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🌱 Patch AM: How archaeologists are finding loved ones’ ashes in Spokane wildfire rubble
Also, don't miss English and American Masterworks on the Spokane Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How archaeologists are finding loved ones' ashes in Spokane wildfire rubble
- Need or have extra items after the fires? See how to connect
- Spokane firefighter honored for a daring South Hill apartment rescue
Also on today's calendar: English and American Masterworks and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. "Ashes within ashes": Nonprofit group recovers cremains for Spokane wildfire survivors (spokanepublicradio.org) — Spokane residents who lost their homes in the recent wildfires are getting help from volunteer archaeologists who carefully recover loved ones' cremated remains from the ashes. One North Spokane couple watched as specialists and a cadaver dog located their mother's cremains, offering a rare moment of closure and comfort amid the devastation. The nonprofit provides this detailed, painstaking service at no cost to survivors. 
2. Free 'yard sale' connects Spokane wildfire survivors with neighbors who want to help (krem.com) — Spokane-area wildfire survivors can now get free household items through FarmToYou's new Neighbor to Neighbor program, which works like a no-cost, area-wide yard sale. Residents with goods to spare and those who lost homes sign up online, then connect directly using private QR codes. The effort runs through September 20, giving locals multiple weeks to give or receive help safely.
3. Spokane firefighter Liam Riley awarded Medal of Valor for rescue (929zzu.com) — A Spokane firefighter has been honored with the Spokane Fire Department's Medal of Valor for rescuing an elderly man from a burning South Sherman Street apartment. Working in heavy smoke and intense heat, he chose a faster escape route through a window to get the victim to waiting crews. The swift rescue was completed within minutes of the initial call.
4. Spokane Indians drop fourth out of five games this week; Everett wins 6-4 (spokesman.com) — Spokane baseball fans saw the Indians drop another close one Saturday, falling 6-4 to the Everett AquaSox at Avista Stadium despite home runs from Ethan Hedges and Derek Bernard. Everett's steady solo shots kept Spokane chasing all night, and the loss marked the Indians' fourth defeat in five games as they head into Sunday's season finale.
📸 Around Spokane
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane
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- Baby Storytime Play & Learn
Spokane Public Library Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime Play & Learn
Spokane Public Library South Hill - South Hill Events
10:00 am - Video Studio Drop-In
Spokane Public Library Central - Video Studio
10:00 am - Kindergarten Countdown Storytime
Spokane Public Library Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
10:30 am - Mindfulness Practice
Spokane Public Library South Hill - South Hill Events
12:30 pm - Family Garden Taste Test
Spokane Public Library Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
3:30 pm - Colville: WorkFirst & DSHS Partnership Event
Community Colleges of Spokane Colville Center 617-0101I
9:00 am - Kindergarten Countdown Storytime
Spokane Public Library Hillyard - Hillyard Events
10:00 am - Colville Sasquatch Experience (NSO)
Community Colleges of Spokane Colville Center 617-0113, Colville Center 617-0136
10:00 am - Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Spokane Public Library Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
10:00 am - English and American Masterworks →
127 E 12th Ave, Spokane
7:00 pm - Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings →
Riverside Place 1110 West Riverside Avenue Spokane, Washington 99201
7:45 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Neighbors!
I'm thrilled to let everybody know that I was finally able to reunite the lost dog we found on Little Spokane Drive back to his owner! He is doing… (Nextdoor Wandermere Mead) - So many outstanding people on Next-door have reached out to me, I thought filling you in on the latest chapter in my journey through homelessness might be in order.
Today, I got the news that my application was chosen and I've been offered a lease on a magnificent new home! The owners are very special, caring… (Nextdoor Cliff Cannon)
- Davidson Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Spokane. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Billing Specialist at Volt in Spokane, Washington in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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