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 idahoparentnetwork.org

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.

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