🌱 Emergency Warming Shelter Woes + 'Piroshky Piroshky' Returns

Spokane WA

10 January, 2022

6:37 PM

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 39 Low: 38. Here are the top three stories today in Spokane: The city of Spokane is looking for a new emergency warming shelter after the closure of the one located in the city's Convention Center for repairs. Officials are speaking out about being unable to find a permanent location for a warming shelter in over a year. By its code, the City of Spokane must provide shelter during extreme heat or cold. (Spokane Public Radio) The iconic Seattle-based Russian bakery "Piroshky Piroshky" is set to return to Spokane on Jan. 18 and 19. Interested patrons can pre-order delicious baked goods before the Jan. 18 and 19 deadline. (KREM.com) This weekend, shoppers at some eastern Washington grocery stores might have found several empty shelves. Due to snow, trucks carrying items like produce, eggs, bread, and coffee were stuck on the other side of the pass. Store shelves will soon be filled as Snoqualmie Pass is now open to commercial vehicles. (KREM.com) Today in Spokane: Oil Painting with Laura Novak - Spokane Art School Gallery (9:00 AM) Club 21/RCS Board Meeting - Spokane Rotary Club 21 (12:00 PM) Perspective Drawing with Tom Quinn - Spokane Art School Gallery (12:30 PM) From my notebook: Spokane Eats & More | Blogger: "The @harlemglobetrotters are coming to town Jan 24th for their new, REIMAGINED SHOW!" (Instagram) Join the U.S. Botanic garden to learn how maple syrup is made! Tune in this Friday at noon for a free online talk all about its history, biology, and production! Register at www.USBG.gov/Programs. (Instagram) Looking for a fun winter activity? Look no further than the Numerica Skate Ribbon for Cheap Skate Tuesdays! Free skate rentals will be provided with each paid admission.⁠ (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Weave a Pine Needle Basket workshop (January 15) Add your event Loving the Spokane Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.