Briefs August 17, 2010
Guards done at Q'emiln beach after Sunday
POST FALLS - Sunday will be the last day lifeguards will be on duty at the beach in Q'emiln Park.
Lifeguards will not be on duty Labor Day weekend. The unguarded beach swimming area will remain open until the Post Falls dam gates are opened by Avista.
For more information, call 773-0539.
'Wizard of Oz' to be shown in City Park
COEUR d'ALENE - Lions, tigers, bears and the band shell, oh my!
Watch Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion wander down the Yellow Brick Road both on the big screen and in person from the comfort of your own lawn chair at City Park on Friday.
Time Warner Cable's free community movie night will be the "Wizard of Oz," beginning around 8:15 p.m. Friday in City Park for anyone who wants to enjoy a few hours away from home - although there's no place like it - before the weekend.
But before the characters star on the silver screen, they'll make live appearances from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The fourth annual event has become an August evening tradition for families and movie fans of all ages, with a massive movie screen will be set up in front of the band shell.
"As in years past, we are anticipating hundreds of people of all ages to attend this event with their blankets, lounge chairs, family and friends," said Jody Veeder, TWC area marketing manager.
Power restored to Post Falls KEC customers
About 2,000 Kootenai Electric Cooperative members in Post Falls had a power outage late Sunday night and Monday morning.
Equipment failure caused the outage, which started about 11 p.m. Sunday, and the majority of members had their power restored by about 1:30 a.m. Monday, KEC spokesperson Erika Neff said.
All power was restored by 3:15 a.m. Monday.
Huckleberry events planned in Wallace
WALLACE - The Huckleberry Sheriff and Huckleberry Hound will reign during a two-day event honoring North Idaho's favorite berry this weekend.
Activities start at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, with vendors selling hand-crafted items on the lawn of the Northern Pacific Depot Museum. Festival-goers can enjoy food from a variety of vendors and local restaurants, and there also will be several bands playing live music at the gazebo both days.
On Saturday, the Rotary Club will sponsor a Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the Wallace Jr./Sr. High School.
The event's 5K run starts Saturday at 9 a.m., with registration at 7:30 a.m. at the Civic Auditorium.
For the kids, there are great activities, like an inflatable jumping castle, mini golf, bean bag toss, basketball press and more. Finally, there is the Huckleberry Bake-Off as contestants vie for the top prize as they whip up special huckleberry creations.