Renew
Our spring Renew series has everything you need to transform your everyday living.
Find new ways to refresh your lifestyle, form healthy habits, and revitalize your spaces.
Download a printable PDF of the programs listed below.
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Clean Eating for Beginners
Ironman triathlete and fitness expert Ben Greenfield explains how clean eating is different from other healthy eating approaches, the benefits of changing your diet, and how to get started. Discover clean eating shopping and cooking tips and get inspired to make healthy changes in your life.
Thursday, Apr 21 6–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Thursday, May 26 5–6pm *CANCELED
ARGONNE
Community Supported Agriculture in Spokane
Explore community supported agriculture (CSA) in Spokane with local CSA farmer Gary Angell. Learn how different types of CSAs work, what options are available in your area, and reasons to invest in community farmers. Plus, find out how to order fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat through a CSA.
Saturday, Mar 19 3–4pm
ARGONNE
Thursday, Mar 24 6–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Tuesday, Mar 29 6–7pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Spring Parent Workshop: Nature + Clean up = Science
Get out and explore the natural world with your kids. Make nature journals for your kids to collect their favorite discoveries while exploring local parks—or even cleaning up your backyard. Take home several ideas to keep you and the children busy—outside—all spring long. We have play and learn toys available to keep kids occupied during this parent workshop.
Sunday, April 17 1-2pm
CHENEY
Monday, April 18 11:30am–12:30pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Saturday, April 30 10:30–11:30am
MORAN PRAIRIE
Bike to Basics
It’s important to know proper bike maintenance and repair techniques so you stay safe and comfortable out on the road. Get “bike to basics” with two repair drop-ins and bike maintenance classes.
Bike Repair Drop-In
Drop in with your bike anytime between 3–8pm to learn simple bike repair techniques and get tips on bike maintenance from the experts at Mosaic Community Bike Shop.
Monday, May 16 3–8pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Wednesday, May 18 3–8pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Bike Maintenance Class
Prepare for Spokane’s annual “Bike to Work Week” with a class on basic bike maintenance and repair taught by North Division Bicycle Shop and Bicycle Time.
Saturday, May 14 1–2pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Tuesday, May 17 6–7pm
ARGONNE
Pinterest Craft Supply Swap
If you’re a Pinterest enthusiast, chances are you have an abundance of craft materials at home. Bring your extra supplies to use, swap, and create with fellow crafters (limit one bag per person). We’ll also provide some free materials to the mix.
Sunday, Apr 3 1–4pm
AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Sunday, Apr 10 1–4pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Sunday, Apr 17 1–4pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Sunday, Apr 24 1–4pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Sunday, May 1 1–4pm
DEER PARK
Organize Your Living Spaces
Find new spring cleaning tips and tricks that will have your house clutter-free in no time. Alyssa Agee, former CEO turned full-time mom and homemaker, teaches methods to organize your living spaces, let go of what you don’t need, and learn to live with less.
Thursday, Mar 31 2–3pm
ARGONNE
Saturday, Apr 2 2–3pm
DEER PARK
Saturday, Apr 9 2–3pm
CHENEY
Thursday, Apr 14 2–3pm
OTIS ORCHARDS
Thursday, Apr 14 6–7pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesday, Apr 20 6–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Thursday, Apr 28 2–3pm
FAIRFIELD
Wednesday, May 4 2–3pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Tuesday, May 10 6–7pm
AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Tuesday, May 10 2–3pm
MEDICAL LAKE
DIY Green Cleaning Solutions
Whether you want to make your own cleaning solutions to save money or be more environmentally friendly, we’ve assembled everything you need to make your own samples. Plus, take home recipes that include common ingredients you may already have at home.
Tuesday, Mar 22 5–6pm
DEER PARK
Tuesday, Mar 29 5–6pm
FAIRFIELD
Thursday, Apr 7 5–6pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesday, Apr 27 5–6pm
OTIS ORCHARDS
Thursday, May 26 5–6pm
AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Easy Water-Wise Gardening
Water conservation is increasingly important in the Inland Northwest, especially during a dry season. Master gardeners Mark Stiltz and Kris Hendron teach how to create a water-wise landscape that ensures water is used to its greatest capacity and reduces water usage overall. Find ways to use native plants and other varieties that are well-adapted to our climate and rainfall.
Wednesday, Mar 30 6–7pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Thursday, Mar 31 6–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Tuesday, Apr 5 6–7pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Tuesday, Apr 19 6–7pm
DEER PARK
Wednesday, May 18 6–7pm
OTIS ORCHARDS
Firewise Principles to Protect Your Property
Learn techniques for thinning and pruning trees to make them less susceptible to wildfires. Ben Peterson and Garth Davis from the Spokane Conservation District discuss defensible space creation, fire department access, and flame resistant materials that will help your property survive a wildfire.
Thursday, Mar 24 6–7pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesday, Mar 30 6–7pm
OTIS ORCHARDS
Tuesday, Apr 5 6–7pm
ARGONNE
Wednesday, Apr 6 6–7pm
MEDICAL LAKE
Thursday, Apr 14 6–7pm
AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Tuesday, Apr 19 6–7pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Wednesday, May 4 6–7pm
CHENEY
Tuesday, May 17 6–7pm
FAIRFIELD
Tuesday, May 24 6–7pm
DEER PARK
Wednesday, May 25 6–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Does this tree need an arborist?
Hazardous trees can be a danger to your home or powerlines. Ben Kappen, ISA certified arborist and qualified tree risk assessor, teaches ways to assess whether or not a tree is dangerous, when to call an arborist, and how to find one.
Thursday, Mar 31 6–7pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesday, Apr 13 6–7pm
DEER PARK
Tuesday, Apr 26 6–7pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Wednesday, May 11 6–7pm
OTIS ORCHARDS
Free Shred Day
Clean out your files and protect your identity! Bring your old paper documents, computer hard drives, disks, and tapes for safe and secure destruction by DeVries Business Services. No need to remove paper clips, staples, or other metal fasteners.
Saturday, May 14 11am–3pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Saturday, May 14 11am–3pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
STCU My Life, My Money Workshops
Clean up your finances with help from local experts at STCU. Workshop topics range from becoming debt free to preventing identity theft.
Organize Your Finances
Experience the benefits of getting your files and
money organized.
Wednesday, Apr 27 6pm–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Budgeting 101 
Take control of your financial life with a budgeting plan that’s simple, reasonable, and effective.
Thursday, Apr 28 6pm–7pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
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Become Debt Free
Assess your current finances and learn how to use tools that make debt-free living possible.
Thursday, May 12 6pm–7pm
MORAN PRAIRIE
Thursday, Jun 2 6pm–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Prevent Fraud & Identity Theft
Get resources to keep your hard-earned money safe from predators and scams.
Wednesday, May 18 6pm–7pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Estate Planning for Beginners
Learn the best way to take care of your estate and make things easier for your loved ones in the future. Attorney Donald Michael Gunning provides a comprehensive estate planning workshop, covering everything from the advantages and disadvantages of wills and living trusts to what you need to know when leaving someone property.
Monday, May 2 2–3pm
MEDICAL LAKE
Wednesday, May 11 5–6pm
NORTH SPOKANE
Wednesday, May 18 5–6pm
ARGONNE
Wednesday, May 25 5–6pm
SPOKANE VALLEY
