COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

RATHDRUM'S YOUTH FISHING DERBY

June 10 (Sat), 9-11 am

Rathdrum City Park

15456 N. Latah St., Rathdrum

208-687-7234

• For kids ages 14 & under

• No fishing license required. This is also "Idaho FREE Fishing Day" for all ages.

• City Park will be dammed & stocked for this FREE event!

• Registration May 1-June 8 (or until full). See details HERE.

• Take fishing pole, bait (worm) & barbless hooks (only).

• Sponsored by City of Rathdrum w/cooperation from IDFG

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YOUTH FISHING DERBY

June 17 (Sat), 8 am-noon

Fernan Lake, CdA

208-769-2250

• Popular annual event at Fernan Lake, east side of CdA

• Ages 5-16 are invited to enter derby FREE of charge (parent or guardian must accompany kids)

• Prizes presented w/special awards for biggest fish & largest stringer in all age groups

• Sponsored by CdA Parks & Rec, & Fins & Feathers Tackle Shop; 208-667-9304

• Pre-register at Fins & Feathers, 1816 E. Sherman Ave., CdA; or at 7:30 am day of derby at Fernan Lake boat ramp

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COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY begins its "Summer Sunshine Story Time" program with weekly gatherings in area parks (see schedule below) for stories, crafts &  nature-themed activities. Open to all & FREE, events begin at 10 am.

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• June 27 (Tues) - Higgens Point State Park

• June 28 (Wed) - McEuen Park

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• July 5 (Wed) - G.O. Phippeny Park

• July 12 (Wed) - Cherry Hill Park

• July 19 (Wed) - Shadduck Lane

• July 25 (Tues) - Higgens Point State Park

• July 26 (Wed) - North Pines Park

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• Aug 2 (Wed) - Bluegrass Park

• Aug 9 (Wed) - Landings Park

• Aug 16 (Wed) - Winton Park

• Aug 23 (Wed) - Atlas Mill Park

• Aug 29 (Tues) - Higgens Point State Park

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Higgens Point is located at the east end of Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive. It is accessible by vehicle or boat. For CdA city park locations, see see maps/info HERE.

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CdA Library Outreach Team will distribute different "park cards" to participants for each park visit. Collect (5) to earn a prize; collect more to be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. 

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GIZMO-CDA

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE CAMPUS

Hedlund Building

283 Hubbard Ave., Ste. 102, CdA

208-929-4029

 

GIZMO-CDA is Coeur d'Alene's community makerspace for ages pre-K & older. It is a place where art, design, technology & tools join together the hands & minds of participants. 

 

Programs for kids & teens vary by season. Click HERE to see what Gizmo-CdA is currently offering FREE of charge.

• Peers With STEM Careers

• Tinker Time (Fall, 2023)

• 3D Printing for Ages 10-14

• Teen 3D Printing for Ages 14-18

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COEUR D'ALENE CAROUSEL

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

208-666-4879

Saturdays, 11 am-5 pm

Sundays, noon-5 pm

Open 7 days a week starting June 10

 

Not quite FREE, but well worth $2.50 to ride the original Playland Pier Carousel (aka Coeur d'Alene Carousel). Children under 42" tall ride with an adult (one token for both). Weight limits apply.

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Hand-carved by the Herschell-Spillman Engineering Co. in New York (1922), the carousel has 20 ponies & 2 chariots. Click HERE for carousel history. 

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SPLASH PADS IN AREA PARKS

Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls & Rathdrum

PUBLIC PARKS - FREE

Seasonal

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• McEuen Park, 420 E. Front Ave., CdA

• Landings, 3849 Long Meadow Dr., CdA

• Bluegrass, 6071 N. Courcelles Parkway, CdA

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• Syringa, 2975 N. Bunchgrass Dr., PF

• Tullamore, E. Bogie Dr., PF

• Beck, 2610 Howell Rd., PF

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• Majestic, 5750 W. Majestic Ave., Rathdrum

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HAYDEN BIKE RODEO

June 28 (Wed), 10:30 am-noon

HAYDEN LIBRARY

8385 N. Government Way, Hayden

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• Annual event sponsored by Community Library Network, Hayden Parks & Recreation & Kootenai Health

• For ages 5-12

• Obstacle course, helmet testing & bike tune-ups

• FREE - open to the public!

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COEUR D'ALENE LIBRARY

702 E. Front Ave., CdA

208-769-2315

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SPECIAL KIDS' PROGRAMS include:​​​​​​

 

WEEKLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS include:

• "Baby Storytime" (0-18 mo), Tuesdays, 10 am

• "Construction Crew at the Library" (ages 5-12), Tuesdays, 4-5 pm

• "Wildflower Wednesdays" (ages 8-12), Wednesdays, 4-5 pm; a study of wildflowers - where to find them & why they're important. Dress appropriately for outdoors.

• "Toddler Storytime" (ages 18 mo-3), Wednesdays,  9 am & 11 am

• "Pre-School Storytime" (ages 3-5), Fridays, 10 am & 3 pm

For more info on children's programs, contact Youth Services Librarian, at 208-769-2315, ext 439; or email showard@cdalibrary.org. Some require pre-registration. 

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TEEN PROGRAMMING includes:​​​

• May 15-Aug 31 - "Teen Summer Reading Challenge" - read (3) books; receive 4th one FREE. Pick up punch card from library to participate.

• "Silent Book Club" (ages 12-19), Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm. Receive a FREE beverage while seen reading silently on upper floor.

• "eSports Club" (ages12-19), Fridays, 4-5:30 pm in Teen Zone; a time to play video games with others (in-person or Discord)

For teen programs, contact Angela Flock, Young Adult Coordinator at 208-769-2315, ext 463; or email aflock@cdalibrary.org

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HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES

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To empower learning at home, COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK has launched a new website focusing on resources for home-schooling. See it HERE.

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• Help Getting Started

• Libratory

• Groups/Co-ops

• Curriculum

• Printables

• Blogs

• Educational You-Tube Channels/Podcasts

• Field Trips (Local & Virtual)

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SUNSET BOWLING CENTER

202 W. Sunset Ave., CdA

208-667-2605

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• FREE bowling for kids (ages 2-18)

• All participants must wear bowling shoes. Standard rental fees apply.

• Times vary

• Online registration HERE

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These businesses offer in-store activities, workshops & special events for children, FREE of charge (or for a minimal fee), on various dates.

LOWE'S

901 W. Appleway Ave., CdA

208-665-1313

• June 10 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "Lawn Mower Photo Holder"

• July 15 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "Tic-Tac-Toe Grill Game"

• Aug 12 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "Rolling Toy Pickup Truck"

• Sept 16 (Sat), 10 am-1 pm, "Home Team Football Card Holder"

 

MICHAEL'S

Silver Lake Plaza, 225 W. Canfield Ave., CdA

208-772-6333​

 

Explore! Have fun! (Note: Parent/adult must accompany child.) Click links for event dates, details & registration.

 

HOME DEPOT

220 W. Kathleen Ave., CdA

208-676-1441

CABELA'S

101 N. Cabela Way, Post Falls

208-777-6300

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COMMUNITY LIBRARY NETWORK​

Click link above for event schedules at these libraries:

 

• Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St.,  208-773-1506

• Rathdrum Library, 16320 Hwy 41, 208-687-1029​

• Hayden Library, 8385 N. Gov't Way,  208-772-5612

• Athol Library, 30399 Third St., 208-683-2979​

• Spirit Lake Library, 32575 N. 5th St., 208-623-5353

• Harrison Library, 111 Coeur d'Alene Ave., 208-689-3976

• Pinehurst Library, 107 Main St., 208-682-3483

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Click HERE for an awesome display of FREE monthly activities for children, teens & adults.

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Ask about "Library of Things" which are collections/kits which can be borrowed for home use. Examples are: candy-making, Christmas stamps, egg incubator, telescope, felting, birdwatching, quilting, knitting, rock tumbler, cake decorating, crocheting, jewelry making/repair, dog cookie cutters, flora & fauna stamps, Chromebooks, Viewmaster & vintage reels, digital film scanner & Kodak 8 mm film projector.

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Explorer kits include: foraging, hiking, insects, wildflowers, trees & shrubs, rocks/gems & animal tracks. More info - email roxannek@communitylibrary.net. 

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Can't travel to the library? Let the full-service library-on-wheels come to you. Check out books & audiovisual materials for all ages. View the Bookmobile's schedule HERE.

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REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

POST FALLS CAMPUS: 1860 N. Cecil Rd.

208-777-7325

PINEHURST: 708 N. Division St.

208-682-4801

 

Kids in the community are invited to enjoy these indoor play structures at Real Life Ministries campuses. FREE & open to the public!

 

Real Life - Post Falls "Training Grounds" is open: Sun, 9 am-1:30 pm; Mon, 10 am-2 pm; Tues & Wed, 11:30 am-2 pm; & Thurs, 3:30-7:30 pm. Recommended ages are 2-12. The structure is cleaned daily when in use.

 

Real LIfe - Pinehurst "Discovery Zone" has an I-click interactive play pad. It's also FREE to use & open to the community.

 

Take socks for kiddos. Snacks/drinks can be enjoyed in the lobby. Call 208-682-4801 for hours.

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CITY OF COEUR D'ALENE

"Woody McEvers Skate Park"

607 Northwest Blvd., CdA

 

This exciting skate park serves as a regional draw for skaters & experiences a large amount of use.

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FREE & open to the public! More info & interactive map can be seen HERE.

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CITY OF RATHDRUM

"Rathdrum Skate Park"

adjacent to P&R Dept., 7851 W. Main St. 

 

On .10 acres (4,200 sf), this concrete skate park is available for skateboard enthusiasts, complete with half-pipe, grinding boxes & rails.

 

It has outdoor lighting & is open 7 am-10 pm in the summer months.

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