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Coats 4 Kids will be collecting coats on Sunday, the last day of the Interstate Fair

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 2:54pm
Coats 4 Kids will be collecting coats on Sunday, the last day of the Interstate Fair

Coats 4 Kids is an annual fundraiser that has been collecting coats for children for 26 years. They start collecting in mid-September so children can keep warm just in time for the cold and wet fall and the colder and snowy winter.

KXLY has teamed up with the fundraiser to help collect coats at the Spokane Interstate Fair. On Sunday, September 18th, visitors who bring new or gently used coats to donate will let one child 13 and under in free  to the fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Coat drop-offs will be at the entry gates. 

If you're headed up to the fair for a variety of events on the 18th, including the full-sized car demolition derby, don't forget to bring a new or gently used children's coat that you can donate. That Sunday is the last day of the fair.

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Firefighters Hit the Streets for Spare Change

Submitted by Judy Schmitz, Community Events
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 11:42am
Firefighters Hit the Streets for Spare Change

It's only a few days away, but if you start saving your change you'll be ready for the Fill-the-Boot for MDA which is happening this Saturday, September 17.  The City of Spokane, Spokane County and Spokane Valley Firefighters will be volunteering their time to raise money for local families affected with neuromuscular disease and they are asking for your help!

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Friends of High Drive Bluff continue their volunteer work to improve bluff

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 4:23pm
Friends of High Drive Bluff continue their volunteer work to improve bluff

South hill neighbors are continuing their activism to protect and improve their High Drive bluff. They recently adopted a new name to seperate themselves from other bluff groups. Friends of High Drive Bluff are bringing volunteers together to learn more about the fire risk to their park just off of High Drive.

Volunteers spent their Tuesday afternoon with WSU extension forester, Erik Sjoquist to demonstrate fire risk reduction on the bluff. That's just one of their priorities.

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Voting hasn't even ended, but the Lands Council is confident of their victory

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 12:28pm
Voting hasn't even ended, but the Lands Council is confident of their victory

It may be a little early to announce victory, but The Lands Council has chosen a date to plant 10,000 Ponderosa pines. If they become a finalist in the Tom's of Maine's contest, with the large sum of money they receive they'll plant pines in various Spokane locations on October 22nd of this year. They're calling it Reforest Spokane Day. 

"It takes a lot of planning, but were confident that we're going to make it in the top six," Lands Council executive director, Mike Petersen said. 

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KXLY Extreme Team remodels home to help a family and their now quadriplegic son

Submitted by Nicole Hensley, Web Producer
Thursday, August 18th, 2011, 10:43am
KXLY Extreme Team remodels home to help a family and their now quadriplegic son

Last March, Shane Reilly was shot in the head at close range by Rob Startin, who is now serving 15-years in prison for the crime. The almost-fatal shooting resulted in Reilly recovering as a quadriplegic. KXLY's Extreme Team chose his parent's home that was in need of remodeling to care for their now quadriplegic son.

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Fire District 9 Hosts Open House

Submitted by Colleen O'Brien, Weekend Anchor / Reporter
Friday, August 12th, 2011, 5:59pm
Fire District 9 Hosts Open House

Saturday, August 13th is a chance for your kids to see real firefighters at work.

Fire District 9 Station 95 is opening its doors for visitors between 10 am and 3pm.

Kids (and adults) can come see Smokey Bear, fire trucks, MedStar and enjoy hot dogs.

The station is at 3028 West Strong.

 

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Salvation Army Teams With Spokane Indians For Donations

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, August 8th, 2011, 3:17pm
Salvation Army Teams With Spokane Indians For Donations

Donations in retail bins are low this summer, according to the Salvation Army.  With back to school just around the corner, the Salvation Army is teaming up with the Spokane Indians to help provide kids with the basic school supplies they need.

The Spokane Indians are hosting Salvation Army Night Tuesday asking fans to Burst the Bus and drop off school supply donations.

The big red school bus will be in front of Avista Stadium accepting donations.  The need has increased greatly over the last few years.

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