2024 Family Guide Spring Issue

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The Family Guide 2024 Spring Issue On the Cover: Thank you to the Caldwell, McKell, Kong & Legg kids for gracing the cover.

Education: • School Districts • N. Idaho & Spokane Schools • Early Learning Centers • School Fundraisers & Fairs

Activities: • Contest Page • Spring Break Getaways • Sports & Recreation • Spokane’s Lunar New Year • The Story of How the Lunar Zodiac Got Its Animals.

Parenting: • Resources Special Needs Kids • Bestowing the Basics • Surviving Parental Burnout • Holy Names Music Center

The Family Guide is a 501-C3 Organization established in 2006 serving Spokane and North Idaho.

All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means including electronic in whole or part without permission is prohibited. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of The Family Guide. Disclaimer: The School Districts and Schools do nor sponsor or endorse the event/information/ advertisement and the districts/ schools assume no responsibility for it In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the school districts/ schools will be held harmless of any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of this materials, including costs, attorneys fees and judgments or awards.

Publisher: Charity Bagatsing-Doyl nwfamilyfun@yahoo.com | (509) 928-9664 www.thefamilyguide.org | SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org

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Count the Dragons Happy Lunar New Year!

In honor of the year of the Dragon, we hid an ( X )number of dragons in The Family Guide’s Spring Issue.

5 Readers who correctly identify how many dragons are hidden, will be eligible to win:

$50 Gift Card to Island Style Bbq 5 Passes to Big Red’s Barn $50 Gift Card to Roller Valley

Please send us an email that says: Dear Family Guide, I found ________(number) Dragons hiding in the Family Guide.

Send us an email: nwfamilyfun@yahoo.com Please include your name, address & phone number.

Drawing will be held on March 15, 2024

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Activity Spring Break Getaways!

Kid Friendly & Educational Craters of the Moon Preserve There are many ways to enjoy this wonderland of lava located in Arco, ID. View some of the park's mini-volcanoes up close & personal.

There are 25+ cinder cone volcanoes at the preserve plus an underground world of lava tubes. nps.gov/crmo Enjoy Our Local Trails The Inland Northwest is best known for is immediate access to outdoor recreation. By encouraging exploration of our green spaces, we hope to cultivate a community of nature enthusiasts that are equally passionate about maintaining the conservation efforts of the Inland NW Land Conservancy. inlandnwland.org MK Nature Center Offers a unique wildlife experience, providing an educational glimpse of Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. Underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a fish-eye view of the world. The auditorium viewing windows offer opportunities to watch birds as they visit feeders. idfg.idaho.gov/visit/mknc

Makoshika State Park The park’s landscape is part of the late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation. Featuring ten different dinosaur species such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, & other prehistoric life. Activities include archeology, hiking, mountain biking, & wildlife viewing. In addition to the pine and juniper studded badland formations, the park also houses many fossil remains. fwp.mt.gov/Makoshika Montana Ghost Towns Visiting one of these ghost towns is literally like stepping back in time.

The towns are largely in various states of disrepair and ruin but still linger as a testament to Montana’s boom era of gold, saloons, and everything else that went with that. discoveringmontana.com/ montana/ghost-towns Oregon Vortex This is a place where the rules of gravity and physics don’t appear to apply. Golf balls roll uphill, brooms stand on end, and visitors’ height changes from one end of the property to the other. oregonvortex.com

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Ring in your Spring on April 1-30, when millions of tulips burst into bloom. As with all things governed

by Mother Nature, the tulips bloom according to their own schedule.

Check out the many activities during the festival. tulipfestival.org

the eastern north Pacific area. About 30 whales per hour migrate past the Oregon coast during the peak southbound migration. Enjoy natural wonders, rich historical sites offering a perfect playground for your sea-breeze-filled trail adventures, wildlife watching (seals and sea lions), tide-pools & more! orwhalewatch.org

WA State Island Hopping Explore miles of beautiful beaches & forests, amazing views, tons of parks, campgrounds, and hidden island jewels for you to explore. You can get to these islands by traveling by car, bike, ferry & visit Anacortes/San Juan Islands, Port Townsend/ Coupeville & more. wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washingtonstate-ferries Whale Watching View the grey whales migration 2x per year during lat December & late March. Researchers estimate that18,000-plus gray whales live in

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Sports & Recreation

CDA Insider The Inland NW offers a wide range of cdainsider.com/sports sports & recreation activities for CDA Roller Derby children & adults alike. Check out FB: cdarollerderby these programs.

North Idaho 4-H Youth (208)292-2525 uidaho.edu/extension Cherry Hill BMX FB: CherryHillBMXtrack CDA Audubon cdaaudubon.org CDA Bowmen cdabowmen.com Coeur d’Alene Rowing Club cdarowing.org CDA Snowmobile Club coeurdalenesnowmobileclub.com CDA Canoe & Kayak Club cdacanoekayakclub.com CDA Cycling Club cdacycling.club CDA Sports & Community cdasports.org

Evergreen East evergreeneast.org Friends of the CDA Trail friendsofcdatrails.org

Idaho Panhandle Bass Anglers idaho-pba.com/youth Idaho Youth Soccer idahoyouthsoccer.org Inland NW Curling Club FB: INWCurling Inland NW Pickleball Club inwpc.com

INW Skiing & Snowboarding FB: nwskiandboard Kootenai County Saddle Club kootenaicountysaddleclub.com Lake Coeur d'Alene Anglers Assc

lcaaidaho.com

N. Idaho ATV Club northidahoatv.org

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N. Idaho Fly Casters Club northidahoflycasters.org

NW Whitewater Association northwestwhitewater.org

N. Idaho Pike Association northidahopike.com

Peak 7 Adventures peak7.org

N. Idaho Sports Commission nisportscommission.org

REI Spokane rei.com/stores/spokane

Panhandle Back Country Horsemen pbch.org

Skyhawks skyhawks.com

Spokane Bicycle Club spokanebicycleclub.org

Panhandle Nordic Club panhandlenordicclub.com

Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club sckc.club

Timbers-Thorns North FC timbersthornsnorthfc.com

Spokane Hoopfest Association spokanehoopfest.net

Spokane Baddlands Cycling Club baddlands.org

Spokane Mountaineers spokanemountaineers.org

Breakthrough Basketball breakthroughbasketball.com

Spokane Nordic Ski Association spokanenordic.org

Catch Spokane catchspokane.org

Spokane PASS spokanepass.org

HUB Sports Center hubsportscenter.org

Spokane Wrestling spokanewrestling.com

NBC Camps nbccamps.com

Spokane Youth Lacrosse spokaneyouthlacrosse.com

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Many Asian countries have different sayings in their respective languages to say Happy New Year.

In Korea, to honor elders, people say “Saehae bok mani badeuseyo,” which means, “Please receive a lot of good fortune for the New Year.”

2024 Year of the Dragon

In China, people greet each other with “Gōng xi fā cái” in Mandarin and “Gung hei faat coi” in Cantonese, which means “Wishing you a happy & prosperous New Year.” In Vietnam, people say, “Chúc mừng năm mới,” which means “Happy New Year” in Vietnamese.

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Spokane’s Lunar New was celebratis the biggest annual holiday in many ed in 1888 – 1933 at downtown Spokane’s once vibrant InternationAsian countries. The symbols of al District referred as Chinatown & Lunar New Year are the exciting, dragon dances, lion dances, masked Trent Alley. Spokane’s Asian residents, and businesses brought the dancers, dances and fireworks are event back after an 89-year hiatus in prevalent throughout the event.

2022.

Many communities hold these public celebrations with firecrackers, gongs, Please join the celebration of new beginnings on February 24, 2020 w/ drums, bells and fireworks to ward Spokane’s ANHPI communities to off evil spirits, which is called “nian” includes a mix of customs from the in Mandarin.

East and West.

During the Lunar New Year, giving SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org red envelopes is a way of sending wishes & good luck to the receiver.

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The Story of How the Lunar Zodiac Got Its Animals.

What is the 12 animals of Chinese zodiac in order? Following the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Depending on the country celebrat- Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, ing Lunar New Year, the story of how and Pig. the zodiac got its animals varies.

The Year of the Dragon starts The Vietnamese story has the cat Feb. 10, 2024 & lasts until Jan. 28, make it across the river in place of 2025. Representing courage, the rabbit, and, instead of an ox, a buffalo occupies the second place in creativity, innovation, a new year full of possibilities & opportunities. the zodiac.

But this is the most widespread zodiac legend. The Jade Emperor (The Emperor in Heaven in Chinese folklore) ordered that animals would be designated as calendar signs and the twelve that arrived first would be selected. On that day, the rat got up very early and very early and rushed to the gathering site. On the way, he encountered the ox that ran much faster.

The Year of the Dragon, with its universal appeal, extends beyond the boundaries of East Asia, knitting a global narrative of shared hopes and collective aspirations.

In order not to fall behind, he thought up a good idea. He made the straightforward ox carry him on condition that he sang for the ox.

At last, the ox and rat arrived first.

The ox was happy thinking that he would be the first sign of the years, but the rat had already slid in front, and became the first lucky animal of the Chinese zodiac. That's how the rat won the race.

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Education 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

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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

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

Faith Baptist Academy 2804 E. Euclid Ave Spokane WA 99207 (509) 482-6101 |fbaspokane.com

Northwest Achieve School 116 W. Indiana Ave Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-3311 ascendtotheheights.com

1st Presbyterian Christian School 318 S. Cedar St Spokane WA 99201 (509) 747-9192 fpchristianschool.org

Northwest Christian Schools 5104 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005 (509) 238-4005 nwcs.org

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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.

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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 and 4year-old children & their families who meet the income & eligibility criteria. This preschool program is provided for free. ccs.spokane.edu/

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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 845 S. Sherman St Spokane WA 99202 (509)455-8722| mlkspokane.org

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NW Christian Early Learning 5028 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005 (509) 292-6700 nwcs.org

St. Anne’s Children Center 25 W. 5th Ave Spokane WA 99204 (509) 232-1111 stanneskids.com

Parkview Early Learning Center 5122 N Division St. Spokane WA, 99207 (509) 326-5610 parkviewelc.com

Sullivan Kindercare 205 S Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509)926-5551

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

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 | 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

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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 Christian School 6439 N. 4th St Dalton Gardens ID 83815 (208)772-7118 cdachristian.org

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy 4904 N Duncan Dr Coeur D Alene ID 83815 (208)676-1667 cdacharter.org

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Cornerstone Christian Academy 810 N. Chase Rd Post Falls ID 83854 (208)773-5200 | ccapf.com

Summit Christian Academy 5350 N. 4th St Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208) 765-8238 | scaidaho.org

Genesis Prep Academy 1866 N. Cecil Bldg. 2 Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 691-0712 genesisprep.org

Wired2Learn Academy 1800 N. Highway #41 Post Falls ID 83865 (208) 699-6232 wired2learnacademy.com

Holy Family Catholic School 8005 W. Kathleen Ave Coeur d' Alene ID 83815 (208)765-4327 Hfcs-cda.org

N. Idaho Special Needs Schools North Star Child Dev. Center 282 E Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 northstarschools.org

Kootenai Bridge Academy 637 N Park Dr Coeur D Alene ID 83814 (208) 930-4515 kootenaibridgeacademy.org

The Learning Garden 412 E Mullan Ave Post Falls ID 83854 learning-garden.org

Lake City Jr Academy 111 E. Locust Ave Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814 (208)667-0877| lcja.org

N. Idaho Early Learning A Child's Imagination 9306 N. Government Way Hayden ID 83835 (208) 772-5400

LAM Christian Academy 4800 N. Ramsey Rd Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208)765-8238 | lamcda.org

A Place for Kids 112 W. 9th Ave Post Falls ID 83854 (208) 457-0103

Natural Connections Academy 5827 W. Conklin Rd Worley, ID 83876 (208) 428-6224 naturalconnectionsacademy.net

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

251 W. Miles Ave Hayden ID 83835 (208) 772-7546 northIdahochristianschool.com

Community Early Learning Ctr Community United Methodist Church (208) 666-5493 1470 W. Hanley Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

N. Idaho STEM Charter Academy 15633 N. Meyer Rd Rathdrum ID 83858 Harding Head Start (208) 687-8002 (208) 666-6762 northidahostemcharteracademy.org 411 N. 15th St Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

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Lakeland Head Start (208) 687-1682 14797 Kimo Court Rathdrum ID 83858

Joya 1016 N. Superior St Spokane WA 99202 (509) 326-1651 | joya.org

Mountain States Early Head Start 415 N. 15th Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 msehs.org

Spokane HOPE 1821 E. Sprague Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 868-0044 | spokanehope.org

NIC Children's Center (208) 666-6755 1000 West Garden Ave Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

Alternative Schools

Post Falls Head Start (208) 773-6164 106 West 9th Street Post Falls, ID 83854 Special Needs Schools Can Learn Academy (509) 624-3109 canlearnacademy.org

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 Idaho Youth Challenge Academy 117 Timberline Dr Pierce ID 83546 (208) 464-1253 Idyouthchallenge.com

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School Fundraising Events

Holy Family Catholic School Gala May 3, 2024 hfcs-cda.org CVHS Craft Fair March 9, 2024 Debbie Long (509) 993-1019 Fernan STEM Academy Craft Fair May 18 & 19, 2024 fernanspringfair@gmail.com Gonzaga Prep’s Blue & White Ball March 16, 2024 www.gprep.com Joya‘s Spring Gala & Auction March 15, 2024 joya.org/auction Lake City H.S. Craft Fair April 20,2024 LCHSCraftFair@gmail.com

Athol Elementary’s Craft Fair March 16, 2024 | 9 am-4pm atholelementaryptu@gmail.com Roger’s High School Craft Fair April 27-28, 2024 RHSCraftFairs@gmail.com St. Aloysius’ Annual Auction April 27, 2024 at 5 pm stalsschool.org/events

St. Charles Catholic School Gala April 20, 2024 stcharlesspokane.org/events Saint Thomas More Soiree February 24, 2024 school.thomasmorespokane.org Shadle High School Craft Show March 23, 2024 craft@shadleparkboosters.com

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Parenting Bestowing the Basics

God's timing was best & Bestowing the Basics was birthed.

Corilynne decided it was time to step away from volunteering for other organizations, and create something IN Athol, for Athol. She wanted to develop resources and provide additional aid for her residing community. She wanted to make things more accessible, available, and attainable for her community and those around it.

In late January of 2022, our Founder, Contrary to past notions, women Corilynne Smith, an Athol resident, who genuinely support other women started Bestowing the Basics. really do exist. At Bestowing the Basics, we slowly and carefully After volunteering and advocating created a team to include women for countless charitable organizawho celebrated one another, hightions throughout the state of Idaho lighting our individual strengths. for 12 solid and consistent years, it puzzled Corilynne that few, if any Our team is genuine sisterhood & resources were readily and easily family. We empower, equip, and available within our small, rural encourage one another, both community. personally and professionally.

Post pandemic, the need was greater, the growth was uncontrollable,

We don't compete; we compliment.

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We aim to create an environment that makes every aspect of what we do feel like sheer and utter joy.

Our main objective is to reinforce and build a strong sense of community. We do that by walking in love, serving in sincerity, exemplifying heart, humility, and humanity.

We serve individuals & families that reside in Athol, Bayview, Careywood, & other small, rural, underserved communities.

If you need help, please email our Executive Director, at

corilynne@bestowingthebasics.org

& she will connect w/ you to

learn of your circumstances & best determine how we can help.

Join us today and make a difference in the lives of those around you.

100% Community Funded.

100% Volunteer Operated.

bestowingthebasics.org

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Holy Names Music Center:

you're here in Spokane or joining us through the world stage online.

Our story began with the indomitable Sisters of the Holy Names in 1859, who planted the seeds of this vibrant institution, officially founded in 1888. Today, we honor their legacy by fanning the flames of musical passion in hearts of all ages and stages.

Our commitment to a well-rounded musical education includes Alexander Technique workshops to keep the music flowing freely & without strain. Young musicians will find their place in our children’s music classes and choirs, designed to cultivate their innate talents in a nurturing atmosphere.

Unleashing Melodies, Nurturing Dreams

Our doors swing wide for everyone.

Picture the little ones, barely taller than a guitar, discovering rhythm; teenagers, with music in their eyes, channeling energy into creative expression; dedicated musicians refining their mastery; and adults, seizing the moment to fulfill lifelong musical aspirations. It's a place where it's never too late to start, and every note plays a part in the story of life.

Meet our new co-executive directors, Dr. Archie Chen and Rhona Gouldson-Chen, maestros who resonate with the needs of our students, parents, and faculty, infusing our center with a fresh, inclusive vision and an exemplary blend of management and arts administration. www.hnmc.org

With over 20 instruments taught, including the graceful violin, the soulful piano, and the uplifting human voice, our center is a vibrant tapestry of musical diversity.

Our expert faculty, armed with international acclaim and decades of educational finesse, stand ready to guide your journey—whether

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Special Needs Resources Spokane 2BU Youth Ranch 2buyouthranch.org Achieve Center Pediatric Therapy achievecenter.net Ben's Fund Autism Grant bensfund.org Center For Music Therapy FB: CenterForMusicTherapySpokane DADS M.O.V.E. dadsmove.org Early Life Speech & Language earlylifespeech.org Elevations elevationsspokane.org Empire Therapy empiretherapy.net Free Rein Therapeutic Riding freereinspokane.org HireAbility Spokane hireabilityspokane.org The ISAAC Foundation theisaacfoundation.org

The Arc of Spokane arc-spokane.org Milestones Pediatric Therapy milestonespediatrictherapy.net Northwest Autism Center nwautism.org Northwest Justice Project nwjustice.org Project id projectidspokane.org Ronald McDonald House rmhcinlandnw.org Side By Side sidebysidespokane.org Special Deeds for Special Needs Kids

sdsnkid.com

Spokane Helpers Network SpokaneHelpersNetwork.org Spokane SLP www.spokane-slp.com WA State Fathers Network fathersnetwork.org Wishing Star Foundation wishingstar.org

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N. Idaho

Ambitions of Idaho ambitionsofidaho.org

North Idaho Services Directory niservicesdirectory.com/servicecategory/special-needsdisability/

Beehive Therapy beehivepediatrictherapy.com

Panhandle Autism Society autismsocietyofidaho.com

Caravel Autism Health caravelautism.com

Panhandle Special Needs panhandlespecialneeds.org

Courageous Kids Climbing FB: CourageousKidsClimbing

Periwinkle Children’s Therapy periwinkletherapy.com

Collaborative Behavioral Solutions collaborativebehavior.org

Progressive Behavior Systems pbsofidaho.com

Hope Reins Foundation hopereinsfoundation.org Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. ipulidaho.org Jumpstart Pediatric Therapy jumpstartpediatrictherapy.com Matt's Place Foundation mattsplacefoundation.org Miss Amazing missamazing.org/chapters/ID Neato Neuro neatoneuro.com

Specialized Needs Recreation snridaho.org Syringa Family Partnership syringafp.com Tandy Therapy tandytherapy.com TESH teshinc.com Unison Music Therapy unison-music-therapy.com Villa Pediatric Therapy villatherapy.com

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Surviving Parental Burnout: Parenting is stressful for all parents, but parents of children with special needs deal with stress on a whole other level. It’s important to take care of yourself so that you can continue to provide the best care for your child. Remember, you’re not alone. It’s okay to ask for help and take time for yourself. If you need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a professional or a support group.

Here are some resources that may be helpful: ARCH: A national based program helping caregivers rest & recharge.

We assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, help families locate respite and crisis care services, and serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.archrespite.org Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare offers respite vouchers for legal guardians of children who have been diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED).

Children's Special Health Program.

Youth and families with special healthcare needs can access services and resources to allow for optimal health and quality of life. Respite Care can be used to

conduct personal business, including going to the gym, running errands, attend activities, spend quality time w/ other family members among other daily life activities. healthandwelfare.idaho.gov idahocaregiveralliance.com/foo/ respite-programs-in-Idaho bpahealth.com/respite-care

WA Respite Services offers programs planned to provide families with: A break in caregiving. The chance for behavioral stabilization of the child. The ability to partner with the state to create an individualized service plan. Enhanced Respite Services are designed to give DDA enrolled children and youth access to short term respite in a DDA contracted, and Division of Licensed Resources (DLR) licensed, staffed residential setting. A child or youth may access Enhanced Respite Services a maximum of 30 days in a calendar year. dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-andcommunity-services/respite-care arc-spokane.org/resources dcyf.wa.gov

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It is important to find support and your "village" when raising a child with learning differences.

The facebook groups listed have been a supportive resource for many families.

• Autism and Puberty Sponsored by Navigate Your Healing LLC • Inland Northwest Disability Action Bloc • Special Kids of Spokane • Special Needs Family Connection of Coeur d'Alene • You Too? Support in Spokane for Parents of Kids with Special Needs

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ARTS & FOODS SEMINAR Culinary, Visual & Performing Artists (Sat) March 23, 2024 9 am to 4 pm Southside Senior Ctr 3151 E 27th Ave Spokane, WA 99223

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Our goal is to provide, tips, encouragements, and how-to’s for visual & performing artists interested in making a great full-time living in the arts. Culinary artists, topics will include: Pop-up Tents, Catering, Food Trucks, Restaurants, Growers, Farming & more.

Seminar is FREE & Includes Lunch sponsored by Vibrant Home Groups . Limited to 80 attendees.

Registration Required: Charitydoyl@yahoo.com | 509.928.9664 For more information: SpokaneUnitedWeStand.org

March 23, 2024 at 4:30 pm—6:30 pm Southside Senior Center: 3151 E 27th Ave. Spokane FREE Admission. Chai & Light Refreshments. Holi Powder for Sale.

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