CdA Events Calendar - Clubs
Clubs & Organizations
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animals
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Meets 2nd Tuesday (Sept-June), 7 pm
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Members participate in field trips, bird surveys/counts & various environmental & educational projects to protect Idaho’s wildlife, particularly birds & endangered species.
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Annual membership - $10-30
KOOTENAI COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
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Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
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Promotes fellowship among horse lovers through horse-centered activities. Hosts large variety of events.
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Parade participation, trail rides, year-end awards, royalty titles, O-Mok-Sees & more.
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Annual membership - $20-35
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Meets the 4th Tuesday, 7 pm
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Meetings often feature guest speakers with health, training, breeding, conformation, & performance trialing as topics. Events include "Dog d'Alene", parades & dog shows.
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Annual membership - $2.50-$30
PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN
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Meets 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 pm
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Dedicated to common sense use & enjoyment of horses in backcountry/wilderness areas
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Group events include trail rides, obstacle courses, clinics, BBQs/potlucks, trail improvement work days & more.
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Annual membership - $30, individuals; $40, families.
aRT - WRITING
COEUR D'ALENE ART ASSOCIATION
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Meets the 3rd Thursday, 10:30 am
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Members participate in many local events such as "Art on the Green" & "ArtWalk".
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Non-members are invited to FREE "Paint with a Friend" sessions each Thursday from 10:30 am - 2 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene.
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Annual membership - $35
BAYVIEW ART ASSOCIATION
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Gathers every Friday, 1-4 pm, at Bayview Community Center
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All levels of artists are welcome. Take own supplies - watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, oils, colored pencile, pastels, collage, mixed, & drop cloth/tablecloth to protect surfaces.
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Info - call or text Marilyn Holte at 208-870-6071, or email .
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Membership - FREE
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Meets twice a month - the 2nd Wednesday, 9 am-noon, & the 3rd Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm
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Meetings are casual and a speaker if featured the first hour, followed by social time & a critique session. Constructive feedback is appreciated.
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Non-members are welcome to attend two meetings FREE of charge.
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Annual membership - $30-45
CARS
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Meets the 3rd Tuesday, 6 pm
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Members showcase cars in cruises, shows & community events such as the "Inaugural NIC Rod Run". Participate in "cruise nights" at Hayden, Post Falls & Rathdrum locations.
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Annual membership - ?
UNITED CAR CLUB INLAND NORTHWEST
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Holds "Cars & Coffee" at various locations
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Family-friendly events with cars, trucks & bikes
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Annual membership - ?
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Information - 208-641-9373
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Community
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Meets the 3rd Friday for social meeting (days & times may vary). Business meeting held the 1st Thursday, 7 pm. Dances held the last Saturday of each month, 7:30 pm
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Located at 7465 W. Kidd Island Rd., CdA; 208-765-8230 (Martha)
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Family-oriented, community-based group enjoys monthly dances, card parties, youth events, women's get-togethers, potlucks & community service
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Non-denominational & non-partisan
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Annual membership - $31
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Meets in the Community Room of Old Kootenai County Jail Museum, 7940 W. 2nd St., Rathdrum
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Mission is to maintain & protect Rathdrum’s historic/cultural resources for future generations.
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Holds museum tours, fundraisers, social events & educational gatherings/functions
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Annual membership - $20, indisual; $30, family; $50, business
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Info- 208-625-0014
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Individual neighborhood clubs welcome boys & girls ages 5-18. Ages 5-7 may participate in non-competitive "Cloverbuds".
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Administered by University of Idaho Extension Office, 1808 N. 3rd St., CdA; 208-446-1680. Email:
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Children learn valuable life skills, such as responsibility, citizenship, leardership, communication & sportsmanship.
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Activities include regular meetings, fair projects, 4-H camp, tours, new friendships & community service.
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For details & costs, see .pdf version of 4-H Family Handbook HERE.
CRAFTS - HOBBIES
COEUR D'ALENE COIN CLUB
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Meets the 1st Tuesday, 7 pm
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An ethical, family-oriented club. Goal is to educate & learn about American, Canadian & Foreign coins/currency.
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Requirement for joining is to have an interest in coins
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(509) 279-5059, or email
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Annual membership - ?
NORTH IDAHO MINERAL CLUB
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Meets the 3rd Thursday, 6 pm
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Promotes interest & education in earth sciences such as geology, mineralogy, lapidary, paleontology & related subjects
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Annual membership - ?
LOG CABIN FIBER ARTS
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Meets 1st Wednesday, 10 am-1 pm & 3rd Tuesday, 6-9 pm
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Gathers for the creation of fiber arts - spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, crochet, tatting, felting & raising fiber animals
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Visitors welcome!
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208-773-4250, or email
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Annual membership - ?
NORTH IDAHO QUILTERS
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Meets the 4th Monday of odd-numbered months (Jan, March, May, July, Sept & Nov)
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Members are involved in activity days, community service projects, quilt shows & Kids Quilt Camp. Community service days are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Coeur d'Alene. Public is welcome to help assemble & tie quilts.
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Annual membership - $25
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Meets 2nd Wednesday, 11:30 am-2 pm
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Dedicated to collecting antique buttons & researching their history
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Annual membership - $20
KOOTENAI COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
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Meets the 3rd Thursday (Feb-June & Sept-Nov), 6:30 pm, at Hayden Library, 8385 N. Gov't Way, Hayden
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Aids individuals in genealogical pursuits,, including their family histories
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Gathers & preserves genealogical & historical data
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Volunteers are available Wednesdays, 1-4 pm, at Hayden Library to assist visitors with genealogical research
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208-772-5612
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Annual membership - $15 per person; $20 couple
ENVIRONMENT
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Meets the 2nd Thursday, 8:30 am, at Calypsos Coffee, 116 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA. All are welcome!
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Advocates for Tubbs Hill advise the city on issues pertaining to the park, & support volunteer efforts, fundraising, community relations & other needed tasks.
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Tubbs Hill is comprised of 120 acres of public land with nature trails in downtown CdA on Lake CdA.
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Need more info, or want to serve on the board? Contact
KOOTENAI ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
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Meets the 1st Thursday (Sept-June) for "KEA Happy Hour", 4 pm, at 206 Indiana Ave., Suite 112, CdA
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Mission is "to conserve, protect & restore the environment, with a particular emphasis on the Idaho Panhandle & the Coeur d’ Alene Basin”
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Become a "Friend of KEA" with a donation (one-time, weekly, monthly, annual) in any amount. Many volunteer opporunities.
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Programs include "Lake CdA Waterkeepers", "Confluence Project, "Gathering Garden, "Climate Action" & "Idaho Discoveries Camp".
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More info - 208-667-9093 or
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GARDENING
COEUR D'ALENE GARDEN CLUB
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Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 1 pm
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Programs feature field trips, activities, speakers, member garden visits & an annual garden tour.
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Annual membership - $15
CALYPSO CHAPTER OF IDAHO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
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Meets 1st Wednesday of March, April, May & October, 7 pm
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Promotes interest in native plants of North Idaho. through meetings/conferences, hikes & field trips
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Annual membership - $10-25 (student, senior, individual)
NORTH IDAHO MUSHROOM CLUB
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Meets the 1st Wednesday in April, May, June, September, October & November, 6-7:30 pm, at Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane Street
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Various workshops & scheduled forays are planned each year. Club educator is Tim Gerlitz. Info -
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June potluck features spring fungi; November, autumn fungi
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Annual membership - $15-20
RIVER CITY GARDEN CLUB
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Meets 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm, at Post Falls Library
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Like-minded gardeners share activities, info & friendship
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Annual membership - FREE
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Info - 208-773-1506
MILITARY
AMERICAN LEGION POST 143 (STEVEN H. NIPP)
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1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-9054
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Office hours - Monday through Friday, 10 am-3 pm
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Meets on 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm
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Membership eligibility is based on honorable service with the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.
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Annual membership - $45
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Affiliated groups are Auxiliary, Sons of Legion & Honor Guard
AMERICAN LEGION POST 154 (MANUEL SCHNEIDMILLER)
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Meets on the 4th Thursday, 6 pm, at Rathdrum Lions Club, 16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum
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Email:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 149 (CLIFFORD A. HACKNEY)
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5525 E. Hwy 54, Athol; 208-683-2614
AMERICAN LEGION POST 36 (GUS ZOELLNER)
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110 N. Hill St., Kellogg; 208-682-5304
COEUR D'ALENE SQUADRON CIVIL AIR PATROL
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All-volunteer U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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2410 W. Miles Ave., Hayden; 208-649-6098
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Senior members (adults) & cadets (ages 12-21) volunteer & provide support for Emergency Services, Cadet Programs & Aerospace Education.
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CAP Cadet Program is a year-round program focused on leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness & moral/ethical decision-making.
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Adults meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 pm; cadets meet every Tuesday, 6;30 pm, at Pappy Boyington Field (CdA Airport), Hayden.
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New members welcome
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Annual membership - $38 cadets; $64 adults
VFW (VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS) POST 3603
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1225 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls; 208-960-4104
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Meets on 4th Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm
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Membership requirements - U.S. citizenship; must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces & either received an honorable discharge or be currently serving; & have served in a war, campaign or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters
VFW POST 889
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406 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene; 208-667-5236
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Meets on 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm
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32119 N. 5th Ave., Spirit Lake; 509-891-6745
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Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6 pm
VFW POST 1675 SHOSHONE
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318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn; 208-752-4811
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Meets on the 4th Thursday, 6:30 pm
music - theater
CHORALE COEUR D'ALENE
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Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm
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Classical chorale performs outstanding music; sacred & secular - old & new. Vocalists of all ages (16 years & older) are invited to audition. Chorale is made up of some of the most talented musicians from the Inland Northwest.
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Membership is $50 per semester (there are two concert semesters).
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Meets every Tuesday, 7-9 pm
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A chorus of barbership singers (4-part a cappella harmony) who welcome vocalists of all abilities for holiday shows
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Annual membership - ?
SHIRTS N' SKIRTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
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Meets every 3rd Friday, Sept=May, 6:30-8 pm in Post Falls
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Lessons offered for ages 8 and up; 1st lessons FREE
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Annual membership - ?
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Info - 208-773-1985 or 208-818-2882
Cd'A FIREFIGHTERS PIPES & DRUMS
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Practices every Thursday
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Firefighters & general pubic welcome. FREE instruction for dedicated youth & adults, with no requirement for previous music experience. There is an attetndance requirement.
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Performances include parades, funerals, competitions, Highland Games & more.
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Bagpipe Major - Jessica Bryant, 208-953-1053, or
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Drum Sergeant - Chad Matchell, 360-337-9097, or
COEUR D'ALENE CHORUS | SWEET ADELINES
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Rehearsals are Mondays, 7 pm. Guests are welcome.
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A group of talented women of all ages who sing in 4-part barbershop-style harmony (a cappella)
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Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.
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Performs for civic & charitable organizations, private groups, churches, community events, fundraisers, produce shows & participates in regional competitions
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Annual membership - ?
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Meets 1st Saturday (Oct-May), 7-10 pm, Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene
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For ages 10-100, everyone dances together. Singles welcome, although partners are encouraged (but not required).
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Exercise 9 to 10,000 steps in an evening. FREE beginner lessons.
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Dances every Friday & Saturday nights at Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area clubs at minimal costs
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More info - 208-712-3326 or 208-661-8507
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senior centers
HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER
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9428 N. Government Way, Hayden; 208-762-7052
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Stop in for coffee, tea or cocoa. Browse library, read local newspaper, work on jigsaw puzzles, play Wii or check your own blood pressure/pulse. Many games in game closet too. FREE "Fit & Fall Proof" classes
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Small fee charge for yoga/chair yoga, lunch, pinochle, Mexican Train, dominoes, cribbage, bingo & crafts
RATHDRUM SENIOR CENTER
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8037 Montana, Rathdrum; 208-687-2028
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Breakfast served on Sundays, 8-11am; lunch on T & Th at noon
SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
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32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake; 208-623-6125
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Game-playing from 11 am-3 pm
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Meals served M & W, 5:30 pm; breakfast on F, 8-10 am
LAKE CITY CENTER
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1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene; 208-667-4628
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FREE activities include "Fit & Fall Proof" exercise class & blood pressure checks.
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Many other activities & classes are available for a minimal participation fee & include: billiards/darts, computer/internet use, cribbage, bridge, bingo, "Senior Artists", pinochle, canasta, "Lake City Tappers", line dancing, yoga, knitting/quilting, mah jongg, watercolor class, tai chi, live entertainment & lunch.
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Provides "Meals on Wheels", a home-delivered meals program for qualifying individuals 60+ years who are frail or homebound by reason of illness or incapacitating disability
POST FALLS SENIOR CENTER
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1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-9582
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FREE activities include "Fit & Fall Proof" exercise class & various community classes.
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Other activities include bingo, lunch, "CdA Casino Trip" & "Country Kickers".
serving others
CANCER & COMMUNITY CHARITIES (3Cs)
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Meets the 2nd Wednesday for lunch & a meeting which may include speakers.
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3Cs is an organization of women volunteers committed to raising funds to fight cancer & to assist with other community worthwhile needs.
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Annual membership - $20
IDAHO PANHANDLE KIWANIS CLUB
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Meets every Wednesday (1st, 2nd & 3rd at 7 am; 4th at 6 pm) at LePeep Cafe, 1884 Bellerive Lane (Riverstone), CdA
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Social club where members participate in service activities, raising funds for families, community projects & youth programs
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Contact 208-651-0999, or email
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Annual membership - ?
POST FALLS KIWANIS CLUB
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Meets every Thursday at noon at Garden Plaza (Post Dining Room), 545 Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls
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Team of like-minded community members - friendly, positive & action-oriented with a priority for kids of the community
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Provides networking opportunities
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Efforts include senior outreach, community clean-up projects; support of Post Falls Food Bank & Kootenai County Boys & Girls Club
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Contact 208-773-1658, or email
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Annual membership - ?
LIONS CLUBS
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Rathdrum - 16114 N. Meyer Rd.; meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 pm
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Post Falls - 1215 E. Third; meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
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Hauser - N. 9510 Hauser Lake Rd.; meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6 pm
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Coeur d'Alene - 1916 N. Lakewood Dr.; meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6 pm
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Pinehurst - 106 Church St.; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm
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Smelterville - 302 Main St.; 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:15 pm
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Osburn - 713 E. Mullan; 1st Monday, 6 pm
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Involvement in community service projects (eyesight, hearing, diabetes), youth programs & more. Guests always welcome.
social
55+ SINGLES FRIENDSHIP GROUP
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Meets every Wednesday, 5 pm, at Elmer's Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway, CdA
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All are welcome!
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Annual membership - $12
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Contact - 208-676-8456 or 208-699-3411
INLAND NORTHWEST LADIES
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Meets for coffee (last Saturday of each month - coffee is FREE), or activities. Call 208-755-8335 (Debbie) for details/dates.
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Network of lady friends who enjoy fun & engaging activities that explore & support local communities
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New members always welcome!
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Annual membership - FREE!
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
COEUR D'ALENE - meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
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Devoted to development of leadership & public speaking
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Gatherings provide a fun, supportive environment for camaraderie, humor & creative speeches. Guests always welcome; no invitation needed.
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See FAQ HERE.
POST FALLS - meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:45-8 pm
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Open to the public
COEUR D'ALENE "TALK OF THE TOWN" - meets every Thursday, 7 am
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sports - water
COEUR D'ALENE CANOE & KAYAK CLUB
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Meets the 1st Thursday in the months of April, June, July, September & November
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Promotes canoe & kayak education, safety & recreation through scheduled trips for all abilities, safety/skills/rescue clinics, paddling with members, & inviting non-members on Thursday night local FREE "paddles"
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Members enjoy scenic trips, short & long distance excursions, overnighters, paddle-in camping/fishing & ocean kayak trips. Also picnics, potlucks & club socials
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Annual membership - $25-40
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Meets the 3rd Thursday (Sept-May)
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Dedicated to all facets of fly fishing - educational, social & conservation
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Participates in conservation efforts - tree planting, fish tagging, fish counts, fishing access projects, improvement of public boat access, water quality improvements & regulation changes.
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Fish "home waters" of CdA & St. Joe Rivers as well as trips to Clark Fork River (MT), Lochsa & Clearwater (ID) & Columbia River in BC
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Annual membership - $30
COEUR D'ALENE ROWING ASSOCIATION
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Small club dedicated to inspiring a passion for rowing in safe & fun environments
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Practices/instruction take place on Fernan Lake, CdA. Season runs April through October.
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Members compete in local, regional & national regattas.
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Annual membership - $200-350
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Contact information - 208--660-4621
LAKE CITY ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION
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Meets the last Wednesday, 6 pm
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Group discusses issues relevant to maintaining & preserving the fishery of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Helps organize "Big One Derby" for chinook.
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Annual membership - $20-30
PANHANDLE BASS ANGLERS
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Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 6 pm
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Discuss upcoming events, hold seminar presentations & tell about the "one that got away"
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PBA is for those wanting to participate in competitive angling. Holds annual state-qualifying events through which individuals can rise through ranks to Bassmaster Classic & Forest Wood Cup.
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Annual membership - ?
NORTH IDAHO PIKE ASSOCIATION
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For those interested in pike fishing, survival of the species & to develop friendships on an informal competitive level.
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Membership is limited to 30 teams (each consisting of a captain & fishing partner)
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Contact info - 208-661-6303 or email
sports
COEUR D'ALENE BOWMEN
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Meets the 3rd Wednesday, 6 pm
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Family oriented archery club; children are welcome. Membership includes bow hunters & target/recreational shooters. All skills may join.
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Many competitions & activities are held throughout the year.
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Annual membership - $60-75
FERNAN ROD & GUN CLUB
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Located 6 miles east of Coeur d'Alene on Fernan Lake Road. Club is a family-oriented range which encourages participation in matches & activities.
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FRGC is the only joint military, civilian & police firing range of its type in Idaho & one of the few in the U.S.
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Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join & exercise responsible/safe gun-handling practices.
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Annual membership - $150
CHERRY HILL BMX CLUB
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Track located at Cherry Hill City Park, 1718 N. 15th St., CdA.
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Organization works with city to maintain & improve BMX track for its racing events
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More club info - 208-660-7547
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More info on public park HERE
INLAND NORTHWEST PICKLEBALL CLUB
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For experienced players or new players
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Plays on various courts in CdA area & Spokane. See locations HERE.
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Annual membership - $30-60
COEUR D'ALENE ROLLER DERBY
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All-female flat-track roller derby league includes experienced skaters & new learners.
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Practices at Skate Plaza, 5685 N. Pioneer Dr., CdA, on Thursdays (8:30-10 pm) & Sundays (6-8 pm)
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Equipment required - helmet, elbow/knee pads, wrist/mouth guards
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Must be over 18 years of age
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Volunteer positions available for women & men
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Orientation sessions available
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Membership cost - ?
NORTH IDAHO ATV ASSOCIATION
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Meets the 2nd Monday, 7 pm
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Activities include organized club rides (family, sport & extreme), campouts, trail development & maintenance. All makes & models of ATVs & UTVs are welcome for responsible riding.
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Annual membership - $20-25
COEUR D'ALENE CYCLING CLUB
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Group rides 3 times per week during summer. Ride pace is approx. 18 mph.
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Open to the public!
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Mission is "to unite the cycling community & expand cycling events in the area."
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Tuesdays ("Strava Chasers"), departs from CdA Library at 5:30 pm
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Thursdays ("Hill Climbers"), departs from CdA Library at 5:30 pm
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Saturdays ("Summer Saturdaze"), departs from CdA Library at noon
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Info - contact Dan Eyman -
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Annual membership - none for Summer, 2020
sports - winter
COEUR D'ALENE SNOWMOBILE CLUB
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Meets the 1st Tuesday (Oct-March). Social hour at 6 pm; meeting at 7 pm
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Promotes safe family snowmobiling & helps support the trail grooming program. Meet new people; ride together
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Annual membership - $32-35
INLAND NW CURLING CLUB
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Meets for practice & events at Frontier Ice Arena, 3525 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls; 208-765-4423
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Annual membership - ?
PANHANDLE NORDIC CLUB
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Meets 1st Tuesday (Nov - March), 7 pm
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For those interested in promoting winter recreational activities. All ages are welcome; all skill levels too. The club helps manage the 4th of July Nordic Ski area. Also sponsors day trips, long weekend ski & snowshoe trips; also summer activities such as day hikes, weekend backpacking trips, kayak & bicycle day outings.
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Annual membership - $25