Firefighters Ball scheduled for Sept. 9

COEUR d'ALENE - Two days before the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, local firefighters and their families will attend the second Firefighters Ball at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

The formal event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9.

"Sept. 11 is kind of the firefighters' memorial holiday," said Chris Kieres of Northern Lakes Fire District. "We want to make sure we pay respect to that."

Proceeds from the ball will benefit the Idaho Fallen Firefighter Foundation, a nonprofit that serves the families of firefighters lost in the line of duty.

All active and retired firefighters, whether career or volunteer, and the public are invited to attend the ball.

Dinner will be served at 7, with entertainment provided by the Tuxedo Junction big band. Silent auction prizes include spa packages, vacation deals and wine tastings, Kieres said.

"A fairly broad spectrum of items," he added.

Tickets are $45 for dinner and dancing, and $15 for dancing only. Visit firefightersball.eventbrite.com to order.

Donations are welcome at Mountain West Bank on Ironwood Drive in Coeur d'Alene, or at the Fire Prevention Exhibit at the North Idaho Fair.