Movers and Shakers October 29, 2011

University Inn expands facilities, services

Best Western Plus University Inn in Moscow has announced the expansion of the Quiet Bar, courtyard area and Broiler Restaurant.

The two-phase project will see the courtyard and Quiet Bar completed by Dec. 1 and Quiet Bar expansion completed in February.

"The new courtyard will allow us to host larger weddings, banquets and other outside events in a new, beautiful setting," said Bill Sayler, general manager.

The remodeled Quiet Bar will triple the bar's size and provide a venue for guests to enjoy lunch, Sunday brunch, live entertainment, and outdoor seating on the new patio, he added. The hotel will also debut a new dinner menu.

Sayler also announced the opening of a new wine area in the restaurant that will sell bottles unopened. Guests can either take the wine to go or, for a small corkage fee, dining guests will be brought wine glasses and the bottles will be opened for dining in the restaurant.

The hotel has also expanded its guest services with the addition of a free hot breakfast for those staying at the hotel.

Best Western Plus University Inn is at 1516 W Pullman Road in Moscow. For more, contact (208) 882-0550 or www.uinnmoscow.com

Sparkles accepting food donations

A Coeur d'Alene hair salon is accepting food donations through Thanksgiving to benefit needy families.

Sparkles Salon, 3650 North Government Way, suite G, will collect donations and pass them on to needy individuals and food banks, said stylist Dezerie Martin.

"We just know that times are hard, and we know that a lot of families are struggling because of the economy," Martin said.

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