Community Cultural & Diversity Calendar

Stay in the know about what’s happening around Spokane!
Stop here to find family-friendly, educational, and racial & social justice oriented events going on in or around the area.

National Hispanic Heritage month

In 1968, Congress first designated the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week to celebrate the cultural, heritage, and contributions of the diverse cultures within the Hispanic community. This week was chosen because of two historical events: independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, 1821 and Mexico’s Independence Day, which was the beginning of the struggle against the Spanish on September 16, 1810. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a full 31-day period from September 15 to October 15. The 2023 theme is “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One”. For more information visit https://www.nationalcouncilhepm.com/.

Events In Spokane – September 2023

The below list of Spokane area diversity/cultural events and activities were compiled and provided by Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora. If you know of a diversity/cultural event open to the public that you would like added to this diversity monthly calendar, please e-mail Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora at yvonnecmz04@gmail.com with event details.

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Local Events In Spokane

 

Farmers Markets in and around Spokane County

  • Monday
    Hillyard Farmer’s Market
    Date: June 5th – October 30th
    Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
    Location: The Northwest Community Center, 4001 N Cook St
  • Tuesday
    Fairwood Farmer’s Market
    Date: May 16th – October 10th
    Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
    Location: Fairwood Shopping Center, 319 W Hastings Rd
  • Wednesday
    Spokane Farmer’s Market
    Date: June 14th – October 25th
    Time: 8:00am – 1:00 pm
    Location: Brownes Addition, 4th and Chestnut St (Coeur d’Alene Park)
    Millwood Farmer’s Market
    Date: May 31st – October 13th
    Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
    Location: Millwood Park, 9300 E Frederick Ave
    Kendall Yards Night Market
    Date: Mid-May – Mid-October
    Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
    Location: Kendall Yards just east of Cedar St, 1335 Summit Pkwy
  • Thursday
    Garland Summer Market
    Date: May 25th – October 31st
    Time: 3:30 – 7:30 pm
    Location: 733 W Garland Ave, corner of Post and Walton – 1 block east of the Garland Theater
    South Perry Market
    Date: May – October
    Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
    Location: behind the Lantern Tap House, 924 S Perry St
  • Friday
    Emerson-Garfield Farmer’s Market
    Date: June 2nd – September 29th
    Time: 3:00 – 7:00 pm
    Location: 2310 N Monroe (parking lot of CCS Adult Education Center)
    Spokane Valley Farmer’s Market
    Date: June 2nd – September 29th
    Time: 4:00 – 8:00 pm
    Location: 2426 N Discovery Pl
  • Saturday
    Airway Heights Summer Market and Craft Fair
    Dates: July 8th, August 12th and September 9th
    Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Location: 12703 W 14th Ave (Heights Church)/The HUB)
    Cheney Farmer’s Market
    Dates: July 22nd, August 12th, September 9th and 23rd, October 14th
    Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Location: Veterans Memorial Park
    Liberty Lake Farmer’s Market
    Date: May 20th – October 14th
    Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Location: 1421 N Meadowood Lane
    Airway Heights Summer Market and Craft Fair
    Dates: May 13th – October 28th
    Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Location: Brownes Addition, 4th and Chestnut St (Coeur d’Alene Park)
  • Pig Out in the Park
    Featuring music on four stages with 112 free concerts. Fifty food booths, 250 menu items, 35 public market
    booths and four adult beverage gardens. Something for everyone.
    Dates: Wednesday – Monday, August 30 – September 4, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm daily
    Location: Riverfront Park
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit their website at https://pigoutinthepark.com/.
  • Hamlet
    The Spokane Shakespeare Society presents Hamlet the story of a king who died, and his Queen, Gertrude remarried his
    brother Claudius. Hamlet was called back from school to discover his father may not have died from natural causes. Hamlet
    swears to discover the truth and avenge his father.
    Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
    Time: 6:30 pm
    Location: Manito Park
    Cost: Free and open to the public
    For more information and complete list of events visit http://www.manitopark.org/.
  • Kalápacs Studio (Ildikó Kalápacs) 1st Anniversary of Studio Opening
    Mix media sculptures and paintings available for purchase.
    Date: September 2, 2023
    Time: noon – 3:00 pm
    Location: 804 W 12th Ave, back yard behind her house
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit ildiko@ildart.com
  • Spokane Symphony Labor Day Weekend Concert
    Music director James Lowe conducts their lineup of popular classics and favorites from the worlds of Hollywood and Broadway.
    Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm
    Location: Liberty Lake Pavilion Park, 727 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake
    Cost: Free and open to the public
    For more information visit https://www.spokanesymphony.org/. No alcohol or glass bottles. No remote-controlled flying
    devices or drones allowed. Animals are prohibited unless they are service animals.
  • Spokane County Wildfire Fundraiser
    Local businesses are donating a portion of their sales to Innovia’s Wild Fire Response Fund and/or Humane Evacuation Animal
    Rescue Team (HEART). In-kind donations accepted for Project Beauty Share, Spokanimal and Hispanic Business Professional
    Association. There will be food and live performances.
    Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Location: Wall Street downtown next to Riverpark Square Mall
    Cost: Free to attend.
    For more information visit http://www.spokaneunitedwestand.org. or call 509.928.9664.
  • Spokane Symphony Labor Day Weekend Concert
    Music director James Lowe conducts their lineup of popular classics and favorites from the worlds of Hollywood and Broadway.
    Bring a blanket and picnic basket.
    Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm
    Location: Comstock Park, 3012 S Howard St
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit https://www.spokanesymphony.org/. No alcohol or glass bottles.
  • Climate Change in the American Mind and Implications for Climate Change Communication
    Speaker: Matthew T. Ballew, PhD, Research Specialist, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. Americans are
    changing their minds about climate change in a positive direction. While many Americans report pro-climate views and support
    several climate policies, national action on climate change remains a challenge. This presentation will cover U.S. public opinion
    about climate change, and challenges and opportunities for communicating with the public to promote more engagement and
    collective action on the climate.
    Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
    Location: via Zoom, presented by Gonzaga University
    Cost: Free, must register at https://www.gonzaga.edu/center-for-climate-society-environment/events
    For more information visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/center-for-climate-society-environment/events#September6. Presented
    by Gonzaga Climate Center.
  • NW Passages: Craig Johnson and The Longmire Defense
    An insightful, live conversation with Craig Johnson about his new book The Longmire Defense.
    Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    Time: 7:00 pm
    Location: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave
    Cost: Suggested donation of $7.00
    For more information visit http://www.bingcrosbytheater.com/.
  • Yo-Yo Ma
    As one of the most versatile and vibrant cellists of our time, his work encompasses and celebrates the joy of human creation. A
    performance from Yo-Yo always gives you a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
    Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm, show at 8:00 pm.
    Location: The Fox, Martin Woldson Theater, 1001 W Sprague Ave
    Cost: $50.00 – $437
    For more information visit https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/yo-yo-ma/.
  • Contradance Lessons
    Spokane Folklore Society is hosting two free introductory contradance lessons; a great opportunity to find out more about
    contradancing, a community-based dance that involves live folk music and energetic smiling folks. Experienced callers will
    teach to learn dances that involve dancing in lines with partners and other couples. No partner is necessary. Casual dress. All
    ages are welcome. Gender free calling.
    Dates: Wednesdays, September 6 and 13, 2023
    Time: 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm
    Location: Woman’s Club, 1428 W 9th
    Cost: Free, introductory lessons
    For more information visit http://spokanefolklore.org.
  • Women’s Weekend by Girls Scouts of Eastern WA North Idaho
    Women’s Weekend is pampered camping with a purpose. This retreat is to slow down, indulge, decompress, and unwind. The
    weekend offers the perfect setting for a getaway with your girlfriends. No dishes or planning, just relaxing and time to
    disconnect to reconnect. Try something new such as yoga on a paddleboard or Zumba; participate in Pilates, body sculpt, take
    a painting class; or just simply relax on the lodge deck with a glass of wine and a good book.
    Dates: Friday/Saturday, September 8 – 10, 2023
    Time: 1:00 pm
    Location: Camp Four Echoes
    Cost: $325.00
    For more information and to register visit https://www.gsewni.org. This signature fundraising event for Girl Scouts of Eastern
    Washington & Northern Idaho supports scholarships, camperships and leadership programs.
  • Danielle Allen: “Bringing Democracy Back From The Brink”
    Harvard political theorist Danielle Allen believes the path to health lies through re-building a supermajority of people—across
    political ideologies—ready to work together to support constitutional democracy.
    Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
    Time: 6:30 pm
    Location: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, Gonzaga University
    Cost: Free and open to the public, visit below for in-person tickets or register for on-line presentation on-line at
    https://www.tfaforms.com/5084262
    For more information, visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/mwpac. Event supported by Humanities Washington.
  • Hamlet
    The Spokane Shakespeare Society presents Hamlet the story of a king who died, and his Queen, Gertrude remarried his
    brother Claudius. Hamlet was called back from school to discover his father may not have died from natural causes. Hamlet
    swears to discover the truth and avenge his father.
    Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
    Time: 6:30 pm
    Location: Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St
    Cost: Free and open to the public
    For more information and complete list of events visit http://www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com/.
  • Kalápacs Studio (Ildikó Kalápacs) Second Saturday Art Event
    Mix media sculptures and paintings available for purchase.
    Date: September 9, 2023
    Time: noon – 5:00 pm
    Location: 804 W 12th Ave, back yard behind her house
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit ildiko@ildart.com or call 509.998.4263.
  • “Jet-set Jams: A Musical Passport Adventure at Holy Names Music Center!”
    Dive deep into a worldwide musical journey without leaving Spokane. The event “Jet-set Jams,” promises attendees an
    auditory exploration through iconic musical cities. Experience the elegant harmonies of New York’s grand pianos, the
    passionate rhythms of Vienna’s majestic violins, the flamboyance of Seville’s guitars, and the operatic grace of Milan’s famed
    vocals and more.
    Dates: Saturday, September 9, 2023
    Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Location: Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W Custer Dr
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit https://www.hnmc.org
  • 19th Annual Nurture our Nature – Share Our Dream Fundraiser
    Camp Fire of the Inland NW fundraiser. They will be offering specific items for both their on-line and in-person auctions.
    Dates: Saturday, September 9, 2023
    Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Location: Camp Dart-Lo
    Cost: $75.00
    For more information visit https://campfireinc.org/share-our-dream/. In-person, will receive one drink ticket, complimentary
    hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments.
  • Death Cafe
    At a Death Cafe, people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a
    view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no
    agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
    Dates: Sunday, September 10, 2023, every 2nd Sunday through December 8, 2023
    Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Location: Spokane Public Central Library, 906 W. Main St
    Cost: Free, need to reserve a ticket
    For more information visit https://deathcafe.com/deathcafe/17431 or RSVP at https://rubiconsedge.com/events.
  • Hispanic Business / Professional Association (HBPA) monthly membership meeting
    TBA
    Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Location: TBA
    Cost: Free
    For more information, visit their Facebook/website www.facebook.com/HBPASPOKANE | www.hbpaofspokane.org for
    updates.
  • Navarasa Kalinga Nartana Workshop
    Workshop to be held by the artists demonstrating the dance style of Indian classical dance.
    Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
    Time: 7:00 pm
    Location: Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave
    Cost: Free
    For more information email sacaspokane@gmail.com. Presented by the South Asia Cultural Association (SACA).
  • Navarasa Kalinga Nartana – A Classical South Indian Bharatha Natyam
    Performance by the renowned Indian classical performer-choreographer Jayanthi Raman and her 10-member ensemble from
    Portland, OR. This Indian dance theater production showcases the theme of Navarasa – the nine moods codified in dance
    literature, Natys Sasta. The theme is overlaid on the story of Lord Krishna’s battle and triumph over the snake Kainga or Kaliya.
    The battle between the snake Kaliya and Lord Krishna has been told through many generations.
    Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
    Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Location: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave
    Cost: Free, donations accepted
    For more information email sacaspokane@gmail.com. Presented by the South Asia Cultural Association (SACA)
  • Adobo y más / atbp
    Hispanic (September) and Philippine (October) History Month, immigration clinic and ITIN assistance. Historical presentation:
    The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade and our Cultural Hilarities, Similarities & Profanities. Performances by Quiero Flamenco,
    HBPA Baile Folklorico and FAAire Silangan dancers. Mexican and Philippine art, food, and desserts for sale. No-host bar with
    Mexican, Philippine, Spanish beers, and Wine.
    Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
    Time: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Location: Southside Senior Center, 3151 E 27th Ave
    Cost: Free
    For more information contact office@hbpsofspokane.org or call 509.557.0566. Sponsored by Spokane United We Stand,
    Hispanic Business Professional Association, The Filipino-American Association of the Inland Empire and The Filipino American
    Chamber of Commerce.
    Rights of Nature, Indigenous and Advocacy Perspectives
    Panel speakers: Amelia Marchand, Joaquin Marchand, and Jerry White Jr. Panel discussion will focuses on working to protect
    water, landscapes through advocacy and indigenous perspectives.
  • Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm
    Location: Hemmingson Auditorium and Zoom
    Cost: Free and open to the public, register at www.gonzaga.edu/climinatecenterevents.
    For more information visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/news-events/events/2023/9/19/rights-of-nature-indigenous-andadvocacy-perspectives.
  • NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting
    Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
    Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Location: Community Building, 35 W Main Ave or community venue, check their Facebook page
    Cost: Free, meeting open to everyone
    For more information contact spokanenaacp@gmail.com or visit their Facebook at
    https://www.facebook.com/spokane.naacp/. Note that this meeting may be virtual, please visit their Facebook for updates.
  • The African Children’s Choir
    Performance of popular children’s music, traditional spiritual songs, and African cultural pieces.
    Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 and 21, 2023
    Times: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Location: Suncrest Family Worship Center, 6048 WA-(Nine Mile Falls
    Cost: Free
    For more information call 509.866.6591 or visit https://africanchildrenschoir.com/tour-dates/.
  • The African Children’s Choir
    Performance of popular children’s music, traditional spiritual songs, and African cultural pieces.
    Date: Friday, September 22. 2023
    Times: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Location: Grace Alliance Christian School at Summit South, 1801 E 29th Ave
    Cost: Free
    For more information call 509.866.6591 or visit https://africanchildrenschoir.com/tour-dates/.
  • Valleyfest – Hearts of Gold
    Parade, car show, multicultural day, multi-sports Sunday, bike, run triathlon, culture fest, and more.
    Dates: Friday-Sunday September 22-24, 2023
    Time: Friday parade at 7:30 pm, Saturday 10:30 am-6:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Location: Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E Mirabeau Parkway
    Cost: Free and open to the public
    For more information visit their website at https://valleyfest.org/.
  • El Mercadito
    Outdoor cultural market held on the last Saturday of every month. Gain access to fresh cultural food, activities and provide
    support for local vendors.
    Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023 (last Saturday of every moth)
    Time: 11:00 am
    Location: A. M. Cannon Park, 1603 N Belt St
    Cost: Free to attend
    For more information call Latinos en Spokane at 509.558.9359 or visit http://www.latinosenspokane.org.
  • SPR/KPBX Kid’s Concert – Hot Club of Coeur d’Alene
    Swing to the French music style of hot jazz string quartet band. Hot jazz, often called gypsy jazz, gypsy swing, and monouche
    among other names, is a musical genre developed in Paris in the 1930s. This style of music was popularized by Belgian Roma
    guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli. The unique sound of hot jazz is commonly acoustic and performed
    by all strings with no drums. The Hot Club of Coeur d’Alene is comprised of Ethan Madrid on lead guitar, Jessie Morozov on
    violin, Keira Petrik on bass, and Garrett Johnson on rhythm guitar.
    Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
    Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Location: River Park Square, 808 W Main St
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/2023-08-23/kpbx-kids-concert-hot-club-of-coeur-dalene.
  • 87th Annual Greek Festival
    They are firing up the grill with delicious gyros and baked-from-scratch-dripping-with-honey baklava, as well as plenty more.
    Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 28. 29, & 30, 2023
    Times: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
    Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N Washington St.
    Cost: Free and open to the public
    For more information visit http://www.holytrinityspokane.org/ or call 509.328.9310.
    Peace and Justice Conference
    Thursday: Progressive Approaches to Addressing Anti-Semistim with Shane Burley and Ben Lorber.
    Friday: Presentation from the Salish School of Spokane with Chris Parkin.
    Saturday: Able to choose 16 workshops across 4-workshops tracks – Mobilization Track, Issue Education Track, Organizing
    Education Track, or Radical Arts and Culture Track.
    Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 28. 29, & 30, 2023
    Times: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, | 6:00 pm| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with 8:00 am registration and continental breakfast
    Location: Via Zoom with group watch at the Hive | Spokane Central Library | Spokane Central Library
    Cost: Rates as of 9/9/2023: $70.00 general public, $50.00 members of PJALS and co-sponsoring groups, $205.00 living lightly,
    check website for early bird rates
    For more information and to register visit https://pjals.org/2023conference/. Light refreshments at Thursday and Friday’s
    events. Lunch provided on Saturday.

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  • Whitworth’s President’s Leadership Forum
    Speaker: Bryan Stevenson, founder, and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), a human rights organization in
    Montgomery, Al. He also has a bestselling book Just Mercy.
    Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
    Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
    Location: Spokane Convention Center
    Cost: $60.00 individual; $600 corporate table, breakfast included. Tickets available at
    https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1619/lg21/form.aspx?sid=1619&gid=1&pgid=3797&cid=8389.
    For more information, visit
    https://connect.whitworth.edu/s/1619/lg21/form.aspx?sid=1619&gid=1&pgid=3796&cid=8388&ecid=8388&crid=0&calpgid=7
    08&calcid=2093.
  • Diwali Cultural Celebration
    A vibrant and entertaining anthology of tales featuring the legendary hero of American Indian mythology, According to Coyote
    is an encounter with the richness and vitality of Native American culture using age-old traditions of music, dance, and theatre.
    Directed by Kauffman’s niece Josephine Keefe and performed by Nez Perce actor, Kellen Lewis.
    Date: Friday, October 7, 2023
    Times: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Location: River Park Square Mall, 808 W Main Ave
    Cost: Free
    For more information visit https://www.spokaneindiacommunity.org or http://www.spokaneunitedwestand.org.
  • 21st Annual Transitions People Who Care Fundraiser
    Spend an hour with them to immerse yourself in Transitions’ journey, be moved by compelling tales from our community, and
    fortify our purpose in Spokane.
    Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
    Times: noon – 1:00 pm
    Location: Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 West Spokane Falls Boulevard
    Cost: Free, lunch provided, you will be asked to donate to the fundraiser.
    For more information and to register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/people-who-care-2022-tickets-387213073727.
  • Sangeeta Kacheri – South Indian Classical Music Concert
    Musicians Sri. Sai Raghavan – Mridangan, Sri. Sunil Gargyan – Carnatik Vocal, Sri Vijay Muralidharan – Violin, Sri. Saraswati
    Ranganathan – Veena, and Sri. Ghatam Ravi – Ghatam. Artists will conduct a workshop demonstrating the instruments.
    Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
    Times: 7:00 pm
    Location: Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave
    Cost: Free
    For more information email sacaspokane@gmail.com or call 509.467.5558.
  • Sangeeta Kacheri – South Indian Classical Music Concert
    Musicians Sri. Sai Raghavan – Mridangan, Sri. Sunil Gargyan – Carnatik Vocal, Sri Vijay Muralidharan – Violin, Sri. Saraswati
    Ranganathan – Veena, and Sri. Ghatam Ravi – Ghatam. Indian Vegetarian dinner available for purchase starting at 5:15 pm.
    Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
    Times: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Location: Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S Bernard St
    Cost: Free, donations accepted. Must register due to limited seating (email or call – see below).
    For more information email sacaspokane@gmail.com or call 509.467.5558.
  • Healthy Aging
    As you approach retirement age and beyond, new questions arise. Questions about legal matters, medicine, insurance,
    memory loss, caregiver support, and more. Healthy Aging is a symposium featuring one-hour sessions by experts who educate
    and empower you and your loved one.
    Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
    Times: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
    Location: WSU Spokane Academic Center
    Cost: Free, registration required, see below. Continental breakfast and lunch provided
    For more information and to register visit https://form.jotform.com/HHPC/healthy-aging-spokane-conference.

If you know of diversity/cultural events open to the public that you would like added to the monthly calendar, please e-mail Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora at yvonnecmz04@gmail.com with event details.

For other general events in Spokane, visit Visit Spokane or Spokane 7.

Radio

Democracy Now!
Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am; 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S. democracynow.org. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Democracy Now! Headlines in Spanish
Date: Saturdays
Time: 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, democracynow.org. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Detention 
Day: Monday 
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Variety music/talk show for teens by teens. Produced by students of West Valley City School. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio. Detention takes a break during the summer.

Dragonflies on Thin Air
Day: Sundays
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One of the few elementary age children’s radio shows in the country produced by kids for kids. The program is fun and educational for children and adults, and includes a mix of jokes, music, guests, stories, poetry, trivia. and more. Includes Alice, Elenor C., Lily, Rowan, Sicely, Finn, Eleanor M., Sophia, Aleric, and Amara who all go to Spokane Public Montessori Elementary School. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Earth Matters Now!
Date: Tuesdays
Time: noon – 1:00 pm
Providing a unique perspective on environmental news, issues and science to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for positive environmental action. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Generational Warfare
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join host Ry the Y as he battles with his Gen Z co-hosts, Zakris and Ezekiel. The three friends, alongside guests from the community, grapple with generational divides — both the silly and the seemingly irreconcilable. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Latin Lounge
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A wide spectrum of Latin music, hosted by “Corazon.” Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Out and About
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 pm – 4:55 pm
Consists of a variety of LGBTQ, local news, locally produced, music and public Affairs. Host and producer Maeve Griffith. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Queens of Noise
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hosted by Luscious Duchess, you will hear best in female vocalists/musicians. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at kyrs.org.

The Spanish Hour
Day: Monday
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Candice Agree invites everyone who has an interest in, a fascination of, and a love for the cultural life of Spain and
the Spanish-speaking world to tune in to this unique classical music program.
Listen on KPBX at 91.1 orvisit their website.

Spokane Public Radio, KPBX 91.1, An NPR Member Station
Various programs and news throughout the day.
Listen at 91.1. KPBX
For more information on programs, visit their website.

Welcome Home
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:00 am – noon
A multi-genre roots based folk show. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Women’s Media Center Live
Day: Wednesdays
Time: noon – 1:00 pm
WMC Live with Robin Morgan tackles today’s hottest topics; whether it be sex, politics, art, humor, religion, culture, or news stories that go unreported, each episode is engaged regularly, insightfully, and intelligently. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

September 2023 International/National Cultural Celebrations

  • September 1

Independence Day – Vietnam

  • September 4

Father’s Day – Australia, New Zealand

  • September 5

International Day of Charity – UN
Since 2012, the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness for charity related activities all over the
world for individuals, charitable, philanthropic, and volunteer organizations.
Labor Day – USA, Canada
On June 29, 1894, the U.S, Congress voted Labor Day as a national holiday to honor working people’s
contribution of labor.

  • September 6

Defence Day – Pakistan
National day in memory of how Pakistan defended itself against the Indian army in the Indo-Pakistan war of
1965.

  • September 7

Independence Day – Brazil
Declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822.
Izzat – Baha’i
The 10th month in the Baha’i calendar. “Izzat” means Might.
International Literacy Day – U.N.
A day to focus on worldwide literacy issues. More than 780 million of the world’s adults (nearly two-thirds of
whom are women) do not know how to read or write, and between 94 and 115 million children do not have
access to education.
Jammashtami – Hindu
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and his rescue from potential death by the demon Kasna. Lord Krishna
was born in a prison, then carried by his father to another village where he was secretly exchanged with a
cow herder’s daughter for his safety.

  • September 11

Day of Remembrance – USA
The effects of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001 impacted Americans and
most other nations. It has brought us to focus on the devastation terrorism has caused in the world. We also
honor those whose lives were lost that day – including their surviving families.
Meskerem (New Year) – Ethiopia
Coptic Orthodox Christians are found in all of Africa. They include Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Ethiopia. The end
of the rainy season is known as the New Year.

  • September 12

Gahambar Paitishahem(Sept 12-16) – Zoroastrian
This day celebrates the creation of the Earth.

  • September 15

Hispanic Heritage Month – U.S.
Initiated in 1968, as “National Hispanic Heritage Week” but was established in 1988 by Congress and includes
the days between September 15 to October 15. HHM begins on September 15 as this day marks the
anniversary of independence for five Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and
Nicaragua. Mexico achieved independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18. In 1988, Congress
expanded the week to a full 31-day period from September 15 through October 15.
Latinos from across the nation take a moment to reflect upon their history, customs, and culture, as well as
the contributions made to the U.S.
Independence Day – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Independence from Spain in 1821.

  • September 16

Dia de la Independencia – Mexico
Declares independence from Spain on this date in 1820. Celebrations begin 11 p.m. the previous day to
honor the time in 1810 when Father Miguel Hidalgo made the call to freedom that began the rebellion.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – U.N.
Commemorates the date the Montreal Protocol on Substances that depletes the Ozone Layer was signed in
1987.
Oktoberfest – Germany
Originally it was meant to be just a simple horse race event but the Bavarian character took over and it
became a happy gathering of cheerful beer drinkers. Attracts approximately 7-millon visitors each year and
lasts 3-weeks.
Rosh Hashanah |New Year (Sept 16-17) – Jewish
Begins the previous sundown at 6:00 pm and observed for two days. Literally ‘Head of the Year’ marks the
first and second day of the Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world. It ends 10-days
later with Yom Kippur. It is celebrated with prayers and religious services.

  • September 17

Constitution Day – U.S.
Honors those from other countries who become U.S. citizens each year and the anniversary of the signing of
the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

  • September 18

Independence Day – Chile
Independence from Spain in 1810.
Keiro No Hi – Japan
Respect of the Aged Day, established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders and to
recognize and thank them for their contributions to society and celebrate long lives.

  • September 19

Independence Day – Saint Kitts/Nevis
Ganesh Chaturhi – Hindu
It is in honor of one of Hindu’s major deity, Ganesh, the elephant-headed god. He is known as the remover
of all obstacles’ and is involved at the beginning of all new undertakings.

  • September 20

Dashalakshani – Parva Jain
Celebrated by the Digambra sect and lasts 10 days, each day dedicated to a virtue: humility, honesty, purity,
forgiveness, truthfulness, self-restraint, asceticism, study, celibacy, and detachment.

  • September 21

Independence Day – Armenia, Malta
Armenia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Malta gained independence from Britain in
1964.
International Day of Peace – U.N.
A day of global ceasefire and nonviolence, and an invitation to all nations and people to honor cessation of
hostilities and to otherwise commemorate the day through education and public awareness on issues related
to peace.

  • September 22

Independence Day – Bulgaria, Mali
Bulgaria gained independence from Ottoman rule in 1908. Mali gained independence from France in 1960.

  • September 23

Autumn Equinox – International
Unification Day – Saudi Arabia
In 1932, King Abdulaziz proclaimed the unification of the country as a kingdom.
Chichen Itza Festival – Mexico
During the Autumn Equinox, thousands gather at the Mayan Temple of Kukulkan to see the interplay of sun
and shadow as it forms the impression of a long-tailed serpent leading down to the stone head of the serpent
Kukulkan.
Shuki sorei sai – Japan, Shinto
Autumnal Equinox Day. The Japanese honor family ancestry, visiting ancestral graves and having family
reunions.
Mabon – Wiccan
This day celebrates the fall equinox and the end of the harvest season.

  • September 24

Our Lady of Las Mercedes Day – Dominican Republic, Peru
In Carhuaz, Peru celebrations are held in honor of the virgin, with traditional processions, bands of musicians,
bullfights, and fireworks.
Heritage Day – South Africa
A recently created holiday in which everyone is encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of
their beliefs and traditions.
Republic Day – Trinidad & Tobago
Became independent from Britain in 976.

  • September 25

Yom Kippur – Jewish
The Day of Atonement is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. They believe that once
you atone for your mistakes, you can be ‘at one’ with God.

  • September 27

Mashiyyat (11th moon) – Baha’i
The first day of the eleventh Baha’i month. The English translation of Mashiyyat (Arabic) is Will.

  • September 28

Fiesta San Miguel – Mexico
The festival of the Archangel San Miguel is in honor of the Patron Saint of the city of San Miguel. Cultural,
social, artistic, and sporting events are held throughout the city, along with bullfights.
Ananta-Chaturdasi – Jain
“Festival of Ten Virtues” is a 10-day fast and meditation for the Jains.
Eid-Maulad-un-Nabi – Islam
Anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

  • September 29

Harvest Moon Festival – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
The festival is celebrated with family, reunions, moon gazing and eating of moon cakes.
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  • September 29

Chuseok – Korea
Referred to as Korean Thanksgiving Day. It is a celebration of the harvest and thanksgiving for the bounty of
the earth.
Trung Thu – Vietnam
On this night, children form a procession and travel through streets with bright lanterns, singing and dancing
to the beat of drums.
Ksamavani – Jain
This is the ‘day of universal forgiveness’ for wrongs committed by them and to them.
Kathina – Buddhist
New robes and necessities are given to ordained monks and nuns.

  • September 30

San Geronimo Day – Aboriginal/Native American
Named after St. Jerome, an Apache fighter (1829 – 1909), this day is celebrated by the Native Americans in
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico.
World Maritime Day – UN
Created to celebrate international maritime industry’s contribution towards the world’s economy in shipping.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – Indigenous, Canada
This is the first time honoring this day for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a Canadian day of
remembrance observed annually on September 30 to reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of the
Indian residential school system of mandatory boarding schools for Indigenous Peoples.
Residential schools were operated from the 1870s to the mid-1990s. These schools were a network of
mandatory boarding schools for Indigenous Peoples funded by the Canadian government’s Department of
Indian Affairs and administered by Christian churches. The school system was designed to isolate Indigenous
children from the influence of their own native cultures, languages, and religions and “assimilate” them into
the dominant, Christian Canadian culture. During the system’s 100-year-long existence, an estimated 150,000
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were removed from their homes and held in residential schools across
Canada.
Sukkot (Sept. 30-Oct 1) – Jewish
Begins previous sundown at 6:00 pm. The Feast of Booths is a joyful harvest festival lasting 9-days. A little
hut called ‘sukkah’ is built outdoors where families eat to remember the time Israelites wandered in the
desert for 40-years, sleeping and eating under the stars.

 

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To honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, below is a list of National Hispanic Organizations:

Advocacy & Education
• ASPIRA Association – https://aspira.org/
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) – https://chci.org/
• Cuban American National Council, Inc. – http://cnc.org/
• ¡Excelencia! in Education – https://www.edexcelencia.org/
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) – https://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) – https://hacr.org/
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund – https://www.hsf.net/
• Latino Art Beat – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069399759863
• Latinos for Education – https://www.latinosforeducation.org/
• League of United Latin American Citizens – https://lulac.org/
• MANA: A National Latina Organization – https://www.hermana.org/
• Mexican American Civil Right Institute (MACRI)
https://www.somosmacri.org/#:%7E:text=Rooted%20in%20and%20inspired%20by%20San%20Antonio%E2%80%99s%20legacy%2C,American%20community%E2%80%99s%20civil%20rights%20efforts%20in%20the%20U.S.
• NALEO Educational Fund • National Hispanic Institute – https://naleo.org/
• National Hispana Leadership Institute/Women in the World Foundation –
https://www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/
• National Image, Inc. – https://www.facebook.com/NationalImage/
• Puerto Rican Coalition for a Better Community – https://www.puertoricancoalition.org/
• Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration – https://www.prfaa.pr.gov/
• UnidosUS (formerly known as the National Council of La Raza) – https://unidosus.org/

Business
• Association of Latino Professionals – https://www.alpfa.org/default.aspx
• Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia – https://www.hbadc.org/
• Hispanic Communications Network – https://hcnmedia.com/
• Hispanic National Bar Association – https://hnba.com/
• Labor Council for Latin American Advancement – https://www.lclaa.org/about-us
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists – https://nahj.org/
• Prospanica: The Association of Hispanic MBAs and Business Professionals – https://prospanica.org/
• Service, Employment and Redevelopment (SER) National – https://ser-national.org/
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – https://www.ushcc.com/

Federal Sector
• Federal Hispanic Law Enforcement Officers Association – https://www.fleoa.org/
• National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE) – https://nahfe.org/
• National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (HEPM) – https://www.nationalcouncilhepm.com/

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine (STEMM)
• Great Minds in STEM – https://greatmindsinstem.org/
• Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) –
https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=9144&lvl=2&lvlID=52
• HSI STEM Hub – https://hsistemhub.org/
• Latinas in STEM – https://www.latinasinstem.com/
• Latino Medical Student Association – https://national.lmsa.net/
• Latino STEM Alliance – https://www.latinostem.org/
• MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering – https://mymaes.org/
• National Alliance for Hispanic Health – https://www.healthyamericas.org/
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses – https://nahnnet.org/
• National Hispanic Environmental Council – https://nheec1.org/
• National Hispanic Medical Association – https://www.nhmamd.org/
• National Society of Hispanic Physicists – https://hispanicphysicists.org/
• Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) – https://www.sacnas.org/
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) – https://shpe.org/
• TECHLATINO: Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association – https://techlatino.org/

Veterans
• American GI Forum – https://agif-nvop.org/
• American Latino Veterans Association – https://alvavets.org/
• Hispanic Veterans Leadership Alliance – https://hvlavets.org/
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Thank you again to Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora for providing this list of diversity/cultural events. If you know of a diversity/cultural event open to the public that you would like added to this diversity monthly calendar, please e-mail Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora at yvonnecmz04@gmail.com with event details.