Briefs July 17, 2010

| July 17, 2010 9:00 PM

AmeriCorps service project today

COEUR d'ALENE - An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team is partnering with the Kootenai Environmental Alliance for a half-day service project today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The organizations are looking for volunteers to help improve KEA's Coeur d'Alene community garden.

This AmeriCorps NCCC team has worked for the past five weeks on improvement projects at Camp Sweyolakan, the 88 year-old Coeur d'Alene Camp Fire USA establishment.

"Community gardens are a great way to bring people together. We're excited to be working with such a respectable local organization as the Kootenai Environmental Alliance," said NCCC member Candace Lai.

The Coeur d'Alene community garden is at 10th Street and Foster Avenue.

Information: Lauren Wagner, (773) 332-6910 or [email protected]

Harrison Avenue to close Monday

Harrison Avenue will be closed between 14th and 16th streets Monday and Tuesday for the installation of a signal at 15th Street and Harrison Avenue.

A detour will be provided for east- and westbound traffic while the work is being performed.

A traffic signal is being installed at 15th and Harrison due to increased traffic and congestion.

Information: Dennis Grant, 769-2398

'Tails at Twilight' gala event Tuesday

"Tails at Twilight, Black Rock & Roll," Kootenai Humane Society's gala event of the year, is scheduled for Tuesday.

Guests will be entertained at the lakefront property of Roger and Denice Rummel at Black Rock.

There will be a live and silent auction and raffles, food and music.

Tickets are $100 or $175 per couple.

Information: 762-2480