Apr
26
2:00 PM14:00

Earth Day Block Party Celebration

We’re teaming up with Spokane Zero Waste, with support from West Spokane Wellness Partnership, to bring our community together for a day of sustainability, creativity, and fun.


 Expect:

🚲 Bike Rodeo – Youth can sharpen their biking skills in a safe, closed-off street!

🍽️ Food Trucks – Enjoy free delicious food!

♻️ Upcycling Activities – Hands-on fun for youth to get creative with repurposing materials.

👕 Clothing Swap – Refresh your wardrobe sustainably!

🎶 Live Music – Enjoy local tunes while you explore.

🌱 Community Organizations – Learn about the amazing environmental work happening in Spokane!


We’re closing Elm Street to traffic, so come by bike, on foot, or however you roll. Bring friends, family, and your love for the planet! 🌎💚


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Apr
9
to Apr 11

Spring Break Camp

Spring is here, and we’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our River City Youth Ops Spring Break Camp! Join us for three fun-filled days of hands-on activities, indoor & outdoor play, arts & crafts, mindfulness practices, and collaboration with local organizations — all at no cost to you! A huge thank you to @westspokanewellnesspartnership, @launchnworg & @betterhealthtogether for making this possible! ⚡ Spots are limited—register now

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Harvest Dinner 2024
Oct
3
6:00 PM18:00
Special Event

Harvest Dinner 2024

Join us for RCYO’s 2024 Harvest Dinner, an intimate and cozy evening to fund our work in community.

Attendees and sponsors of the 2024 Harvest Dinner will join our network for this special annual event.

This year, our fundraiser will be held at Inland Pacific Kitchen in downtown Spokane.

Join us for this special evening in a cozy atmosphere in support of seasonal connections with youth and community.

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Bike Bus Kick-Off: Maintenance and Safety Day
Sep
21
12:00 PM12:00

Bike Bus Kick-Off: Maintenance and Safety Day

On Saturday, Sept. 21, River City Youth Ops is hosting a special event at Holmes Elementary School to kick-off the West Central Bike Bus Program.

This community program is coordinating a “bike bus” with groups of students riding to school together with volunteer adult supervisors. They are launching the program this fall at Holmes, Yasuhara Middle School and North Central High School.

Saturday’s event from 12-3 p.m. is an opportunity for families and volunteers to learn more about the program, connect with community resources, learn about bike safety and maintenance, and more.

 
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Seed Leads: Nightshades!
Apr
13
2:00 PM14:00

Seed Leads: Nightshades!

Seed Leads: Nightshades!

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Time: 2 - 3:30 pm

Place: Salem Lutheran Church, 1428 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane WA 99201

  • Note: STA’s Route 21 has bus stops nearby.

Who: Youth ages 12 - 18

Overview of activities:

Join us on Saturday, April 13 for Seed Leads! During this session, we’ll plant and learn about plants in the nightshade family, like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant!

We hope you’ll join us for this free program!

Snacks will be provided.

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Seed Leads: Intro
Apr
5
2:00 PM14:00

Seed Leads: Intro

Seed Leads: Introduction

Date: Friday, April 5, 2024

Time: 2 - 3:30 pm

Place: Salem Lutheran Church, 1428 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane WA 99201

  • Note: STA’s Route 21 has bus stops nearby.

Who: Youth ages 12 - 18

Overview of activities:

Join us on Friday, April 5 for our first session of Seed Leads! Connect with other youth, gain experience with seed starting, and learn about your food system.

We hope you’ll join us for this free program!

Snacks will be provided.

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Community Broth with Our Place
Apr
3
2:00 PM14:00

Community Broth with Our Place

Community Broth @ Our Place

Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Time: 2:00 - 6 pm

Place: Our Place Community Outreach, 1509 W College Avenue, Spokane WA 99201

Who: Youth ages 12 - 18; former RCYO participants

RSVP: Please use this form to RSVP.

Overview of activities:

Join us on Wednesday, April 3 in preparing and sharing nourishing cups of broth with neighbors at Our Place Community Outreach. This is a great opportunity to connect with our community over spring break while supporting food access in West Central! Your time can count towards volunteer and community service hours.

We hope you’ll join us for this free spring break service learning activity!

Snacks will be provided and WA food worker permits are optional!

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Garlic Planting
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Garlic Planting

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm

Location: 1832 W. Dean Avenue

Activities & Opportunities:

  • Plant garlic

  • Sow winter rye seeds

  • Eat squash soup

  • Enjoy hot apple cider

  • Connect with community members who care about our mission

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