As one of the most highly sought environments in the country, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho attracts visitors throughout the year to its alluring waters, charming city core, and surrounding mountains and forests.
With recreational and cultural opportunities mere minutes away in every direction, the Inland Northwest region offers a lifestyle that is as diverse as the terrain itself.
And right now Gotham Bay is offering its owners a piece of this paradise.
February 2010 Events
Feb 23 An Evening of One Act Plays
One act plays preformed by NIC Theatre students, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm 208-769-7780
Feb 23 Getting Active
Part of the Jump Start to health series at Kootenai Medical Center. 6-7:30pm, register at 208-666-3212
Feb 23-26 North Idaho Safety Fest
Post Falls Armory. For: Contractors, small and large, any business required to follow OSHA standards, anyone who desired to improve the safety performance of their business.
Cost: $0.00 – all sessions are free
www.safetyfest-northernidaho.org
Feb 24-26 Conference on Service, Volunteerism & Non-Profit Administration
For non-profits organizations and volunteer managers, learn from regional and national experts. The Coeur dAlene Resort. www.serveidaho.org
Feb 25 Gospel Concert
Linda Randle, Roy Webb and the Ministry Team Gospel Concert, 7pm at the Panida in Sandpoint. 208-263-9191
Feb 25 Understanding Dementia
Educational event sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, 2:00pm at Shoshone Medical Center's Health & Educations center, 858 Commerce Dr, Smelterville, rsvp at 208-666-2996
Feb 26-27 Global Cinema Cafe Film
Global Cinema Cafe's film "An Education", a coming-of-age tale & winner of the 2009 Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival, 7:30pm at the Panida in Sandpoint, 208-263-9191
Feb 26 Music Walk
Enjoy an evening of local musicians inside several downtown Coeur d'Alene coffee shops, restaurants, galleries and more. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., participating venues will open their doors and present talented musicians from North Idaho. The event is free and open to the public! Music Walk will continue on the fourth Fridays through April. www.ArtsinCda.org
Feb 26-27 Outrageous Air Show
Olympic skiers join local talent in a Big Air Show at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Schweitzer.com 208-263-9555
Feb 27-28 Coin Show
CdA Coin Club's Coin Show at North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA. 208-773-8710 http://www.cdacoinclub.org/
Feb 27 Dog Daze Fundraiser
Kootenai Humane Society Dog Daze Fundraiser at North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA. 208-818-1633
Feb 27 Hearts for Homes
“Hearts for Homes” Banquet and auction benefitting Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho. 5:00 p.m. at Coeur d'Alene Inn Best Western. Contact Helen Furbee @ Habitat for Humanity, 762-4532
March 2010 Events
Mar 1 | Western Women: Pioneers and Prostitutes
Melinda Strobel presents a one-women show with characterizations of five women in western history. St. Maries Library, 7pm. Presented by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council.
Mar 2 | Achieving a Healthy Weight Part of the Jump Start to health series at Kootenai Medical Center. 6-7:30pm, register at 208-666-3212
Mar 2 | Birding Basics, Session 1 Backyard Birding, presented by Coeur d'Alene Audubon. 7-9pm, Lutheran Church, NE Corner of Ramsey & Kathleen, CdA. Info and register: 208-664-4739 or eagleroost@roadrunner.com
Mar 2 | Western Women: Pioneers and Prostitutes Melinda Strobel presents a one-women show with characterizations of five women in western history. East Bonner Library in Sandpoint, 7pm. Presented by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council.
Mar 3 | College Info Night Get information about admissions, financial aid, and programs offered by colleges in North Idaho. Includes NIC, UI, LCSC, BSU, and ISU. Open to all prospective students and families.
5 to 7 p.m. NIC Campus, SUB 208-665-4523.
Mar 3 | Connections to the Past History Series The Gold & Silver Connection with Robert Singletary, 7pm at CdA Public Library.
Mar 3 | Western Women: Pioneers and Prostitutes Melinda Strobel presents a one-women show with characterizations of five women in western history. Post Falls Public Library, 7pm. Presented by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council.
Mar 4 | Finding Meaning & Purpose in the Long Goodbye Educational Event sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, 6:30pm, Heritage Place, 702 W Walnut in CdA, 208-664-2680
Mar 4 | Western Women: Pioneers and Prostitutes Melinda Strobel presents a one-women show with characterizations of five women in western history. Coeur d'Alene Piblic Library, 7pm. Presented by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council.
Mar 5 | Calo Flamenco Flamenco dance and music ensamble, 7:30pm at the Panida in Sandpoint, 208-263-6139
Mar 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 | Dearly Beloved Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth Street, downtown Wallace. 752-8871 or 877-SIXTHST or www.sixthstreetmelodrama.com
Mar 5 | Featured Artist SeriesSt. Maries Art Gallery Featured Artist Series. Receptions are first friday of the month between 3 and 6 p.m.
Mar 5 | Western Women: Pioneers and Prostitutes Melinda Strobel presents a one-women show with characterizations of five women in western history. Boundry County District Library, Bonners Ferry, 7pm. Presented by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council.
Mar 6 | 1910 Commemorative Fireman's Ball Dinner, dance with Coeur d'Alene Big Band as a fundraiser for memorial to Firefighters lost in the 1910 Fire. 7-10pm, Elks Lodge, 419 Cedar, Wallace.
Mar 6 | Backcountry Film Festival The Idaho Conservation League sponsors the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, 7pm, Sandpoint Events Center at Pine and Euclid. BackcountryFilmFestival.com 208-265-9565.
Mar 6 | Western Women: Pioneers and Prostitutes Melinda Strobel presents a one-women show with characterizations of five women in western history. Pinehurst-Kingston Library, Pinehurst, 7pm. Presented by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council.
Mar 6 | WinterFest Hills Resort, Priest Lake
Mar 9 | Coping With Stress Part of the Jump Start to Health series at Kootenai Medical Center. 6-7:30pm, register at 208-666-3212
Mar 9 | Non-Profit Board/Director Training The Coeur d'Alene Chamber and United Way present a non-profit board of Director's Training Seminar. Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene, 9:30am to 3:30pm Speaker Bob Harris will be the presenter and has worked with thousands of associations and chambers of commerce to focus on operations and board governance. 208-667-8112
Mar 9 | Upbeat Breakfast CdA Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast, 7am, Coeur d'Alene Resort. 208-415-0112
Mar 10 | Comedian Sabrina Jalees Edminster Student Union Building Activities Center, 7pm. Free and open to the public. 208-665-5459.
Mar 10 | Connections to the Past History Series The Railroad Connection with Robert Singletary, 7pm at CdA Public Library.
Mar 10-11 | Symphony for Kids 7am at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center. 208-769-7780
Mar 11 | Family Problem Solving With Elder & Dementia Caregivers Educational event sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, 2:00pm at The Bridge, 1123 N Division in Sandpoint, 208-263-1524
Mar 12 | Christian Center School Dinner & Auction Christian Center School Mexican dinner and Live & Silent Auction 208-772-7541 for reservations. Tickets $12.
3639 W Prairie Avenue in Hayden.
Mar 12-14 | Home & Garden Show North Idaho Building Conracors Assn 2010 Home & garden Show at North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA. www.nibca.com
Mar 12 | Lunch & Learn, Teen Dating Safety Kootenai Alliance for Children and Families this educational session, recommended for anyone with or working with kids. 11:45am-2pm, St Pius Catholic Church, 625 E Haycraft, CdA. www.kootenaialliance.org
Mar 12 | Regional Talent Extravaganza Coeur d'Alene Symphony 7:30 pm Schuler Auditorium, North Idaho College. Featuring Egmont Overture by L. Van Beethoven and winners of the Young Artist competition in instrumental and vocal categories. Tickets available through TicketQuik 208-769-7780, or at the door.
Mar 12 | Springtime Rhapsody 3rd Anual Benefit for Good Samaritan Rehabilitation. 5 course dinner & auction. 7pm at Bets Western CdA Inn. More information 208-664-6981
Mar 13 | CdA Symphony Concert Showcasing winners of the National Young Artist Competition of over 100 high school and college students from all over the United States and Canada. The winners will perform with the Coeur d'Alene Symphony. 7:30 pm at the Lake City Community Church. 208-765-3833
Mar 13 | Dance America Dance Competition, 9am. Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center 800-443-2623.
Mar 13 | Sandpoint friends of the NRA Banquet Sandpoint Friends of the NRA annual banquet, 6pm, Ponderay Events Center. 208-263-8473 Friends of NRA
Mar 13 | St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade Downtown Coeur d'Alene. www.cdadowntown.com or 208-667-5986
Mar 15 | In the TS Spirit Featuring the NIC Jazz Ensemble with a program to honor Tony Stewart and the 30th year of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations. 7:30pm at North Idaho College Schuler Performing Arts Center. 208-769-7780
Mar 16 | Radical Reels High adrenaline sports films fro the Banff Film Festival, 6:30pm at the Panida in Sandpoint, 208-263-9191
Mar 17 | Five Minutes of Fame Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911
Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day Silver Mountain Resort
Mar 17 | St. Pattys Day Lookout Pass. Enjoy Corned beef and green beer!
Mar 18 | Connections to the Past History Series The Steamboat Connection with Robert Singletary, 7pm at CdA Public Library
Mar 18 | Dual Credit for HS Students Info Night A one-hour presentation about how to get started and what to expect. Open to all prospective students and families. 6 p.m. Lakeland High School, 208-769-3229.
Mar 19 | A New Beginning Teens Reaching Out of Lakeland School District present this fundraising dinner and auction to benefit The Mary House (a home for expectant women). 6:30pm at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. For tickets, sponsorship and information call Margie Tibbits at Lakeland HS, 208-687-0181 or mtibbits@webband.com
Mar 19 | Auditions for Willy Wonka CYT is holding auditions for Wily Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to be preformed at KROC Center May 21-30. More info at www.cytnorthidaho.com
Mar 19-21 | Home and Garden Show Presented by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Kootenai County Fairgrounds (208) 765-5518 or www.nibca.com
Mar 19-21 | Stomp Games Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts its popular Stomp Games. Riders compete for prizes. Categories include Rail Jam, Slopestyle and Ridercross. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Mar 20 | North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee 10am at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center. 208-769-7819.
Mar 21 | Great Northwest Paper Airplane Contest The Great Northwest Paper Airplane Contest benefiting Art on the Edge, 11am-5pm, Plaza Shops in downtown CdA. Age groups from 6 to 55 , prizes for distance, time aloft, best design & entertainment. Info at Fugpickles on Sherman or 888-800-5330
Mar 23 | Dual Credit for HS Students Info Night A one-hour presentation about how to get started and what to expect. Open to all prospective students and families. 6 p.m. Post Falls High School. 208-769-3229.
Mar 25 - Apr 2 | Amadeus Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave, Coeur dAlene (208) 667-1323. Unless Stated Otherwise, Curtain Times Are: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday Matinees. Lake City Playhouse
Mar 26-28 | International Dance Challenge Regional dance competition. 8am at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center 800-797-2145.
Mar 26 | Mud Bay Jugglers The Mud Bay Jugglers blend juggling, comedy, dance and music, great for al ages. 7:30pm at the Panida in Sandpoint 208-263-9191
Mar 26 | Music Walk Music Walk, 5-8pm. Enjoy an evening of fantastic music, fine dining, and friends in beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene. www.artsincda.org 208-292-1629.
Mar 26 | Parent Workshop & Resource Fair CdA Tribal Interagency Resource Collaboration Committee presentsKinship Care Families, Parents & Foster Care Parents luncheon, workshop & resource fair. 9am-1pm, Tribal Wellness Center, 11 A St., Plummer 208-665-8975 or email weaverg@dhw.idaho.gov
Mar 27-28 | Gun Show Sports Commection Gun Show at North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA. 406-633-2206 http://www.sportsconnection.org/
Mar 27 | Mentor Miles Three-mile fun run/walk to benefit the Mentoring Program of the KootCo Juvenile Probation Department. 9:ooam, Higgins Point, Centennial Trail, CdA 208-446-1939
Mar 27-28 | Spring Concert Northwest Sacred Music Chorale's Spring Concert featuring Jackson and Almeda Berkey of Mannheim Steamroller. KROC Center, 7pm. www.nwsmc.org or 208-755-6376
Mar 29 | Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents Weekly class series Mondays 4-6pm through May 24. Early head Start, 411 N 15th, CdA. Registration required, 208-676-1515
