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Spokane has one final Wednesday-night market stroll left before Summit Parkway packs up for the season. That feels like a fair bargain for mid-September: one more bag of produce, one more song by the river, and zero need to pretend we're ready to let summer go quietly. The calendar may say fall is coming, but Spokane still has a few late-summer rituals to finish.

In today's Spokane Pulse:

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🎓 Three Lewis and Clark High School seniors were named National Merit semifinalists. Cimarron Waldo, Avisha Patil, and Sabrina Wang are among 16,000 students nationwide competing for scholarships next spring.

🛼 Pattison's North is celebrating 75 years in Spokane while the family skating business expands into the Valley. The owners purchased and renovated the former Roller Valley rink, including a $70,000 floor restoration.

🏠 Federal crews have removed household hazardous materials from 700 of 827 Spokane-area properties affected by the fires. Property owners still need asbestos assessments before demolition and rebuilding permits.

🤝 More than 35 local organizations gathered for Hands Across Spokane at Riverfront Park, connecting residents with behavioral health, family, disability, and recovery resources. Organizers plan to bring the event back next year.

🥾 Deer Park resident Robert Whaley began a walk to Washington, D.C. to raise money for an accessible veterans memorial in his hometown. He estimates the journey could take 90 to 120 days or more.

🚧 Sullivan Road is down to one lane in each direction between the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge and East Kiernan Avenue. Pedestrian-ramp and drainage work is expected to continue through Sept. 25, with business access maintained.

Little dancers ages 0 to 5 can shake eggs, wave scarves, make music, and stay for playtime afterward.

Local comics test clever, family-friendly material in a profanity-free showcase, though the club limits attendance to ages 18 and older.

Gretchen Wilson and The Band Perry open Tuesday, Daughtry follows Wednesday, and Nate Smith closes the three-night fair run Thursday.

Give the season a proper sendoff with Inland Northwest produce, handmade goods, food trucks, and live music along Summit Parkway.

The Zags return to Luger Field for a midweek nonconference match against the Wolverines under the lights.

Follow the pinwheels to artists, live music, family activities, and a first-birthday celebration for the Hillyard Creative District.

Gonzaga opens the Zags Volleyball Classic at home against Seattle, beginning a three-day tournament at the Martin Centre.

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🎪 South Perry Street Fair: Local vendors, food, and live performances fill Perry Street between Ninth and 12th for the neighborhood fair's 24th year. (September 26)

🎨 Terrain 17: Spokane's one-night celebration of visual art, music, dance, film, performance, and literary work returns downtown with free admission. (October 2)

🏰 Spokane Renaissance Faire: Jousting, performers, merchants, and costumed merriment return to the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center for a full weekend. (October 3-4)

⚽ Velocity FC vs. Portland Hearts of Pine: The Lads return to ONE Spokane Stadium for an evening league match against Portland. (October 3)

🐺 Peter & the Wolf: The Spokane Symphony turns every instrument into a character in this family concert, with crafts, games, and an instrument petting zoo. (October 11)

🛻 Monster Jam: Twelve-thousand-pound trucks bring jumps, stunts, and three arena shows to Spokane. (October 17-18)

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