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Jul 25, 2010, The Cherries in Green Bluff Are Ready to Pick
The cherries are ready to pick at Green Bluff as you can see by this photo of some delicious Rainier cherries taken at Hidden Acers this last Thursday. We went up in the morning and had the orchard to ourselves which has never happened to us in the past.
We found a small tree loaded with pie cherries and we went ahead and picked a box worth in about 10 minutes. All without the aid of a ladder. We also picked 2 boxes of Bings and one box of Rainiers.
My wife made one pie and froze the rest for later. The rest we took with us to eat on a trip to Moses Lake for my sons baseball tournament.
Little did I know that Moses Lake has it's own "Pig Out In The Park"! Like the one held in Spokane every year in September, this one is also put on by Bill Burke and the admission is free. We were able to catch the performance by Paula Cole on Saturday night as a beautiful full moon rose over Moses lake. I have to admit that I didn't know much about Moses Lake but came away very happy that we were there to enjoy a wonderful evening in the park with great food and entertainment.
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Jul 24, 2010, Runway Renegades Alternative Fashion Show
RUNWAY RENEGADES 2010 PRESS RELEASE
Runway Renegades third show will feature local Spokane area designers and models. Audience members will have an opportunity to meet these designers at the show and purchase these unique designs. Our models will be walking down the runway, displaying these one-of-a-kind items during the fashion show. This event is brought to you by the Runway Renegades team.
3rd Annual Runway Renegades Alternative Fashion Show
August 20, 2010, Doors at 5:00 pm, Show at 7:00 pm
- Stage 54, 21 E. Lincoln RD, Spokane, WA
- $5 at door, All ages
- 5 local fashion designers and 20 models
- Open invite to designers, models and photographers to network and collaborate on future events
- Charity Sponsor: HugLoveSave AKA "The Boobie Ladies" for Susan G Komen foundation and breast cancer awareness
- Our designers focus on using recycled materials
- Sponsors: Zen Salon, Piece of Mind, Hug Love Save, Tiger Tattoo, Gary Peterson Photography, Red Eye Promotions, Spokane's Next Top Model
Jul 21, 2010, Mark Your Calendar For Pig Out In The Park
Check out the entertainment line up for Pig Out In The Park this year! Two of my favorite guitar hero's, Rick Derringer and Pat Travers, are booked for Saturday September 4th. Be sure to mark your calendar and don't forget to bring some lawn chairs for a great evening of food and music.
Hopefully the weather will cooperate this year. Last year it rained but cleared up in time for the Tubes to perform. They almost fried the poor keyboard player when water that was trapped in a tarp above the stage decided to start leaking right down on the stage. Other than that it was a rocking good time that night.
It runs from Sept 1-6 and remember it's free admission.
Apr 22, 2010, Spokane Golf - Spokane Golf Courses
There are numerous Spokane golf courses that would keep any level of golfer happy and we've listed 16 of them here.
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Mar 9, 2010, KellCraft Showroom Now Open
My friends Geoff and Mellissa Kellogg of KellCraft Custom Homes have opened a new show room down at the Steam Plant. Come on down and see a wide selection of custom cabinetry, lighting and much, much more!
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Jan 29, 2010, Bostons for Italian lovers
I've lived here 10 years, and my favorite Italian restaurant to this date is Bostons. All are welcome, from families to people who would like to partake
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Jan 28, 2010, Max's at Maribeaux on Sullivan in the Valley
Hello everyone! I've only been to Max's twice now. But both times I have had no complaints and been pleasantly surprised! I highly recommend you try
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Jan 6, 2010, Get Tickets to Spokane Events Here
We have partnered with ShowTimeTickets to provide tickets to local Spokane events such as the US Figure Skating Championships. They are never sold out so be sure to check with them first to get your tickets for any upcoming Spokane events. If you don't see what you are looking for you can also make a request and they will find the tickets you are looking for. How cool is that?
Dec 29, 2009, Spokane Hoopfest
The Spokane Hoopfest Association's 3-on-3 basketball tournament is a huge event that happens very year on the last weekend in June.
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Dec 18, 2009, Spokane Weather - Current Spokane Weather Forecast and Home Weather Stations Around Spokane<
Spokane weather, especially during the winter, is unpredictable. Storm systems spinning out of the Pacific Ocean hit the Cascade Mountains and usually the moisture gets squeezed out before it can make
Dec 9, 2009, White Christmas in Spokane
According to weather experts you can count on having a white Christmas in Spokane about 70% of the time. I can attest to this, in fact we usually get a first dusting by Thanksgiving. Spokane's own Bing Crosby made this notion popular in the 1940 movie "Holiday Inn" in which he sang "White Christmas". Here is a AP story entitled Why Do We Dream of a White Christmas? that explores this idea that is so popular this time of year.
Nov 21, 2009, Spokane Weather in October
In October, Spokane weather starts to cool off at night and it's not unusual for the mornings to get frosty.
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Nov 19, 2009, About Us: The Family Behind Essential Spokane Guide
Here is the story about us, the family behind Essential Spokane Guide.
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Sep 19, 2009, Spokane Weather in August
You can usually expect Spokane weather in August to be hot but one thing I have learned over the years is to expect the unexpected.
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Sep 13, 2009, Help Spokane Kids Learn to Read
Please help the Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program provide books to kids in Spokane by dining at a participating restaurant on Thursday, September 24th. When you do, a portion of your bill will go to provide books and reading programs to kids in the Spokane area. It's a true win-win! Click here for a list of participating restaurants.
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This September an extra “Literacy Shot” from Laguna Café buys books for kids. When you add a “literacy shot” to your favorite drink, Laguna Café on 4302 S Regal St. will donate a portion of the proceeds to Page Ahead’s Book for Kids Program. Page Ahead, a local nonprofit children’s literacy program, distributes more than 10,000 new children’s books per year to Spokane’s at-risk children. So, give a child a “shot” at literacy. Visit Laguna Café where literacy is on the menu!
