Outdoor Movie Night offers 'Charlotte's Web'

This summer's last Outdoor Movie Night, sponsored by the Coeur d'Alene Police Department, will be held Saturday. Coeur d'Alene police are excited to offer a free family event at City Park, which will take place in the Rotary bandshell area.

The evening will kick off with master of ceremonies, Chief Wayne Longo, welcoming families to the park. He will then introduce Officer Tom Sparks, formerly of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, who will provide a Drug Free and Character Education presentation. At twilight, about 7:30 p.m., the large movie screen will be filled with the movie "Charlotte's Web."

The city's fire department will be there to make the free popcorn provided by the Panhandle Kiwanis Club. Police officers will greet children.

"We are excited about hosting an event to help draw families into City Park in the early evening hours," said Police Chief Wayne Longo.

He added that they hope to host several free movies throughout the summer next year.

All of the movie equipment was paid for with drug asset forfeiture dollars.

"We believe DARE/Character Education, as well as family involvement in positive events, is fundamental to curbing the use of drugs by minors," Longo said.

Families are encouraged to bring their blankets, chairs and picnic baskets, and then to sit back and enjoy the show.