org
NW Christian Early Learning 5028 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005 (509) 292-6700 nwcs.org
Parkview Early Learning Center 5122 N Division St. Spokane WA, 99207 (509) 326-5610 parkviewelc.com
Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool
404 E. 30th Ave
Spokane, WA 99203 (509) 624-1286 pavlishplayhouse.com
Ponderosa Care A Lot Preschool 11626 E. Sands Rd
Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 924-0052
Redeemer Lutheran School
3606 S. Schafer Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 926-6363 redeemeralive.org/school
Spokane Montessori School 1909 N. Wright Dr Spokane WA 99224 (509) 328-6466 spokanemontessori.com
St. Anne’s Children Center 25 W. 5th Ave
Spokane WA 99204 (509) 232-1111 stanneskids.com
Sullivan Kindercare 205 S Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509)926-5551
Valley Parent Preschool
708 N. Pines Rd
Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 326-4410 valleyparentpreschool.zohosites.com
N. Idaho School Districts
Coeur d’ Alene School District 1400 N. Northwood Center Ct Coeur d' Alene ID 83814 (208) 664-8241 (209)cdaschools.org
Kootenai School District 8100 S. Ogara Rd Harrison ID 83833 (208) 689-9957 sd274.com
Lakeland School District 15506 N. Washington St Rathdrum ID 83858 (208)687-0431 web.lakeland272.org
Post Falls School District 206 W. Mullan Ave Post Falls ID 83854 (208)773-1658 | pfsd.com
N. Idaho Schools
Classical Christian Academy 2289 W. Seltice Wy Post Falls ID 83854 (208)777-4400 classicalchristian.com
Coeur du Christ 618 E. Wallace Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 (208)219-7807 coeurduchrist.org
Christian Center School 3639 W. Prairie Ave Hayden ID 83835 (208)772-7542 christiancenterschool.org
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy 4904 N Duncan Dr Coeur D Alene ID 83815 (208)676-1667| cdacharter.org
Cornerstone Christian Academy 810 N. Chase Rd Post Falls ID 83854 (208)773-5200 | ccapf.com
Genesis Prep Academy 1866 N. Cecil Bldg. 2 Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 691-0712 genesisprep.org
Holy Family Catholic School
8005 W. Kathleen Ave
Coeur d' Alene ID 83815 (208)765-4327 | Hfcs-cda.org
Kootenai Bridge Academy 637 N Park Dr
Coeur D Alene ID 83814 (208) 930-4515 kootenaibridgeacademy.org
Lake City Jr Academy 111 E. Locust Ave
Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814 (208)667-0877| lcja.org
LAM Christian Academy
4800 N. Ramsey Rd
Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208)765-8238 | lamcda.org
Natural Connections Academy
5827 W. Conklin Rd
Worley, ID 83876 (208) 428-6224 naturalconnectionsacademy.net
251 W. Miles Ave Hayden ID 83835 (208) 772-7546 northIdahochristianschool.com
N. Idaho STEM Charter Academy 15633 N. Meyer Rd Rathdrum ID 83858 (208) 687-8002 northidahostemcharteracademy.org
Summit Christian Academy 5350 N. 4th St
Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208) 765-8238 scaidaho.org
Wired2Learn Academy 1800 N. Highway #41 Post Falls ID 83865 (208) 699-6232 wired2learnacademy.com
N. Idaho Special Needs Schools
North Star Child Dev. Center 282 E Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 northstarschools.org
The Learning Garden
412 E Mullan Ave Post Falls ID 83854 learning-garden.org
N. Idaho Early Learning
North Idaho College Head Start (208) 666-6755
411 N. 15th St, Ste 103 Coeur d'Alene ID 83814
The Head Start program provides services to children ages three to five and their families. nic.edu
Community Early Learning Ctr
Community United Methodist Church (208) 666-5493 1470 W. Hanley Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83815
Harding Head Start (208) 666-6762
411 N. 15th St CDA ID 83814
Lakeland Head Start (208) 687-1682 14797 Kimo Ct Rathdrum ID 83858
Mountain States Early Head Start
415 N. 15th Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 msehs.org
NIC Children's Center (208) 666-6755 1000 West Garden Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83814
Post Falls Head Start (208) 773-6164 106 West 9th Street Post Falls, ID 83854
Special Needs Schools Spokane Can Learn Academy (509) 624-3109 canlearnacademy.org
Joya 1016 N. Superior St Spokane WA 99202 (509) 326-1651 | joya.org
Spokane HOPE 1821 E. Sprague Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 868-0044 | spokanehope.org
Alternative Schools Daybreak School
960 E. 3rd Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 444-7033 daybreakyouthservices.org
Innercept 1115 Ironwood Drive Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 665-7178 innercept.com
Tutoring Services Spokane Club Z Tutoring of Spokane www.clubztutoring.com
Education NW Resources www.tutoringspokane.com
IntellectConnect Tutoring www.ictutoring.net
Key Academic and Life Coaching www.keyacademiclifecoaching.com
Liberty Park Community Development Center www.libertyparkcenter.org
Mathnasium www.mathnasium.com
Meadowbrook Educational Services www.meadowbrookeducation.com
Optimize Learning Center www.optimizelearningcenter.com
Sylvan Learning of Spokane www.sylvanlearning.com
Tutoring Services North Idaho Dyslexia North Idaho www.dyslexianorthidaho.com
Hope Education Consulting www.cdahope.com
Kinder Prep Learning Center www.kinderpreplearningcenter.com
Mathnasium of Coeur d’Alene www.mathnasium.com
Holiday School Fundraisers
Note: If the date is not listed, please visit the school website for more information.
Central Valley High School
November 2nd & 3rd Facebook.com/ cvbandboosters
Cheney High School Dec. 7th holidayextravaganza@outlook.com Facebook: holidayextravaganzaatcheneyhighschool
Ferris High School Craft Show Oct. 19th & 20th Facebook.com/ferrissan
John Brown Elementary PTU Facebook: JohnbrownElementaryPTU
Mead High School Craft Fair Nov. 9th & 10th www.meadbands.org
Mt. Spokane High School Craft Fair
Oct. 12 & 13 www.mtspokaneband.com
Post Falls High School Craft Fair Nov. 1st Pfhscraftfair@gmail.com
Ridgeline High School Dec. 7th & 8th www.ridgelinebandboosters.org/ craft-fair
Rogers High School Dec. 7th & 8th Facebook.com/RHSCraftFair
Shadle Park High School
FB: ShadleParkCraftShow craft@shadleparkboosters.com
University High School
Oct. 19th & 20th Facebook.com/uhicraftfair
This is a 90-minute program every Thurs for 6 weeks: Sept 19th to Oct 24th 2024 5:30 pm to 7 pm Holy Names Music Center 3910 W Custer Dr, Spokane, WA 99224
Free Dinner. Weekly Door Prizes. Arts&Crafts. Free for children ages 6-to-10yrs, their families, caregivers & siblings.
Registration is required: Charity@SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org 509.928.9664 | thefamilyguide.org
Food Banks
Parenting
Mobile Markets. Fresh, healthy & free food in E. Washington & N. Idaho. Second Harvest www.2-harvest.org/food-near-me-wa/ North Idaho Services Directory www.niservicesdirectory.com/food/
Spokane Food Pantries www.foodpantries.org/ci/wa-spokane
WIC Program
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, & Nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five.
N. Idaho WIC
8500 N Atlas Rd Hayden ID 83835 (208) 415-5130 www.panhandlehealthdistrict.org/wic
Spokane WIC 1101 W. College Ave #210 Spokane WA 99201 (509) 324-1620 www.srhd.org/programs-and-services/ wic/ locations
Formula & Diaper Banks N. Idaho Idaho Diaper Bank www.idahodiaperbank.org
Mountain States Early Head Start www.msehs.org
St Vincent de Paul ICARE Program www.stvincentdepaulnorthidaho.org
Formula & Diaper Banks Spokane CAPA / Prepares www.cceasternwa.org
Partners INW Diaper Bank www.partnersinw.org
Family Emergency Services
North Idaho Services Directory www.niservicesdirectory.com
Spokane www.connectspokane.com
Renew Spokane www.renewspokane.org
God’s Closet- Spokane www.godscloset.com
Serve Spokane www.servespokane.org
Catholic Charities www.cceasternwa.org
Cleone’s Closet www.whenetwork.com
Mission Community Outreach Ctr www.4mission.org
Our Place Spokane www.ourplacespokane.org
Partners INW www.partnersinw.org
Teen and Kid Closet www.teenandkidcloset.org
Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery www.vanessabehan.org
Washington Free Diapers www.facebook.com/wafreediapers
Energy Assistance Programs
Spokane
• Heating Assistance
• Emergency Energy Assistance
• Avista Emergency Assistance
• Avista My Energy Discount WA
• Free Wood Program In partnership with Airway Heights Correctional Center
• U-HELP Water Assistance
• Furnace Repair
• Air Cooling/Purification
Call SNAP for a referral: 509-456-SNAP www.snapwa.org/energy-assistanceprograms/
N. Idaho
• The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
• The Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (ITSAP) www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Signs of Parenting Stress.
Parenting can be one of life’s most rewarding endeavors, but it comes with challenges. Here are signs of parenting stress.
Continual Fatigue: Beyond the typical exhaustion associated with parenting, you might feel constantly drained or overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with daily responsibilities.
Increased Irritability & Impatience: You may find yourself reacting disproportionately to minor behaviors from your children that you would usually ignore.
Social Withdrawal: If you increasingly avoid interactions with friends or family and neglect interests that usually bring you joy, it could be a sign of significant stress.
Feelings of Depression or Anxiety: Experiencing frequent episodes of hopelessness or intense worry are critical indicators of chronic parenting stress. These feelings warrant attention and care.
Recognition and Acceptance: Identifying these symptoms is not a reflection of inadequacy but an acknowledgment of the genuine challenges of caregiving.
Prioritizing self-care is essential in managing parenting stress. Self-care is not only significant but necessary for parents. Doing so enables you to recharge physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Take Out Time for Yourself: Do something just for yourself.
Turn Towards Healthy Nutrition: A nutritious diet fuels not only your body but also your mind.
Stay Physically Active: Reduce anxiety levels because when you engage in physical exertion, endorphins (the feel-good hormones) get released.
Stay Hydrated: Water maintains a balance of body fluids that aid in digestion, absorption, circulation & the regulation of body temperature. Maintain Sound Sleep: An adequate amount of sleep every night helps to refresh your mind and prepare you for the chaos of the next day.
Build a Support System: Surround yourself with people who understand and can help ease your responsibilities when times get challenging
Try to recognize the signs that you need a break and take steps to stop stress before it builds up – a short walk, a cup of tea or a breathing exercise can really make a difference.
Benefits of Parent Volunteers:
Parent-volunteers are individuals who offer their time and services to supervise and assist in activities involving children in a school, community, or sports setting. They provide support to teachers or coaches, or assisting with administrative tasks such as organizing events or fundraisers.
Improved academics across all grade levels: Research has shown that students perform better academically when their parents are involved in their education.
Positive attitudes toward school: Parent volunteers can help create a positive and supportive environment in the classroom, making students feel more comfortable and excited about learning.
Higher attendance rates: When parents are involved in their children’s education, students are more likely to attend school regularly.
Increased student motivation:
Parent volunteers provide extra
support and encouragement to motivate students to work harder and achieve their goals.
Achieve higher reading levels: Parent volunteers can assist in reading programs and help struggling readers, resulting in higher reading levels for students.
Develop strong social skills between peers and adults: Parent volunteers can act as positive role models, demonstrating appropriate social behavior and fostering positive relationships between students and adults.
Ways Parent Volunteers Can Help:
• Set up decorations in the school, hallway, or classroom.
• Bring in food for class parties & events.
• Help serve food during the party or event.
• Help students complete activities.
• Parent volunteers can assist in setting up, tearing down & greeting other parents at school events.
Diwali Openhouse
November 2nd | 1 pm to 4 pm
Runway 4 Events: 6095 E Rutter Ave #3, Spokane, WA 99212
FREE ADMISSION & Cultural Exhibit
Complimentary Chai & Indian Sweets
Diwali Gala
November 2nd | 6 pm to Midnight
Runway 4 Events: 6095 E Rutter Ave #3, Spokane, WA 99212
• Join us from 6 pm to Midnight for a ticketed formal Gala Event.
• Tickets are $40 each or $50 at the door.
• Kids 5 & under Free. 6 yrs - 12 yrs $20 each or $25 at the door.
• Tickets includes dinner catered by local Indian Restaurants.
• Dance the night away to Bollywood beats on this most festive night.
• Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Movers & Shakers Awards 2024
