Here's the schedule for all 8 sessions of the fall City Academy series, which is being presented on Thursday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rotary Room at the Trailhead Golf Course clubhouse (22302 E. Country Vista Drive).
Area residents may attend any of the individual sessions to learn about a specific topic, or can choose to come for the entire 8-part series. There is no cost to attend.
PLANNED SCHEDULE OF TOPICS FOR THE OCTOBER-DECEMBER CITY ACADEMY SERIES:
- Oct. 19: Form of Government — Presenters: Mayor and city administrator
- Oct. 26: Land Use and Zoning — Presenters: Members of the city's Planning & Engineering Department
- Nov. 2: Solid Waste — Presenters: Staff from Spokane Valley Waste Management
- Nov. 9: Budget and Strategic Plan (6-8 p.m.) — Presenters: City administrator and finance director
- Nov. 16: Streets, Parks, and Library — Presenters: City's Operations & Maintenance director, and library staff
- No session on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving)
- Nov. 30: Fire, Emergency Management Services, and 911 — Presenters: Spokane Valley Fire Dept. chief and staff from Spokane Regional Emergency Communications
- Dec. 7: Law Enforcement — Presenters: Staff from Liberty Lake Police Department
- Dec. 14: Utilities — Presenters: To be announced
- Dec. 19 (Tuesday): Recognition ceremony at City Council meeting for those who completed the entire series