At River City Youth Ops, we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary. In those 15 years, we have had different names, locations, and visions but one thing has been consistent: cultivating opportunities for youth leadership development in West Central Spokane through food and education. Join us for our annual farm-to-community Harvest Dinner, where we will recognize what we have learned, how we have grown, and where we’re going.

Entertainment & Engagement

Our evening will begin at 5:30 pm with an appetizer and beverage hour, where you will be able to learn what our youth team has been working on, what their goals are, and how you can support their continued growth.

Enjoy live music from Hannah Siglin while you connect with other community members & farmers sustaining our local food system. Throughout the evening, you’ll hear from a number of speakers who support our work and vision.

Atmosphere & Dress Code:

We hope to create a relaxed atmosphere at our event. Please join us with a willingness to enjoy a delicious meal, celebrate our local food systems, and learn about our program alongside other members of our community!

Reminder: This is an outdoor event. Please dress accordingly to ensure you are comfortable during the evening. Our team will be donning "courtyard casual" attire.

The Menu

Guests will enjoy a three-course meal prepared by Chef Noreen Hiskey of Inland Curry, celebrating seasonal produce from our local network of small farms. Chef Hiskey is crafting a menu inspired by the flavors of Indian and Mexican culinary traditions.

Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm and will be followed by a dessert dash.

Guests may choose betweeen two delicious entree options this year:

Tandoori-spiced chicken thigh: (GF)
- With roasted pepper cream sauce, saffron rice & local harvest veg
Chipotle-spiced local mushrooms: (V, GF)
- With creamy korma sauce, saffron rice & local harvest veg

Our Alcohol Policy

We understand that many of the individuals we invest in have experienced trauma, and that alcohol can contribute to and exacerbate cycles of trauma. We also believe that alcohol can support sustainable agricultural practices in our region and enrich our culture when crafted and consumed responsibly. Some things to know:

Nonalcoholic beverages will always be available at our events.
Individuals who purchase a ticket with alcohol privileges will receive a token upon entry.
We ask individuals to know their limit and not exceed their limit.

Our Partners

We are filled with gratitude for our partners, whose time, treasure, talents, and passions make our work possible:

Food & Farm Access:

Land & Facilities:

West Central Abbey

Field trips & Service Learning:

Our Place Community Outreach
Spokane Riverkeeper
Spokane Conservation District
City of Spokane Waste to Energy
Whitworth University’s Dornsife Center for Community Engagement

Grantors:

Innovia Foundation
Washington State Department of Ecology
Northeast Community Center

...And our network of committed youth and adult volunteers!

Thank you for supporting our programs!

Harvest Dinner - September 23, 2023

By River City Youth Ops

Harvest Dinner - September 23, 2023

Join RCYO in celebrating 15 years of youth leadership development & food education!