This Week in Coeur d'Alene (January 23 - January 30, 2012)

Sun, 01/22/2012 - 17:07

After a late start to Summer 2011, we're now seeing late start in winter, having just gotten our first major snow of the season, even though it's been cold for awhile already. Check out the Coeur d'Alene events calendar below to find some fun activities to shake those winter blues!

Monday

Today's Events:

Yoga for the Young at Heart - 11:30a
Jewett House Senior Recreation Center
Call Trish at 208.664.0595 for more information.

Bridge at Lake City Center - 12:30p to 3:30p
Lake City Center
Call 208.687.4106 for additional information.

Tai Chi for Seniors - 1:00p
Jewett House Senior Citizen Recreation Center

Lake City Tappers Practice - 1:30p to 3:00p
Lake City Center
Call 208.687.4106 for additional information.

BINGO with Cash Prizes - 4:00p to 8:30p
Lake City Center
Registration & Snack Bar open until 5:00p, BINGO starts at 5:30p.

Computer Workshop: Basics in Publisher - 5:30p to 7:00p
Coeur d'Alene Library Gozzer Room
Have a quick project such as creating a sign or business card? Need to whip up a quick brochure? You might want to create your project in Publisher. Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program that makes creating signs, cards, banners, brochures, business cards, and other types of documents a quick task, not a chore. Space is limited, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class to register. For additional information, contact Christopher Brannon at 208.769.2315 x456.

South Pacific In Concert Auditions - 6:30p
Harding Family Center - 411 N. 15th St
South Pacific In-Concert will be performed in March, directed by George Green with music direction by Carolyn Jess. Audition today at the Harding Family Center!

Sweet Adelines Open House - 7:00p to 9:30p
Coeur d'Alene Assembly of God, 2200 N. 7th St.
A 20-member women's chorus under the direction of Dr. Jay Krumbholz. Join the Coeur d'Alene Chorus for an evening of music and fun!. For more information, call 208.777.8554 or visit http://www.cdachorus.com

Tuesday

Today's Events:

Business Network Alliance Meeting - 8:00a
Elmers Restaurant
Free weekly meeting for local business owners looking for networking opportunities. Please contact Sally Meyerholtz at 208.664.0454 for more information.

Senior Artists - 9:00a to 11:00a
Lake City Center

Book Babies Lap-sit - 10:15a to 10:45a
Library Story Room #102
Kids aged 0 to 2 enjoy songs, fingerplays, puppets, stories, and bubbles!

Tales for Twos & Threes - 11:00a to 11:30a
Coeur d'Alene Public Library's Story Room #102
Toddler storytime with bubbles and a craft.

Fit & Fall-proof Exercise Class - 11:15a to 12:15p
Lake City Center

ReTool Box Computer Literacy - Noon to 1:30p
CdA Library Community Room
Learn the basics of writing resumes and saving documents. ReTool Box is a joint program of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation and North Idaho College, funded by a major grant from the Women's Gift Alliance with additional support from the Idaho Community Foundation and Waste Management of Idaho. Please reserve space ahead of time by calling the Library Foundation at 208.769.2380.

China Painters - 12:30p to 3:30p
Lake City Center

Pinochle at Jewett House - 12:30p
Jewett House Senior Recreation Center
Call Marla at 208.667.5194 for additional information.

Pinochle (Race Horse) - 1:00p to 4:00p
Lake City Center

Taco Tuesday - 4:00p to 9:00p
Azteca
The Azteca in Riverstone hosts its Taco Tuesday in the Cantina. $5 all-you-can-eat!

NIC Career Night - 6:00p to 8:00p
North Idaho College Workforce Training Center
Learn more about training opportunities in career fields such as esthetics, massage therapy, real estate, commercial driving, emergency services, and other professions. Call 208.769.3333 for more information.

Jazz Northwest at Bardenay - 6:15p to 9:15p
Bardenay Restaurant
Jazz Northwest performs at Bardenay, with the Post Falls High School Jazz Ensemble opening the evening at 6:15. Jazz Northwest's performance starts at 7:00. This serves as a benefit to help support jazz education in Idaho.

Trivia Night - 7:00p to 9:00p
Paddy's Sports Bar - 601 Appleway
Bring your team (up to 8 people) at play trivia at Paddy's every Tuesday night. Prizes, beer, food, and fun!

Wednesday

Today's Events:

Coeur d'Aleers Women's Chorus Practice - 9:15a to 11:30a
Lutheran Church of the Master
The Coeur d'Aleers meets to learn new songs and old. Join them to reach out to the retirement and nursing homes in the community--any women who love to sing are welcome. Contact Pat at 208.772.2559 for additional information.

Pageturners Library Book Club - 10:15
CdA Public Library
Pageturners discusses the book Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
by Jon Krakauer. "Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract to join the Army and became an icon of post-9/11 patriotism. When he was killed in Afghanistan two years later, a legend was born. But the real Pat Tillman was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated than the public knew…" There is no charge and no registration needed to participate in the book club.

Preschool Storytime - 10:30a to 11:00a
CdA Library Story Room #102
For ages 3-5 years. Stories, puppet shows, flannel board stories, crafts, and fun!

Blood Pressure Clinic - 11:00a to Noon
Lake City Center
Blood pressure taken by retired R.N. Jacobs.

Tapping & Clogging - 11:30a to 2:00p
Lake City Center

Bridge at Jewett House - Noon
Jewett House Senior Recreation Center
Call Marla at 208.667.5194 to reserve a table.

Canasta - 12:45p to 3:00p
Lake City Center

Kootenai County Genealogical Society - 1:00p to 4:00p
Hayden Library
Genealogists available to help you with the genealogy resources available at the Hayden Library.

Preschool Storytime - 1:00p to 1:30p
CdA Library Story Room #102
For ages 3-5 years. Stories, puppet shows, flannel board stories, crafts, and fun!

Library Game Cafe - 4:00p to 5:00p
Coeur d'Alene Public Library Activity Room #104
Ages 9-13 have an opportunity to play "old fashioned" board games like Parcheesi, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, and Dominoes.

Kootenai County Historical Society - 7:00p
1600 W. Wyoming Ave, Hayden (old Eagles Building)
The KCHS and Armed Forces History Club meet for coffee to discuss history and historical collections. The groups will meet every Wednesday until December 28, at which time a new schedule may be devised.

Merchants and Tourists: Changing Economies - 7:00p to 9:00p
Coeur d'Alene Public Library
The conclusion of the January lecture series The Way We Worked in North Idaho presented at the Coeur d'Alene Library. This series is presented in conjunction with the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, The Way We Worked which is on display at the library through January 28.

Pub Quiz - 7:00p to 9:30p
Moose Lounge
Participate in the Moose Lounge pub quiz, and enjoy $5 Moose Mugs of Bud Light

Thursday

Today's Events:

Blood Drive - 9:00a to 3:30p
North Idaho College - Edminster Student Union Building
Donating blood saves lives. Remember to bring a photo ID. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and eat a nutritious meal before donating. You can sign up in advance here by entering the sponsor code NIC.

Line Dancing with Cathy Shadle - 9:00a to 10:00a
Lake City Center
Join Cathy for Line Dancing at 8:30a on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month, and 9:00a on the 1st and 4th Thursdays of each month. For more information, call 509.924.9170.

Paint with a Friend - 10:00a to 1:00p
St. Luke's Episcopal Church - 501 Wallace Ave
Join the Coeur d'Alene Art association at the weekly Paint with a Friend event at St. Luke's.

Fit & Fall-proof Exercise Class - 11:15a to 12:15p
Lake City Center

Kootenai County Reagan Republicans - Noon
Fedora Pub & Grille - 1726 W. Kathleen Ave
The Reagan Republicans meet each Thursday throughout the year. For more information, please contact info@reaganrepublicans.net

ReTool Box Computer Literacy - Noon to 1:30p
CdA Library Community Room
Resumes and Saving Documents. ReTool Box is a joint program of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation and North Idaho College, funded by a major grant from the Women's Gift Alliance with additional support from the Idaho Community Foundation and Waste Management of Idaho. Please reserve space ahead of time by calling the Library Foundation at 208.769.2380.

Quilter's Group - 12:30p to 3:00p
Lake City Center
This group meets every Thursday.

Half-priced Wine Night - 3:15p to 9:00p
Greenbriar Inn - 315 E. Wallace Ave
Every Thursday evening is half-price wine night at the Inn! A perfect event for those who want to try something new without blowing their budget.

Library LEGO Club - 4:00p to 5:00p
Library Story Room #102
For ages 5-11 years. The library provides the legos, the kids provide the imagination. Build and create for fun.

Horseshoe Pitching Club - 5:00p to 7:00p
Winton Park
This club meets every Thursday when weather is conducive. Call 208.667.3668 for information.

Rent - 7:30p to 10:30p
Lake City Playhouse
Rent is a rock musical by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera, La bohème. In Rent a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggle to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side during the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. This program is directed by Troy Nickerson with music direction by Zack Baker, and it was choreographed by Jillian Wylie and Troy Nickerson. Tickets are available from the Box Office and are $19 for adults, $17 for veterans & students, $15 for seniors, and $9 for children 12 & under. Tickets are also available online here.

Friday

Today's Events:

Ski Free Friday at Schweitzer - All Day
Schweitzer Mountain Resorts
If you drive a Toyota vehicle to Schweitzer today you'll receive a free lift ticket, courtesy of Toyota! Your free lift ticket is good for Friday only. Toyota representatives will be in the parking lot of the resort to give you your free ski passes. One free ticket per Toyota vehicle. More Information

Water Coloring - 9:30a to 11:30a
Lake City Center
To register, please call 208.664.8722

Yoga for the Young at Heart - 10:00a
Jewett House Senior Recreation Center
Please call Trish at 208.664.0595 for more information

Book Babies Lap-sit - 10:30a to 11:00a
Library Story Room #102
Kids aged 0 to 2 enjoy songs, fingerplays, puppets, stories, and bubbles!

Democratic Club - Noon to 1:00p
Iron Horse
The weekly Kootenai County Democrats meeting.

Pinochle (Race Horse) - 1:00p to 4:00p
Lake City Center

January Music Walk - 5:00p to 9:00p
Downtown Coeur d'Alene
No matter what musical style you enjoy, you'll find something to love at Coeur d'Alene's Music Walk at various businesses-turned-concert venues. Music Walks happen on the fourth Friday of each month from January through March before Art Walks begin in April. Venues and times are available here.

The Victor - 7:00p to 8:00p
First Baptist Church - 424 E. Wallace Ave
A 32 minute movie, opened by the band, Sarabeth. Prizes at intermission! Tickets are free and available from the church by calling 208.667.5429 or at the Super 1 Foods stores in Coeur d'Alene and Hayden, and at Calypsos Coffee in downtown Coeur d'Alene.

Saturday

Today's Events:

Sunday

Today's Events:

Sunday Brunch - 10:00a to 1:00p
Greenbriar Inn
A la carte breakfast from $5.99, breakfast buffet $9.99, full brunch $14.95. View the full menu.

Rent - 2:00p to 5:00p
Lake City Playhouse
Rent is a rock musical by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera, La bohème. In Rent a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggle to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side during the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. This program is directed by Troy Nickerson with music direction by Zack Baker, and it was choreographed by Jillian Wylie and Troy Nickerson. Tickets are available from the Box Office and are $19 for adults, $17 for veterans & students, $15 for seniors, and $9 for children 12 & under. Tickets are also available online here.

Banff Mountain Film Festival - 6:00p
Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an annual collection of new films that tour more than 360 cities worldwide. Subjects of the film range from mountain sports to adventure to travel in exotic locations. Tickets are available from Vertical Earth, Camera Corral, Two Wheeler Dealer, and Zip's Drive In on Sherman. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Website with additional information & film listings

Snowflake Ball - 6:30p to 10:00p
Skate Plaza - 5685 N. Pioneer Dr
Dance lesson starts at 6:30, and the dance starts at 7:15. Enjoy MasterClass Big Band music, and some great surprises! Preorder tickets are available through January 23 for $12. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 208.772.9507 for tickets and information. Email address ken@kdclan.com

Monday

Today's Events:

Working with Facebook - 10:30a to Noon
CdA Library Gozzer Room
Learn how to use one of the most popular social networking tools on the internet. Learn how to find, connect, and communicate with friends while keeping your information safe and private. This workshop requires that you have already signed up for both an email account and a Facebook account. Brochures guiding you in creating these accounts are available in the library. Library workshops are free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited, so please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled class to register.

Yoga for the Young at Heart - 11:30a
Jewett House Senior Recreation Center
Call Trish at 208.664.0595 for more information.

Bridge at Lake City Center - 12:30p to 3:30p
Lake City Center
Call 208.687.4106 for additional information.

Tai Chi for Seniors - 1:00p
Jewett House Senior Citizen Recreation Center

Lake City Tappers Practice - 1:30p to 3:00p
Lake City Center
Call 208.687.4106 for additional information.

BINGO with Cash Prizes - 4:00p to 8:30p
Lake City Center
Registration & Snack Bar open until 5:00p, BINGO starts at 5:30p.

Additional Information:

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