COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

All families are invited to KROC COMMUNITY CENTER on Thursday nights from 5:30-7 pm once a month. Membership is not required & it's FREE of charge! A wide variety of board games will be provided; snacks too, or take your own games to share w/others. More info HERE.

 

Here's what's planned:

Nov 20  |  "Mental Health Game Night"

Local mental health providers will join in & provide info about local mental health resources for families.

Dec 18  |  "Candy Land Game Night"

Life-size adventures await as family & friends play interactive games. Regular board games, snacks/drinks will be provided.

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Also for families w/children ages 2+, attend "Kroc Story Corner" from noon-12:30 in the front lobby on these Fridays: Nov 7 & Dec 5. Open to the public & FREE, special guest readers will share fun stories.

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Thursdays - Free!

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COEURLY Q'S SQUARE DANCE CLUB holds dancing events from Sept - May in Modern Western Square Dancing style (squares of 8 dancers - usually 4 men & 4 women). Dancers form a "square" & dance in patterns as directed by a caller to music which can be rock, classical, pop or country.

 

Beginning mainstream dance lessons occur every Thursday evening mid-Sept thru May from 6:30-8. Donation of $5 is appreciated. Lessons are held at:

HARDING FAMILY CENTER GYM 

(enter from west side parking lot)

411 N. 15th St., CdA​​

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Coeurly Q's is a family-oriented group of friendly folks, always happy to meet new dancers. Want to learn more? Contact Donna Seil at 208-772-9802, or email dseil125@gmail.com. 

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Thursdays - $5

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Nov 5 & 6  |  6:30 pm (W & Th)​

"Gathering of the Bands"

A FREE musical concert open to the public, NIC Wind Symphony & Percussion Ensemble will be featured.

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE​

​The music department of North idaho College presents FREE concerts throughout the year at various times on its beautiful campus! Performances are open to the public for all to enjoy.

 

Unless otherwise noted, concerts take place at:

SCHULER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

North Idaho College Boswell Hall

880 W. Garden Ave., CdA

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Questions? Contact NIC's Music Dept. at 208-769-3276 or email kgmiles@nic.edu. 

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Varies - Free!

Monday (2nd)  |  10-11 am

"Adult Coffee Time"

ST. MARIES LIBRARY

822 W. College Ave., St. Maries

Drop in for an adult social time on the 2nd Monday of each month. 

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Every Tuesday  |  11 am-noon

"Tuesday Perks"

PINEHURST LIBRARY

107 Main St., Pinehurst

Join the get-together every Tuesday for conversation & creativity over coffee. For ages 18+.​​​

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Every Tuesday  |  3:30-4 pm

"Game On!"

PINEHURST LIBRARY

107 Main St., Pinehurst

Gather for cards, board games & chess - ages 18+.

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Varies - Free!

Monday (3rd)  |  10 am-4 pm (M)

AMERICAN LEGION POST 143

1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls

208-773-9054​

Patriotic Piecers meet the 3rd Monday of each month at American Legion Post 143 to work on quilts (sew, un-sew, iron, cut, sponsor, piece, bind or quilt).

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All quilters are invited to take their sewing machines & fabrics to help create "Quilts of Valor" for deserving veterans who have served & sacrificed to protect our freedom. For more info on "Q of V", or to request a quilt for a veteran, www.qovf.org

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Questions? Contact Karen Henriksen at henriksensk@gmail.com or call 208-964-1128.   

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3rd Monday - Free!

**Photo credit - Carol Kelly

Every Tues & Fri |  1-4 pm

"Mah Jongg"

LAKE CITY CENTER

1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA

208-667-4628

Expert, or "newby", gather to play this rummy-like game played with tiles. Lake City Center charges a minimal fee of $1-2. The game is excellent for the memory. Try it. :-) Questions? Call 208-667-4628.

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1st & 3rd Mondays  |  11 am-3 pm

"Mah Jongg"

HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER

1250 W. Lancaster Rd., Post Falls

208-762-7052

Stop in - cost varies from $1-3 per visit. First time is FREE!

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Every Tuesday  |  12:30 pm

"Mah Jongg"

BAYVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER

20298 E. Perimeter Rd., Bayview

208-683-8040

"Mah Jongg" is similar to the card game, Gin Rummy, but uses Chinese tiles instead of cards. The group is open to experienced players every Tuesday. Tutoring sessions are held when 3-4 people express an interest in learning the basics. 

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Varies - Free or (Almost)!

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Oct 29  |  5:30-6:30 pm (F)

"Trail Tested: Stories from the Pacific Crest Trail"

COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

Barbara Sammut, seasoned long distance hiker & North Idaho adventurer, will speak on hiking the Pacific Crest & Appalachian Trails. In addition, she will talk about the status of Panhandle ranger districts, the importance of protecting Idaho's wild spaces & how we can work together to preserve trails. Hikers & wilderness lovers are especially welcome. 

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Nov 5  |  5:30 pm (W)

"Balancing Act: Idaho's Campaign for Women's Suffrage"

COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

Rebecca Scofield will lecture on the 1896 Idaho women's suffrage campaign & describe how differing philosophies, economic disparity & population growth shaped the beginning of women voting in state elections. This FREE lecture is in conjunction with Museum of North Idaho's new Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit - "Voices & Votes".

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Nov 8  |  2 pm (Sat)

"How Much Progress Have We Made on Climate Change" by Dr. Simon Clark

COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

Kootenai Environmental Alliance hosts a Green Screen Series & Eco Film Forum to engage audiences & provoke thoughts on environmental issues. The November film shows progress made around the globe on reducing carbon emissions. Discussion time follows led by Craig Cooper, PhD, limnologist; Bill Irvin, local author; & Aiyana James, CdA Tribe Climate Resilience Coordinator. 

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Varies - Free!

Sunday (3rd)  |  3-6 pm

"CDA Big Band"

COEUR D'ALENE EAGLES #486

209 E. Sherman Ave., CdA

Monthly tea dances are held at the Eagles Club with CDA Big Band performing on the 3rd Sunday of each month. This is a very popular dancing event & admission is open to the public (no Eagles #486 membership needed; however note Eagles charges $10 (almost FREE). 

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Every Tuesday  |  7-9 pm (time slots)

"Argentine Tango Lessons"

FOLLOW MY LEAD DANCE STUDIO

2775 N. Howard St., CdA (Door D)

208-599-2955 (Kraig Lysek)

Every Tuesday provides a chance to learn Tango steps w/mini-lessons & practica. All levels are welcome; no RSVP is needed or partner. Intro class is from 7-7:30 pm, followed by practice, 7:30-9 pm. Cost is (almost FREE) - $5 for each time slot. ​

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Varies - $5-10

Sunday (1st)  |  2-4 pm

THE BLUE SHELL

1903 E. Sherman Ave., CdA

208-930-1008

Adults can gather on the 1st Sunday of each month for casual chess play (all skill levels). Boards are provided, or take your own. Check out the calendar HERE for game schedules/info, including a Cribbage League which gathers every Friday from 6-10 pm. 

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Every Monday  |  6-8 pm

COEUR D'ALENE CHESS CLUB

meets at McDonald's Restaurant

1325 W. Riverstone Drive, CdA

CDA Chess Club is open to anyone who loves chess, w/no membership fee! The club meets on Mondays. Players of all ages & skill levels (beginners to those registered as masters) are welcome to join. Skill levels are determined so structured pairings can take place. Everyone gets a chance to play & meet others in the club. RSVPs are requested for planning purposes. For more info, email info.cdachess@gmail.com, or leave a messg/text at 208-274-5242.

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​Tuesday (1st)  |  3-5 pm (Sept-Dec)

SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER

32564 4th Ave.., Spirit Lake

Challenges as well as casual games for players of all ages & levels. Held on the 1st Tuesday of every month. 

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Every Tuesday  |  3:30-5 pm

PINEHURST LIBRARY

107 Main St., Pinehurst

All ages are welcome to participate in this growing group of chess players every Tuesday. Take your own chess set to share in a friendly match. Chess Club is FREE of charge!

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Saturday (1st)  |  11 am-2 pm

KELLOGG LIBRARY

10 E. Station Ave., Kellogg

Kellogg Community Chess Club welcomes all ages & skill levels! Sponsored by Kellogg Chess Club & Idaho Chess Association. More info - 208-786-7231 or email idahochessassociation@gmail.com. 

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Varies - Free!

​​TBA  |  TBA​

​​​MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF COEUR D'ALENE

627 N. Government Way, CdA

208-901-8190

Look for professional & exemplary performing artists to entertain in this beautifully-restored "Hamilton House", now serving as the music conservatory. Tickets are required for some concerts & recitals; others are FREE of charge (be sure to take in a "Lunch & Learn" with a featured speaker). Check schedules HERE.

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The conservatory is a music school - a place for future musicians to train under an organized program utilizing collaboration; thus sharing teachers, programs, concerts, venues, events & more. At various times, no-cost workshops & open houses are held.

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"if we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children's education." --Yo-Yo Ma

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Varies - Free!

Wednesday (4th)  |  6:30-8:30 pm (W)

"Community Drum Circle"

UNITY CENTER OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

4465 N. 15th St., CdA

208-664-1125

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Led by Todd Neel, host  musician, this group of drummers gathers each month on the 4th Wednesday to connect through the power & rhythm of music. All ages are welcome, including children w/adult participation or supervision. Take your own drum, or borrow one. It's a FREE event; however donations are welcome. 

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4th Wednesday - Free!

Tuesday (2nd)  |  1-3 pm

NORTH IDAHO QUILTERS

Human Rights Education Institute

414 W. Fort Grounds Dr., Coeur d'Alene

North Idaho Quilters "Community Service" group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July & December) to work on quilts to benefit the community. The 
public is invited to help assemble & tie quilts. Donations of fabric, quilt blocks, quilt tops, & finished quilts are always appreciated. FREE parking; obtain upon arrival. 

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Every Wednesday  |  9:45 am-noon

ST. GEORGE'S PEACE MAKERS

St. George's Catholic Church (Parish Hall)

2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls

208-773-4715

Peace Makers Quilting meets every Wednesday morning to design/create quilts to donate to assisted living homes, hospice & others in need, as well as gifting Baptismal quilts. No special skills or tools are needed & all are welcome to help. Questions? Contact Lori Goldsmith, 509-675-1948.

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Varies - Free!

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JACKLIN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER

405 N. William St., Post Falls

208-457-8950

Enjoy musical entertainment, classes, art activities, bridal fairs & more in the historical JACC bldg. dating back to the 1890s.

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Opening receptions also, celebrating the works of local/regional artists, sculptors & photographers are open to the public with FREE admission! 

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Here are some special events:

• ART EXHIBITS & SALES - "Global Tapestry"

• FREE COMMUNITY ART DAYS - Nov 11 & Dec 11, 5:30-6:30 pm

• COLLECTOR'S TALK - TBA

• COMMUNITY CONCERTS - TBA, FREE

• CELTIC JAMS - Tues (2nd), 5:30-7:30 pm, for musicians & listeners - FREE

• BLUEGRASS JAMS - Wed (2nd & 4th), 5:30-7:30 pm, for musicians & listeners - FREE​

View details HERE.

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Varies - Free!

​Every Tuesday  |  1-2:30 pm

"Drop-in Open Crafting"

KELLOGG LIBRARY

16 W. Market St., Kellogg

208-786-7231

Drop in every Tuesday with an artsy project to work on, or pick up ideas for felting, knitting, crochet, embroidery or cross-stitch. Refreshments & materials provided. Geared to ages 15+.

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Every Tuesday  |  1-3 pm

"The Yarn Connection"

KROC CENTER

Community Room #2 (River)

1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d'Alene

Prefer working on fiber arts with others, or need some help? Every Tuesday at Kroc Center, do yarn projects (for personal or charity) with others, regardless of skill level. No Kroc membership is needed - it's a FREE gathering for ages 11+ - just drop in.​

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Every Wednesday  |  9:30-11:30 am

"Sit n' Sew Craft Group"

COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1470 W. Hanley Ave., CdA

208-765-8800

Gather every Wednesday for sewing & crafting. Take your current project; enjoy fellowship & conversation. All are welcome!

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Every Wednesday  |  1-2 pm

"Knit & Nosh"

HARRISON LIBRARY

111 Coeur d'Alene Ave., Harrison

208-689-3976

All needle crafters are welcome - a FREE community activity! Gather every Wednesday.

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Wednesday (3rd)  |  6:30-8 pm

"Fiber Meetup"

GIZMO-CDA

283 Hubbard Ave., Ste. 102, CdA

(Hedlund Bldg., North Idaho College)

208-929-4029

Meet w/others who share a passion for fiber creations - sewing, spinning, weaving, knitting, felting & more. Share ideas & have fun - all are welcome to work on projects & socialize.

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Every Thursday  |  noon-3 pm

"Community Sew-In"

COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

208-769-2315

Take a current quilting project & socialize or gain advice/help while working. Take your own sewing machine (or hand work), fabric & extention cord to join group in the Community Room every Thursday.

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Every Friday  |  10-11:30 am

"Knitting for Warmth"

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

521 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA

208-667-8446

An open, community knitting time for anyone who would like to create a prayer shaw (which is given as a gift of love, hope & comfort to someone who is critically ill or in crisis). More info HERE.

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Every Friday  |  1 pm

"Krafty Krafters"

HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER

1250 W Lancaster Rd., Post Falls

All ages are welcome. Gather every Friday to crochet, cross-stitch, knit or work on other craft. Socialize, share creative ideas & prepare items for November bazaar. Cost to participate: $1 for member; $2 non-member.​ The group donates hats, mittens/gloves, afghans & scarves to seniors & hospice. Donations of material or unfinished projects are appreciated.

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Every Friday |  1-3 pm

"Knit Along"

RATHDRUM LIBRARY

16320 Hwy 41, Rathdrum

208-687-1029

Open to all every Friday, take a yarn project & socialize. Master knitter will be available to assist.

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Every Saturday  |  1:30-3:30 pm

"The Tinking Frog: A Yarn Social"

POST FALLS LIBRARY

821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls

Hop in w/hooks & needles, knitters & crocheters, every Saturday to share stitch patterns, talk about techniques & show projects to other yarnists. ​

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Saturday (3rd)  |  1-3 pm

"Keep Calm & Carry Yarn"

SPIRIT LAKE LIBRARY

32575 N. 5th Ave, Spirit Lake

All types & skill levels of yarn-crafting are welcome! Take works-in-progress or learn something new.

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Varies - Free!

Thursdays (1st & 3rd)  |  6 pm

UKULELE CLUB OF CDA

Oak Crest Clubhouse

1859 W. Marlboro Ave., CdA​​

Gather to jam on Thursday evenings for the months of May through August. All instruments & their players are invited.

 

Saturday (2nd)  |  3-4:30 pm

COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

FREE beginner-level ukulele lessons are taught. At this time, please take your own instrument.

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Ukulele Club of CdA is a friendly group welcoming all for lessons, jams, or simply sharing the joy of playing the uke. 

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Varies - Free!

Nov 14  |  5-8 pm (F)

Dec 12  |  5-8 pm (F)

"ArtWalk"

DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE

Stroll the sidewalks of CdA, drop into art studios & other businesses. Sample wine; appetizers along the way. Hear local musician singer/songwriters & see artists' demonstrations.

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This is a relaxing evening for the whole family on the 2nd Friday of each month.

See COEUR D'ALENE ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE website for maps & schedules.

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2nd Friday - Free!

Every Monday  |  6-8 pm

COEUR D'ALENE CHORUS

Community United Methodist Church

1470 W. Hanley Ave., CdA

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Coeur d'Alene Chorus is a group of talented women of all ages who sing in 4-part barbershop-style harmony (a cappella).

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Rehearsals are every Monday (Jan-Nov) at CUMC & are open to women who would like to listen, or become a member. (Ask about auditions). Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.

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Vocalists love to perform & participate in competitions. More info - 208-717-1332, email sweetadscda@gmail.com or see website HERE.

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Every Monday - Free!

Every Tuesday  |  7-9 pm

LAKE CITY HARMONIZERS

practices at Bell Tower Funeral Home

3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls

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Lake City Harmonizers welcomes members (men & women) of all ages who like to sing barbershop-style harmony (a cappella) & have fun doing it.

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Rehearsals provide an evening of resonant music-making & take place every Tuesday. More info - text or call Bob Thackston at 208-699-0220.

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Every Tuesday - Free!