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Mar 9, 2010, KellCraft Showroom Grand Opening
My friends Geoff and Mellissa Kellogg of KellCraft Custom Homes are having an open house this week down at the Steam Plant. Come on down and see the new show room displaying a selection custom cabinetry, lighting and much, much more! Free food and music will also be on hand as well as a chance to win a family season pass to Splashdown Water Park. Don't miss it!
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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 26, 2010, Spokane Jobs, Employment in Spokane, Spokane Job Search
The Spokane jobs market is like a lot of other areas of the country right now. Many people that thought that they had secure jobs are finding that they are not immune to this bad economy.
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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 31, 2009, Win Gonzaga Men's Basketball Tickets!
Enter to win Gonzaga Basketball Tickets!
Drop by Rosauers on 29th ave. from noon until 6:00 pm today (Dec 23rd) for a chance to win Gonzaga Men's Basketball tickets!
All tickets have been sold! Thanks Spokane!
The offer includes:
- 4 tickets to the LMU vs Gonzaga basketball game on Jan 23rd
- 1 night hotel accommodations at the Red Lion Spokane
- Breakfast voucher
- $100 dinner voucher at Wolf Lodge
The drawing to pick the winner will be held on Jan 9th. The money made from this raffle goes to help the Club Spokane Dodger baseball program this summer. It also helps Mom and Dad out too!
Dec 30, 2009, Essential Spokane Guide Sitemap
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Dec 30, 2009, Spokane Maps - Parking, Wineries and More!
Where can you find a good Spokane map when you need one? Well, right here of course. I have the map of Spokane you need to get around town and find the essential places you want to go.
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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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Oct 29, 2009, Spokane Folk Festival This Weekend
The Spokane Folklore Society is having it's 14th annual Fall Folk Festival this weekend. The admission is free and features 2 days of music, dance and crafts. The location for the event is the Spokane Community College Lair Student Center.
Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 1st. from Noon - 5:00 pm
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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