
Coeur d'Alene Special Events Calendar!
Things to Do in North Idaho for All Ages!
See our CALENDAR below for residents & visitors.
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free community events
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Feb 19 (Wed), 10 am-1 pm, "IDOL Job Fair" at Idaho Dept. of Labor, 600 N. Thornton St., Post Falls. Take resume & meet employers for a new beginning.
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Feb 22 (Sat), 7:30 am, "Fleet Feet Saturday Run" leaves from Fleet Feet Store, 511 E. Sherman Ave., CdA, for a group run/stroll every Saturday morning. All paces are welcome w/separation being speed, distance & social inclinations.
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March 5 (Wed), 3:30-6:30 pm, "Women at Work" at NIC's Parker Technical Education Center, 7064 W. Lancaster Rd., Rathdrum. An introduction to technical education programs for women. Connect w/NIC CTE faculty, tour the facility, & receive assistance applying to NIC & enrolling in classes. FREE admission, food, drinks & giveaways!
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March 12 (Wed), 9 am-4 pm, "Senior Appreciation Day" at Lookout Pass Ski Resort, I-90 Exit 0, ID/MT state line. FREE ski lift t icket for ages 65+ w/ID or driver's license. Senior lunch FREE of charge too! More info & registration HERE.
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FREE TAX PREPARATION BY AARP TAX-AIDE >
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March 14 (Fri), 5-8 pm, "ArtWalk" the sidewalks of downtown CdA. A FREE & fun evening for all ages visiting galleries, watching artists at work & hearing musicians serenade the crowds. Enjoy pop-up art displays, complimentary beverages/food & the local hospitality vibe. Click HERE for more info & map. ArtWalk takes place on the 2nd Friday of each month.
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April 17-19 (Thurs-Sat), 11 am-5 pm, "Museum of North Idaho Grand Opening Weekend" at MONI, 720 E. Young Ave., CdA. Celebrate the unveiling of the new museum located in the historical JC White House by Tubbs Hill, downtown CdA, with several activities: April 17 (member opening/donor reception), April 18 (grand opening/ribbon cutting), & April 19 (Easter Egg Hunt). FREE & open to all!
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May 10 (Sat), 10 am-2 pm, "TAILSPawlooza Pet Fair" at Pointe Pkwy Walmart, 6405 W. Poine Pkwy, Post Falls. A community event benefiting pets who might otherwise go without basic medical care. Includes 1K doggy fun walk/run. Also FREE exams, vaccinations, microchips, nail trims & more.

Food distributions & meals
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Feb 18 (Tues), 4:30-6:30 pm, "Community Dinner" at Cup of Grace, 31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake. FREE dinner & all ages are welcome every Tuesday!
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Feb 19 (Wed), 8-9:30 am, "Veterans Appreciation Breakfast" at Legends Park Assisted Living, 1820 N. Legends Pkwy, CdA. Each month veterans & their families are invited to enjoy a full breakfast - eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, coffee & juices - FREE of charge! Please RSVP to 208-699-6015. Offered every 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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Feb 23 (Sun), 12:30-1:30 pm, "Community Lunch" at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA. FREE & open to the public!
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March 4 (Tues), 11 am-1 pm, "2nd Harvest Mobile Market" at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 15 S. Division St., Pinehurst. Drive-thru event for families struggling with food supplies. Fresh & non-perishable food items will be available for up to 250 families. Also March 12 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 N. McGuire Rd., Post Falls; March 13 at Christian Life Fellowship, Plummer; March 25 at Venture HS, 1619 N. 9th St., CdA; & March 26 at Cormana Bldg., 1101 W. Idaho Ave., St. Maries.

wellness & safety
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Feb 19 (Wed), 1-2:30 pm, "Stop the Bleed" at Hayden Library, presented by Panhandle Health District. Learn skills needed to assess & address bleeding while waiting for professional medical care. To sign up, call 208-651-9096 (Jennifer).
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Feb 22 (Sat), 9, 10 & 11 am, "Hands-Only CPR" taught at CdA Fire Station #3, 1500 N. 15th St., CdA. Learn essential skills to help save a life in an emergency. Spots are limited to 20 people ages 12+ per session, so email cdafire@cdaid.org to register. Include date, session time & name(s) of attendees.
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Feb 26 (Wed), 3-4 pm, "What is Addiction?" at Hayden Library, presented by Panhandle Health District. Program will cover what resources are available in our communities, safe storage & disposal of prescription drugs. Medication lockboxes & disposal pouches will be available for attendees.
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SENIOR COMPANIONS PROGRAM >
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March 4 (Tues), 2-3 pm, "Diabetes Information Session" at Hayden Library. Learn how to prevent or manage diabetes; also tips on understanding food labels from food experts. FREE & open to the public!
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​THE WELL is a FREE family wellness program at Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., CdA. (No Kroc membership is needed.) Details HERE.
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April 9 (Wed), noon-1 pm, "Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Education" presented by Shoshone Medical Center at SMC's Community Outreach Center, 9 Country Club Lane, Pinehurst. Space is limited, so RSVP via email to SBerry@shomed.org or call Susan at 208-784-4609. Complimentary lunch. Also: June 10, Topics for Seniors; & Sept 10, Fall Prevention.
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April 16 (Wed), noon-4 pm, "Advance Care Planning" w/experts & trained professionals at Hospice of North Idaho Community Bldg., 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. Explore legal considerations & documents (Advance Directive, Living Will & Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare). Also tips for Medicare/insurance optons & community resource booths.Two sessions available: noon-2 pm; or 4-6 pm, w/Q&A time provided. FREE event! Register HERE.
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May 3 (Sat), 1-2 pm, "Peace Walk at the Labyrinth" located at 4465 N. 15th St., CdA. Speak & affirm your 2025 power words while walking the labyrinth with Kim Morgan, life coach/resilience trainer. Become restored in a power that is greater than one's own perceived limited beliefs.
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TELEPHONE OF THE WIND >

library HIGHLIGHTs
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Feb 19 (Wed), 2-4 pm, "Fly Fishing & Fly Tying" at Rathdrum Library for adults ages 18+. Learn (3) basic ties to practice before river-fishing season arrives. Register HERE.
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Feb 19 (Wed), 3:30-4:30 pm, "Around the World in 80 Days" at Athol Library. Geared for children in grades 3-6 (all ages are welcome), participants will explore the world through art, music, architecture, dance & food while following the adventures of Phileas Fogg & Passeparout. Build famous monuments using Legos, & create art through various techniques/styles. Program continues every Wednesday through March 12.
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Feb 19 (Wed), 4-5 pm, "Origami" class at Pinehurst Library. Practice the Japanese art of paper-folding - known to enhance mental agility, promote relaxation & refine fine motor skills. Registration is required; call 208-682-3483.
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Feb 22 (Sat), 11:30 am-12:30 pm, "Train Travel in the USA" at Pinehurst Library, presented by Mary Sawyer. Discover tips on choosing various train routes to reach certain destinations.
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Feb 23 (Sun), 2-3:30 pm, "Bill Bozly" at CdA Library. An afternoon of live music presented by local talented bands in a cozy, coffee house setting for all to enjoy! Coffee, tea & treats too. Also: March 16, St. Patrick's Party.
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March 1 (Sat), noon-1:30 pm, "Mardi Gras Mask" at Athol Library. Adults can ready themselves for "Fat Tuesday" w/creative crafts to create unique handmade pieces. All materials provided.
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March 1 (Sat), 2:30-4 pm, "Planning Your Perfect Garden" at CdA Library. From seed to harvest, local gardener Tylr Pearson will share his 20+ years of experience in landscaping, gardening, & as an arborist. Q&A session precedes topic discussions about starting seeds indoors, transplanting outdoors, planting times, crop rotation, & companion/succession planting.
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March 5 (Wed), 2-4 pm, "High Demand Careers: Your Guide to Landing the Right Job" for ages 18+ at CdA Library. Presented by Equus Workforce Solutions. Explore industries that are hiring, uncover skills valued by employers & find valuable resources. Also: April 2.
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March 8 (Sat), 11 am-2 pm, "Beginning Crochet" at Spirit Lake Library. Learn basic skills; geared toward ages 18+.
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March 8 (Sat), 1-3 pm, "Houseplant Swap" at CdA Library. Take your houseplant cuttings to share & find new varieties to take home. Learn about species, & get tips on how to grow healthy plants. Light refreshments will be provided. No cutting to share? That's OK - there will be plenty of extras. Also: July 12 & Oct 11.
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March 8 (Sat), 3-4:30 pm, "Ukulele Club" at CdA Library's Nelson Room. Learn basic skills, instrument tuning, chord positions, strumming patterns, or just join in a jam session. Take your ukulele. Held every 2nd Saturday.
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March 10 (Mon), 4-5 pm, "Herbal Allies: Homemade Natural Remedies" for ages 13+ at CdA Library. Learn how to turn your garden into a go-to for natural remedies from tea blends to elixirs w/guidance from Dr. Casey Carr.
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March 26 (Wed), 9 am, "Wildflower Walk" for ages 13+ leaves from the lower entrance of CdA Library (by the moose statue). David Taylor of Friends of Tubbs Hill, along with librarians, will lead the group to Tubbs Hill for a search of eary spring wildflowers. All are welcome!

"BTW...give back"
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Feb 26 (Wed), 9-10:30 am, "Hospice of North Idaho Volunteer Orientation" at HONI, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., CdA. Two types of volunteering: 1) patient care (bereavement, caregiving, pet therapy, spiritual care, veteran recognition), & 2) administrative (fundraising, garden/grounds, office support, Schneidmiller House, thrift store). Interested? Call Skip Peterson at 208-772-7994 or email petersons@honi.org to register (required). More info HERE. Also: March 5 & 19, April 9 & 23, May 7 & 21.
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espECIALLY FOR KIDS
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April 12 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "DIY Kids' Workshop: Herb Greenhouse" at Lowe's stores. Young builders will create a personalized greenhouse decorated w/seasonal motifs. Register HERE for FREE monthly activities (be sure to choose the correct store location). Also May 17, "Spinning Trinket Box"; June 21, "Door Knocker"; & July 19, "Messi Soccer Shootout".
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April 2 (Wed), 2 pm, "Kids' Movie: Moana 2" at CdA Library's Community Room. Watch this animated far seas adventure of a teenager in search of her ancestors. (Walt Disney - PG)
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FREE NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FOR 4TH GRADERS & THEIR FAMILIES >
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July 12 (Sat), 9 am-2 pm, "Kids' Day Craft Fair" presented by Rathdrum Craft & Farmers' Market at 16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum. There will be FREE booths for kids to sell their special crafts/products. Register online HERE. Plan on a special day w/extra games & activities for the entire family.

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