Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us.

American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons everyone to the table for a fresh look at some of the people, ingredients, events, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat.

Johnson, curator and project director of the American Food History Project, will discuss several stories featured in the volume, with an emphasis on those that intersect most directly with the Smithsonian’s research, collecting, and programming around food history.

During this event, Johnson will engage viewers in discovering the connections between food and American history:

• How immigration and migration has shaped (and continues to shape) American tables,
• How food companies have influenced home cooks through advertising, from Jell-O salads to Crock-pots.
• How individuals from Brownie Wise to James Beard and Julia Child inspired generations of cooks and eaters across the United States.
• And show viewers how uniting in the kitchen can change the shape of our collective futures, specifically highlighting growers and chefs who are reclaiming and reinventing regional and cultural traditions, including Indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques.

After this enlightening, enriching, and entertaining webinar, you can cook your way through the recipes that are featured in the volume that reflect American history and culture.   Hungry for more? Register now!

About the Speaker

Paula Johnson is a Curator in the Division of Work and Industry at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and is responsible for strengthening and maintaining the food history and marine resources collections. She is also the Project Director for the Smithsonian's multi-faceted American Food History Project and director and co-curator for the exhibition, FOOD: Transforming the American Table, which opened in 2012; a refresh of the exhibition was completed in 2019. As one of the curators who collected Julia Child’s home kitchen in 2001, she was also on the team that developed the exhibition Bon Appetit! Julia Child’s Kitchen at the Smithsonian, on view from 2002 to 2012. Over more than three decades at the Smithsonian, Johnson has collected a wide range of artifacts and archives reflecting the work and experiences of diverse Americans and communities.

Johnson has published books and articles on the Chesapeake Bay, maritime communities, and material culture, and has lectured widely on these and topics related to American food and wine history, field research, oral history recording, and community-based documentation. She is an inaugural member of the editorial collective for Gastronomica: The Journal for Food History and received the 2020 Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Humanities Award. Johnson is working on a book about Julia Child’s home kitchen for publication in Fall 2024.

SCLD Online Authors Series

Registration required to view live. Register using the Event URL below.

Spokane County is home to a vibrant community from the Marshall Islands. In fact, in 2023, Marshallese was the second most spoken language in the Spokane Public School District. During this learning circle, we study the culture and history of our Marshallese neighbors using free online materials. Once a week, we meet online for a group discussion, facilitated by a librarian who is a fellow learner. An optional in-person field trip is planned to deepen our understanding of the immigrant Marshallese community in Spokane. 

Registration is required. Registrants receive an email with course instructions and links.

MONDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 1-4

Appreciation Days

We would like to recognize some of the amazing people in our community

with 20% off in-bakery cake purchases (just show badge/ID or uniform):

MONDAY – Teachers and School Staff | TUESDAY – First Responders & Military

WEDNESDAY – Healthcare Workers | THURSDAY – City & County Employees

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 • 11:00AM

Ribbon Cutting with the Greater Spokane Valley

Chamber of Commerce and the West Plains

Chamber of Commerce

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Teen & Kid Closet Benefit Day

ALL DAY - 20% of sales will be donated to Teen & Kid Closet, an organization

focused on dignity for children in need. They give new or gently used clothing to

children who need it for free with a focus on youth in foster care or in poverty.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 • 10:00AM

Free Bundtlets for a Year*

*The first 50 guests will receive a “Free Bundtlets for a Year” punch card, which can be redeemed for one (1) Bundtlet

per month for twelve (12) months at the North Spokane bakery. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

12:00PM-2:00 PM

Spin the Wheel to Win Great Prizes

One spin per person. No purchase necessary.

We will break down the sales process into manageable parts. You will receive tools, scripts, and tactics to effectively address and overcome objections. You will have insight into customer service and ultimately turn your prospects into clients, your clients into raving fans who will turn into a ready-made sales force for you. We will help you to develop systems to help make it easier for customers to buy from you.

• Session 1: Definition/Mindset & Professionalism of Sales
• Session 2: Beliefs
• Session 3: Communication & Engagement
• Session 4: Prospecting/Qualifying & Targeting
• Session 5: Lead Qualification
• Session 6: Technique & Sales
• Session 7: Sales Negotiation & Objection Handling
• Session 8: Understanding Your Competition
• Session 9: Database & Tools
• Session 10: Customer Service & Support
• Session 11: The Enrollment
• Session 12: Scripts, Action & Deliver

We will break down what management is and provide you with easy-to-follow best practices to transform your management skills. We will give you the tools to take you to the next level. We will give you the skills to improve communication, build effective teams and provide rituals to help you create a system to run your business more effectively and efficiently.

• Session 1: What is Management?
• Session 2: Management Competencies
• Session 3: Managing Daily Lists
• Session 4: Managing Weekly Lists
• Session 5: Managing Weekly Meetings
• Session 6: Managing 1-2-1 Meeting
• Session 7: Goals and Measures
• Session 8: 90 Day Planning
• Session 9: Annual Reviews, Personal Development & Discipline
• Session 10: Communication & Tools
• Session 11: Build Effective Teams Through Systems
• Session 12: Transition from Manager to Leader

Spokane, WA—Want to start a successful business? Then, you need to understand your customers deeply. The most significant gap in the founder's journey is a deep understanding of the customer's problem and how to solve it. But don't worry—we're here to help.

Katrina Rogers Consulting is hosting a customer discovery workshop on April 10th at The Hive in Spokane, WA. This workshop will give you the tools you need to uncover the secrets to customer discovery. You will learn:

1. Five critical questions to answer when starting customer discovery.

2. How to build and test a customer profile.

3. Three free resources you should use to guide customer discovery.

4. How repeating this process will give you additional insights.

"Without understanding your customers, your business will fail," said Katrina Rogers, Founder and CEO at Katrina Rogers Consulting. "Our workshop will teach you the practical tips and tools to understand your customers and build solutions that meet their needs."

This workshop is for founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to succeed. Take advantage of this opportunity to unlock the secrets to customer discovery. Tickets are available now at https://bit.ly/KatrinaWorkshop. Please visit https://krogersconsulting.com/ or email info@krogersconsulting.com for more information.

 

​About Katrina Rogers Consulting:

Katrina Rogers Consulting is committed to helping people change the world. We help people by finding astute solutions to their business problems. We are management consultants with a focus on medicines and medical devices.

Contact:

Katrina Rogers

Founder/CEO

Katrina Rogers Consulting LLC

509-818-3338

info@krogersconsulting.com

If you’re facing a troublesome garden with weeds, bugs, or plant disease, your soil has everything to do with it! Take a scientific approach to gardening by learning how to fix your soil and love your garden again. 

Presented by Erin Nelson, professional gardener and garden consultant 

Our spring cocktail class is about gin: the origins, the journey, and once to America, its prominence in American cocktail culture. And, of course, the drinks. 

This gin-focused interactive class will enlighten the gin enthusiast while mixing and sipping a chronology of 3 gin-based drinks. Gin has a distinctive history from the streets of Rotterdam to American bathtubs during Prohibition and from gin houses to the clubhouse. Hear the stories and make the drinks. 

Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate. 

Our spring cocktail class is about gin: the origins, the journey, and once to America, its prominence in American cocktail culture. And, of course, the drinks. 

This gin-focused interactive class will enlighten the gin enthusiast while mixing and sipping a chronology of 3 gin-based drinks. Gin has a distinctive history from the streets of Rotterdam to American bathtubs during Prohibition and from gin houses to the clubhouse. Hear the stories and make the drinks. 

Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate. 

This series of sessions is designed for older adults who are concerned about falls. Learn the strategies you need to set realistic goals for increasing activity and to identify environmental adjustments to reduce risk factors. Discover how gentle movement can increase flexibility, strength, and balance and how a shift in viewpoint can make falls more controllable. Small groups meet for eight (8) sessions of group discussion, problem-solving, brainstorming, and gentle exercises. Each participant receives a workbook. 

Presented by Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

Registration is required.

A Night of Mullets and Mystery!

With their high school career coming to an end, the students of Mayhem High find themselves battling it out over grades, popularity, affection, class rankings and what they all have been focused on for years… Who will be awarded the prom king and queen title?

Will it be the class president who is looking to extend his reign past the student council?

The pompon captain who has used her moves to land more than a prom court nomination?

Or possibly the math team captain who is desperate to make his name in something other than academics.

As the night unfolds, the royalty will be rewarded and an innocent life will be claimed. From the preppie to the punk rocker, the spaz to the stud, the jock to the jilted—all are suspected although only one is to blame. Can you find

the culprit in this crazy madness that is filled with neon, naughtiness and narcissistic behavior at this 80s prom murder mystery?

Join these Totally Tubular Teens and Far Out Faculty for a Night Of Mullets and Mayhem!

A Night of Mullets and Mystery!

With their high school career coming to an end, the students of Mayhem High find themselves battling it out over grades, popularity, affection, class rankings and what they all have been focused on for years… Who will be awarded the prom king and queen title?

Will it be the class president who is looking to extend his reign past the student council?

The pompon captain who has used her moves to land more than a prom court nomination?

Or possibly the math team captain who is desperate to make his name in something other than academics.

As the night unfolds, the royalty will be rewarded and an innocent life will be claimed. From the preppie to the punk rocker, the spaz to the stud, the jock to the jilted—all are suspected although only one is to blame. Can you find

the culprit in this crazy madness that is filled with neon, naughtiness and narcissistic behavior at this 80s prom murder mystery?

Join these Totally Tubular Teens and Far Out Faculty for a Night Of Mullets and Mayhem!

For those ready to enroll in Medicare or who are already a Medicare beneficiary, this free, unbiased presentation goes over the options to see if you qualify for programs that could save you money on your Medicare costs. We also discuss wellness and preventive benefits and durable medical equipment (DME). 
Presented by ALTCEW and SHIBA
Registration is required.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how Spokane Community College can better support your hiring needs! Recognizing the challenges of hiring and attracting a talented workforce, we are committed to addressing the needs of businesses in Spokane County.

This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with our dedicated program faculty and students, explore potential collaborations for work-based learning, and stay updated on advancements within the technical division. We extend a warm invitation to businesses in the community, emphasizing the importance of nurturing lasting relationships for shared growth and prosperity.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Immerse yourself in an amazing world available through the magic of the Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset. You can choose from a variety of experiences: take a meditative stroll with Nature Treks, find your rhythm with Beat Saber, view the Grand Canyon in Brink Traveler, or travel to the far reaches of the galaxy in SpaceEngine. These are just a few of the options to explore during your 20-minute visit to the lands of virtual reality. 

Registration is required and opens 60 days before the event date. Sessions are 20 minutes and scheduled every 30 minutes.