Spring 2023 Issue

The Family Guide 2023 Spring Issue

On the Cover: Thank You to the Grant Elementary Drummers and Dancers.

Activities:

Youth & Performing Arts

Grant Elementary Drummers & Dancers

· Connecting Kids w/ Nature

· Twin Eagle Wilderness

Parenting:

Large Animal Rescue Groups

· Project Beauty Share

· Organizations Serving Local Families

Celebrating Earth Month

Education: N. Idaho &Spokane School Districts

· N. Idaho & Spokane Schools

· Early Learning Centers

· Upcoming School Fundraisers

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Youth & Performing Arts

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is the largest after-school theater arts training program in the nation. Our Branches across the country offer classes in drama, music, dance, technical theater, and more! Each local program offers camps and classes for ages 4-18, and full-scale productions for ages 8-18. CYT North Idaho | cytnorthidaho.org

CYT Spokane | www.cytspokane.org

Lake City Highland Dance. We teach traditional Highland dancing to boys and girls of all abilities, ages 5+, both competitively and recreationally. At our studio, dancers learn coordination, grace, and determination in an encouraging, positive environment. Each child receives specialized attention through small class sizes and highly trained instructors to give them the best experience possible. lakecityhighlanddance.com

Musha Marimba. We are a high school student group from The Enrichment Cooperative at Bryant School. They play traditional marimba music from Zimbabwe and other countries. Facebook: MushaMarimbaSpokane

Spokane All-City Jazz Ensemble. We are created to provide opportunities for middle school and high school jazz students in small group settings. Through ensembles, classes, guest artists, master classes, and performances, students in the All-City Jazz Program have many opportunities to grow and learn. spokaneallcityjazz.org

Sorensen Magnet School. Our Performance Teams are designed for students who are serious about developing high-level knowledge and performance skills in certain areas. Chess, Dance, Drumming, Juggling, Legos, Marimbas, Stage Tech Theater and Vocal Music (Canto de Sorensen). cdaschools.org/domain/615

The program was started by Grant Elementary music teacher Margo Dries in 1974 as a way to celebrate and share the African heritage of many of the students at Grant Elementary. Grant Elementary has historically been one of the most diverse elementary schools in Spokane.

Students learn to dance, sing and drum traditional and contemporary songs from all over the continent of Africa. They also learn about the cultures and history of the many countries of Africa and the music created there.

The group is comprised mainly of students in 3rd through 6th grade who go through a practice and audition procedure. With 6th grade students moving to middle school, it will be 3rd through 5th grade students in the future. Students are invited from younger grades to practice with the older students that demonstrate a willingness to participate and/or to join family members. All students put in at least 50 hours a year through practice and performance. One unique feature of the group is that experienced students mentor younger students. This includes students coming from middle school and high school to join and teach. Students who want to learn the drumming patterns to the dances spend several additional hours practicing.

Each year the Drummers and Dancers perform at many community events throughout the Spokane area. Currently, the Grant Drummers and Dancers are directed by Music Teacher Kevin Cope and 3rd Grade Teacher Joelene Garland. www.facebook.com/GrantDrummersDancers

Spokane Area Youth Choirs. Through the study, rehearsal, and performance of choral music, SAYC provides a joyful and challenging musical experience for musicians from age 5 to 18. Choristers will be introduced to healthy vocal technique, music theory, music history, and a variety of literature and performance styles. saychoirs.org

Spokane Children's Theatre was founded in 1946 after a group of individuals decided to turn their shared interests into an official Theater Group. When you decide to join us, you too will gain access to various events and, most importantly, to a group of like-minded individuals who are just as passionate as you are. spokanechildrenstheatre.org

The North Idaho Youth Symphony is the Panhandle's premier student ensemble. Led by the area's finest educators and a team of parent volunteers, the NIYS provides professional ensemble training and opportunities through rehearsals and coaching from principal players of the Coeur d'Alene Symphony and

students and faculty from the University of Idaho. The orchestras perform three to four concerts per year, with programs selected to broaden young musicians’ fluency. niysmusic.org

The Spokane Youth Symphony. Designed to provide the students with large group performance opportunities, as well as chamber music experience, the youth orchestra program allows students to enhance their musical skills by interacting with other musicians of varying abilities and performing music they find challenging, yet attainable. spokaneyouthsymphony.org

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre. We hope to inspire artistic excellence in the youth of our community in a professional environment. They are the future! Instructors will be preparing students to step into their prospective career field with the appropriate resources, fundamental tools, and decision-making abilities to continue their interests and passions on their own during the school year. svsummertheatre.com

Children and Nature, Supporting the Connection

care and public education to the benefit of all wildlife. We take pride in the Wildlife Center mission of community based educational programs with expanding and inspirational opportunities for volunteers and higher education students, while providing forever homes for exotic animals and wildlife in need, and spreading awareness for our cause.

www.cattales.org

Studies show outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhances imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. In addition, children who spend time in nature regularly are shown to become better stewards of the environment.

Big Red's Barn offers a hands on animal experience YEAR ROUND! Indoors and out of the weather, where our animals are clean and dry, enjoying the attention of kids and grown-ups alike! Here at Big Red's, come hang out with exotics, miniatures, farm animals, reptiles, and more! We do our best to educate our guests about the different types of animals we have here at Big Red's. We strive to make your visit educational and fun, which makes our facility a great place for field trips.

www.bigredsbarn.com

Cat Tales Wildlife Center is a forever home for rescued, retired, and non-releasable exotic animals and wildlife. We provide professional animal

West Valley Outdoor Learning. The WVOLC currently reaches 3,500 students in Spokane and neighboring counties through programs. One of our outreach programs is the Hawk and Owl Outreach Talks (H.O.O.T.) program which introduces student and adult audiences to the incredible world of raptor adaptations. This program also looks at different roles that specific raptors play as ecological indicators. Critical habitat issues and species of specific concern are also addressed. Students are given opportunities to see live education birds up close and build personal connections to wildlife. www.olc.wvsd.org

Birds of Prey Northwest’s mission is to educate the public about birds of prey, through on-site and virtual live raptor presentations and other expanding outreach, and provide medical treatment to injured, sick, and orphaned wild raptors with the goal of returning them to the wild. Birds of Prey Northwest offers educational programs and author visits including live raptors and/or Janie Veltkamp’s award-winning children’s book Beauty and the Beak and new childrens book Swoop and Soar-for all ages. www.birdsofpreynorthwest.org

TWIN EAGLE WILDERNESS

Connect Deeply with Nature. Find Community. Know Thyself.

We all want the very best for our children. Spring and summer camp benefits kids in profound ways that impact their bodies, minds, hearts and souls. As parents, there is an enormous amount of love, energy, care and effort that goes into the process of crafting a good life for our children.

The experience of our spring and summer programs at Twin Eagles is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. We know this not only as parents ourselves but as Program Directors for the past decades. We’ve seen thousands of kids come to Twin Eagles programs and we’ve come to see the patterns of benefits that they receive.

Here’s a list of some of the most important benefits that are relevant to today’s children when they come to Twin Eagles programs:

• A sense of belonging as they take part in a process of community building

• Taking a break from technology gives kids a chance to develop different kinds of creativity as they engage with people in person through live activities that engage body, mind, emotions and their spirits

• A chance to reinvent themselves, away from the expectations of school and other related structures

• An opportunity to experience relaxation and time away from overly structured facilitated time

• The chance to try new and diverse skill sets and deepen in existing passions

• The time to be physically active outdoors

• Develop greater resiliency for facing challenge and determination through seeing life as an adventure to be had

• Having fun in a community setting

What makes our programs so special? At the heart of our programs is Mentors who draw out the unique genius and gifts of your children. Mentors who bring kids to their greater potential through adventure and curiousity. Mentors who guide children through learning experiences so they feel like they’re on a journey. Below is a list of the programs we still have open for you to join us this spring and summer. Come join us as we forge meaningful connections with nature, with ourselves and each other.

www.twineagles.org

Education

Spokane Area School Districts

Catholic Diocese of Spokane Office of Education

525 E. Mission Ave.

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 358‐7330

dioceseofspokane.org/about‐education

Central Valley School District

2218 N. Molter Rd

Liberty Lake WA 99019 (509) 558‐5400 | www.cvsd.org

Cheney Public Schools 12414 S. Andrus Rd

Cheney WA 99004 (509) 559-4599 | www.cheneysd.org

Deer Park School District 428 N Main St, Deer Park WA 99006 (509)464-5500 | www.dpsd.org

East Valley School District

3830 N. Sullivan Rd Bldg 1

Spokane Valley WA 99216 (509)924‐1830 | www.evsd.org

Freeman School District 15001 S. Jackson Rd Rockford WA 99030 (509) 291-3695

www.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

www.9mile.org

Orchard Prairie School

7626 N. Orchard Prairie Rd

Spokane WA 99217

(509) 467-9517

www.orchardprairieschool.org

Spokane Public Schools (District 81) 200 N. Bernard St Spokane WA 99201 (509)354‐7365

www.spokaneschools.org

West Valley School District 2805 N Argonne Rd

Spokane, WA 99212 (509) 924-2150 |www.wvsd.org

Spokane Schools

All Saints Catholic School

1428 E. 33rd. Ave

Spokane WA 99203 (509) 534‐1098

www.allsaintsspokane.org

Assumption Parish School

3618 W. Indian Trail Rd

Spokane WA 99208

(509) 328‐1115

www.assumptioncatholic.org

Calvary Chapel Christian School 16409 E. Broadway Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509)921‐9460

www.calvarychristianspokane.com

Cataldo Catholic School 455 W. 18th Ave Spokane WA 99203 (509)624‐8759| www.cataldo.org

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

First Presbyterian Christian School

318 S. Cedar St Spokane WA 99201 (509) 747‐9192

www.fpchristianschool.org

Gonzaga Preparatory School 1224 E. Euclid Ave Spokane WA 99207 (509)483‐8511 |www.gprep.com

Highbridge School 11400 E Sprague Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99206 (509)241-3721

www.Highbridgeschool.org

Liberty Launch Academy

24001 E. Mission Ave

Liberty Lake, WA 99019

(509)505-7607

www.libertylaunchacademy.org

Northwest Achieve School 116 W. Indiana Ave

Spokane WA 99205

(509) 327‐3311

www.ascendtotheheights.com

Northwest Christian Schools 5104 E. Bernhill Rd

Colbert WA 99005

238‐4005

www.nwcs.org

North Wall Schools 9408 N. Wall St

Spokane WA 99218

(509) 466‐2695

www.northwallschools.com

Palisades Christian Academy 1115 N. Government Way

Spokane WA 99224

(509)325‐1985

www.pcasda.org

Pioneer School 618 N. Sullivan Rd #5 Spokane Valley WA 99037 (509)922‐7818

www.pioneerschool.com

Plum Tree School 520 E 20th Ave

Spokane WA 99203 (509) 747-1040

www.plumtreeschool.com

PRIDE Prep 811 E. Sprague Ave Ste A

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 309-7680

www.prideprepschool.org

Riverday School 1627 E. Trent Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509)326‐6595

www.riverdayschool.org

Salish School of Spokane 4125 N. Maple St Spokane WA 99205 (509) 325‐2018

www.salishschoolofspokane.org

St. Aloysius School

611 E. Mission Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509)489‐7825 | ww (510)w.stalsschool.org

St. Charles Parish School

4515 N. Alberta St

Spokane WA 99205 (509)327‐9575

www.stcharlesspokane.com

St. George’s School

2929 W. Waikiki Rd

Spokane WA 99208 (509)466‐1636

www.sgs.org

St. John Vianney School 501 N. Walnut Rd

Spokane WA 99206 (509) 926‐7987

www.st.johnvianney.com

Spokane International Academy

777 E Magnesium Rd

Spokane WA 99208 (509) 209 – 8730

www.spokaneintlacademy.org

St. Mary’s School

14601 E. 4th Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99216 (509)924‐4300

www.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

Southside Christian School

401 E. 30th Ave

Spokane WA 99203

(509) 838‐8139

www.southsidechristianschool.org

Spokane Christian Schools

8909 E. Bigelow Gulch Rd

Spokane WA 99217

(509) 924‐4888

www.scs‐spokane.org

Spokane Valley 7th Day Adventist School

1603 S. Sullivan Rd

Spokane Valley WA 99037

(509) 926‐0955

www.spokanevalleyadventistschool.org

Summit Christian Academy

4224 E. 4th Ave

Spokane WA 99202

(509) 924 4618 | www.ncek12.com

The Oaks

2303 S. Bowdish Rd

Spokane Valley WA 99214

(509) 536.5955 | www.theoakscca.org

Trinity Catholic School

2315 N. Cedar St Spokane WA 99205

(509) 327‐9369|www.trinityspokane.com

Valley Christian School

10212 E. 9th Ave

Spokane Valley WA 99206

(509) 924-9131

www.valleychristianschool.org

Westgate Christian School

7111 N. Nine Mile Rd

Spokane WA 99208

(509) 325‐2252

www.westgateschristianeagles.com

Windsong School

4225 W. Fremont Rd Spokane WA 99224

(509) 326‐6638

www.spokanewindsongschool.org

Special Needs Schools

Can Learn Academy

(509) 624-3109

www.canlearnacademy.org

Joya 1016 N. Superior St

Spokane WA 99202 (509) 326-1651 | www.joya.org

North Star Child Development Ctr

282 E. Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

(208)765 6828

www.northstarschools.org

Spokane HOPE

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

Alternative Schools

Daybreak

960 E. Third Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 444-7033

www.daybreakyouthservices.org

Innercept

1115 Ironwood Drive Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

(208) 665-7178 | www.innercept.com

Virtual Schools

Coeur d’ Alene Virtual Academy

www.cdaschools.org/cdva

Spokane Virtual Learning

2900 E. 1st Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509)354‐7545 |www.spokaneschools.org

N. Idaho School Districts

Coeur d’ Alene School District

1400 N. Northwood Center Ct

Coeur d' Alene ID 83814

(208) 664‐8241 www.cdaschools.org

Kootenai School District

8100 S. Ogara Rd

Harrison ID 83833

(208) 689‐9957 | www.sd274.com

Lakeland School District

15506 N. Washington St

Rathdrum ID 83858

(208) 687‐0431

www.web.lakeland272.org

Post Falls School District

206 W. Mullan Ave

Post Falls ID 83854

(208)773-1658 | www.pfsd.com

N. Idaho Schools

Classical Christian Academy

2289 W. Seltice Wy Post Falls ID 83854

(208)777‐4400

www.classicalchristian.com

Coeur du Christ

618 E. Wallace Ave

Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

(208)219-7807

www.coeurduchrist.org

Christian Center School

3639 W. Prairie Ave

Hayden ID 83835

(208)772‐7542 | www.ccs‐id.net

Coeur d’Alene Christian School

6439 N. 4th St

Dalton Gardens ID 83815

(208)772‐7118

www.cdachristian.org

Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy

4904 N Duncan Dr

Coeur D Alene ID 83815

(208)676‐1667 | www.cdacharter.org

Cornerstone Christian Academy

810 N. Chase Rd

Post Falls ID 83854

(208)773‐5200

www.cca‐pf.com

Genesis Prep Academy

1866 N. Cecil Bldg. 2

Post Falls ID 83854

(208) 691-0712

www.genesisprep.org

Holy Family Catholic School

8005 W. Kathleen Ave

Coeur d' Alene ID 83815

(208)765‐4327

www.hfcs‐cda.org

Idaho Youth Challenge Academy

117 Timberline Dr Pierce ID 83546

(208)464‐125

www.Idyouthchallenge.com

Kootenai Bridge Academy

637 N Park Dr

Coeur D Alene ID 83814

(208) 930‐4515

www.kootenaibridgeacademy.org

Lake City Jr Academy

111 E. Locust Ave

Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814

(208)667‐0877

www.lcja.org

LAM Christian Academy

4800 N. Ramsey Rd Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

(208)765‐8238 | www.lamcda.org

Natural Connections Academy

5827 W. Conklin Rd Worley, ID 83876

(208) 428-6224

www.naturalconnectionsacademy.net

251 W. Miles Ave Hayden ID 83835

(208) 772‐7546

www.northIdahochristianschool.com

North Idaho STEM Charter Academy

15633 N. Meyer Rd Rathdrum ID 83858

(208) 687-8002

www.northidahostemcharteracademy.org

Summit Christian Academy

5350 N. 4th St Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

(208) 765-8238 | www.scaidaho.org

Wired2Learn Academy

1800 N. Highway #41 Post Falls ID 83865

(208) 699-6232

www.wired2learnacademy.com

N. Idaho Early Learning

A Child's Imagination

9306 N. Government Way

Hayden ID 83835

(208) 772-5400

A Place for Kids

112 W. 9th Ave

Post Falls ID 83854

(208) 457-0103

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. Children with disabilities aged three to five are encouraged to apply. www.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 Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

Lakeland Head Start

(208) 687-1682

14797 Kimo Court Rathdrum ID 83858

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

Early Learning Centers

Spokane Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head

Start. The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a FREE preschool program for eligible children.

(509) 533-4800

www.ccs.spokane.edu/Head-Start

NEWESD 101 ECEAP

ECEAPinfo@esd101.net

(509)323‐2720

www.esd101.net

Early Learning - The Mead School

821 E Midway Rd, Colbert, WA 99005

(509) 465-6700

www.meadschool.org/early-learning

Green Gable Children's Learning Ctrs

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

www.greengablepreschool.com

YWCA Spokane ECEAP

(509)789 ‐9271 www.ywcaspokane.org

Sites downtown, Airway Heights and Medical Lake.

Parent Cooperative Preschools (Parent-Involved Preschools)

Spokane Community College

1810 N. Greene St. MS 1030

Spokane, WA 99217

janet.gunn@scc.spokane.edu

Countryside Parent Co‐op Preschool

Christ’s Church of Deer Park

5804 W. Herman Deer Park, WA

Manito Parent Co‐op Preschool

Manito United Methodist Church

3220 S. Grand Blvd. Spokane, WA

Mead Parent Co‐op Preschool

Country Homes Christian Church

8415 N. Wall Spokane, WA

Newport Parent Co‐op Preschool

United Church of Christ

430 W. 3rd Newport, WA

Northwest Parent Co‐op Preschool

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

1926 W. Chelan Ave Spokane, WA

South Spokane Parent Co‐op Preschool

Bethany Presbyterian Church

2607 S. Ray Spokane, WA

W. Valley Parent Co‐op Preschool

Millwood Presbyterian Church

3223 N. Marguerite Spokane, WA

Country Homes Christian Pre-School

8415 N Wall St Spokane WA 99208 (509) 466-3414 | www.chchristian.org

Liberty Park Community Dev Ctr

1417 E. Hartson Ave Spokane WA 99202 (509) 534-0957

www.libertyparkcenter.org

Lilac City Early Learning Center

1020 E. Cozza Dr Spokane WA 99208 (509) 315-8977 | www.lilaccityelc.com

The MLK Jr. Family Outreach Center

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

Northwest Christian Early Learning

5028 E. Bernhill Rd Colbert WA 99005

(509) 292-6700 | www.nwcs.org

Parkview Early Learning Center

5122 N Division St. Spokane WA, 99207

(509)326-5610| www.parkviewelc.com

Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool

404 E. 30th Ave Spokane, WA 99203

(509) 624-1286

www.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

www.redeemeralive.org/school

Spokane Montessori School

1909 N. Wright Dr

Spokane WA 99224

(509) 328-6466

www.spokanemontessori.com

St. Anne’s Family & Children Center

25 W. 5th Ave

Spokane WA 99204

(509)232‐1111

www.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

www.valleyparentpreschool.zohosites.com

Parenting

Upcoming School Fundraisers:

37th Annual Benefit Auction

Assumption Parish Catholic School

May 6, 2023

3618 W. Indian Trail, Spokane WA 99208

www.assumptioncatholic.org

2023 Hearts of Gold Gala

Genesis Preparatory Academy

June 1, 2023

Settlers Creek Coeur d' Alene

www.genesisprep.org

A Night on the Red Carpet

Holy Family Catholic School

May 6, 2023

Best Western Coeur d’ Alene

www.hfcs-cda.org

Light Up the Night Gala - Trinity School

April 15, 2023

2315 N. Cedar St, Spokane WA 99205

www.trinityspokane.org

Rogers High School Craft Fair

May 6 & 7, 2023

1622 E. Wellesley Ave

Spokane WA 99207

www.facebook.com/RHSCraftFair

Royal Raffle & Benefit Ball

Classical Christian Academy

March 18, 2023

The Hagadone Event Center

www.classicalchristian.com

Shadle Park Booster Craft Show

Match 25 & 24, 2023

4327 N. Ash St, Spokane WA 99205

www.shadleparkboosters.com

The Blue & White Ball-Gonzaga Prep

March 11, 2023 at the Historic Davenport

www.gprep.com

St. Aloysius 30th Annual Auction

April 29, 2023

611 E. Mission Ave, Spokane WA 99207

www.stalsschool.org

Saints & Scholars Gala—St. Charles

April 29,2023

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel

www.school.stcharlesspokane.org

Celebrate the Planet

Not sure where to start on your sustainability journey? Begin by tackling these five actions, then visit WM.com/recycleright for more resources and ideas to go green. Follow these these recycling rules for a greener and cleaner planet this month and beyond.

• Recycle clean plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard

• Keep food and liquid out of your recycling

• No loose plastic bags or bagged recyclables

Reduce & reuse whenever possible. Did you know reducing and reusing are even more impactful than recycling? The best way to minimize waste is by avoiding it in the first place. You can achieve this by opting for durable products such as bringing your own reusable to-go boxes, produce bags, and even carrying a personal utensil set on-the-go. Think critically about the items you the throw away and consider if there’s a creative way to get value from them. For example, an old spaghetti sauce jar makes a great storage container for smaller items!

Throw away less food. Food waste is often overlooked yet makes up a huge opportunity to reduce our impacts on the planet. Wasted food wastes

everything: al the energy, water, and other resources that went into making and transporting it. Reduce less food through meal planning, keeping an “eat soon” box in your refrigerator, and purchasing “ugly” produce at the store that may otherwise be thrown away.

Green up your spring cleaning. April is a perfect time to declutter and deep clean. Be friendly to the planet at the same time by properly disposing of leftover chemicals at a hazardous waste facility. Better yet – grab a reusable bottle and make your own green cleaner. Once you’ve cleaned out the closet and decided what you no longer need, donate your old items, or give them away on a community group like “Buy Nothing”.

Reconsider your daily commute. Before hopping in the car to visit a friend, consider any alternative ways to get there. Are there others you could carpool with? Perhaps there is a bus already heading in that direction. Or, this could be an opportunity to dust off that bike in the garage! If those options aren’t possible, reduce your impact by making your car trips the most efficient they can be. Think about where you need to go over the next few days or weeks, and how you can combine trips. For example, stop by the grocery store on your way home from work instead of making a separate trip, and the planet will thank you!

Here’s to a beautiful and healthy planet this Earth Month and beyond. coordinator.

Learn more about waste reduction at www.wmnorthwest.com

Project Beauty Share

We are a 501c3 nonprofit agency that provides personal hygiene, cosmetics, and beauty products to nonprofit organizations who serve women and families overcoming abuse, addiction, homelessness, and poverty to help restore hope and dignity in their lives.

In 2022, Project Beauty Share was able to impact the lives of over 65,000 families throughout the state of eastern Washington and northern Idaho including rural and tribal communities. With the generosity of national and local donors to help cover general operating costs as well as donating new and slightly used hygiene products, cosmetics, and makeup we were able to maintain and grow our mission to receive, sort, sanitize, and distribute over 66,000 pounds of products to our partner nonprofit agencies this year.

Without these products many women and families we serve may suffer from poor physical and mental health causing them to miss school and work. These donations we have received throughout the year allowed us to help women in our community thrive. www.projectbeautyshare.org

Large Animal Rescue Groups

Finding homes for large animals can be challenging. Animal rescue groups like the ones listed below ensure that each rescued individual leads an enriching life. Thanks for supporting their cause.

2nd Chance Ranch

All our animals are rescued, abused, neglected, or unwanted. Some in need of medical attention and owners weren’t able to afford or they just needed a new home due to moving or an owner passed away do to cancer or other illness or even old age. Sometimes it is just the wrong environment for that animal. A unwanted family pet and/or kids have grown and gone. We give them love, warm touches, attention, food, vitamins, and a nurturing forever home. Each animal has a unique story to share about their recovery or their old situation. 2ndchanceranchrescue.com

Full Circle Equine Rehabilitation Center is a local animal rescue, whose focus is on Equine animals. We provide rehabilitation services for both animals

and humans by creating an opportunity for horses and people to connect. This provides deep meaningful healing for all involved. fullcirclerescue.org

Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit with the mission to rescue homeless animals or animals in need, to offer a place of refuge to peacefully live out their lives, and to share our work and the animal's stories to create opportunities for Humane Education - thus resulting in a greater rescue culture. highergroundanimalsanctuary.org

Kingdom Equine Performance Therapy

(509)570-3759

Hayley@kingdomept.com

Kingdom Equine Performance Therapy is unlike traditional horse therapeutic practices. Rather than choosing one form of therapy, I decided to learn Structural Therapy. I address issues that hinder your horse biomechanically. Modalities include; stretching, massage, pressure point therapy, working reflex points, joint mobilization, fascial release or all of the above! kingdomept.com

Highlighting Spokane Organizations, Serving Local Families in Need.

Arc of Spokane’s Parent to Parent, we empower and support parents of a child with a disability. We understand being the parent of a child with a disability is a challenge - we’ve been there! You may have many questions and concerns with respect to your child’s and your own needs and feelings. All services are free of charge. Serving Stevens, Pend Oreille, & Ferry counties. arc-spokane.org

CAPA/PREPARES (Childbirth and Parenting Assistance) provides an environment for parents to build loving bonds with their kids to prepare them for a healthy future. CAPA/PREPARES offers stabilizing and advocacy services to expecting and parenting individuals and families with children ages 5 and under. cceasternwa.org/capaprepares

Spokane Fatherhood Initiative offers fatherhood training in small discussionoriented classes. Our 24/7 Dad training has proven to be transformative for the men who have completed our classes.

While the classes focus on fathering skills, there is an emphasis on becoming a better man through self-awareness and self-care which leads to better parenting skills, communication skills and relationship skills. spofi.org

Team RISE is a bimonthly program that connects grieving children and teens with peers and mentors. We believe mentoring and peer support are the first steps in a lifelong grieving journey. Team RISE sessions are at St. Thomas More School the first Monday of the month 6-7:30pm 515 W. St. Thomas More Way, Spokane and St. Mary School on the third Monday of the month 6-7:30pm, 304 S. Adams Spokane Valley. risenorthwest.org

Vanessa Behan offers a series of 8-week parenting classes at various times during the year. Call (509)598-7490. The classes are free and open to the public. A limited amount of free childcare is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. Please call early to enroll. vanessabehan.org

Highlighting N. Idaho Organizations, Serving Local Families in Need.

Bestowing the Basics. Our goal is to meet the varying needs that arise for individuals and families living in small, rural, underserved north Idaho communities. Providing the most basic and necessary essentials to help feed, clothe, clean, warm, and shelter them; nurturing their needs, cultivating relationships, serving in love, & building community. bestowingthebasics.org

Fostering Idaho. Foster care provides a home to children and youth who are temporarily separated from their families due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the death of their caregivers. A safe return to the child(rens) biological home is the primary goal. Foster care is an opportunity to care for children who will benefit greatly from your love and support. familyrtc.org/fosteringidaho

iCARE Parenting Classes

St. Vincent de Paul's iCARE program partners with parents to build stronger

families, with classes such as Nurturing Parenting, Nurturing Fathers, and Love & Logic. We are a non-profit, child abuse prevention agency serving Kootenai, Shoshone & Bonner Counties.

icareforchildren.org

Idaho Parent Network

We are a volunteer organization created by parents for parents. Each member of the Parent Network has a child with mental health concerns and has struggled to find needed support and resources.

idahoparentnetwork.org

Mountain States Early Head Start

A community where you and your child will make friends, learn together, and form connections that last a lifetime. We offer free child development guidance and resources to anyone expecting a child or with a child up to 36 months. Our friendly consultants will work with you and your child during weekly visits through our convenient home–based program that’s customized just for you. msehs.org

The Family Guide!

Summer Issue deadline

May 1, 2023

• Kid Friendly Activities

• Water Fun in the Sun

• Parenting Resources

• Summer Learning Programs

Charitydoyl@yahoo.com

(509) 928-9664

FB: Family Fun Fair

www.thefamilyguide.org

Come see us at the following events:

March 16—19, 2023

Big Horn Show

Spokane Fair & Expo

March 18, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

6 pm at the GermanAmerican Club 25 W. 3rd Ave

Spokane WA 99201

March 24-26, 2023

Just Between Friends

Spokane Fair & Expo

March 26, 2023

Working Families Tax Credit Outreach & Application 10 am – 4 pm at Mirabeau

Park Hotel 1100 N. Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley WA 99037

May 5—7, 2023

Just Between Friends

Kootenai County Fairgrounds