Community members gathered at a Gabriel's Challenge event

Events

Gather, learn,
and connect.

Every Week at the Center

Make time for connection.

Southern Soul Line Dancing flyer from July 1, 2026, with Za’Kayla Jones at Gabriel’s Challenge
Flyer from July 1, 2026. Join us every Wednesday at the times listed here.

Connect Through Movement

Wednesday line dancing

Enjoy southern soul line dancing, meet people, and spend time together at the Community Education and Empowerment Center. Free to attend.

Every Wednesday · 5:30–7:00 PM

Northtown Mall, second floor. Sign in on our iPad when you arrive.

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Past Events & Recordings

Keep the conversation going.

Browse our events from newest to oldest, with recordings and coverage to revisit along the way.

Gabriel’s Challenge community panel with County Prosecutor Preston McCollam, Dr. Kelly Olson, and Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez

September 23, 2026 · Recording Available

Beyond Fentanyl

Understanding the rise of stimulant and polysubstance use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and community response.

Watch the Recording
KREM 2 coverage of the Facing Fentanyl Together community forum

May 2026 · Community Forum

Facing Fentanyl Together

A community conversation with KREM 2 Let's Talk and Tim Pham.

Watch KREM 2 Coverage
Gabriel’s Challenge Black Balloon Day, March 6, 2026: honoring victims of overdose and remembering our loved ones

March 6, 2026 · Remembrance

Black Balloon Day

Honoring people lost to overdose and remembering our loved ones.

Community members at the first No Wrong Door Summit

September 2025 · Community Summit

First No Wrong Door Summit

Community leaders came together to strengthen our response to the overdose crisis.

Read the Coverage

August 14, 2025 · Speaker Program

Gabriel's Challenge at Rotary

Rotary Club of Spokane #21 listed Kitara Johnson-Jones as its speaker for a program about Gabriel's Challenge and community connection.

View the Rotary Program
Gabriel's Challenge launch at Riverfront Park

May 2025 · Community Launch

The first Gabriel's Challenge

Remember the gathering that helped bring Gabriel's vision for connection to life.

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