When
Friday, April 24, 2015, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where
Spokane Valley Library Meeting Room (basement)
12004 E Main Ave, Spokane Valley, WA

A high seas adventure awaits you at this unique 3 part activity! First, author and illustrator Christina Lewis, decked out in her best pirate gear, will give a dramatic reading of the first chapter of her book The Cheese Pirates: Cheddar Island. Next Christina will explain how her childhood life as a homeschool kid lead her to become a professional author, editor, ghostwriter, and story consultant. Bring your aspiring writers and illustrators to hear of Christina's exciting journey. When she isn't writing or correcting the world's grammar errors, she designs award-winning jewelry, books concerts for One Street Over, and trains horses and cats. In an effort to wring the remaining spare time out of her schedule, she also creates Lightning Art. You'll end this PiRat experience with a cheese and root beer party! 

When
Thursday, April 23, 2015, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Where
Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University
The Jundt Art Museum is on the western edge of campus, two blocks east of Division Street
Directions/Map

A volunteer docent will guide this tour of the Jundt Art Museum, which includes the Jundt Galleries, a 2,800 square-foot gallery, the Arcade Gallery, a 1,288 square-foot lobby for exhibitions, and the Chancellor's Room, a 1,450 square-foot exhibition lounge.  The Museum also includes a print study room for Gonzaga's print collection.

You will get to view the art of Gonzaga's seniors in the ARCADE GALLERY and the JUNDT GALLERIES. The student's displays begin April 18, 2015, and will run through May 9, 2015. If you have an aspiring artist, come be inspired by the creations of college senior art major students!

The CHANCELLOR'S ROOM has installations of Chihuly Glass, including the permanent installation of the Gonzaga Red Chandelier. Also featured in this gallery is a wall of prints by Piero Fornasetti.  New to this room are four sculptures by David Hayes.

When
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where
Main Market
44 West Main, Spokane WA 99201

Main Market Co-op is a retail food co-op owned by its members.  We are a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting local and organic producers and educating our community about the benefits of both.  As supporters of sustainable business and agriculture, we endeavor to provide excellent food selections and world-class customer service while using less of our community’s resources.  Membership is voluntary and open to the public.  

When
Friday, April 17, 2015, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where
The Green Zone
210 N Havana St, Spokane
Next to WSU/Spokane County Extension Ed. Center
Adjacent to Spokane County Fairgrounds

Composting is so important in reducing waste and improving soil health! Come learn about this exciting form of earth and worm science! A Master Composter/Recycler is an expert who has completed compost training. Their job is to contribute 40 hours of volunteer service,  to help inform and encourage others. Spokane County's successful Master Composter/Recycler Program has been in effect since 1988. 

When
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Where
Meet at Campion Park
6747 - 7023 S. Inland Empire Way (on the east side of Hwy 195), Spokane
Map (Look at the map in satellite view, not street/map view)
Google Maps shows the address but not the park. Apple Maps shows the address and park.

Geology is the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.  Come explore the geology of local cliffs in Hangman Creek with Kent from the Ice Age Flood Institute. You will begin your earth, rock, and history studies at the cliffs at Campion Park. Then we'll carpool north past the Creek at Qualchan Golf Course on the service road between Hwy 195 and the Golf Course. We'll park at the north end of the service road.For a cybertour of ice age floods in WA click here.

When
Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Where
Waste to Energy Facility
2900 S. Geiger Blvd., Spokane, WA
Tours start at the Waste to Energy Plant Administration Building. Parking is available in the lot in front of the Administration Building. 

Visit the Waste to Energy Facility and see what happens to your garbage!  You will learn about the latest technology in solid waste combustion, energy recovery and one stop recycling and household hazardous waste collection.  You'll learn about Waste Reduction and Packaging, Recycling - The Hows and Whys, General Solid Waste Overview, Deciphering the Plastic Code, and Composting.  There will be a short classroom time with a 15 minute video about the Waste to Energy Facility, a Q&A time plus a walking tour of the facility including the fire room and the turbine room.

When
Thursday, April 9, 2015, 11:00 am - 12 noon

Where
Fast Kart Speedway Indoor Kart Racing
1224 E. Front Ave, Spokane

Come explore the world of go-kart driving and racing at Fast Kart on this behind the scenes tour! You'll walk out onto the Real Speedway with hairpin corners, a straightaway, side-by-side competition and over 1000 feet of indoor track! Discover go-kart science and engineering when a mechanic shows you how a go-kart is made and how it works. 

When
Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where
Spokane Turbine Center at Felts Field
5627 E. Rutter Ave, Spokane

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, at historic Felts Field in Spokane, Spokane Turbine Center (STC) exists to provide high quality, cost-effective training to pilots and mechanics in technologically advanced, turbine powered aircraft. STC offers interactive and hands on training, full-motion simulator training and flight training all in one central location! STC offers complete pilot and mechanic training. STC, a non-profit organization, works with Mission Aviation Fellowship, JAARS, New Tribes Mission, Samaritan’s Purse, Moody Aviation and other humanitarian groups around the world. You will tour STC's aircraft, administration building, their flight simulators, and hanger. Additionally, you will learn some of the history of Felts Field.

When 
Thursday, April 2, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Where
Inland Northwest Blood Center
210 W Cataldo Ave, Spokane, WA

Since 1945, INBC has been committed to serving the patients of the Inland Northwest with state-of-the-art technology. The Inland Northwest Blood Center saves lives by providing blood and services to support transfusion and transplantation medicine in the Inland Northwest. There will be  3 areas to tour plus a Q&A time. You will see the draw floor (so great potential that you will see a needle in someone’s arm) and see bags of blood in the labs. 

When
Thursday, April 2, 2015, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Where
The Flag Museum room is located at the Pines Cemetery
1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley

The Museum is sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Fairmount Memorial Association. It details the rich history of the American flag. Stan Wills is a historian and member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He founded the museum and will be your tour guide. The museum has replicas of historical flags, including George Washington’s command flag, Sons of Liberty, War of 1812, Confederate Army and Don’t Tread on Me. The collection currently has 95 flags.