Local Briefs July 25, 2012

Fundraiser to assist police, fire foundation

POST FALLS - A fundraiser to benefit the Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation will be held on Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. at Capone's Pub and Grill, 315 N. Ross Point Road, Post Falls.

There will be live music, raffles, a silent auction and food and drink specials.

The nonprofit was established in 2005 to provide grants to local first responders and their families in need. More than $14,000 has been raised.

To donate raffle items, call Bryan Williams at 659-8318 or email Addison Arce at [email protected].

Lions Farmers Market open every Sunday

Post Falls' best kept secret is its Lions Farmers Market operating every Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market is held in the beautiful setting on the lawn among the trees on Sixth Avenue on the north side of the freeway behind Walgreens, near the corner of Post and Sixth Avenue.

There is a wide range of products and plenty of parking. There are fresh vegetables, fruit and produce and many homemade crafts and collectibles.

The market is seeking more vendors with homemade goods and especially interested Food Vendors.

Proceeds from the markets site fees, $20 per site, go back into the community to help those who require glasses, eye care, eye operations, hearing aids and youth scholarships.

To register and for more information: Ken Cook [email protected]. or Kiwi Kirk 262-6836

Mortensen called to serve 2-year mission

Cory Michael Mortensen, 19, of Coeur d'Alene was recently called to serve a two-year mission to the Colorado Denver South Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mortensen is the son of Paul and Stephanie Mortensen and is their fourth son to serve a full-time mission. He left for the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on July 18.

Cory is a 2011 graduate of Coeur d'Alene High School where he lettered in lacrosse all four years. He graduated from LDS seminary and is an Eagle Scout.