The Little Gym coming soon to Post Falls

 A local Veteran and business owner is bringing a franchise location of The Little Gym to Post Falls, with an opening planned for Monday, October 21st. The Little Gym is an internationally recognized child development program the promises to provide kids with fun and socialization. The Little Gym welcomes children ages four months though 12 years old.

The new Post Falls location of The Little Gym will be operated by Christopher and Tiffany Goodwin, a local husband and wife duo. The Goodwins inspired by their daughter's positive experience at The Little Gym, saw it as a perfect franchise opportunity. With three young children, they are excited to bring this much-needed resource to Post Falls, focusing on helping kids learn, read, grow, and leave with a smile.

"We're incredibly excited to bring The Little Gym to our community because we've seen firsthand how important it is for children to have a place where they can learn, grow and build confidence, especially after the challenges of the pandemic" Christopher shared.  An official grand opening celebration will take place on October 19th from 10am-1pm, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for October 21st at 3:30pm. The new Post Falls location of The Little Gym is located at 9044 W. Prairie Ave. Suite 103.

The Little Gym of Post Falls' programs are designed to be a springboard for life's adventures. Classes utilize movement-based learning and imaginative play to enhance coordination, listening and intellectual skills. Popular options include parent/child classes, which allows parents to help their child explore motor skill development, and preschool and grade school gymnastics classes that teach students tumbling and apparatus techniques while using positive motion as a learning tool. The Little Gym of Post Falls also offers a variety of "Awesome Birthday Bashes" in a variety of themes that feature instructor-led games and music.

The Little Gym chain boasts nearly 400 locations spread out across 31 countries and growing. The Little Gym of Post Falls will be open Mon-Thurs. 9am-7:30pm, Sat. 8:30a-1:30pm . For more information they can be reached by phone at 208-877-2265 or via their website https://thelittlegym.com/idaho-post-falls

Eddie's Kitchen & Tavern to open in North Spokane

 

An exciting new restaurant and tavern called Eddie's Kitchen & Tavern is coming soon in the former location of Mac Daddy's at 10115 N. Newport Hwy in North Spokane. The locally owned and operated establishment is a creation of owners Kevin & Juile Pereira, who we're also the owners of the now closed Lost Boys Garage and Summit Kitchen. I'm told the menu at Eddie's Kitchen will be a combination of favorite menu items from those two restaurants, plus a few new items tossed into the mix.

They are currently renovating the space in hopes of opening for business there in November. They tell me the menu will feature large portions at an affordable price, classic cocktails and locally brewed beers. For more information, including more up to date details on the menu and opening date give them a follow on social media via Facebook or Instagram

New Jamaican food truck opens on N. Division

              

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An underserved type of cuisine for this area has arrived in Spokane! Mrs. Donna's Jamaican Food Truck is now open and operating at 2910 N. Division, at the base of the Division St. hill. Mrs. Donna's is open and serving at that site Tues-Sat 11:30-7:00.

Included on the truck's menu is dishes like jerk chicken, curry chicken and even curry goat. A selection of sides and drinks are also available. For more information on Mrs. Donna's Jamaican Food Truck give them a follow on social media via Instagram

Vern's Cafe opens inside the Spokane County Courthouse

                    

Vern Cooks has been a favorite local hot dog cart in the Spokane area for some time, but the locally owned and operated business is growing with the recent opening on Vern's Cafe. The new space is a brick-and-mortar operation located inside the Spokane County Courthouse on Broadway (ground level of the annex building). It is open to the public but does require one to go through a security checkpoint to access.

The new Vern's Cafe is open Mon-Fri 7am-2:30pm with coffee drinks, small breakfast items in the morning including biscuits and gravy and sandwiches, wraps and soup starting at 9am. For more information on Vern's Cafe, give them a follow-on social media via https://instagram.com/verns.cafe

Pizza Rita to open new location on the South Hill

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 One of Spokane's favorite pizza places is growing, with a planned new location coming soon on the South Hill. Pizza Rita is working towards opening their new fourth location at 2525 E. 29th Ave Suite 1A, next door to Northing Bundt Cakes. As of my writing this the opening date isn't set just yet, but they do hope to open the new South Hill store by the end of the year.

Pizza Rita serves a menu of pizzas, breads, wings and desserts with delivery available. For more information on Pizza Rita and to start and online order visit their website at https://rita.pizza

Bardic Brewing & Cider planning new location in Downtown Spokane

 Spokane Valley based Bardic Brewing & Cider is growing and planning a new second location planned to open soon in Downtown Spokane. Bardic is planning to take over the former Mountain Lakes Brewing Co. space at the corner of Riverside and Browne (201 W. Riverside).

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The new Downtown location is tentatively planned to open sometime in October. In addition to their locally brewed beers the new place will also include a small menu of snack options. They will also continue to operate their original tap room in Spokane Valley at 15412 E. Sprague Ave #14. That brewery is toted as a brewery ran by geeks and family friendly with occasional events such as trivia nights.

For more information on Bardic Brewing & Cider, visit their website at https://bardicbrewing.com

International Workspace Group continues expansion across Washington with new centers, one planned in Spokane Valley

 International Workspace Group, the world's largest provider of hybrid working solutions with brands including Spaces, Regus, and HQ is adding five state-of-the-art flexible workspaces in Washington bringing the company's statewide footprint to a total of 36 locations. 

As the adaption of hybrid working continues to accelerate across the US, International Workspace Group is bringing high-quality office spaces to more urban areas and suburbs of Washington. International Workspace Group's latest locations in the Evergreen State come on the heels of the business posting its highest-ever revenue, cash flow and earnings growth in its history and achieving rapid network growth, signing 465 global new locations, including adding 200 centers to its US network, in the first half of 2024 alone.

All five new centers coming soon to Washington will include facilities including private offices, meeting rooms, co-working and creative spaces. One such locations is planned locally at 12709 E. Mirabeau Pkwy in Spokane Valley, it will be branded under the Regus branding and is set to open sometime in the second quarter of 2025. Other new locations in Washington will also be opening in Bremerton, Burien, Bainbridge Island and Issaquah.

International Workspace Group also already operates one Regus branded location in Spokane area located within the newly rebranded Washington Trust Bank East Tower on 1st Ave. in Downtown Spokane. International Workspace Group is the world's leading provider of flexible workspaces, featuring nearly 4,000 locations in more than 120 countries with members able to access all of the locations and business services via the International Workspace Group app.

For more information on International Workspace Group, visit their website at https://iwgplc.com