CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTE PG.08

WHAT’S HAPPENING? PG.11

Lilacs & Lemons | Buzz-worthy | Datebook | Jurassic World Is Coming To Life

SUMMER FUN STARTS HERE PG.22

Inland NW Activities and Adventures!

RAISING A FAMILY PG.26

Wonders Of Weird: Your Summer Vacation Awaits! | Therapist’s Corner: Are We Bathing Suit Ready? | Swimming

Lessons: Dive In With Your Toddlers | Story Time At The Looff Carrousel | Artfest At The Mac

COVER STORY PG.38

Jewelry Designer Melinda Maria Spigel’s Spokane roots

NORTHWESTERN WAYS PG.42

Looking Back: Manito Park Zoo | Looking ahead: Avery Denney: A Dancer With The Fire Of “Kitri” | Idaho Ideals: Success Made Of Sand – Scott Dodson, The Sandcastle Man | Essay: When A Kill Isn’t A Kill | An Ice Age Legacy: The Channeled Scablands | Why We Live Here - Photo Feature

FOOD & FUN PG.58

Shoots, Stems And Leaves: Chinook At The CDA Casino | Food Truck Tribute 2023 | Dining Guide | Coming Soon! Shiki Sushi | Pixies In Kneepads: Spokane’s Junior Roller Derby Delights | Join The Fun! Spokane PRIDE

HOME BUYING & SELLING PG.74

Make Your Move | The Big Little Move |

Location, Location, Vacation | 7 Smart Steps For A Successful Home Buying Experience | Everyday To Exceptional

HOME AND HEARTH PG.104

Joys Of A Lake Cabin | Outdoor Living | Pamper Your Pollinators

HEALTH BEAT PG.112

Seasonal Allergies | Swimming Eye Irritants—And How to Avoid Them

LAST LOOKS PG.116

Bringing The Outside In | Coming In July/August