Local Briefs June 13, 2011

Volunteer drivers needed for fundraiser

Family Promise of North Idaho needs volunteer drivers for a day.

"We have been offered a sizeable sum if we can provide 40 volunteers to drive cars from one town in Washington to another for a liquidation sale," a press release said. "Kind of like a modern day cattle drive without the cattle."

Family Promise provides temporary shelter for homeless families.

Forty drivers are needed on June 28, and again July 5 to be at FPNI's day center at 7 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace in Coeur d'Alene.

Drivers will ride a charter bus to the starting destination in Washington state for the drive and return home in the afternoon. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Just bring your valid driver's license.

Information: me.judy@gmail.com

Fairgrounds to kick off first brew festival

The first Brew Fest will be held Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

The event will feature more than 30 kegs on tap, food and a live music performance by the band "Nobody Famous."

Parking and admission are free. Collector logo beer glass and two drink tickets are $10. Additional pours are $1. Free entrance and VIP parking to anyone with a classic car at the Brew Fest. Proceeds will benefit the North Idaho Fair & Rodeo.

Visit www.northidahofair.com or call (208) 765-4969 for information.