Participants can attend in person or online. Registration is required to attend online.

Most museums display no more than 10 percent of their holdings, often citing “not enough space” as the reason. But there are also a wide range of cultural, philosophical, political, environmental, historic, and even superstitious reasons why museums keep some objects from public view.

In this talk, we explore a wide range of hidden objects found in the backrooms of museums in our state and around the country. Examples include a Spokane institution that holds Bing Crosby’s toupées and a museum in Lynden that’s home to a 150-year-old pickle. When possible, we will have local museum curators on hand to answer questions, participate in our discussions, and unbox a few hidden treasures. 

The presenter Harriet Baskas (she/her) is the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss and Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can’t or Won’t Show You. She writes about airports, museums, travel, and a variety of other topics for outlets such as NBC News, The Points Guy, and her own site, StuckatTheAirport.com. She produced a radio series on hidden museum artifacts that aired on National Public Radio. Baskas has a master’s in communications from the University of Washington. Baskas lives in Seattle. 

Presented in partnership with the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau

You are invited to Spokane’s third annual Regional Transportation Summit. Join transportation professionals, elected officials, business leaders, and other community members for a morning of networking, learning, and collaboration.

This year’s event revolves around Horizon 2050, the region’s long-range transportation plan. Looking 20+ years into the future and considering all modes of transportation, the plan outlines where we are, where we are going, and how we are going to get there. It includes information on technology and growth trends, key transportation projects and investments, land use, community feedback, and more. Stay tuned for details about our keynote speaker and local leaders who will dive into these important topics surrounding the future of transportation in Spokane County.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this regional conversation! Secure your spot and early bird pricing today!

This event would not be possible without our partners and sponsors. If you are interested in supporting this event through our sponsorship opportunities, click HERE for more information.

Learn more about past iterations of the Summit HERE.

Event questions? Contact Savannah Creasey at screasey@srtc.org or (509) 343-6370. 

Note: There will be 30 minutes after this event for additional networking opportunities. 

Does the deed to your home have a clause restricting all “non-Caucasians” from living in it? If so, this workshop gives you the tools needed to file a Racial Covenant Amendment Form.

In this workshop, a member of the EWU Racial Covenants Project team shares information with interested homeowners and homebuyers about how to file a Racial Covenant Amendment form with their county auditor’s office. A notary public and Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton will be on hand to assist with the process. 

To find out if your home is one of the more than 6,400 in Spokane County with a racially restricting covenant, visit https://ewuracialcovenants.org/map/.

Presented in collaboration with EWU Racial Covenants Project and the Spokane County Auditor's Office

MasterCLASS Series by ActionCOACH Northwest
    Specialized Training unlocks time proven systems in key areas of successful business 
     Weekly videos with facilitation sessions delivered over 15 months providing your path to success
      Including GrowthCLUB Quarterly Community and Business Planning Session!
Each week features:
       30 minute video delivering on specific business topics by Brad Sugars
       60 minute facilitation to assist you implement the topics by Dwight Weigelt

    Each quarter features:
        GrowthCLUB Planning opportunity to Work On Your Business developing
        a 90 day plan that works for you to attain your business goals.

In partnership with all EWU Colleges, we are proud to present an EWU Career Fair, a unique opportunity to engage with students and alumni from diverse fields and discover top talent for your team.

EWU has some of the most competitive programs in Washington State. We emphasize practicality and give our students the hands-on experience needed to be successful and start serving your organization more quickly. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our amazing students and find your next star employee!

Event Instruction & Employer Booth Layout will be emailed prior to the event.

Registration is required. To schedule your one-on-one counseling appointment with a SHIBA volunteer, call 509.777.1592. Be sure to bring your Medicare card and a list of your current prescriptions to your appointment.

Costs and coverage for Part D plans and the Medicare Advantage plan can change every year, so it is important to review your plans for 2026. Any changes you want to make need to be submitted during the open enrollment period: October 15–December 7, 2025. Trained SHIBA volunteers can help you research, assess, and evaluate which options work best for you and your needs so you can make an informed decision. 

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) provide free, unbiased, and confidential counseling services and are part of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. SHIBA is a statewide network of trained volunteers who advocate for and assist consumers with Medicare and is sponsored locally by Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW).