This Week in Coeur d'Alene (March 11 - March 18, 2013)

March 10, 2013 - 10:28pm

Registration for Mini Kickers Soccer (kids age 3-4) and Spring Youth Soccer (K - 7th Grade) continues this week. Register in-person at City Hall by March 15. For more information, call 208.769.2250 or email recreation@cdaid.org

Next week Over the River and Through the Woods begins its run at Lake City Playhouse.

Monday

Today's Events:

Growing Lawns Organically - 1:00p to 4:00p
UI Kootenai County Extension Office - 1808 N. 3rd St
This class is part of the University of Idaho's 2013 Horticulture Series. Registration for this class is required by calling 208.446.1680 or visiting the extension office. $10 is required to take this course.

Audition for The Miss Firecracker Contest - 6:30p to 8:00p
Lake City Playhouse - 1320 E. Garden
Come prepared for dance, movement and cold readings from the script for the Playhouse's upcoming comedy, The Miss Firecracker Contest.

Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Wildlife - 6:00p to 8:00p
UI Kootenai County Extension Office - 1808 N. 3rd St
This class is part of the University of Idaho's 2013 Horticulture Series. Registration for this class is required by calling 208.446.1680 or visiting the extension office. $10 is required to take this course.

Tuesday

Today's Events:

It's election day! Polling places are open from 8:00a to 8:00p.

Internet 101 - 11:00a to 12:30p
Coeur d'Alene Public Library
Part of the Library Foundation and NIC's ReTool Box computer literacy sessions. These sessions are designed for individuals with little or no computer skills who need to begin using computers to apply for work, begin a job or communicate with friends and family. Up to 19 individuals can participate in each help session. To reserve a computer station, call 208.769.2380.

Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias - 4:00p to 5:00p
The Courtyard - 2100 E. Sherman Ave.
The first workshop of a four-part educational series for families and caregivers of those suffering with dementia. In this workshop you will learn about the causes of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, how to recognize the symptoms of dementia, how these conditions are diagnosed and how to understand the behaviors caused by the symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementias. This is a free educational series. For more information, contact Susan Faltermeyer at 208.765.8364.

Common Cents: Understanding Money & Credit - 5:30p to 8:00p
Kroc Center
Learn how to take control of your financial situation, create a budget, monitor your progress, manage income flow and expenses, comparison shop and protect your assets through careful planning and money management techniques. Feel confident in your ability to live within your means, handle emergencies, reduce debt and save for the future. This is a free workshop ($5 recommended donation) and includes a workbook. This program is sponsored by Money Management International. You may register online here.

Tango Night - 6:00p to 9:00p
Human Rights Education Institute
Join tango master David Parker at HREI as he teaches everyone--beginners to experts--the secrets of Argentine tango. This is a fun-filled free, public event. Activities are available for non-dancing children, so put on your dancing shoes and head out the dance! Whether you have a partner or not, you're sure to have a good time.

Live Music at The Grail - 7:00p to 10:00p
The Grail Venue
Still the Sky's Limit performs live at The Grail. Learn more and RSVP on Facebook.

Wednesday

Today's Events:

The Business Side of Recreation Technology - 4:00p to 5:00p
UI Coeur d'Alene Harbor Center - 1031 N. Academic Way, Suite C
Thomas Cusick, Senior vice president of finance and CFO of Columbia Sportswear presents a free lecture entitled The Business Side of Rec-Tech as part of the University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene's Recreation & Tourism speaker series.

Human Rights Book Club Meeting - 5:00p to 6:00p
Bakery by the Lake
For March, the HREI Book Club is tackling Moises Kaufman's moving play about the hate-crime murder of Matthew Shephard, The Laramie Project. For more information, just stop by or call 208.292.2359 or bkeenan@hrei.org.

Thursday

Today's Events:

Resumes & Saving Documents - 11:00a to 12:30p
Coeur d'Alene Public Library
Part of the Library Foundation and NIC's ReTool Box computer literacy sessions. These sessions are designed for individuals with little or no computer skills who need to begin using computers to apply for work, begin a job or communicate with friends and family. Up to 19 individuals can participate in each help session. To reserve a computer station, call 208.769.2380.

Complimentary St. Patrick's Luncheon - 12:30p to 1:30p
The Courtyard - 2100 E. Sherman Ave.
This complimentary luncheon gives you a jump start on the traditional St. Patrick's Day celebration. Regency Coeur d'Alene's award-winning chef will prepare a corned beef and cabbage meal, and the luncheon will have traditional Irish music. For more information about this free event, contact Susan at 208.765.8364.

Free Movie: Life of Pi - 6:00p to 8:00p
Kroc Center
Doors open at 5:30p and seating is on a first come, first serve basis to view the Oscar-winning 2012 movie, Life of Pi (PG). This is a free event, but $1 suggested donations will go to support the Kroc Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 208.667.1865.

Jazz Jam - 6:00p to 8:00p
The Fedora Pub & Grille
Join the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy Jazz Combo and Choir tonight as they entertain Fedora patrons with the jazzy sounds of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. This is a fun family event to get a tasty bite to eat and enjoy the music. Feel free to bring your instrument and sit in with the band!

Poet's Voice - 7:30p to 9:00p
North Idaho College, Boswell Hall - Schuler Performing Arts Center
This free winter choral concert features NIC's Cardinal Chorale. For more information, call 208.769.3275.

Friday

Today's Events:

Venerable Thubten Chodron Speaks - 6:30p to 8:00p
North Idaho College, Molstead Library - Todd Hall
Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron uses kindness, clarity and humor to advise how to develop peace in our own hearts and sharing that peace with the world around us in this lecture entitled Can There Be Peace in an Imperfect World? This event is hosted by North Idaho College and Coeur d'Alene Dharma Friends. For more information, contact Mary at 208.664.5697.

In Dire Need Performs - 7:00p
The Grail Venue
In Dire Need performs live music at The Grail, featuring Carl Miller, Clint Sopher, Tony Townsend and James Morales. $5 cover for this event, free for college students with I.D.

Nova Performs - 9:00p
Iron Horse Bar
Nova performs live at Iron Horse.

Saturday

Today's Events:

Book Signing - 11:00a to 4:00p
All Things Irish - 315 Sherman Ave.
Author Jess Steven Hughes signs his historical novel, The Sign of the Eagle. For more information, call 509.590.7316.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - 4:00p to 5:00p
starts at 8th & Sherman
Enjoy pipe bands, floats and more at Coeur d'Alene's annual St. Paddy's Day parade! This year's parade theme is When Irish Hearts are Happy.

Nova Performs - 9:00p
Iron Horse Bar
Nova performs live at Iron Horse.

Sunday

Today's Events:

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

St. Paddy's MTBCross - 11:00a to 4:00p
Hayden Canyon - East side of Government Way, north of Lancaster in Hayden
This bicycle event is sponsored by Bicycle Sales of Coeur d'Alene to benefit the Coeur d'Alene High School Track programs. This festive St. Paddy's Day event is one of the earliest events of this bicycle season.

Monday

Today's Events:

Sweet Adelines Rehearsal - 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. For more information, call 208.777.8554 or visit http://www.cdachorus.com

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