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Rise and shine, Spokane!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Dumpling Fest, Hans Zimmer vs. John Williams, and Spring Market + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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📰 In the news
Community resources for cleaner, safer homes: Spokane’s Office of Neighborhood Services launched March programs to help neighborhoods. Disposal Passes up to $30 are available now, plus free solar lights and a 311 traffic calming form — get all the program details.
Stay-in-car service convenience: Take 5 Oil Change has opened at 4920 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley, the brand’s third locally, offering 10-minute oil changes and a limited-time $25 toward any oil change — get all the details.
Local creativity on display: Riverfront Park’s Spring Market is set for April 8 with free admission and local goods plus delicious food. Spokane vendors and artisans can still apply through March 20 — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Arcade night, solved: Whether the kids need to burn energy or you’re just chasing skee‑ball glory, Wonderland Family Fun Center packs a legit arcade alongside mini golf, go‑karts, laser tag, bumper boats, and a rock wall. Easy, low‑stress fun when cabin fever hits and everyone needs a quick win.
Houseplant happy place: Whether your windowsill needs a low-drama pothos or you’re finally ready to adopt that big statement monstera, Fern Plant Shop keeps things fun and surprisingly approachable, with healthy plants, helpful humans, and plenty of pots to match your vibe—perfect for a quick mood-lifting browse this week.
Ramen worth the wait: Nekojita Ramen leans into Japanese-inspired street food with local ingredients and a cozy bar program, and it all lives inside the historic WA Cracker Co. building downtown. Expect brothy comfort with playful twists—and yes, the name’s a wink for folks who need a minute before that first slurp.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🖌 Board & Brush Workshop @ Boiler Room | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – If your walls have been judging your décor, make them a wood sign at this Board & Brush pop-up at The Broiler Room. Choose a 12×12, 12×16, or 8×24 tray, $48 covers materials and guidance, pre-register, then treat yourself to food, drinks, and well-earned satisfaction.
🚑 CHAS Mobile Clinic @ Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest Downtown Headquarters | Tuesday (3/17) at 9:00 AM – Skip the fluorescent waiting room purgatory and pop by the CHAS mobile clinic at Goodwill Downtown HQ on 3rd Ave for primary care, screenings, vaccines, women’s health, and kids’ checkups. Walk-ins welcome, wheelchair accessible, and they treat you regardless of insurance, income, or excuses.
🚐 National RV Show @ First Interstate Center for the Arts | Wednesday (3/18) at 9:00 AM – Time to upgrade road-trip daydreams to a driveway reality. Spokane Convention Center turns into RV heaven with the biggest selection, deep discounts, and show-only perks. Snag a free VIP tour for an expert and up to $1,000 in extra savings, because yard work can wait.
🥟 Dumpling Fest @ Gangnam Style | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:00 PM – Spokane’s turning dinner into a self-guided dumpling crawl with tasting plates of Chinese soup dumplings, Indian kofta, Korean mandu, Nepalese momos, and tamales. Hop between spots by car or transit, call it cardio between bites, and snag advance tickets online.
🎗 Walk in Hope @ St. John’s Cathedral, Spokane | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Need a little midwinter backbone? Le Donne Choir brings a winter concert of endurance and hope, joined by the TTBB ensemble Bravado, the kind of harmonies that make your coffee seem braver. Admission is free, donations welcome, warm glow included.
🎭 The Glass Menagerie @ Spokane Civic Theatre | Friday (3/20) at 7:30 PM – Ready for a night of beautifully awkward family tension you don’t have to mediate? Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie hits the Ogden Main Stage with sharp performances, aching nostalgia, and that Midwestern sting. Come for the poetry, stay grateful your mother isn’t Amanda Wingfield.
🎼 Hans Zimmer vs. John Williams @ The Fox Theater Spokane | Friday (3/20) at 7:30 PM – Spokane Symphony throws a cinematic face-off of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, spanning Hollywood classics to modern blockbusters. Expect heart-pounding thrillers, sweeping epics, and those fanfares you hum while parallel parking. Whether you’re Team Lightsaber or Team BRAAAM, prepare for goosebumps, nostalgia, and unapologetic drama.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Spokane report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 58%
Rain likely and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 58°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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