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Cardinal Reads

Guest Speaker: Buddhist nun Venerable Thubten Chodron - Sravasti Abbey

"How could you think that?! How could you say that?!" Instead of getting riled up in response to ideas we disagree with, join American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron to get curious about how we might respond to differences in opinion in ways that bring about connection and understanding instead of division.

Edminster Student Union Building – 2nd Floor – Lake Coeur d’ Alene Room
FREE – Open to the public

This interactive installation features poetry from people on their healing journey after domestic violence paired with artwork by local artists. At each of the 15 stations that are displayed along a scenic walking path, you’ll find conversation prompts designed to spark meaningful dialogue about what healthy and unhealthy relationships can look like.

We hope you engage friends and family in this rewarding experience any time this October in Riverfront Park. Take a walk, start a conversation, and see what happens.

Jim Zimpel, Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Architecture and an Associate Professor of Sculpture + Extended Media at Montana State University in Bozeman presents a visual art exhibition in the discipline of Sculpture at the SFCC Fine Art Gallery. Zimpel states, “My work constructs factual and imaginary entry points and rituals-they are the means to process, explore and understand things that are actually, or perceived as, inaccessible.”

Announcing the 2025 Spokane Caregiver Conference!

The conference will be held at Center Place Regional Event Center, 2426 North Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 on Wednesday October 6th, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Join keynote speaker Dr. Aaron Blight as he brings insights to help you reflect, recharge, and feel supported as a caregiver. In addition, there will be a community resource fair, informational workshops, door prizes, and a free lunch!

This event is FREE, but Pre-registration is required. Go to www.eventleaf.com/e/2025Caregiver to pre-register online or call the Caregiver Support Program at 509-458-7450 Option 2.

For the month of October, the Liberty Gallery features the extraordinary craftsmanship and vision of Dave Gonzo in a show titled “Gaia’s Beauty”. This exhibition showcases Dave's innovative approach to metal work, where different alloys are manipulated into creative and stunning, three-dimensional sculptures that resemble the beauty of which Mother Earth (Gaia) births. Each piece invites visual exploration, revealing a variety of metals and delicate details within the unique world of inorganic elements melded with the breathtaking forms of nature.

Stop by the Liberty Gallery in the Historic Liberty Building this October to see Dave's work ~ the First Friday Reception to Meet the Artists is October 3 from 5-8:30pm.

Pottery Place Plus presents painter Autumn Cole as our Guest Artist for the month of October. Autumn specializes in black and white acrylic realism paintings of local places, along with prints and greeting cards.

Stop by the PPP in the Historic Liberty Building this October to see Autumn's work ~ the First Friday Reception to Meet the Artists is October 3 from 5-8:30pm.

We know what it’s like to judge and to be judged, but what if we approached our interactions with the deep wish to connect and understand one another? Join a talk and discussion with two American Buddhist nuns in exploring the benefits of approaching conversations with a curious and open mind, in ways that could change our lives, the lives of others, and the world.

Buddhist nun, Venerable Thubten Dekyi – Sravasti Abbey
Buddhist nun, Venerable Thubten Puntsok – Sravasti Abbey

Wednesday, October 8
Noon – 12:50 p.m.

Edminster Student Union Building
495 N. College Drive
Blue Creek Bay Room, Second Floor

Food and drink will be provided.

Contact info:
laura.templeman@nic.edu

Join with four local, environmentally-focused organizations that want to make change to the way we use and dispose of plastic in our community! Hosted by Rogue Heart Media SPC and Spokane Zero Waste, with underwriting by Spokane Riverkeeper and Measure Meant, come to our free event to see the brand-new film that delves into the worrying connection between microplastic pollution and human health. Stay after the screening for a Q&A panel with local environmental and health leaders. All guests are entered to win door-prizes!

Waste is at the core of some of the most critical environmental issues. We've spent decades and millions of dollars developing waste management systems that have ingrained waste-making into our culture. Join with these environmentally-focused, local businesses and build community practices that support our health and our environment's health.

The award-winning feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health … Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?

"Plastic People is one of those essential state-of-our-world documentaries.” - Owen Gleiberman, Variety.

INTRODUCING: The Osprey Patio Concert Series 2025! Come enjoy local artists on the patio while enjoying your meal from Osprey Restaurant & Bar every Tuesday & Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm from May 6 - October 15! Free admission + rain or shine!

ARTIST LINE-UP
MAY 6 - 28 | Sammy Eubanks | Soul Country & Blues with a Splash of Rock-n-roll.
JUN 3 - 25 | Meghan Sullivan | Blues, Classics, Rock-n-Roll.
JUL 1 - 23 | Kosta la Vista | A three-piece cover band focusing on Blues-based Classic Rock.
AUG 5 - 27 | Jason Garrett Evans | Neo-soul R&B musician from Seattle.
SEP 2 -24 | Doughouse Boyz | Blues, Jazz, Folk, Roots, and everything in between.
JUL 29 - 30, SEP 30 - OCT 15 | The Ronaldos | Ron Criscione, guitarist & vocalist, has been part of the Spokane music scene since 1978. Ray Younker, bassist, vocalist, & guitarist brings a unique and interesting bass style to the duo.

Osprey Restaurant & Bar, 700 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99202. More info at ospreyspokane.com/events

Birding the Texas Gulf Coast is the program topic of the Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) meeting, also available via Zoom from link at www.audubonspokane.org. SAS board member Bea Harrison will present photos and stories from birding the Texas Gulf Coast where she and her husband Jim grew up and worked for many environmental organizations. The program focuses on five top birding spots – San Bernard NWR, Brazos Bend State Park, Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary near Freeport, Matagorda County and the mouth of the Colorado River, and Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Sanctuary in Port Aransas.