Briefs

Tools 2 Schools drive continues

There is still time to donate to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and Coeur d'Alene Casino's annual Tools 2 Schools Supply Drive.

The effort, in its seventh year, will continue through Sunday. It benefits local children in need by providing backpacks, pens, pencils and other essential school supplies.

Donation bins for school supplies can be found in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area Walmarts as well as at the Coeur d'Alene Casino and The Kroc Center.

"Tools 2 Schools isn't just about the school supplies," said Laura Stensgar, executive marketing director of the Coeur d'Alene Casino. "It is about helping these students feel empowered when they walk through the doors on that first day of school."

Last year alone, the Coeur d'Alene Casino donated more than 750 backpacks and 15,000 various school supplies to the cause.

To further assist in fundraising efforts, the Coeur d'Alene Casino is offering $5 Extra Play Cash for every $5 donation made at the casino (maximum $10 donation per guest and maximum $20,000 total campaign donation) all of which will go to purchasing school supplies.

For more information call 1-800-523-2464 or visit www.CDACasino.com.

Veterans meeting set for Tuesday

The Disabled American Veterans Fort Sherman Chapter 9 will host an open forum on veterans issues with Sierra Forbes Robinson from Sen. Mike Crapo's office on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls.

Veterans should have their questions written out to present to Robinson.

Veterans Administration surveys from Crapo's office will be available to assist the senator in evaluating VA operations.