North Idaho Real Estate Blog Keeping the “invisible” property owners of Kootenai County in-the-know, as if you were here on a daily basis. 208.769.9464 * dreamteam @ nidt . com * Author: Christina Ethridge, REALTOR(R)

May 2-24 - Lake City Playhouse presents “Into the Woods.” Please RSVP at 208-667-1323.

May 16 - “Collaborative Workshop on Workplace Flexibility” offered by Twiga Foundation and Flex Options at the Greenbriar Inn - 8:30am-4:30pm. 208-602-1694.

May 16 - “Joyride” - a production by the Idaho Dance Theatre at The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Event Center at The Old Church - 7:30pm.  208-457-8950.

May 16 - Post Falls Art Show Reception at The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Event Center at The Old Church - 5:00pm.  208-457-8950.

May 18 - Second Annual Gary Fox Memorial Fundraiser All You Can Eat Pancake Feed to benefit the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Dive Rescue & Sonar Team - 7:00am-1:00pm - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-446-1361.

May 18 - NIC’s Really Big Raffle open house - 12:00-4:00pm - 2806 Marceille Dr., Coeur d’Alene. 208-769-3271.

May 20 - Kootenai County Young Professionals are hosting a social event at Paddy’s Too in Post Falls to welcome the new owner, Jim Wymer.  www.kycp.org.

May 21 - SCORE workshop “How To Write a Business Plan” - 9:00am-12:00pm - BIZSTREET Resource Center, 801 W. Riverside, Spokane.  509-459-4118.

May 21 - Post Falls Historical Society’s Quest Cultural Heritage Event - 11:00am-1:30pm - Q ‘emiln Park.  Pre-settlement history with Coeur d’Alene Tribal members and the Rose Creek Singers.  208-773-4681.

May 22 - North Idaho Blood Center’s 10 Year Anniversary Open House - 4:00-6:00pm. 800-423-0151.

May 22 - Mayor’s Youth Commission Awards Dinner - 5:30pm - Q’ emiln Park. 208-773-3511.

May 24 - INSCA Winged Sprints - Outlaw Compacts - Street Stocks at Stateline Stadium Speedway.  208-773-5019.

May 24 - Season opening of Wild Waters Waterpark. 208-667-6491.

May 24-26 - American Heroes weekend at Silverwood - all military personnel, police officers, and firefighters receive free admission. 208-683-3400 X 121.

May 28 - Health Fair at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-667-0717.

May 30 - American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life - Greyhound Park & Event Center. 208-620-0175.

May 31 - City/County Auction by MR Auction at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-699-7474.

May 31 - INSSA Super Stock Series - Late Model 4’s - Hobby Cars at Stateline Stadium Speedway. 208-773-5019.

May 31-June 1 - Fiddle Fest at Q’ emiln Park. 208-773-0539.

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May 2-24 - Lake City Playhouse presents “Into the Woods.” Please RSVP at 208-667-1323.

May 16 - “Collaborative Workshop on Workplace Flexibility” offered by Twiga Foundation and Flex Options at the Greenbriar Inn - 8:30am-4:30pm. 208-602-1694.

May 16 - “Joyride” - a production by the Idaho Dance Theatre at The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Event Center at The Old Church - 7:30pm.  208-457-8950.

May 16 - Post Falls Art Show Reception at The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Event Center at The Old Church - 5:00pm.  208-457-8950.

May 18 - Second Annual Gary Fox Memorial Fundraiser All You Can Eat Pancake Feed to benefit the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Dive Rescue & Sonar Team - 7:00am-1:00pm - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-446-1361.

May 18 - NIC’s Really Big Raffle open house - 12:00-4:00pm - 2806 Marceille Dr., Coeur d’Alene. 208-769-3271.

May 20 - Kootenai County Young Professionals are hosting a social event at Paddy’s Too in Post Falls to welcome the new owner, Jim Wymer.  www.kycp.org.

May 21 - SCORE workshop “How To Write a Business Plan” - 9:00am-12:00pm - BIZSTREET Resource Center, 801 W. Riverside, Spokane.  509-459-4118.

May 21 - Post Falls Historical Society’s Quest Cultural Heritage Event - 11:00am-1:30pm - Q ‘emiln Park.  Pre-settlement history with Coeur d’Alene Tribal members and the Rose Creek Singers.  208-773-4681.

May 22 - North Idaho Blood Center’s 10 Year Anniversary Open House - 4:00-6:00pm. 800-423-0151.

May 22 - Mayor’s Youth Commission Awards Dinner - 5:30pm - Q’ emiln Park. 208-773-3511.

May 24 - INSCA Winged Sprints - Outlaw Compacts - Street Stocks at Stateline Stadium Speedway.  208-773-5019.

May 24 - Season opening of Wild Waters Waterpark. 208-667-6491.

May 24-26 - American Heroes weekend at Silverwood - all military personnel, police officers, and firefighters receive free admission. 208-683-3400 X 121.

May 28 - Health Fair at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-667-0717.

May 30 - American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life - Greyhound Park & Event Center. 208-620-0175.

May 31 - City/County Auction by MR Auction at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-699-7474.

May 31 - INSSA Super Stock Series - Late Model 4’s - Hobby Cars at Stateline Stadium Speedway. 208-773-5019.

May 31-June 1 - Fiddle Fest at Q’ emiln Park. 208-773-0539.

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Local Area Events:

February 1-April 15 - FreeTax Help. This volunteer program is sponsored by AARP, the IRS and the Idaho State Tax Commission. It is designed specifically to help most elderly, low-income, non-English speaking and disabled taxpayers with the preparation of their tax returns. By appointment only. 208-773-9582.

March 14-16 - Home & Garden Show sponsored by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-765-5518.

March 17 - Panhandle State Bank is now accepting nominations to recognize a Community Star in the Post Falls Area.  Visit the Post Falls Branch to fill out an entry form and submit a brief paragraph explaining why you think your nomination deserves recognition.  A $1,000 donation to any charity or organization on behalf of the Community Star will be awarded.  A community celebration and prizes will be given in recognition of you and your “Star.”  The deadline for submissions is March 17, 2008 and a recipient will be chosen by March 24, 2008.

March 17-21 - 38th Annual NIC Popcorn Forum “Earth in Crisis: A Search for Solutions.”  A week-long symposium featuring national experts speaking on the AIDS epidemic, domestic and international terrorism, global warming, ethnic and tribal genicode, and the threat of food contamination.  Free to the public.  208-769-7764.

March 18 - NIC Health Talk Series “The Metabolic Syndrome: The Relationship Between Your Heart and Diabetes” - 6:30-8:30pm. 208-769-3320.

March 21 - Military, Firefighters and Police Appreciation Day at Lookout Pass. 208-744-1301.

March 21 - Classical piano concert “Clara Schumann High Priestess of Music” by Marsha Bjornn.  The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center at The Old Church - 7:30pm.  208-457-8950.

March 25 - NIC Health Talk Series “Childhood Obesity” - 6:30-8:30pm.  208-769-3320.

March 25 - Gallery Showing and Artist Reception “Selected Images by Allie Vogt.”  the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center at The Old Church - 5:00-7:00pm.  208-457-8950.

March 26 - SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business, is offering management workshops.  A “Small Business Marketing and Sales” class will be held at the Spokane Regional Business Center from 9:00-11:30am.  509-459-4118.

March 28-April 12 - Lake City Playhouse presents “On Golden Pond.”  208-667-1323.

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Local Area Events:
February 1-April 15 - FreeTax Help. This volunteer program is sponsored by AARP, the IRS and the Idaho State Tax Commission. It is designed specifically to help most elderly, low-income, non-English speaking and disabled taxpayers with the preparation of their tax returns. By appointment only. 208-773-9582.

February 28-March 9 - Lake City Playhouse presents “Charlotte’s Web.” 208-667-1323.

March 6 - Zerba Cellars Wine Maker at Cena To Go.  Sample Zerba Wines and March’s menu from Cena To Go. $5. 208-765-2500.

March 7 - Three Dog Designs Jewelry Trunk Show and Wine Tasting at Cena To Go.  See hand made jewelry and sample Cena’s wine and appetizers.  Free.  4:00-7:00pm. 208-765-2500.

March 8-9 - Silver Cup Races at Silver Mountain. 877-230-2193.

March 12 - Women’s Leadership Conference of the Inland Northwest.  Spokane Community College - 7:30am-2:00pm. www.gonzaga.edu/ce/wlcin08.

March 14-15 - Lake City Playhouse Reader’s Theatre presents ” A Scull in Connemara.”  The show will be performed at the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center at The Old Church - 7:30pm.  Tickets are $5.  208-457-8950.

March 14-16 - Home & Garden Show sponsored by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. 208-765-5518.

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Local Area Events:

December 28 - “Refuse to be a Victim.” This seminar is designed to offer men and women their own crime prevention and personal safety strategy. Center Target Sports - 1:00-5:00pm. Proceeds go to the Post Falls Women’s Shelter-OASIS. For more information call (208) 773-2331.

December 31 - New Year’s Eve Party and Downhill Torchlight Parade at Silver Mountain. For more information call (877) 230-2193.

January 1 - Polar Bear Plunge -11:30am - Jump into the frigid waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

January 1 - Handicap Hangover Fun Run -The race raises money for TESH, a nonprofit organization that teaches life and job skills to people with disabilities. Call (208) 765-5105 for additional information.

January 5-7 - Silver Mountain’s 40th Anniversary & Jackass Days Celebration. Call (877) 230-2193 for details.

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Local Area Events:
November 13-December 14 - First annual “Keep Warm Program” for Seniors blanket drive sponsored by local area food banks.  Century Publishing and the Post Falls Chamber office will each be a collection center.  For more information call Mike Urquhart at (208) 765-6300.

December 7 - Winterfest at Harrison.  Call (208) 689-9502 for details.

December 7 - Artist Reception - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center.  Fifteen local and regional artists have taken hand-carved fish and added their unique embellishments to create stunning one-of-a-kind works of art.  For more details call (208) 457-8950.

December 7-22 - Lake City Playhouse presents “The Littlest Angel, Gift of the Magi.”  For information call (208) 667-1323.

December 7-31 - The Art Spirit Gallery features the 9th Annual Small Artworks Invitational.  Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk is December 7.  For details call (208) 765-6006.

December 8 - Christmas Soiree - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center.  For more information call (208) 457-8950.

December 9 - All you can eat breakfast with Santa at the Hauser Lake Fire Station. All proceeds will benefit Ashley of Hayden Lake, who is two and has cancer.  7:00am-1:00pm, $3 per person or $10 per family. For more information call (208) 773-1174.

December 9 - Benefit concert for Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center presents Diana Clemons in “Life is a Cadenza.”  The concert to raise money for the riding center in Rathdrum is at 2201 Government Way # B at 2:30pm.  Please call (208) 762-2158 for more information.

December 9 - Annual Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting in Bayview.  Call (208) 683-2553 for details.

December 15 - USASA Snowboard SL & GS Alpine Race Competitions - Lookout Pass.  Call (208) 744-1301 for more information.

December 15-16 - Gun Show - Sports Connection - Kootenai County Fairgrounds.  For details call (406) 633-2206.

December 19 - Christmas concert at St. Pius Catholic Church, 625 Haycraft Ave., in Coeur d’Alene - 7:00pm.  For details call (208) 772-3491.

December 24 - Santa’s Traditional Schweitzer Visit.  Santa will hit the slopes, then stop off at the Selkirk Lodge.  Call (208) 263-9555 for information.

December 31 - New Year’s Eve Party and Downhill Torchlight Parade at Silver Mountain.  For more information call (877) 230-2193.

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Local Area Events:

November 9-December 1 - The Art Spirit Gallery features Katherine Nelson Colbert - charcoal drawing and en caustic. Call (208) 765-6006 for more information.

November 13-December 14 - First annual “Keep Warm Program” for Seniors blanket drive sponsored by local area food banks. Century Publishing and the Post Falls Chamber office will each be a collection center. For more information call Mike Urquhart at (208) 765-6300.

November 17-25 - Thanksgiving Fishing Derby, Sandpoint. Call (208) 263-0887.

November 23 - Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. Coeur d’Alene Resort Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Show. Call (208) 765-4000 for information.

November 23-25 - Festival of Trees. View beautifully decorated trees donated by area businesses. Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation, held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. For more information call (208) 666-8733.

November 30-December 1 - Pottery Show - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center. Call (208) 457-8950 for details.

December 1 - Bankruptcy Auction - Black & Associates - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. For details call (208) 699-1360.

December 1 - Christmas in St. Maries, lighted parade, jingle bell run and merchants open house. Call (208) 245-3563 for more information.

December 2 - Gallery Tour with Dr. Ernest Fokes - A collection of palladium and platinum photography - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center. For details call (208) 457-8950.

December 2 - Christmas Festival in Wallace. For information call (208) 753-7151.

December 7 - Winterfest at Harrison. Call (208) 689-9502 for details.

December 7-22 - Lake City Playhouse presents “The Littlest Angel, Gift of the Magi.” For information call (208) 667-1323.

December 7-31 - The Art Spirit Gallery features the 9th Annual Small Artworks Invitational. Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk is December 7. For details call (208) 765-6006.

December 8 - Christmas Soiree - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center. For more information call (208) 457-8950.

December 9 - Area Bed & Breakfast 18th Annual Holiday Tour. Contact Shar Scott at (208) 664-9650 for more information.

December 15 - USASA Snowboard SL & GS Alpine Race Competitions - Lookout Pass. Call (208) 744-1301 for more information.

December 15-16 - Gun Show - Sports Connection - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. For details call (406) 633-2206.

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Local Area Events:

November 9-December 1 - The Art Spirit Gallery features Katherine Nelson Colbert - charcoal drawing and en caustic. Call (208) 765-6006 for more information.

November 13-December 14 - First annual “Keep Warm Program” for Seniors blanket drive sponsored by local area food banks. Century Publishing and the Post Falls Chamber office will each be a collection center. For more information call Mike Urquhart at (208) 765-6300.

November 17-25 - Thanksgiving Fishing Derby, Sandpoint. Call (208) 263-0887.

November 23 - Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. Coeur d’Alene Resort Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Show. Call (208) 765-4000 for information.

November 23-25 - Festival of Trees. View beautifully decorated trees donated by area businesses. Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation, held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. For more information call (208) 666-8733.

November 30-December 1 - Pottery Show - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center. Call (208) 457-8950 for details.

December 1 - Bankruptcy Auction - Black & Associates - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. For details call (208) 699-1360.

December 1 - Christmas in St. Maries, lighted parade, jingle bell run and merchants open house. Call (208) 245-3563 for more information.

December 2 - Gallery Tour with Dr. Ernest Fokes - A collection of palladium and platinum photography - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center. For details call (208) 457-8950.

December 2 - Christmas Festival in Wallace. For information call (208) 753-7151.

December 7 - Winterfest at Harrison. Call (208) 689-9502 for details.

December 7-22 - Lake City Playhouse presents “The Littlest Angel, Gift of the Magi.” For information call (208) 667-1323.

December 7-31 - The Art Spirit Gallery features the 9th Annual Small Artworks Invitational. Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk is December 7. For details call (208) 765-6006.

December 8 - Christmas Soiree - Old Church Arts & Cultural Center. For more information call (208) 457-8950.

December 9 - Area Bed & Breakfast 18th Annual Holiday Tour. Contact Shar Scott at (208) 664-9650 for more information.

December 15 - USASA Snowboard SL & GS Alpine Race Competitions - Lookout Pass. Call (208) 744-1301 for more information.

December 15-16 - Gun Show - Sports Connection - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. For details call (406) 633-2206.

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Local Area Events:

October 12-November 3 - The Art Spirit Gallery will feature Mary Farrell, Spokane - printmaking and watercolor painting.

November 1 - University of Idaho Research Park Health Fair - 8:30am-2:00pm at the Jacklin Science and Technology Building. Flu shots and cholesterol and blood sugar tests - Refreshments and give-a-ways. Call (208) 777-4700 for details.

November 2 - Post Falls Rotary Club presents “The Dark Doings at the Crossroads” Melodrama - Red Lion Templin’s. For tickets and information call (208) 755-3282 or (208) 661-1880.

November 3 - Silent auction and rummage sale to benefit Kristen Wilson whose unborn child has been diagnosed with CDH. The event will be held at the Dalton Fire Station starting at 8:00am. For more information or to donate items, call Kyra Hill at (208) 765-2500.

November 3 - Winter Swap with Denny Burt - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Call (208) 664-4957 for details.

November 7 - Spaghetti Dinner at the Post Falls Senior Center - 5:00-7:00pm - tickets are $5.00 and there will be entertainment. For more information call Shirlee Bennett at (208) 773-0139.

November 7 - Veterans Job Fair - 10:00am-2:00pm - at the Idaho National Guard Armory. Call Robert Shoeman at (208) 769-1558 x 3993 or Brandia Young at (208) 769-1558 x 3998 for more information.

November 9 - Cabela’s opens at The Pointe at Post Falls.

November 9-December 12 - The Art Spirit Gallery features Katherine Nelson Colbert - charcoal drawing and encaustic. Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk November 9. Call (208) 765-6006 for more information.

November 10 - 3C’s Cancer and Community Charities presents an evening of Fun Fundraising. “A Wonderland of Wine and Food.” For more information please call (208) 689-9148.

November 10-11 - Gun Show. Above Average Guns & Collectibles. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. For details call (509) 927-1981.

November 10-11 - Post Falls High School’s annual Booster Club Winter Craft Fair. Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm. contact Louise at (208) 457-0717 for details.

November 11 - Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Veterans Memorial Park, Coeur d’Alene American Legion. Call (208) 664-2250 for information.

November 17-25 - Thanksgiving Fishing Derby, Sandpoint. Call (208) 263-0887.

November 23 - Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. Coeur d’Alene resort Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Show. Call (208) 765-4000 for information.

November 23-25 - Festival of Trees. View beautifully decorated trees donated by area businesses. Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation, held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. For more information call (208) 666-8733.

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Local Area Events:

October 12-November 3 - The Art Spirit Gallery will feature Mary Farrell, Spokane - printmaking and watercolor painting.

November 1 - University of Idaho Research Park Health Fair - 8:30am-2:00pm at the Jacklin Science and Technology Building. Flu shots and cholesterol and blood sugar tests - Refreshments and give-a-ways. Call (208) 777-4700 for details.

November 2 - Post Falls Rotary Club presents “The Dark Doings at the Crossroads” Melodrama - Red Lion Templin’s. For tickets and information call (208) 755-3282 or (208) 661-1880.

November 3 - Silent auction and rummage sale to benefit Kristen Wilson whose unborn child has been diagnosed with CDH. The event will be held at the Dalton Fire Station starting at 8:00am. For more information or to donate items, call Kyra Hill at (208) 765-2500.

November 3 - Winter Swap with Denny Burt - Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Call (208) 664-4957 for details.

November 7 - Spaghetti Dinner at the Post Falls Senior Center - 5:00-7:00pm - tickets are $5.00 and there will be entertainment. For more information call Shirlee Bennett at (208) 773-0139.

November 7 - Veterans Job Fair - 10:00am-2:00pm - at the Idaho National Guard Armory. Call Robert Shoeman at (208) 769-1558 x 3993 or Brandia Young at (208) 769-1558 x 3998 for more information.

November 9 - Cabela’s opens at The Pointe at Post Falls.

November 9-December 12 - The Art Spirit Gallery features Katherine Nelson Colbert - charcoal drawing and encaustic. Opening Reception/Downtown ArtWalk November 9. Call (208) 765-6006 for more information.

November 10 - 3C’s Cancer and Community Charities presents an evening of Fun Fundraising. “A Wonderland of Wine and Food.” For more information please call (208) 689-9148.

November 10-11 - Gun Show. Above Average Guns & Collectibles. Kootenai County Fairgrounds. For details call (509) 927-1981.

November 10-11 - Post Falls High School’s annual Booster Club Winter Craft Fair. Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm. contact Louise at (208) 457-0717 for details.

November 11 - Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Veterans Memorial Park, Coeur d’Alene American Legion. Call (208) 664-2250 for information.

November 17-25 - Thanksgiving Fishing Derby, Sandpoint. Call (208) 263-0887.

November 23 - Holiday Festival of Lights Parade. Coeur d’Alene resort Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Show. Call (208) 765-4000 for information.

November 23-25 - Festival of Trees. View beautifully decorated trees donated by area businesses. Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation, held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. For more information call (208) 666-8733.

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