The Fig Tree

Calendar of events for June, July, August, 2021

June 1-4 • "The Incarnation in the Holy Eucharist," Sacred Liturgy Conference, Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, Catholic Diocese of Spokane, sacredliturgyconference.org

June 2 • Women in Leadership 2021, webinar on increasing women in corporate leadership, overcoming gender obstacles and shaping healthier business environments, Gonzaga and Whitworth universities, 11 a.m. spokanejournal.com

• Diversity Dialogues: Conversations about Race and Equity, Spokane Community College, YouTube, Hilton Als, 5 p.m., scc.spokane.edu/live

June 3 • Fig Tree Board Annual Meeting, Zoom, noon, 535-1813

June 3, July 1 • Peace and Justice Action Committee, Zoom 5:30 p.m., amurillo@pjals.net

June 4 • Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market opens, 2310 N. Monroe, 3 to 7 p.m., market.emersongarfield.org

June 4-6 • Artfest Online, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, online includes same activities as in person at artfestspokane.com

June 6 • Faith Action Network Spring Summit, online, 2 to 4 p.m., bit.ly/2021SummitJune

June 7-18 • Habitat for Humanity Spokane Blitz Build, 999-7141, habitat-spokane.org

June 8 • Let's Talk - How to Have Conversations about Race with Children, Melissa Bedford, EWU, on multicultural children's literature as a tool, South Hill Library Virtual Event, 6:30 p.m., https://events.spokanelibrary.org/
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June 8-10 • "Our Faith through the Eyes of Faith," Spirit Center, Monastery of St. Gertrude, 208-962-2000, spirit-center.org

June 9 • "From Crime to the Classroom: How Education Changes Lives," 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Humanities Washington, Online. humanities.org/events/2021-06/?

• Diversity Dialogues: Conversations about Race and Equity, Spokane Community College, YouTube, Omari Amili, 6:30 p.m., scc.spokane.edu/live

• PJALS Membership Meeting, Zoom, 7 p.m., register https://secure.everyaction.com/
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June 9, cont. • "Dialogue with Our Neighbors: Let's Talk about Race," a conversation with Jeff Guillory, former director of Washington State University's Office of Diversity Education, Sacred Heart Social Justice Ministry, outdoors at 440 NE Ash St., Pullman 7 p.m., bring lawn chairs, mask if not vaccinated, bunsbox@twc.com

June 10, 24 • Showing up for Racial Justice, video

July 8, 22 conference, 5:30 to 7 p.m., slichty@pjals.org

June 12 • AAPI Heritage Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history, culture and arts, CenterPlace's west lawn plaza, 2426 N Discovery Pl Dr, Spokane Valley, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. charitydoyl@yahoo.com, 928-9664.

June 13 • "Voices of the River," event with poet Laureate Rena Priest to build appreciation of the Lummi Nation, Humanities Washington, online, 11 a.m., info@humanities/org. 206-682-1770

June 15 • June What? - Why African Americans Celebrate Juneteenth, Roberta and James Wilburn, South Hill Library Virtual Events, 6:30 p.m., https://events.spokanelibrary.org/
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June 17 • Justice Night, "The State v. Blake: Vaccination and Record Vacating Clinic," The Way to Justice, 845 E. Sherman, 3 to 6 p.m., thewaytojustice.com

• "What Your Home Says about the World," Michelle Janning, sociologist and writer, professor at Whitman College, Humanities Washington, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. 1st Ave., 7 p.m., humanities.org/events/2021-06/

• Mobile Food Bank Distribution, Spokane Valley Partners, 217 S. First St., Rockford, 2 to 4 p.m.

June 18 • Pillar Awards, Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition honors people uplifting Spokane's African American community, inwjc@ymail.com

June 19 • "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Resistance," short videos, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 456-3931

June 22-24 • "For Such a Time as This: Faithful Witness in a Chaotic Culture," Whitworth Ministry Summit, annual gathering of pastors and ministry leaders, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. oce@whitworth.edu, 777-3275.

June 23 • "Militarism and Nonviolence," Peace and Justice Action League (PJALS) webinar on militarism and principles of nonviolence, 7 to 8:30 p.m., https://secure.everyaction.com/
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June 30 • 7th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Spokane Riverkeeper, online films about adventure, advocacy and water protection, 7 to 9 p.m. 464-7614, hello@spokaneriverkeeper.org

• Publication of Resource Directory, The Fig Tree, order copies at 535-4112

July 1 • Deadline to apply to perform at the 2021 Fall Folk Festival, Nov. 13 to 14, 838-3683, spokanefolkfestival.org

July 8, 22 • Showing up for Racial Justice, Zoom, 5:30 to 7 p.m., slichty@pjals.org

July 19-21 • Praying with Jesus, Spirit Center, Monastery of St. Gertrude, 208-962-2000, spirit-center.org

July 23-30 • Come to the Quiet, Spirit Center, Monastery of St. Gertrude, 208-962-2000, spirit-center.org

July 28 • Self Care and Preventing Burnout Workshop, PJALS webinar, 7 to 8:30 p.m., pjals.org

July 29-31 • Mission U - Pacific Northwest Conference United Methodist Church with sessions on "Finding Peace in an Anxious World," "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools," "Becoming Peacemakers in a Culture of Violence: A Curriculum for Youth Leaders," "Responding to Violence: A Curriculum for Children's Facilitators," Zoom, revmariano@aol.com.

Aug 12, 26 • Showing up for Racial Justice, Zoom, 5:30 to 7 p.m., slichty@pjals.org

Aug 21 • Unity in the Community, multicultural celebration of the Northwest's diverse communities, Riverfront Park Clock Tower, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., nwunity.org

Aug 23-29 • "Living as a Monk in Everyday Life: A Benedictine Cohort," Spirit Center, Monastery of St. Gertrude, 208-962-2000, spirit-center.org

Sept 1 • Fig Tree Mailing and Distribution, Emmanuel Family Life Center, 631 S. Richard Allen Ct., 9 a.m., 535-1813

Sept 2 • The Fig Tree Development, noon, and Board Annual Meeting, 1 p.m., Zoom, 535-1813

Sept 3 • "Brilliant Blunders That Left a Mark," Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience Short Story Contest entry deadline, FLLConscience@gmail.com

Farmer's Markets

Mondays • Hillyard Farmer's Market, 4001 N. Cook St., 3 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday • Fairwood Farmers Market, 319 W. Hastings Ave., 3 to 7 p.m.

1st Tuesday • West Central Farmers Market, 1832 W. Dean, 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday • Spokane Farmers' Market, 20 W. 5th Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Millwood Farmers Market, Millwood City Park, 3 to 7 p.m.

• Night Market at Kendall Yards, 1335 W. Summit Pkwy., 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday • Thursday Market - South Perry District, 10th & Perry, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday • Emerson-Garfield Farmers Market, 2310 N. Monroe St., 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday • Spokane Farmers' Market, 20 W. 5th Ave., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.