North Idaho Briefs November 15, 2011

School district to host suicide prevention nights

The Coeur d'Alene School District will host two parent information nights this week about students' upcoming participation in the district's suicide prevention initiative.

All parents across the district are welcome to attend the information evenings that will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and again Monday at the Kroc Center, Community Room, 1765 W. Golf Course Road.

Information: (208) 664-8241, [email protected], www.qprinstitute.com

Eagle Watch Cruise focuses on local veterans

A Veterans Eagle Watch Cruise is set for Saturday, Nov. 26 on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

The free two-hour cruise is focused on recognizing veterans, active military and their immediate families from the local area.

"The cruise will give those who have served our country a unique opportunity to view these regal birds as they gather on the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene," said a press release.

The cruise is being put on by the Bureau of Land Management in partnership with Idaho Fish and Game.

Reservations: 769-5043. Leave a contact name, phone number and the number of individuals in the party.

The cruise boat will begin boarding at the Coeur d'Alene Resort dock at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 26; departure is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Info: Beth Paragamian, 769-1414 or Suzanne Endsley, 769-5004.