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table of contents
go-green mamas, pg. 36
features 26 passion for motherhood
We go in depth with Bloom Spokane’s Xylina Weaver to get her point of view on all things motherhood
36 going green, saving green
great tips to help all mamas make an easy transition to eco-friendly options
40 a bit of money
could money be going digital? explore the latest crazy online, bit coins
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food & wine, pg. 48
departments 08 Publisher’s note 12 contributors 13 momentum
WSU may close midwifery program komen overcoming controversy mamas in business - alisa lewis
20 PIPELINE
we tell you about the ten events coming up that simply can’t be missed
22 APPLE OF MY EYE
we make local kiddos famous for a month
25 Trading Post
great local finds from around town
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35 HOMEGROWN
tips and tricks for home and garden improvement assertions from a lipstick hippy mama earth day in the beginning
40 PIGGY BANK
10 local places to spend your tax return
45 Arts & Culture
what is happening at the Civic
46 Food & Wine what’s in season...asparagus dining review mackenzie river grill local restaurant dining guide
50 marketplace
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publisher’s note
who’s your mama? to some the answer may be their mother, the woman from whom they were born; to others it might be their aunt, grandmother, favorite teacher, next door neighbor, yoga instructor, life coach, best friend, children, father, or any number of other unlikely candidates for motherhood that stepped up and took on the challenge of raising, caring for, loving and inspiring us along our path. this new “grownup” version of northwest kids magazine gave us the chance to cultivate a dialogue with you about who we are as mamas, who the mamas we aspire to become are and most of all how we can best use our mama-ness to move the world along in a more caring, consciencious and compassionate way. so hello mamas...i look forward to learning a lot from you!
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Play Time! Giggles abound and it seems like too much fun for learning to be happening...but it is! With each moment you spend with your child you are creating memories and providing your baby with love and experiences that will last a lifetime.
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Tammy Marshall
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Parenting is my passion. In my own home every day I strive to make the best decisions for my family and to nurture my own daughter to become someone who will enjoy life, make the world a better place and above all live in contentment and harmony. In my adult life I have enjoyed occupations working with young families in needbased situations and working in youth development as an AmeriCorps. During that time I’ve also worked in the publishing world. It is with great honor that these two career paths I’ve walked on will finally meet and I get to bring you every month a publication designed to serve the needs of all families in this region. I hope to provide our audience with information about events in this region and tools to help families of all kinds thrive and discover the joy of parenting.
kendra robinsonHarding Kendra Robinson-Harding is an Environmental Educator based in Spokane, WA. She has spent the last decade teaching, writing and developing programs for both children and adults. Through her extensive background she has experienced teaching everywhere from the beaches of Oahu to the woods of Indiana, teaching camps at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle to leading education efforts at the Washington State Department of Ecology. But her diverse pursuits have had one thing in common. “I am passionate about learning and helping get people excited about learning,” says Kendra. “And as a parent, I love getting parents and kids working together to learn.” Look to her columns to discover interesting new topics and ways to explore your world with your children.
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inspiring & empowering today’s mamas
publisher emily olson
managing editor tammy marshall
marketing manager monica lang creative director emily olson contributing writers tammy marshall, oliver x. theobald, kendra robinson-harding, stacey trogdon advertising fabian medina monica lang danielle fredrick editorial/information tammy@nwmama.com published by Northwest Mama Magazine 2600A E. Seltice Way #306 Post Falls, ID 83854 208.457.7211 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from publisher. Photographs, graphics,and artwork are the property of Northwest Mama Magazine © 2012 Printed in the U.S.A. on Recycled Paper
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IDeas & Opinions interviews in the news local trends
a constant evolution e·volve [ih-volv] verb: to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo
Mamas are the very embodiment of Darwin’s principles...we evolve...we adjust and change with every day and every circumstance that comes our way. One moment we are young girls ourselves not knowing that we are cataloguing every move our mothers make, storing the information for a later date. In the blink of an eye we evolve, both physically and emotionally, with pregnancy. Nine months go by in a flash and BAM...our first babies are born and we begin learning so fast you’d think our lives depended on it. Then, as time torpedoes forward our babies become toddlers, middle schoolers, highschoolers and all the while we are learning, loving, adapting, surviving, thriving and adjusting our role on a whim. So, breathe, rest, and be kind to yourself...you’ve already accomplished what takes other species generations to achieve! VLADIMIR WRANGEL, SHUTTERSTOCK
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n a rather strange attempt to avoid controversy a few months back the National Susan G. Komen foundation pulled its funds from the even more controversial Planned Parenthood. This created a social network firestorm as people rallied against the non-profit’s decision. Their reasoning for the cut involved a rather suspicious investigation being applied to the clinic involving their use of federal funds. Perhaps they had never heard of innocent before guilty. The organization that claimed to be very unpolitical suddenly appeared very so as many of the agents on the board that pushed forward the decision were open pro-lifers. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Most-if not all-of them resigned and Susan G. Komen reversed their decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood.
done an amazing job with breast cancer awareness in their history. Gone are the days that women hid their breast malady because of embarrassment and shame until it was too late to do anything for them. The local branch of the Susan G. Komen foundation had this to say, “ The Eastern Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is very excited for this year’s race. There is a lot of good hype and energy surrounding the event as it marks our 7th annual Race for the Cure. With less than two months to go, we and our sponsors are getting pumped and participation is looking great - we appreciate all of our supporters who come out to help in this fight against breast cancer. Our mission is to save lives and end breast cancer forever, and we always look forward to our Race for the Cure as it brings together everyone in the community toward that same goal.”
Regardless, the string-pulling of a few high-ranking Komen people pushed the organization off its pink pedestal and its unfathomably successful marketing campaign. The pink lids of this board probably wont be tipping their hats any time soon.
With that said the race for the cure will continue, even if their pink breastplate is looking a bit tarnished these days.
Politics aside, it is still an organization which provides much needed support to women suffering from breast cancer and it has
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The Spokane Race for the Cure will be held on Sunday, April 21, at 9 am. Visit: komeneasternwashington.org to register.
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alisa lewis
event design & the attic
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hrough thick beams of wood a stream of sunlight trickles in and falls on a long wooden table with benches to match. On the table, translucent blue mason jars filled with aromatic lavender line the center of the table. On the benches, guests of all ages gather with a smile apexed at the beautiful and elegant decorations on the table in celebration of a recent wedding. Everyone is having a fantastic time. So much that they don’t really seem to notice the beautiful and simple centerpieces. But that doesn’t mean they don’t matter. Ambiance isn’t always noticed, but it is always felt. Alisa Lewis, owner of a design and rental company specializing in vintage and custom rental items for events, weddings, photo shoots, and product shoots understands this perfectly. You need a stack of antique trunks for a photoshoot? Lewis is your mama.
NWM How did you start your business? AL I built my businesses from the ground up. I started from nothing and worked every day to make it something bigger. I had experience with event design and coordination and started my own company from scratch. I built a reputation and clientele which now supports Alisa Lewis Event Design. For the Attic | A Vintage Rental Company I started with a handful of antiques and unique vintage pieces and started renting them out. I used social media and built a website to help promote my business to our area. I am constantly expanding my collection of vintage, antique, and custom pieces. NWM Why did you start your business? AL I have been involved in the wedding & event industry for about 4 years and saw a need for a rental company offering unique and custom items to brides, photographers, and event planners. I wanted to offer beautiful pieces that weren’t your typical event rental items. As an event designer and stylist, I also saw a need for a company that could put all of the pieces of an event together in a beautiful and stylish way to make it one of a kind. NWM What kind of service do your businesses provide? AL Alisa Lewis Event Design provides full service planning, coordination, and design services. We also offer styled engagement, family, maternity, baby, and product photo shoots. The Attic provides vintage rentals, tables, chairs, large & small props. We also create custom pieces for clients such as free standing church doors or farm tables.
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NWM Do you fill a void of some kind? AL I feel like my businesses fills the gap in our area for unique and custom design services and beautiful repurposed tables, chairs, and antiques to make an event really pop! NWM How hard was it to perfect your skill set? AL My skill set was something I developed on my own by trial and error. I had a business background and was raised in a family of small business owners. From a young age, I have had a knack for hosting events and designing beautiful things from gardens, to food, to furniture, to celebrations. These skills have always come naturally to me. NWM Tell me about some of the events you have planned? AL I focus mainly on weddings and celebrations. Some of my favorite events have been those in which the client can envision and think “outside of the box.” I love to transform unconventional spaces into magical venues to host weddings or events. I love to not only plan the events from the ground up but also focus a majority of my time on the design and layout of the event using unique props and furniture from my collection to make it a magical affair! NWM What makes an event really sing? AL I think using furniture, props, and having an eye for design makes an event sing. Any way to make the event unique, beautiful, and handmade will make your guests feel special and make the event unforgettable.
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NWM What makes a good event planner? AL A good event planner is one that listens and makes themselves available to their client on a regular basis. A good event planner must have compassion toward each and every client, especially the bride client. A good event planner must also “keep their cool� in each and every situation. There is always a solution to be found and a calm and collected coordinator can set the stage for success. NWM Where do you do events? AL There is no limit to where I host or design events. I have created magical events on private property in wooded meadows or rural pastures. On the other end of the spectrum I work closely with many of the brick and mortar venues in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area to collaborate and create events and weddings. NWM When is it time for someone to call an event planner? AL Ideally, a client should connect with an event planner or designer from the very beginning stages of the event. The coordinator or designer can help maneuver the groundwork of securing a venue and all of the vendors needed in a timely and orderly fashion so the event stays right on track in the planning stages. However, an event coordinator and designer like myself can also come on board in the middle or end of an event to add design and stylized touches to finish off an event or wedding. NWM How does someone contact you? AL The best way to contact me is via email at atticrentals@gmail.com or hello@alisaevents.com. My phone number is 208-661-3273. I also love to meet with clients and other creative minds over tea or coffee or in my studio at the Attic! Do you know a mama business owner we should feature? Let us know! Email tammy@nwmama.com
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where will all the midwives go?
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In December, the tenured faculty of the School of Nusing from the University of Washington voted to discontinue the Nurse Midwifery Education Program. The program itself has been around since 1993. Many children have been properly brought into this world because of the education the program provides to students. The faculty vote however doesn’t necessarily mean it’s curtain call for the program. The final decision for the program’s removal will not be made until a new dean replaces Marla E. Salmon, ScD, RN, FAAN at the end of her term this year. To get in on the decision visit www.change.org/petitions/save-the-uw-nursemidwifery-education-program or contact the University of Washington at (206) 616-2464.
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family friendly must see & do local events fun activities
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lois lowry the literary giver
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outh that grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s grew up reading Beverly Cleary and her books on Ramona. Kids in the new millennium read the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. The late ‘80s and ‘90s belonged to Lois Lowry. Her books Number the Stars and The Giver (both Newbery Medal winners) are now considered literary classics that have grown the minds of many youth that are in this age in early adulthood.
In 1994’s book The Giver, Lowry writes about a young boy named Jonas and his journey to become the storer of memories in the dystopian society of which he belongs. The dilemma he feels as he reflects on the sameness of the people in his community as he gains wisdom and control creates conflict in this world thankfully vastly different than our own. Sadly a circumstance that did occur in this world is retold in her book Number The Stars, a story about the impact of the holocaust on the lives of two young girls, one being jewish. Lowry says, “I wrote Number the Stars to relate the true story of what happened in Denmark in 1943 because it was a remarkable example of pervasive human integrity. I hope it has held up an example that children will remember as they grow older and have to make decisions of such magnitude.” Her workds targeting the young reader have stood the test of time and become a staple in the world of books. She will be here during the Get Lit! Festival (see schedule on the next page) to share her narratives and to read from her latest installment in The Giver series. 20
April 4th: Craftapalooza!
Free to attend. They bring all the supplies you make the masterpiece. Indian Trail Library, 4909 West Barnes Rd. 509.444.5395 Begins at 4pm
april 7th: Saturday Easter Egg Hunts
april 20th: Trees With Sandy and Magali!
Cost: $15 Ages 5-10. Learn the life cycles, anatomy, and fun facts of the majestic oxygengiving giants that live and grow among us. Mobius, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level mobiusspokane.org 509.624.5437. 10:30-11:30am.
april 21st: Group Health Presents: Blood & Guts
Cost: $7. Assemble a skeleton, learn about eyes and heart, and explore the human body inside and out. Mobius, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 509.624.5437. From 11am-1pm.
The hunt for beautifully-colored eggs is on at Riverfront Park. Starts at noon, but arrive early for instructions. Kids ten and younger participate for free. 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. 509.625.6600 www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com Begins at noon.
april 21st: COmmunity fun run
The Inclusions Network, The Arc of Spokane and the Washington Parks Department are hosting this fun run for everybody, even the little ones (kids 5 and under are free!). A flat 5k course beginning at the Centennial Trail and running along the Spokane River. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Park. 2426 N Discovery Place Spokane Valley, WA www.arc-spokane.org
April 8th: Easter Egg Hunts on Easter
Eggs will be hidden in the Gondola Villiage and Silver Rapids of Silver Mountain Resort. 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho Visit: silvermt.com Call: 866.344.2675
april 25th: Celebrate Arbor Day
april 9-15th: 14th annual get lit! literary festival
Spokane’s literature festival celebrates all things word-related. At this year’s festival some family highlights include a workshop with the fantastic local Claire Rudolph Murphy at Auntie’s Books (Main Ave. and Washington St.) on Saturday, April 14, at 11 am Cost: free; and a reading by Lois Lowry (Number the Stars, The Giver) at The Bing (901 W. Sprague Ave) on Saturday, April 14, at 7 pm Cost: $15.
april 10th: Construction Zone
Free, Kids build with blocks, straws and other materials. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 509.893.8400 or www.scld.org. Begins at 4pm.
April 10th: Little Learners: Rainbows
Cost: $7, Ages 2-4, Song, crafts, games and of course play will be a part of this activity geared towards the learning of littleones. Mobius, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level 509.624.5437. From 11-11:45am
april 19th: Blowin’ In the Wind
Free to attend. Build your own wind sock and learn all about breezes. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Visit: spokanelibrary.org Call: 509.444.5385. 4pm.
Free. Get a free seedling and learn about trees and their role in our world. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene www. cdalibrary.org 208.769.2381. Begins at 4pm
april 25th: Be Smart With Money-Kids
Free Ages 8-12. Learn about spending, saving and giving the right change. North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. Call: 509.893.8350 www.scled.org. Begins at 4pm.
Pretty In Pink Princess Party April 4th from 10:30 am-noon Sometimes you just have to give in to your child’s love of princesses. And sometimes that giving means adorning yourself from head-to-toe in frilly pink. Pink pearl earrings, shiny pink bracelets, pink sequin shoes, are just few examples. Let her next pink princess day be something arranged with other pinkloving young ladies at Mobius. Your daughter can enjoy her princess time and your home tea set can get a much deserved break. Mobius, 808 W. Main Ave., Lower Level mobiusspokane.org 509.624.5437 Cost: $25 Ages 4-6
april 28th: Neighbor Day Festival
This carnival-style family day out celebrates the opening of COPS West and brings the community and its many families together. Admission is a can of food for the food bank. West Central Community Center 1603 N. Belt St. 509.326.9540. From 10am-noon.
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april 20-22nd: Spokane Women’s Show
Cost: $5 This all-things-woman and more expo will feature exhibitors from chiropractic to weight loss, music by Pamela Benton and Cristine Conerty. Cooking demonstrations and a fashion show will also be a part of the event. Spokane Convention Center 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
The actor and comedian from almost every Adam Sandler movie ever made comes to the Coeur d’Alene Casino. 27914 S Hwy 95, Worley, ID. cdacasino.com
april 29th: Spokane Baby Fair
Exhibitors from around the region will present their baby-related services and find answers to all your expecting questions. nwmama.com
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passion for motherhood
Xylina Weaver of Bloom Spokane gives us her POV by Tammy Marshall
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n her personal essay From Plain Jane to HypnoBirthing Henna Mamma, Xylina Weaver writes, “The first thing my doula gave me was peace of mind. I found comfort knowing that no matter how bad labor got, she would be there to support my choices. With some of my fear relieved I felt supported to investigate my options and find out what would be best for me. The next thing I know, I’m reading books I’d never heard of like, Birthing from Within and The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth. I found in me the courage to make some very important decisions and changes along the way. I chose a better place to birth, a better team of supporters and prepared for an un-medicated birth. Then, the day came to meet my sweet baby girl. Instead of dread, I had hope. Instead of fear, I had confidence. Instead of numbness, I felt the strength of my body. Instead of wanting to forget the experience, I remember every day how it showed me so much more of myself.” Since the birth of her daughter, Weaver has become a Certified Birth and a Postpartum Doula, a lactation educator, a hypnobirthing practitioner and lives her passion for motherhood by providing care and support to pregnant women. She’s one of the
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founding leaders of Bloom Spokane, (Visit: bloomspokane.com) and volunteers at the breastfeeding support group at Sacred Heart Hospital. She’s also happens to be a wife and mother of two. She is also skilled in the art of Henna. Motherhood is her passion and that’s why we thought we’d ask her a few questions. TM: What inspired you to work in lactation support and as a doula? XW: My passion for all things mom/baby/new family started after I had my daughter. I was very nervous about having a baby for the first time. So much so, that I did something out of the ordinary, especially for me, and hired a doula. This was about five years ago and I had no idea what a doula was. I had just moved to Spokane and didn’t know a soul, but I knew I would need support to make it through childbirth. My husband loves me to pieces but I wasn’t exactly sure that relying on him alone to be my sole source of support was the best idea since he’d never experienced the whole deal either. So when my sister suggested looking for a doula, I was sold. A woman who’d been through childbirth and could help support my husband and I through this new experience was exactly what I needed. My doula was also supportive of my getting an epidural if that was what I wanted. It turned out that with her support I had an un-medicated birth in the hospital, something I thought was far beyond my capabilities. The experience showed me so much more of myself.
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feature story not all women have access to enough support and information to accomplish their breastfeeding goals or even attempt breastfeeding in some cases. I am in the business of supporting women for who they are, where they are and sometimes that may mean that they may not breastfeed due to challenges, lack of support or even lack of desire or familiarity. Women who do not breastfeed for whatever reason still deserve support and respect. I hope for a world where breastfeeding is normal, encouraged, supported and easy because it’s everywhere and everyone does it. It is how nature intended us to nourish our babies! But, above that, I wish for support for all mother’s because most of the time we are all doing our best!
This depth of strength that I didn’t realize was there has made me a better mother, wife and woman. It also is a HUGE part of why I was able to meet my breastfeeding goals. I had an extremely difficult time breastfeeding and ended up seeing Lactation Consultants for more than 6 months. Shortly after having my daughter all these doors started opening for me. First I ended up training to become a Birth Doula, a Postpartum Doula, volunteering for Sacred Heart Hospital, becoming a certified lactation educator, then having baby two at home with a midwife after taking hypnobirthing Afterwards, I became a Bloom Leader, HypnoBirthing instructor and started doing henna art. TM: Why should expecting mamas get a doula? XW: Why shouldn’t they may be a better question. There is a lot of fear in our culture surrounding childbirth. Doulas help normalize birth, they help build a woman’s confidence in her body and it’s natural abilities-which will be of benefit no matter how birth plays out. They inform moms of their full-range of options, something that they may not get from anyone else. Sometimes when we get pregnant we end up in a bubble, we see our friend’s doctor, talk to our circle of friends about their experience and often only see one way of going about birthing. It seems like when it comes to birthing women defer to their peers in a way that they wouldn’t when it comes to decisions about weddings, schooling, and even hair styles. Birth is an important event for a family. This event should be special and positive and reflect the mother, father and their personal values. Doula’s help families investigate and navigate birth with this in mind. A doula is like your maid-of-honor for birth. They know your vision of your special day, they support you, they care for you, they 28
watch for the little details, they don’t take the place of the groom but enhance the experience for everyone. Not to mention women who have doula care have more positive feelings about their birth, their babies and their partners. They are less likely to have a cesarean, less likely to need an assisted delivery (vaccuum/forceps), augmentation of labor and pain relieving drugs-including epidural. TM: Are you a lactavist? and what is a lactavist? XW: A lactavist is a word used to describe a lactation activist. I think the idea of lactavism is great but I don’t know that I would call myself a lactivist. Our culture is in a place right now where
TM: What kind of lactation problems can you help with? XW: I teach breastfeeding classes, assist in establishing breastfeeding at the birth or shortly after and assist with the normal learning curve of breastfeeding. Sometimes I am called to help a mom in her home (especially on the weekends) if there are questions about how breastfeeding is going. I can assist with breastfeeding information gathering, positions, cultivating a support system and minor issues that are resolved quickly like soreness, engorgement, flow issues and positioning issues. I also attend lactation visits when mothers see an IBCLC and help them retain and bring home what they learn there, something I wish had been available to me. TM: When should someone contact a lactation consultant? XW: Part of my job is to refer breastfeeding moms to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) if needed. This could be for a baby who is not latching well even with my suggestions for positioning etc., for prolonged engorgement, cracked or damaged nipples that are not improving, or if baby or mother seem like they may have any medical issue or breastfeeding is not improving with practice. TM: What is your definition of a mama? XW: Motherhood is defined by the woman. There is no one answer, no one size fits all. It’s a crazy ride full of messes and love, joy and pain, mistakes and glorious successes. TM: Why are mothers so important? XW: Mothers are powerful, lovely creatures full of every goodness in the world. Mothers are the heart of families, communities, countries. We all have a mother! If mothers could be honored and cherished in every way possible during pregnancy, birth and beyond I believe that it would send a positive ripple out into the world.
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TM: What is Spokane Birth Support? XW: Spokane Birth Support is my business. My non-human baby! My goal is to help women experience an easier, more enjoyable pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. I provide breastfeeding and childbirth classes, including HypnoBirthing and private custom classes. I offer birth doula services attending births and helping to make it a wonderful experience for the whole family. I provide Postpartum Doula services where I assist families in their home with breastfeeding, help answer questions and come up with strategies for their unique situation. I also love to use my artistic side doing belly henna or henna parties.
TM: What is Bloom Spokane? XW: Bloom Spokane started as a website directory for local childbirth professionals. Because of its success, it didn’t take long for the community to start asking, “Will Bloom ever be more than a website?” In the Fall of 2010 Bloom Spokane officially achieved non-profit 501(c)3 status by becoming a chapter of BirthNetwork National. I am one of the founding leaders and have enjoyed being part of Growing a Better Birth Community. To accomplish this goal we have developed several programs. A Birth Options Class where we cover all local birth options and other important information for consumers is taught monthly and has met with great success and growing demand. We host a Birth Professionals Forum quarterly where we discuss local issues and how our community can improve. We held a Birth film festival and attended many local mother-baby events. In 2012 we are excited to distribute our first printed provider directory and start a scholarship program for local families in need to have access to doula care, private childbirth classes and more. To learn more about Bloom Spokane visit: bloomspokane.com.
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or generations my family grew garbanzo beans. After every crop some of the beans were harvested and dried for next year’s crop. We grew them strong and we grew them with pride and with each new generation of our family some of the beans were passed down. With the ascension of big agriculture farmers,however, the latest generation to receive our family’s seeds didn’t think them particularly important and over the next few decades they became lost. With one full-sweep of big agriculture, the cultivation of a crop that took hundreds of years for my family to perfect was lost. Many may think that the loss of those seeds was really no big deal. After all it’s not as if the world is lacking in beans. It’s the uniqueness that is gone forever. The signature variety of seeds that were as much a part of my family as a nephew or cousin have simply vanished and my family would give a lot to have them back. As the backyard gardening fad continues to boom, many of us green thumbs are finding new and unique ways to grow our own veggies. One of those ways is with heirloom seeds and starts. An heirloom plant is not something you’ll find in the large-scale agriculture
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business. They are grown with open pollination and were commonly grown during early periods of human history. If my family’s beans still existed, they’d be considered heirloom.
Places to purchase heirloom seeds and starts
Potatoes possibly have the most variety of heirlooms. Only a few of the many types of potatoes out there are grown by big agriculture. Tubers come in many colors (not just gold, red and white) and can be purple, blue, yellow and even pink. There are a hundred or more types of potatoes.
Address: 2422 East Sprague
What makes growing heirloom so exciting is the vibrant dishes you are able to make for your late-summer backyard parties. Imagine a potato salad with blue and yellow potatoes in it or a lightly blanched multi-colored carrot plate (carrots come in many colors too).
River Ridge Hardware Call: 509.328.0915
Seed and start purchasing season is upon us. It’s time to pick your plants for this year and when you do maybe think about planting some purple carrots next to your orange ones. Or even putting a few different cucumbers in for pickling. What makes a backyard gardening so great is the many different types of vegetables we can grow that cannot be found in the produce section.
Northwest Seed and Pet Address: 7302 N Division Visit: nwseed.com Their potatoes are the best in town.
Vanhoff’s Garden Center Address: 1844 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene They specializes in organic seeds and all of their plants and seeds are heirloom and/or organic.
Address: 2803 W. Garland Ave. Visit: riverridgehardware.com They have many types of seeds and many are heirloom.
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ith my tummy jutting out like an oversized beach ball and protruding underneath the baggy maternity shirt I wore that day, I sat on a park bench and pondered the changes occurring in the outside world and inside my uterus. Absently feeding water fowl some leftover toast, while I tossed the bits of bread to one seriously demanding duck and her five ducklings, my mind meandered to my impending future: I was going to be a mom and soon. Not only a mom, but a stay-at-home mom, I had already decided that after the baby I would not be returning to my office job. That was an easy choice. I honestly wasn’t crazy-in-love about the work I was doing and the pay wasn’t what I had expected. And really it was just a job, not a career. Fear overcame my gut at that moment on the park bench almost as much as my baby three weeks from do-date was taking up space in my womb. In less than a month I wouldn’t have a job. I started working really young, at age 15. Nearing 30 meant that I’d spent my entire adult life and half my actual life getting a pay check. And I was about to become part of the unoccupation-class. My husband was fabulous and willing to support us, but still, having to ask someone for money? Not earning it myself? It seemed sacrilegious. Un-American even. After that day in the park the next several weeks were dedicated to our financial books and budgeting in such a way that we could get by on one less income and one more person added to our family. Stressful at times, the adjustment was relatively easy since we were so organized. We cut cable, our food and gas budget, and even Netflix as a way to save money. It wasn’t until after two weeks into our new world of parenting that I realized I was spending a lot on diapers. I was going through about seven disposables a day and taking out a trash bag a week full of the noxious, rancid sewer containers that I was regularly strapping on my newborn baby. I started doing research (neither of us could handle living without internet) and realized I was spending $50 per month on a box of Costco diapers of a little over 200. That meant I was spending about 25 cents per diaper. Suddenly with each diaper I threw away not only was I picturing the stinky dioxin-coated poop bags sitting in a landfill, I began imagining myself throwing a quarter away with every diaper’s disposal.
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wasn’t completely positive I would use. Another financial thought struck me: what about the extra cost of washing an extra load of laundry every other day. A wash load with water, electricity and soap averages around $3 per load that means an extra $7.50 per week, and $30 per month. Right now I was spending $50 per month on diapers mind you. I worked the math and found out that it would take me a year to pay off the diapers, but after that I would be saving $20 per month. A baby wears diapers for about two years and I am planning to have two. Three years of saving $20 per month equals about $750. I was sold.
It seems that pinning diapers is something people did decades ago and in the last 20 years cloth diapers have come a long way. You can get ones with Velcro, with snaps and the nasty plastic was gone and in its place-beautiful and durable neoprene. The same stuff they use to make safety suits for deep sea fishermen in case their boat sinks and they are left for hours on the Bering Sea until the Coast Guard arrives. Now that’s leak proof! I was impressed. The price left me less in awe. Upwards from $15$20 per diaper was about what I would have to pay and I needed at least 15 diapers to get me started.
There are other reasons to consider switching to cloth. Disposables have a lot of chemicals in them like dioxin and TBT -which is known to produce hormonal imbalances in humans and animals. Babies that use cloth are less likely to get diaper rash. Babies that use cloth are known to potty train easier. Plus there’s the environmental factor. Disposable diapers make up the largest portion of waste in landfills-and they don’t decompose for hundreds of years.
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I bought the cloth diapers and I am very happy with my decision. I don’t mind the three extra loads of a laundry a week, my daughter has never had diaper
rash and the new type of cloth diapers I have make it a cinch to change her. Plus the fun colors make her bum even cuter. It’s for sure that I’m not using my grandmother’s cloth diapers and if I had the choice between the safety pin kind and disposable, I’d have gone with the disposables too.
The Great Cloth Diaper Change
Across the globe parents will be changing their baby’s cloth diapers at an attempt to beat last year’s Guinness Book World record for 5,000 babies changed at once. April 21st from 8:30-10:30am two locations Women’s Club of Spokane 1428 West 9th Ave Spokane, WA Mother’s Haven 2112 N Government Way Coeur d’Alene, ID http://spokaneclothdiapering.weebly.com/greatcloth-diaper-change.html
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by Kendra Robinson-Harding
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” -Native American Proverb
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n April 22 we will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the first Earth Day, and it is slated to be the biggest worldwide celebration yet.
events of 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency was formed, with the Clean Air, the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts closely following.
The first event in April of 1970 was spurred by pent up frustration after years of war and environmental degradation. Industry and factories had been pouring pollution into America’s skies and water for decades. There was little mass concern for the environment in those years of industrialization, but Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962 helped propel environmental awareness into the spotlight.
Earth Day Today So, 42 years later, how do Earth Day events compare to those early years of “teach-ins” on college campuses and demonstrations in the street? First of all, it has gotten bigger. Much bigger. An estimated 1 billion people in more than 192 countries are expected to celebrate Earth Day 2012.
What an event that first Earth Day was! Thanks to a senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson, who is credited with the idea of the “environmental teachin” day, an estimated 20 million people across the United States marched in demonstrations and mass media events to bring environmental awareness to a new level in American history. What was essentially a grass-roots campaign in multiple cities across the nation grew into new governmental progress. Soon after the Earth Day
Curious what is happening locally to celebrate? Well, in Spokane, they like to keep to the roots. The past two years Spokane has celebrated Earth Day in the streets, like those demonstrations of long ago. But instead of protesting, Spokanites like to make it a celebration! Hailed as a “street party” by the organizers, Earth Day 2012 is looking to be one big family-friendly party with some educational activities mixed in. Taking place on Saturday, April 21st in downtown Spokane (on Main Street between
Division and Browne), this year’s festivities will start at 10am and will last well past sundown. Expect live music, speakers, street performers, informational booths, local food, and lots of crafts and projects for kids. For more information about Earth Day celebrations in Spokane, visit Earth Day Spokane at www.earthdayspokane.org. Other Events Around the Inland Northwest Don’t live in Spokane but still want to participate in an event? Check out these other events taking place around the Inland Northwest. Moscow Earth Day Celebration Join the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute and NASA as they celebrate “26 years of connecting people, place and community.” The event will take place on April 21 at 12 pm. 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow, Idaho (208-882-1444) Sandpoint Earth Day Celebration Enjoy exhibition booths, kid’s activities, community service-learning projects, live music, food and beverages. Event will take place on April 22 from noon to 4 pm. Sandpoint Charter High School, 614 S. Madison Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho (208-946-6960)
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here are so many ways to be better stewards of the environment. From rethinking the cleaners we use to eating more local food, it’s not too much work to make some simple adjustments that taste and smell fresher and make less of an Earth footprint. Here are just a few suggestions we’ve come up with that’ll save the planet and in many ways save your family’s wallet.
START A COMPOST BIN
Experts say that on average 40 percent of the stuff we throw away is actually organic material that can be used to nourish our garden. This one is fun and an easy way to recycle. First you get a big plastic garbage can. Cut quarter-size holes up and down the sides. Add dirt in the bottom and begin placing your compostable materials in the bin. Every couple of days add some shredded newspaper and dirt into the bin, put the lid back on and give it a few good shakes. Once per week turn the material with a pitchfork. If things aren’t smelling pleasant (like sweet dirt) add some more dirt and shredded newspaper and give it a few more shakes. Keep a container next to the sink for easy daily holding before dumping its contents into the outdoor bin. In 3-4 months you should have some super soil to plant your garden with. Material that can be composted include egg shells, fruit peels and rinds, apple cores , pet hair, bird cage droppings, stale bread and so much more.
CUT THE TOXIC CLEANERS
This is a heavy one readers. Think for me for one minute where you keep your heavy toxic cleaners. Now think where you keep your cookie jar. For most of us one is under the kitchen sink and the other is one is on top of the refrigerator. Chances are your toxic chemicals are not above your food storage. There are many reasons to get rid of the chemicals you use to make your floors sheen and your bathtub glow, but it may surprise you to find that you can get the same shine from using natural cleaners. Many companies like Seventh Generation make cleaners derived from nature’s bounty, you can also try vinegar with a bit of lemon juice in a spray bottle. Vinegar is a natural antibacterial and with a sprits of lemon your counters will be left with a fragrant and clean scent.
PLANT AN INDOOR HERB GARDEN
Basil tastes wonderful in almost anything, (especially pesto) and is a breeze to grow on a windowsill. Grow basil and oregano from seed by your window and your house will have a wonderful aroma and your food taste flavorful. Something extra fun to have in your window are rosemary trees. Rosemary isn’t as easy as basil to grow from seed, (known for its low seed viability) but are fun to purchase and have in your home from garden stores. The rosemary tree makes an excellent addition to an indoor herb garden. It loves sunlight and dry soil so if you forget to water it every day it’s no big deal. The rosemary tree itself is delightful to look at and its needle-like leaves taste great in food and are fun to trim into a funky-shaped ‘S’ curved plant. Every vegetable or fruit you grow yourself means less gas used to bring your food to the table.
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MAKE YOUR OWN LIQUID DISHWASHER DETERGENT
Ingredients 2 cups Borax 2 cups Baking Soda 1 bar grated Ivory soap Mix together well and store in a container. Sometimes leaves hard water spots. Not a problem if you use vinegar in the Jet Dry spot in your dishwasher with each use. Use 1-2 TBS of mixture each dishwasher load.
MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS CLEANER
To make your own glass cleaner all you need is vinegar, a spray bottle and a few drops of tea tree oil. This cleaner doesn’t leave wax on your mirrors and smells wonderful.
VISIT A FARMERS MARKET
It’s only a few months until they open! Some of them like the South Perry market move inside for the winter. The closer to home your food is grown the less gas it took to get it to your plate. Kootenai County Farmers Market Open Saturdays in Hayden at Hwy 95 and Prairie Ave.
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from 9 am-1:30 pm. Open on Wednesdays from 4-7 pm in Coeur d’Alene on 5th Ave. and Sherman St. Visit: naicountyfarmersmarket.com Cheney Farmers Market Open on Mondays from 10 am-4 pm. Located at 1000 Elm St. in Cheney. Visit: cheneyfarmersmarket.com Spokane Farmers Market Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am-1 pm through October. Located at 5th Ave. and Browne St. Visit: spokanefarmersmarket.org Spokane’s Northside Farmers Market Located at the Franklin Park Mall at 5504 N. Division this market is open on Wednesdays from 3-7 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm. Millwood Farmers Market Open on Wednesdays from 3-7 pm. Visit: millwoodmarket.org Sandpoint Farmers Market Open on Wednesdays from 3-5:30 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm at Third Ave. and Oak St. Visit: sandpointfarmersmarket.com
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o you have any spare bitcoins? Don’t worry, most people who are not intense internet enthusiasts have never heard of bitcoins. The aforementioned is an experimental replacement for money; not credit cards or checks mind you, but greenbacks, yen, euros etc. Yikes! Since the rise in popularity of the internet in the late 1990s several traditional and very profitable institutions have been dealt near deathblows. The United States Mail has been devastated by email and online bill paying. The recording industry, the publishing industry, the newspaper industry, the video rental industry, and countless brick and mortar retail stores to name a few have likewise suffered. After tipping so many sacred cash cows in the last two decades, the adroit digital demigods of the internet play matador are playing with the biggest bull of the breed: money. Good ol’ money has been around a great deal longer than mail, recordings and even publishing. Money is not some twentieth century upstart institution. Replacing it is not going to be easily done. There are tremendously powerful financial establishments that are fully vested in the way things are. These organizations and their millions of stock holders would prefer-perhaps even insist-that money stays pretty much as is, with interest of course. The most successful salvo so far against our current currency was born on the internet. It is an electronic cash system called bitcoins and was released in January 2009. It is currently in its latest beta release (which is software developer speak for admitting it still has some undiscovered design flaws.) The bitcoins system is decentralized and nearly impossible for govern-
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ments to track; a boon to folks and felons who wish to avoid opposing divorce attorneys, launder drug money and / or avoid banking fees and taxes. How does one get started with bitcoins? First one must acquire an electronic wallet (e-wallet) to contain the electronic cash of course. As one might imagine, this e-wallet is very secure in order to prevent accidental loss of bitcoins and thwart any potential e-pickpockets. Unlike its real world counterpart, the e-wallet must also be secure so unscrupulous hackers can’t artificially fill it with ill gotten e-gain. An e-wallet is available for free from the good people at WE USE BITCOINS (http:// www.weusecoins.com/) There is a short video on the site that explains the bitcoins system for us mere mortal. Once an e-wallet is acquired, the next problem to solve is how to get bitcoins to fill it? This is the point where real wallets and e-wallets diverge. Apparently, your e-wallet will accumulate bitcoins over time as your computer sits and solves Bitcoin Network supplied math problems. The e-wallet people assure us in their prospectus that no significant drain on computer performance will be noticeable.
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Once you fill your e-wallet by letting it accumulate on its own or accepting bitcoins in lieu of cash, one must ask, what can be bought with this e-coinage? Not much yet; books, games, music and products from startup companies. Bitcoins can be converted to actual cash at various exchanges as well as converted to popular foreign currency. MT GOX (https://mtgox.com/) which claims to handle over 80% of all bitcoins exchanges, will broker cash for bitcoins. Already computer savvy gurus have figured out that certain CPUs on video graphic cards can process an accumulate bitcoins 50 to 100 times faster than motherboard CPUs. This is one of those unforeseen problems shaken out in beta testing‌ Will bitcoins succeed the almighty dollar? Not anytime soon. The bitcoin system is still too buggy and suffers from a confidence problem. At best bitcoins or its heirs will need about 30 years. A generation will need to pass before folks en mass give up the familiar touch and feel of paper money stuffed in their mattresses.
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CDAResort.com 115 S. 2nd St, Coeur d’Alene 208.765.400 MSNBC said it had the world’s most romantic spa, and the entire place just had a face lift. The food’s fantastic and the entire place is super relaxing. Have dinner at the hotel or hit Sherman Street for a plethora selection of restaurants. People from around the country fly in for a visit, why shouldn’t your family get to indulge?
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SPOKANE COUNTRY RACEWAY
spokanecountryraceway.com 750 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Wash. 509.244.3333 Drag racers, roadsters and a vintage car show oh my! There’s no need to find and drive to the Texas Motor Speedway, we have our own bit of NASCAR here-except with more teeth. On April 18 Napa Auto Parts will host a night of fire with funny cars and jets and April 28-29 will feature the Jr. Dragsters. It won’t break your budget satiating your need for speed.
SILVER MOUNTAIN RESORT
silvermt.com 610 Bunker Hill Kellogg, Idaho 866.344.2675 Touted as North Idaho’s largest indoor water park, this resort has year-round activities that will make everyone who loves fun in your family happy. While the kids play enjoy the breathtaking views on the mountain.
SANDPOINT
sandpoint.com 208.255.5995 Like Hollywood but with less pollution, no visible paparazzi, less pretention and more clothes (it can get cold up here). Celebrities love Sandpoint, and this little town in north North Idaho delivers. Friendly people, energetic and health-conscious restaurants, and its own Coldwater Creek store are just a few of the many amenities.
TILLAMOOK
Tillamook.com Located in Tillamook, Ore. About eight hours of driving time from Spokane to Tillamook, OR you’ll find the land of yum. Cheese galore, ice cream and all the dreamy dairy you can eat-this place isn’t for the lactose intolerant. Located west of Portland along the Oregon coast, this fun weekend trip will feature a tour of the dairy facilities and plenty of tastings. Plus it doesn’t get fresher than this. If a long car ride isn’t in your patience or budget consider visiting Spokane Family Farms. They have cows, donkeys and more. They are very friendly and happy to give tours. spokanefamilyfarm.com
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our years since the economic crash in 2008, America to this day still stands proud and each day her legs get a little less wobbly. Sure, money’s tight-maybe too tight to go on a mega vacay swimming with the dolphins in Cancun. Still, there is that check you filed for. And why should spring break be spring lame? With these locals, most are relatively inexpensive and a few hours car ride away.
CAT TALES ZOOLOGICAL PARK
cattales.org 17020 N. Newport Hwy., Mead, WA 509.238.4126 Lions, tigers, bears, reptiles, leopards, jaguars and so much more. A day of fun and animals awaits, and here you can even pay to hand feed a lion or tiger. That’s close. Admission is less than $10 and an easy drive south from Sandpoint or north for Spokane people.
RIVER PARK SQUARE
Visit: riverparksqure.com 808 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA 509.363.0304 Go shopping, to a movie or even just take in the architectural beauty of the mall. If inside isn’t your thing, north across the street lay Riverfront Park along the banks of the Spokane River and the Looff Carousel. At the mall you can eat a pretzel, paint your own ceramic or build your own stuffed teddy bear.
BIG R
bigrstore.com 8307 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 509.922.1090 15228 N. Newport Hwy., Mead, WA Stay with me here. Yes, Big R is a feed store. But it is so much fun for many to look at all the different candies, cowboy boots and wares. Not to mention the toy section. In the spring they carry baby chicks. They also carry pet food like Hill’s Science Diet.
FINDERS KEEPERS
finderskeepersboutiques.com 309 W. 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 18 W. Main Ave Spokane, WA Once a simple boutique, now a destination point for the glam girls in your life. Almost a museum of hair accessories, jewelry, beautiful designer dresses and so much more in the world of bling. The perfect place for a girls’ day out.
TRIPLE PLAY
3play.com 175 W. Orchard Ave., Hayden Lake, ID 208.762.7529 Family fun and indoor water park, escape the spring elements and get ready to play some games. They have bowling, miniature golf, go karts, laser tag, a climbing wall and so much more. Stay the weekend at the attached hotel so you can get to all the attractions.
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t what capacity does a community theatre serve the community? Most feel that a local theatre should bring together members from the area to put on and perform theatrical stories that inspire, enlighten, and most importantly entertain.
In this way the local Spokane Civic Theatre serves this purpose. That and more. Under the overseeing of Executive Artistic Director, Yvonne A.K. Johnson, the local production house has surpassed the in-the-box expectations of a local community theater and grown to an additional source of education for the youth in our beloved cities.
Performance: April 6th at 11:00am The classic tale of an enslaved young orphan and her ascension to becoming the bride of a prince-with a bit of magic-will be rehearsed and performed.
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Grades: 4 - 6; April 2–6th; Time: 1-4 pm; Fee: $165 Performance: April 6th at 3 pm When four children are sent away during WWII to live with an eccentric uncle, things turn exciting when an entrance into a wardrobe becomes the adventure of their lives. Will be cast, rehearsed an performed in one week.
Spring Academy Classes
The vastly successful academy, developed by Johnson, was created to broaden imaginations, build self esteem and increase youth’s critical arts skills. Since last spring the academy’s attendance is up 80 percent. It’s grown so fast in fact that they hired a new teacher Dr. Stephanie Guastella-Lindsay.
Stop! Imagination at Work!
At this year’s spring academy expect to see new scripts and even better program. Plus Saturday morning play workshops have been added.
Snow White
Spring Intensives
Star Wars!!
The Spokane Civic Theatre is offering two spring break intensives April 2-6
Cinderella
Grades: 1 - 3; Time: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.; Cost: $165
Classes are once per week and run April 16-June 12 Age PreK–K; Mondays at 4 pm; Cost: $80
Grades 1 – 3; Mondays from 5:15-6:15 pm, Tuesdays from 4-5 pm or Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 pm; Cost: $85 Grades 4 – 6; Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 pm or from 4-5 pm; Cost: $85
For a full list of classes and information visit: SpokaneCivicTheatre.com. Call: 509.325.2507
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Ultimate Fun for Kids! CheerTots
Early Elementary (Entering Grades 1–2)
VolleyKats
THE WIZARD OF OZ (June 18–22) DR. SEUSS (August 20 – 24)
Elementary (Entering Grades 3– 6)
HoopsterTots
THE ADVENTURES OF HARRY POTTER AND FRIENDS (June 25 – 29)
KidSports
PETER PAN VS. CAPTAIN HOOK (July 9 – 13) JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (July 16 – 20)
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THE HOBBIT (July 23 – 27) ROBIN HOOD (July 30 – August 3) THE CHRONIClES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER (August 6 – 10) HERMOINE GRANGER AND THE HOGWARTS HOME (August 13 – 17)
Teen Summer Camps (Grades 7–12) MUSICAl THEATRE CAMP (June 18 – 29) DRAMA CAMP (July 9 – 20) MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE CAMP: Happy Days (July 23–August 17) Audition Date: Sat., May 26, 2012, 10:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
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What if there was a handbook to help you climb the corporate ladder and tackle dangers such as the “company man,� the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love? Music and Lyrics by: Frank Loesser Directed by: Andy Renfrew
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The overall ambiance is one of balance and calm with beautiful photography of natural surroundings and fly fishing. Combined with the dim and well-designed lighting, they definitely set the mood. We ordered the Lodgepoles as an appetizer and were pleased at how well they accompanied our beers. Lodgepoles are fresh baked sourdough or natural grain sticks brushed with olive oil, garlic and melted cheese. The most beautiful dish we ordered was the Meatloaf and it was indeed a homestyle rendition complete with bacon, cheddar, sweet, smoky glaze and fried onions on top. Pizza is their specialty (it’s in their name after all) and the topping selections were fun and a interesting-some of which you don’t often find (ex. fajita chicken, pulled pork, cilantro or black beans). The best part for us was the gluten-free crust. The crust was thin much like most gluten-free crust but was doughy and less cracker-like. The only food item that was a bit less than desired was the burger. The exterior of the patty was charred yet the inside was raw. The dinners were priced between $10 and $20 and seemed reasonable to us. www.mackenzieriverpizza.com
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For some it’s because we’re the nation’s first restaurant distillery. For others it’s our handcrafted cocktails. Perhaps it’s our innovative menu featuring delicious Northwest cuisine. At Bardenay, it all comes together in a uniquely Idaho atmosphere, creating an experience worth coming back for.
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We have a truly unique menu that offers more choices that more people know what to do with! The reason for this? You! Spokane has helped us create a menu that has something for everyone. Great starters, salads, pastas, pizzas, burgers, paninos, and specialty entrees. What we are most famous for is our Thai Peanut Sauce! We feature it on an item in every menu category and even sell it by the bottle!
Signature items include Coeur d’Alene’s best burgers, chicken fried steak, Mulligan’s stew, pasta, seafood and great steaks, fresh signature salads, innovation sandwiches and the best darn soup & salad bar in town. 506 Appleway in the Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, ID www.thanks.com
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For the most authentic Mexican food you can find anywhere we invite you to come to Casa de Oro at the top of the Division Street hill. From the moment you walk in you’ll be treated like family. Our knowledgeable staff will make sure you are completely satisfied with our quality food, drink and service 4111 North Division Street Spokane, WA www.casadeorospokane.com/
Whether you chose to dine in our comfortable pub-style dining room or enjoy the view from our fantastic outdoor dining area you’ll feel comfortable with us. We offer the region’s finest cocktails, micro brews and wines to accompany your meal. You’ll find our doors open anytime as we open at 11am 7 days a week all year and keep our kitchen cooking up delicious food late every night. 1658 E Miles Ave Hayden, ID 83835 www.wedonthaveone.com
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