North Idaho Briefs October 25, 2011

| October 25, 2011 9:00 PM

Meals on Wheels fundraiser planned

A telethon to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the RealTeam office, 296 Sunset Ave., No. 14.

The goal is to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to seniors in the community. The cost for each dinner is $4.

"We want to pay it forward to all the seniors who live in our community and enjoy these dinners," according to a flier.

RealTeam members will be making phone calls seeking donations for six hours on Nov. 16.

Info: Karen Giddings, 651-4190 or Paulette Brendis, 660-0779.

Books for Tots event scheduled

A Texas Hold 'em Tournament to benefit Books for Tots is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Java On Sherman.

It is limited to 50 players. The $60 buy-in includes dinner and drink, and there will be prizes. Spectators are welcome to $30, which includes dinner and a drink.

Reservations: [email protected] or 651-4245