Tickets available for Hayden chamber banquet

The community and chamber members are invited to attend the Hayden Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet this Saturday at the Resort Aviation hangar at the Coeur d'Alene Airport.

The chamber will be honoring the accomplishments and contributions of several area citizens and businesses for their work in each of the H.A.Y.D.E.N. Award categories. Awards will be presented for Human Rights, Aerospace, Youth, the Distinguished Citizen, Education, and New Business.

Chamber President Nancy Lowery will also present the President's Award to an individual who has made significant contributions this past year.

The evening begins with a no-host bar at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, dessert, the awards ceremony, and live music by The Rhythm Dawgs. A short live auction and silent auction will also be held and includes an opportunity to help create a personalized batch of beer at Mad Bomber Brewery. The person winning that bid will help to create the beer recipe, name the batch of beer, and receive a growler of beer each month for the next year.

"This is our opportunity to have fun, but more importantly, honor individuals and businesses that are truly making a difference in our community," Lowery said. "We invite the community to join us as we honor them."

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at www.haydenchamber.org or by calling 762-1185.