Community Calendar

Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Panhandle Pickleball Tournament benefiting Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR) by PIG.
Specialized Needs Recreation and Pickleball Is Great are excited to announce the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Panhandle Pickleball Tournament by PIG, a three-day event scheduled for June 27-29, 2025. The event will take place at a new venue, Cherry Hill Park,1718 N 15th Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID, and offers three days of tournament play with $45 + $15/event early bird registration before April 1, or $60 + $15 per event after.

Pickleball enthusiasts, players of all skill levels, and community members are invited to participate in this exciting event. Round Robin format (skill/age) WITH playoffs for Gold/Silver/Bronze for skills 3.0-4.5+. Age brackets will be determined following the close of registration, but will strive to be close to under 50, 50-59, & 60+ events.

This tournament is a fund raiser for Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR), the local non-profit organization providing recreational opportunities (camps, activities, and year-round programs) for youth and adults who have developmental and physical disabilities. Check us out at https://snridaho.org/ and please consider making an additional donation at registration.

More information and registration available at https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/ab2daa23-32c9-4ee4-9dfa-1050912c0a67

If you are interested in being a sponsor for our tournament, please visit - https://www.betterunite.com/SpecilizedNeedsRecreation-panhandlepickleballtournament

The "Watercolor Experience" is a collection of paintings from the Signature Members of the Spokane Watercolor Society. These senior members have a strong grasp of the medium and the ability to express themselves through it. You will be amazed at the variety of styles and see just how versatile watercolor is today.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery in June to view this great show. The First Friday Reception to Meet the Artists is June 6 from 5-8:30pm. At 7:30 pm a People’s Choice award will be presented, and as a special treat, our SWS member, Donna Stallings, will perform her violin from 5–7pm during the First Friday opening!

Watercolor, pencil & acrylic artist Bernadette Beeman grew up in North Idaho, and has been sharpening her hyper-realism pieces after studying with talented teachers through the years ~ in college she even studied welding!

Photographer Charles Ayars lives in Liberty Lake, having honed his skills on the plains of South Dakota taking pictures of old barns. He retired after 36 years as a Presbyterian pastor, having served in six states, and over the past eight years has expanded his artist's eye to capture not only the beauty of nature, but also the layering of images to create unique photo collages and abstracts.

Bernadette & Charles are the Pottery Place Plus Guest Artists this June ~ stop by the shop in the Liberty Building to see their great work... stop by First Friday June 6th from 5-8pm to meet them in person!

"Grow Like a Tree" is a book for curious children of all ages, exploring the life cycle of trees and the role forest fires play in this process. Each illustration is a collage of paper cutouts painted with foraged ink on watercolor paper. The foraged materials include copper, sumac, horse chestnut, chokecherries, and a railroad spike. The items were found on the forest floor and throughout the urban jungle. The goal for the book & exhibition is to inspire everyone to dwell in wonder at the lifeworld around them. Opening Reception: May 2, 5-8p

How reliable is text? When a book no longer serves its intended function, how can it continue to contain ideas? Does knowledge exist? Do we construct it, or the other way around? What happens when letter, text, or book are abstracted from their original forms? What becomes of the knowledge they contained? Working at the intersection of visual art and the written word, Thom Caraway and Kat Smith explore these questions by de- and re-constructing printed material into genre-blurring collages, prints, sculptures, and other mixed-media works.

Bridges of Giving: 2025 Silent Auction Gala
Friday, June 27 | Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Hillyard Senior Center – 4001 N. Cook St., Spokane, WA 99207

Join us for an evening of fun, community, and philanthropy at the Hillyard Senior Center’s signature event, the Bridges of Giving Silent Auction Gala. Enjoy live music, a vibrant showcase of auction items, raffles, and delicious hors d'oeuvres—all in support of local senior programs and services.

🎟 Tickets: $20 presale (available at the front office) | $25 at the door
All proceeds benefit the Hillyard Senior Center, helping enhance programs, trips, and social events for local seniors.

For more information, call (509) 482-0803 or visit hillyardseniorcenter.org.

In Spokane's bustling downtown, amidst the anticipation of the world-renowned Hoopfest, a ragtag group of eccentric basketball players come together to form an unlikely team for the ages. HoopProv follows the comedic journey as they prepare for the biggest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the planet and leave their mark to be memorialized in the HoopFest history books.

Can this motley crew of underdogs find their groove in time for the big game? One thing’s for sure: win or lose, it will be a laugh-out-loud journey to remember.

From fast breaks to dramatic plays, the improvisers weave together basketball inspired humor and imaginative characters, ensuring laughter throughout the show.

Whether you are a basketball fan or simply looking for a night of entertainment, HoopProv offers a slam dunk of laughter and excitement. The show celebrates the camaraderie, competition, and sheer joy of the game. By the end of the show, you will be cheering from the stands. Grab your real or imaginary jersey, get ready for a great time, and join us for an evening of HoopProv that will leave you begging for overtime.

You may purchase tickets online or at the door.

This show is for mature audiences.

This blockbuster Broadway hit musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker, bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history.

The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.

Winner of 14 Tony Awards

Rating: G - Appropriate for All Audiences

“A musical comedy dream... Wow, wow, wow indeed"
“In a word, perfection."
“Glorious... exudes both the burnished glow of a musical from another era and the gleam of a newly-minted coin.”
“Dazzling... Type out all the superlatives you can because nights like this in the theatre make you feel overjoyed... Hello, blockbuster!”
“Classic Broadway at its best.”
“So surpassingly beautiful, propelled by such glorious razzle-dazzle, and crafted with such joy and intelligence that it deserves to be studied, emulated and above all celebrated.”
“An extravagant pleasure of swoops and whirls and high kicks. The show is a riotous delight.”

Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Panhandle Pickleball Tournament benefiting Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR) by PIG.
Specialized Needs Recreation and Pickleball Is Great are excited to announce the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Panhandle Pickleball Tournament by PIG, a three-day event scheduled for June 27-29, 2025. The event will take place at a new venue, Cherry Hill Park,1718 N 15th Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID, and offers three days of tournament play with $45 + $15/event early bird registration before April 1, or $60 + $15 per event after.

Pickleball enthusiasts, players of all skill levels, and community members are invited to participate in this exciting event. Round Robin format (skill/age) WITH playoffs for Gold/Silver/Bronze for skills 3.0-4.5+. Age brackets will be determined following the close of registration, but will strive to be close to under 50, 50-59, & 60+ events.

This tournament is a fund raiser for Specialized Needs Recreation (SNR), the local non-profit organization providing recreational opportunities (camps, activities, and year-round programs) for youth and adults who have developmental and physical disabilities. Check us out at https://snridaho.org/ and please consider making an additional donation at registration.

More information and registration available at https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/ab2daa23-32c9-4ee4-9dfa-1050912c0a67

If you are interested in being a sponsor for our tournament, please visit - https://www.betterunite.com/SpecilizedNeedsRecreation-panhandlepickleballtournament

Join Us for a Bird Walk at Riverside State Park hosted by the Spokane Audubon Society!
Explore the beauty of Riverside State Park on a guided bird walk suitable for all ages and experience levels. We'll follow both paved and unpaved flat trails — perfect for beginners, families and seasoned birders alike.

(Discover Pass required for parking: www.discoverpass.wa.gov)

No binoculars? No problem—we’ll have some available to borrow. Off-road strollers are welcome!

Whether you're new to birding or a lifelong enthusiast, come enjoy a fun and educational outdoor adventure.