Local Briefs
• Household items collection to benefit veterans
COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur Group will host a pots and pans drive called PAN-damonium to benefit the Newby-ginnings of North Idaho nonprofit from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Keller Williams Realty, 1450 Northwest Blvd.
New or used pots and pans are sought for local veterans and military families in need.
The nonprofit was started by Theresa Hart in honor of her son, Nick Newby, who was killed in Iraq in 2011.
• Specialized Needs plans St. Patrick's dance
Specialized Needs Recreation will host a St. Patrick's Day Dance Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Prairie View Elementary, 2478 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls.
There will be snacks provided, prizes awarded and a D.J. present. Cost is $5 per person. Register by calling 755-6781.
Specialized Needs Recreation is a nonprofit that provides recreational opportunities for youth and adults who have disabilities.
Chamber to host forum with Crapo on March 30
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce will host a Congressional Forum March 30 with U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo.
The forum will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.
Crapo will update the business community on federal legislative issues and answer questions.
The cost, which includes lunch, is $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members.
Tickets: [email protected] or 415-0110.
• Utility box artists sought by city of Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene Arts Commission is seeking artists for its Utility Box Beautification Project.
The utility boxes, which keep lights flashing and communications running, are undiscovered canvases for artists, graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and other individuals with the imagination to cover them with their artwork.
Box locations have been designated to be enhanced in Coeur d'Alene using an artist's design, which will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around the boxes. The design must integrate all sides of a box to capture the interest of those who drive and walk by.
Information packets are available at city hall, 710 E. Mullan Ave., or online at www.cdaid.org. Artist proposals are due by 5 p.m. on April 15. Artists with questions are encouraged to contact Sean Holm, arts commission liaison, at (208)676-7401.