01_FG 2025 Spring by thefamilyguide

A Free Resource for Families in Spokane & N. Idaho

The Family Guide 2025 Spring Issue

Activities:

• Contest Page

• Spring Break Activities

• Sports & Recreation

Education:

• Local School Districts

• N. Idaho & Spokane Schools

• Early Learning Centers

• Special Needs Schools

• Alternative Schools

• School Fundraisers

Parenting:

• Warning Signs of Youth Suicide

• Youth Mental Health Resources

• Hidden in Plain Sight

• Seed Libraries

• Surrendering a Pet

• Kid Friendly Spring Events

Cover by Photographer: Sophie Donahue sophiegracephotos.com

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Spring Break Staycation

Family friendly ideas of local parks, trails and museums in the area.

SPOKANE

Cat Tales Zoological Park cattales.org

Fish Hatchery & Story Trail wdfw.wa.gov

Saint George's School Story Trail facebook.com/StoryTrail.SGS

The first reading nature trail in Spokane, built and maintained by students! FREE to the public and sponsored by Saint George's School, a private, non-religious, college preparatory school serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Grand Coulee Dam grandcouleedam.org

Indian Canyon Mystic Falls visitspokane.com/blog/outdoor-things-to -do-around-spokane/

Keller Heritage Center Stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org

Lincoln County Historical Museum Lincolncountymuseums.org

Pend Oreille County Museum Pochsmuseum.org

Riverside State Park parks.wa.gov

Spokane County's Conservation Areas spokanecounty.org/4266/ConservationAreas

Spokane River Centennial State Park spokanecentennialtrail.org

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum Spokanevalleymuseum.com

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov/refuge/turnbull

Win-Tur Bison Farm winturbisonfarm.com

NORTH IDAHO

Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

Crystal Gold Mine oldmine-idaho.com

Farragut State Park parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/

Historic Harrison harrisonidaho.org

Idaho Panhandle National Forests fs.usda.gov/ipnf/

National Wildlife Refuges idfg.idaho.gov

Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum npdepot.org

Route of the Hiawatha ridethehiawatha.com

Sandpoint, Idaho visitsandpoint.com

Sierra Silver Mine Tour silverminetour.org

Silver Valley silvervalleychamber.com

Wallace District Mining Museum Wallaceminingmuseum.com

Sports & Recreation

The Inland NW offers a wide range of sports & recreation activities and organizations for children & adults alike. Check out 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

CDA Insider cdainsider.com/sports

CDA Roller Derby FB: cdarollerderby

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

Inland NW Skiing & Snowboarding

FB: nwskiandboard

Kootenai County Saddle Club kootenaicountysaddleclub.com

Lake Coeur d'Alene Anglers Assc lcaaidaho.com

N. Idaho ATV Club northidahoatv.org

N. Idaho Fly Casters Club northidahoflycasters.org

N. Idaho Pike Association northidahopike.com

N. Idaho Sports Commission nisportscommission.org

Panhandle Back Country Horsemen pbch.org

Panhandle Nordic Club panhandlenordicclub.com

Timbers-Thorns North FC timbersthornsnorthfc.com

Spokane Baddlands Cycling Club baddlands.org

Breakthrough Basketball breakthroughbasketball.com

Catch Spokane catchspokane.org

HUB Sports Center hubsportscenter.org

NBC Camps nbccamps.com

Northwest Whitewater Association northwestwhitewater.org

Peak 7 Adventures peak7.org

REI Spokane rei.com/stores/spokane Skyhawks skyhawks.com

Spokane Bicycle Club spokanebicycleclub.org

Spokane Canoe & Kayak Club sckc.club

Spokane Hoopfest Association spokanehoopfest.net

Spokane Mountaineers spokanemountaineers.org

Spokane Nordic Ski Association spokanenordic.org

Spokane PASS spokanepass.org

Spokane Wrestling spokanewrestling.com

Spokane Youth Lacrosse spokaneyouthlacrosse.com

Spokane Youth Sports Association sysa.com

Special Needs

Adaptive Sports Northwest adaptivesportsnw.org

ISAAC’s Clubhouse theisaacfoundation.configio.com

ParaSport Spokane parasportspokane.org

Project id projectidspokane.org

Side by Side sidebysidespokane.org

Specialized Needs Recreation snridaho.org

Special Olympics Idaho specialolympicsidaho.org

Therapeutic Recreation Services my.spokanecity.org/recreation/ therapeutic/

Spokane Area School Districts

Catholic Diocese of Spokane

525 E. Mission Ave. Spokane WA 99202 (509)358-4283 | 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 | 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 Christian Schools 5104 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005 (509) 238-4005 | nwcs.org

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

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

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 | mtheoakscca.org

Trinity Catholic School 2315 N. Cedar St

Spokane WA 99205 (509) 327-9369 rinityspokane.com

Valley Christian School 10212 E. 9th Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509) 924-9131 valleychristianschool.org

Westgate Christian School

7111 N. 9 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

Creative Minds Bright Minds Preschool 1407 E 57th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223 (509) 448-2464 dancecenterofspokane.com

Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP)

3939 N. Freya St MS 1055 Spokane WA 99217 (509) 533-4800

ECEAP is designed to serve 3 & 4-yearold 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 | Libertyparkcenter.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

Plum Tree School

520 E 20th Ave. Spokane WA 99203 (509) 747-1040 | plumtreeschool.com

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

Spokane Valley Parent Cooperative

708 N Pines Rd

Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 326-4410 spokanevalleyparentcooperative.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

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

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 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 St Post Falls, ID 83854

N. Idaho Special Needs Schools North Star Child Dev. Center 282 E Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene ID 83815 (208)765-6828 | northstarschools.org

The Learning Garden

412 E Mullan Ave Post Falls ID 83854 (208)777-2629 | learning-garden.org

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

Spring School Fundraisers

It's more than just raising money. It's about building a strong, united community supporting education. Please consider donating, volunteering , sponsoring and/or attending the event.

Assumption Catholic School Auction

March 15, 2025 assumptioncatholic.org/school-auction

Central Valley H.S. Spring Craft Fair

March 15, 2025 facebook.com/cvbandboosters

CDA Charter Academy Gala March 1, 2025 cdacharter.org

CDA H.S. Viking Country Auction March 8, 2025 chsvikingboosterclub.com

Christian Center School Gala March 21, 2025 christiancenterschool.org

Ferris H.S. Ham on Regal March 9th – 15th 2025 hamonregal.org

GU Prep’s Blue & White Ball

March 15, 2025 gprep.com

Holy Family Catholic School Gala May 2, 2025 hfcs-cda.org

Lake City Academy Golf Classic

April 24, 2025 lakecityacademy.org/golf-tournament

Lakeland SD Booster Club

Sponsors & Donors Wanted lakelandboosterclub.com

Mead H.S.Jazz Festival

March 21 & 22, 2025 meadjazzfest.org

Post Falls H.S.Senior Party Day Rancho Viejo Post Falls March 15, 2025 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner pfhs.pfsd.com

Rogers H.S. Spring Craft Fair

March 22, 2025 www.facebook.com/ rogershighschoolcraftfair

Shadle Park H.S. Spring Craft Show March 29 & 30th 2025 www.facebook.com/ shadleparkboostercraftshow

Spokane Christian Schools Auction May 17, 2025 .scs-spokane.org

St. Charles Catholic School Gala May 3rd, 2025 school.stcharlesspokane.org

St Mary Catholic School Gala March 22, 2025 mary.school/gala

Saint George's School Gala March 15, 2025 sgs.org

University H.S. Clothing and Household Goods Drive April 19, 2025 https://uhstitanboosters.square.site

Parenting

Warning Signs of Youth Suicide: Source: sandyhookpromise.org

Rates of youth suicide have been steadily increasing. A recent survey found that seven in 10 teenagers are struggling with mental health, with more than twothirds feeling pressure to hide their true feelings and deal with their problems on their own.

Warning signs that a youth may be experiencing suicidal thoughts include: Talking about wanting to die, be dead, or suicide, or they are cutting or burning themselves. Feeling like things may never get better, seeming like they are in terrible emotional pain (like something is wrong deep inside but they can’t make it go away), or they are struggling to deal with a big loss in their life.

Your gut is telling you to be worried because they have withdrawn, become more anxious or on edge, seem unusually angry, or just don’t seem “normal” to you.

Be especially vigilant for warning signs from anyone exhibiting any of the following:

• Having thoughts of suicide or past attempts.

• Engaging in self-harm like cutting or burning

• Dealing with depression, anxiety, or severe emotional distress

• Experiencing prejudice, discrimination, or pressure to be someone they are not

• Abusing drugs or alcohol

• Patterns of highly aggressive or illegal behaviors. Having access to or talking about lethal means like firearms

* Note: kids may experience all of these and not have suicidal thoughts or none of these and be suicidal. These are only guidelines. If you are concerned, take action and get help.

For Immediate Support

National Suicide Lifeline: Call /Text: 988 Emergencies: call 911

Youth Mental Health Resources

Suicide is a leading cause of death for young people aged 15-24. Gun violence is a factor as well, with 9 out of ten suicide attempts w/ a firearm resulting in fatality.

Idaho

FYI Idaho fyiidaho.org

Idaho Behavioral Health Alliance idahobha.org

Idaho Crisis Hotline idahocrisis.org | (208) 258-6990

Idaho Youth Ranch youthranch.org

Summit Children’s Counseling Services summitcs.org

YES! (Youth Empowerment Services) yes.idaho.gov | (208)258-7980

Youth Acute Unit kh.org/behavioral-health/youth-acute

Spokane

Centennial Pediatrics Mental Health centennialpedspokane.com

Excelsior Wellness excelsiorwellness.org

Frontier Behavioral Health fbhwa.org

Imagine Spokane spokaneimagine.com

Inland Northwest Behavioral Health inlandnorthwewstbh.com

Kellen Cares kellencares.org

Partners with Families and Children kidsmentalhealthwa.org

Passages Family Support passages-spokane.com

Peer Spokane peerspokane.org

REACH (Mental Health Navigator) spokanecounty.org

The teen years can be difficult. Indicators of teen drug use, mental health concerns, unhealthy relationships, human trafficking and other risk factors can be hidden in plain sight, but easy for parents and other adults to miss.

Adults all learn differently just like youth. This presentation brings a unique opportunity to get involved with the presentation through this interactive event.

The purpose of the exhibit is to help parents and other adults see the environment with new eyes, to see the warning signs that may be obvious once they are pointed out, and then help them have a conversation with the teen to stop dangerous behaviors before the worst happens - addiction, legal trouble, injury or even death.

Must be 21+ to attend.

Tuesday—May 27, 2025

Doors open at 5 pm to 7:30 pm Program starts at 5:30 pm East Valley Middle School 4920 N Progress Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

EVENT DETAILS: Participants will walk through a mock teen bedroom and try to identify 70+ items, which can indicate problem or risky behaviors.

PRESENTATION: After walking through the teen room, attendees will participate in a presentation and discussion which will cover:

• Identification and discussion of items and how they may indicate problem or risky behaviors.

• Popular local youth trends and data.

• Tools to help navigate the teen years & discussion points for family conversations.

RESOURCES: Local resources will be available for all participants while supplies last.

Childcare available & snacks provided. First 25 registrants will be entered to win a $50 Gift Card to the Red Dragon.

FREE but Registration is Required. Click on the QR code above or https://shorturl.at/pYc6R

What is a Seed Lending Library?

You borrow packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds from a selection in the seed library at any time during the year, plant them in your garden, and watch them grow.

When it’s time to harvest, let a plant or two go to seed, collect the seeds (learn how), and bring them back to the library for the next round of gardeners to enjoy.

Our seed libraries are absolutely dependent upon donations for viability.

Details for seed donations:

• Keep varieties of seed types separated when returning or donating seeds

• Restock information includes the type of vegetable such as: pepper/ sweet bell or pepper/habanero

• Only heirloom seeds can adapt and produce seeds

• Growing plants from hybrid seeds will not allow you to save seeds.

Spokane Hillyard Library spokanelibrary.org/seedlibrary/

Spokane County Seed Library

• Cheney Library

• North Spokane Library

• Otis Orchards Library

• Spokane Valley Library scld.org/take-and-give-seed-libraries/

Coeur d’Alene Seed Sharing Library

True To Seed is a non-profit seed sharing resource located in the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. It is open to everyone in the North Idaho area. At no cost, the seed library offers a collection of heirloom and home-grown vegetable, herb and flower seeds. truetoseedcda.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.

Surrendering a Pet

Sometimes, families find themselves in situations where caring for an animal is no longer a possibility. Choosing to re-home a pet can be an incredibly difficult decision.

The following are some tips to try to re-home your pet before bringing it to a shelter:

• Give yourself time to re-home your pet. It can often take weeks to months to find it the best home. Increase your pet's adoptability by having it spayed or neutered and groomed. Make sure your pet is up -to-date on vaccinations.

• Spread the word to increase your chances of finding the right home for your pet. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to help. Social media can be a great place to share this information, in addition to neighborhood apps. Use caution when considering unknown individuals or families as your pet’s new owners. Hold the initial meeting in a public place and ask questions to screen potential adopters. (Are there other pets in the house? Have you established a relationship with a veterinarian? Do you have a fenced in yard? How many hours a day will the animal be left alone?)

• Share your expectations for your pet’s new home. If you wish to stay in touch with your pet's new family, make that clear up front.

• Never abandon your animal.

• Rescue groups that focus on caring for and helping families re-home a specific breed are available for almost any type of dog or cat. Organized by people who have extensive knowledge of a specific breed, these groups provide a

variety of opportunities for your pet, including the possibility of your pet staying in foster care until a new home is found.

If you're unable to personally find a new home for your pet, here are options to consider.

Please consider volunteering, & donating to these organizations.

Better Together Animal Alliance

Our programs, services, and culture are focused on one thing: keeping people and pets together. We believe that people and their pets are better together and that animal care centers & animal shelters should be reserved for sick and injured animals and animals with nowhere else to go. bettertogetheranimalalliance.org

Companions Animal Shelter

Since CAC has a 'no time limit' policy, we admit animals dependent upon space and resources. Please contact us: frontdesk@companionsanimalcenter.o rg or 208.772.4019 companionsanimalcenter.org

Julias Jungle

Provides a safe space for rescued animals to stay as long as they need until permanent loving homes are found. We have a strict no-kill policy; we will keep the animal until it is adopted.

mountainempirevet.com/julias-jungle

Partners for Pets

We are a group of animal lovers dedicated to finding the purrfect fit for every cat and kitten in our care. We believe in making a lifetime

commitment, not only by trying to find our rescues forever homes, but also by taking our rescues back (even years later) if for any reason that adopted home does not work out. partnersforpets.org

Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Advocates POSNA

Our work constantly brings animals to our attention who are in desperate need of help. Because of this enormous need, we have a shelter building for cats and a family of fosters who provide safe havens for cats/kittens and dogs/ puppies while any medical issues are addressed and forever homes are found for them. Serving Pend Oreille, Bonner and N. Spokane Counties. pawsitiveoutreach.org

Rescue4All

Dedicated to saving dogs in need. We specialize in rescuing dogs who have exhausted all options whether they come from shelters, tribal lands, law enforcement agencies, rural counties, or are being ownersurrendered. rescue4all.org

Safe Spokane

We help people in times of crisis by fostering companion animals while the owners get the help they need. Not everyone can afford to board and that shouldn’t be a reason why someone doesn’t get a necessary surgery, seek treatment for their addiction, stay in an unsafe living situation or resist going to a shelter. Fosters are always needed! Our period of care is 60 days or less. safespokane.org