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The City of Spokane’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is seeking applications for 2011 lodging tax grants. Grant funds totaling $100,000 are to be divided among projects that promote eligible tourism and cultural activities in the City of Spokane. The grant money comes from the City’s share of taxes on overnight stays within the City limits.

Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at 5 p.m. in the Office of the Spokane City Council, 7th Floor, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The committee will consider applications in September and is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council the latter part of October.

Grant applications will be evaluated based on a number of criteria, including the:

• Project’s ability to generate new hotel/motel stays.
• Community economic impact resulting from tourism.
• Potential for long-term impact (such as Bloomsday or Hoopfest).
• Coordination with community organizations, hotels/motels and other regional entities.

Lodging tax funds will not be granted for capital or construction projects.

Mike Levinson holds up a plate of specialties from Celebrations, a Cookie and Cupcake Boutique in front of the store, which he owns with wife Christina, at 713 W. Garland Ave. The shop makes gourmet cupcakes and cookies and will have its grand opening during the Garland Street Fair Saturday.

If Mike and Christina Levinson were looking for a career that can whip up smiles faster than buttercream frosting, they’ve found it.

The Spokane couple gave up careers working for high-tech companies to bake away their days with gourmet cupcakes and homemade cookies dipped in premium chocolates.

Mike Levinson says they tired of the travel time and fast pace.

“My wife and I are both foodies and have been foodies for a long time,” he says. “Baking is something that just came very naturally.”

They purchased the business, formerly called Celebrations, A Specialty Cake and Cookie Company, from Vicki Trefry

This Special Engagement IMAX feature shows

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT

Rated G – Runtime 90 minutes

Eighty-five years after George Mallory s final attempt to summit Mount Everest, The Wildest Dream explores Mallory s obsession with becoming the first person to reach the highest place on Earth. Told through the explorer s poignant and evocative letters to his wife, Ruth, previously unseen photos and film archive from 1924 (restored from the original nitrate especially for the film), dramatization and a modern-day expedition retracing the original route taken in 1924, Mallory s incredible adventure lives again. The expedition was led by renowned mountaineer Conrad Anker, whose life became inextricably linked with Mallory s after he found Mallory s body on Everest in 1999. Using replica 1920s-era clothing and equipment, Anker sets out to solve the great mystery of whether Mallory succeeded in summiting Everest before he died he was last seen just 800 feet from the summit before the clouds closed in and he disappeared into legend. The most heartbreaking clue: All of Mallory s belongings were found intact on his body, except the photograph of his beloved Ruth, which he promised to leave at the top of the world if he succeeded.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Anthony Geffen and produced by Geffen and Claudia Perkins, The Wildest Dream is narrated by Liam Neeson and features the voices of Ralph Fiennes as George Mallory, the late Natasha Richardson as Ruth Mallory, Hugh Dancy as Mallory s fellow climber Sandy Irvine and Alan Rickman as Noel Odell, the last person to see Mallory alive. Mike Medavoy is the executive producer. Peter Miller is the editor, and Mark Halliley is the edit producer and writer. The directors of photography are Ken Sauls and Chris Openshaw. Joel Douek composed the music, which was recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and includes the song Edge of Heaven by Lisbeth Scott.

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Lincoln Street Tour August 12th

Lincoln Street is nearing completion! Join Spokane Mayor Mary Verner for a tour and celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, of the project. The tour will start at Lincoln Street and 19th Avenue, then walk to the park, and end at the Cannon Hill Park pond.

The street remains closed to traffic today as final work is completed. Information on when the street will open will be shared as soon as it’s available.

“This project has become a site of innovation in Spokane,” says Mayor Mary Verner, “Working with the neighborhood, we were able to come up with a design to not only repair the street but also install beautiful storm garden planters.”

Work on Lincoln Street, a $1.7 million project funded by the 10-Year Street Bond and City of Spokane Waste water Department, began in April and will wrapped up in the coming days. The project rehabilitated Lincoln Street from 17th to 29th avenues and installed curb extensions that contain plant-based storm gardens to naturally treat storm water runoff. Additionally, the treated storm water will drain into the Cannon Hill Park pond saving thousands of gallons of drinking water each year.

The other Street Bond projects that will be constructed this year include:

• Second Avenue from Sunset Highway to Howard Street;
• Addison and Standard streets from Francis Avenue to Colton Street;
• 37th Avenue from Grand Boulevard to Perry Street;
• Northwest Boulevard from Alberta to Maple Streets;
• Nevada Street from North Foothills Drive to Broad Avenue;
• Thurston Avenue from Arthur to Crestline Streets;
• Wellesley Avenue from Maple to Division Streets;
• Hartson and 11th Avenues from Havana to Sherman Street;
• Nelson Street from Mission to Marshall Avenues and surrounding streets;
• A Street from Francis to Beacon Avenues and surrounding streets;
• Madison, Adams, and Jefferson Streets from Sprague to Fourth Avenues; and
• A number of Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) that will pave dirt streets in the City.

About the 10-Year Street Bond

Approved by voters on November 2, 2004, with an overwhelming 61.3 percent “yes” vote, this $117 million bond is funding the repair of 110 miles of deteriorating streets throughout the City of Spokane. For more information, please go to SpokaneStreets.org.

Sign up now for this Aug. 27-29 event–space is going fast!

Slots are still available, but going fast as area golfers get ready to play the Spokane Parks and Recreation Golf Division’s three championship golf courses: August 27, 28 and 29 at Esmeralda, Downriver and Qualchan respectively.

The Spokane City Golf Championship has become the most prestigious amateur event in the area and you won’t want to miss not only great golf on three championship courses, but great weather, lunch and prizes to boot.

Past Champions include:

• 2009 Tyler Johnson
• 2008 Bowdy Ehler
• 2007 Shaun Murray
• 2006 David Fern
• 2005 Denny LaRue

Entry forms are available at the four city golf courses and at City Hall, or for additional information please go to SpokaneGolf.org or call (509) 487-6291. $175 entry fee includes: greens fees, tee prize; meal and music after Saturday rounds. USGA Handicap required; Senior Flight included.

About the Spokane City Championship

This tournament has much history in Spokane, dating back to 1943 when Irving Cornell won what was then referred to as the Spokane Municipal Championship and continued until the 1980’s. This Championship icon was rekindled in 2005 and has grown every year since. In 2006 a very popular Senior Division was added.

About Esmeralda Golf Course

Esmeralda, constructed in 1956, is located in northeast Spokane at 3933 East Courtland Ave. Esmeralda offers open space and flat fairways lined with over 2,000 trees. The combination of attributes makes this superbly maintained course an easy one to break 100 on and tough to break par. Seniors and beginners find Esmeralda a great haven and help to make it Spokane’s most played municipal course with par 70, 6,249 yards. Esmeralda’s layout lends itself to all levels of golfing skills. Rex Schultz is the Head Professional.

About Downriver Golf Course

Downriver is a layout that can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels. While not horribly intimidating for the occasional player it also provides a great challenge for the accomplished golfer. Downriver, located at 3225 Columbia Circle, is one of the oldest golf courses in the Spokane area and was built in 1916. The golf course is heavily treed, lies along the Spokane River and is bordered by Riverside State Park. Over the years Downriver has become a community favorite. Steve Conner is the Head Professional.

About The Creek at Qualchan

Qualchan is the Golf Division’s newest golf course, offering a new dimension to golf in the Spokane area. A creek meandering throughout the course, five ponds, wooded and hilly areas, a few holes with open beauty, and well protected greens add a new treat to Spokane’s enthusiasts. Qualchan is located at 301 East Meadowlane Road in a very natural setting which provides a sanctuary for many species of birds and wildlife. The Creek at Qualchan is a member of the New York State Audubon Society. Four sets of tees and a par of 72 will give all skill levels a special golf experience. Mark Gardner is the Head Professional.

About the Parks and Recreation Golf Division

The Parks and Recreation Golf Division maintains and operates four championship municipal golf courses, all less than ten minutes from downtown Spokane. Enjoy excellent facilities, beautiful scenery, and challenges for the beginner or professional. The courses include Indian Canyon, Downriver, Esmeralda and the Creek at Qualchan. The courses are operated as an enterprise fund that is not supported by tax dollars. Spokane’s courses welcome major tournaments from all over the country. Special arrangements can be made by calling or submitting a written request to the attention of the golf course Professional where you wish to play. For more information, please visit SpokaneGolf.org.

Spokane County Fair September 10th to the 19th 2010

You know that but you might not know that the Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show is going to be on August 13th to the 15th 2010.

Good Guys Rod & Custom Car Show – 8/13/2010 – 8/15/2010

Also make note that the Inland Empire Buckskin Show is going to be on August 14th and 15th 2010.

Inland Empire Buckskin Show – 8/14/2010 – 8/15/2010

And then after the Spokane County Fair is the Inland NW Paint Horse Show on September 24th – the 26th 2010

Inland NW Paint Horse Show – 9/24/2010 – 9/26/2010

And Just Between Friends event will be at the Spokane Fair Grounds on September 24th to the 26th 2010 as well.

Just Between Friends – 9/24/2010 – 9/26/2010

You can see the Spokane Gun Show on September 25th to the 26th 2010.

Spokane Gun Show – 9/25/2010 – 9/26/2010

The Custer Fall Antique Show will be on October 1st to the 3rd 2010.

Custer Fall Antique Show – 10/1/2010 – 10/3/2010

The Spokane Regional Labor Council will be at the Spokane Fair Grounds on October 6th 2010.

Spokane Regional Labor Council – 10/6/2010 – 10/6/2010

There are a Few Hotels in North Spokane

But none are more friendly than the Apple Tree Inn which is located just behind Rosauers shopping center in north Spokane Washington. If you are planning a trip or just a get away from your home take a close look at the Apple Tree Inn.

The only reason I am telling you about this is because I stayed there and was very happy with the room and the service I received while there. Also the location is great because there are lots of different places within walking distance. Places like shopping centers, restaurants and retail stores. There are lots of people in this part of town to, so if you are a social butterfly like me you will fit right in. I do like hotels that are in the woods too, don’t get me wrong. But I like lots of things to choose from at times and this place has it all.

Spokane is a great place to visit because the cost of living is less than what you will find on the west coast of Washington. In fact it is almost 3 times more expensive in the Seattle area.

A short drive from the Apple Tree Inn and you could be in the woods anyway… In fact only about a 10 minute drive in most directions will take you to uninhabited places such as lakes, rivers, walking paths, bike paths, hiking and much more.

Spokane Hotels

The Apple Tree Inn is located in north Spokane not to far from the Y. With affordable rates, great rooms and great service, you won’t be dissapointed staying there. Very close to major shopping centers such as Rosars, Safeways, Walmart and many others. In fact the location is swamped with many different establishments you will have a taste of everything. Several strip malls filled with a wide variety of everything.

You won’t go without a good restaurant either. You name it, it’s close by. Pizza Hut, Apple B’s, Red Robyn, Azteca and many more. Fast food does not go unchallenged, from McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway and many more.

It’s not just an affordable Spokane Hotel, it’s your home away from home. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are the kind of comfort you can expect in your own home. You can reserve a room on line by visiting http://appletreeinnmotel.com or call 1-800-323-5796

You can also email them with any questions at goodnight@appletreeinnmotel.com

The Apple Tree Inn has a computer room in case you want to surf the net but would rather not bring your laptop with you. But if you do bring your laptop you will have access to high speed internet from your room. Even though it is a North Side Spokane Hotel you will not go with out anything the city has to offer, not to mention you are only a hop and skip away from any other part of Spokane.

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