Saturday night could be the night you've been waiting for at the Spokane County Raceway! It's a Double Header being sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts and one of the most anticipated events for racing enthusiasts in the Inland Northwest! For one price you get two shows, the ground pounding Nitro Funny Cars and the Fire Breathing Jet cars that light up the night skies, which are some of the fans favorties; but you'll also get to watch the Dr. Pepper Super Late Models on the half mile of pavement on the Spokane County Raceway's Super Oval.
One of the best places to view an upcoming passing of the International Space Station on August 16th is the Spokane area starting at 9:27 p.m. A 11 minute viewing will begin in the southwest area of the sky as it travels north of the city to the northeast.
Real time satellite trackings define this as an excellent visible pass. Its maximum altitude at 9:32 p.m., reaches a magnitude (measurement of brightness) of -2.5. If you're not sure how bright that is, -2.5 is also the minimum brightness of a new moon.
There's a new kind of race still in the works, but being planned for September 2012 in Spokane. It's called the Roll Rack 'n' Run, similar to a ride and tie race. In the past, a ride and tie was an equestrian race with two runners/riders and horse. They're replacing the horse with a bicycle for a 15.5 mile course a long the Centennial Trail.
The two person teams alternate running and riding in a leap-frog style using flying exchange techniques. In order to finish, both the runner and bicycle has to cross the finish line.
Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, August 8th, 2011, 3:17pm
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.
Make shopping a breeze by joining us for a Multi-Vendor Open House. What a great opportunity to shop for items such as jewelry, shoes, purses, pots and pans and more - all at one place. Come shop for Mary Kay, Scentsy, Pure Romance and many other products! There will also be raffles and prizes given away by all the vendors. The event begins Saturday afternoon, August 6 from 1-5pm at 11922 E. Alki Ave. in the Spokane Valley.
