Memory Cafés are aimed at combating dementia-related isolation by providing a low-pressure space where people experiencing dementia and caregivers can socialize without fear of judgment or expectation.

The Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community works to raise awareness, improve services, and connect people to resources for managing dementia — from medical and financial support to arts and cultural opportunities.

Five months following the opening of JamPod, a music rehearsal space at 2012 E. Sprague, Spokane entrepreneur Charlie Lindsley is expanding the business with the launch of a new indoor market at the East Central venue.

Missoula, Montana-based Tagliare Delicatessen, an award-winning Italian deli known for its classic rock-themed sandwiches and house-made sauces, will open its third location — the company's first in Washington state — in February.