Come down to the Monroe District!!

A celebration of culture and creativity!

Spokane Zero Waste (SZW)  has been awarded a Spokane Neighborhood Business District Activation Grant. The funds will be used to produce a creative community event for the N. Monroe Business District on August 23rd and will showcase the creations of 5 sewists from Spokane Zero Waste’s ReCraft Lab, a jobs training and circular economy endeavor.  

The day will include: Tea and treats from the Afghani Grocery, henna tattooing, delicious food and an opportunity for cultural exchange and learning through the art of sewing. This event will have a lasting impact on the N. Monroe Business District as funds will also be used for a new mural and colorful crosswalk flags. The flags will be made by ReCraftLab students, with upcycled materials and enhance pedestrian safety at five important crossings in the area.

This event, co-hosted by Rogue Heart Media with support from Sew She Can and  Manzanita House will be a low-waste event supported by SZW. We will work with participants to guide waste reduction both upstream, with materials and operations recommendations, as well as downstream with our waste sorting station.  Interested in volunteering for this event?  Email volunteerszw@spokanezerowaste.org with the subject Line N. Monroe.

Graduates of ReCraft Lab are busy making crossing flags for key points along N. Monroe to keep all pedestrians safe!

FUN FOR EVERYONE!