Indoor petting zoo to open on Government Way
Courtesy photos Layla Wynn plays with a friend at Big Red’s Barn, on North Government Way in Coeur d’Alene. The indoor petting zoo will have its grand opening on Saturday.
Water Solutions has expanded and moved to 14655 Kimo Court in Rathdrum. Service technician Aaron Ward stands with several of the company’s drinking water systems.
An indoor, hands-on petting zoo experience is offered at Big Red’s Barn, opening Saturday at 7397 Government Way (the former Tim’s Special-Cut Meats location. That business is now in Post Falls).
Hang out with farm animals, exotics, miniatures, reptiles and birds. Pony, camel and unicorn rides will be offered later, and two party-barn rooms are available for birthdays, reunions and meetings. Group rates and after-hours gatherings are offered. The focus is fun and education.
Regular hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Owner is Jeannene Christ. Phone 208-719-9047. Check www.bigredsbarn.com.
Water Solutions moves in Rathdrum
Expanding from 1,000 to 4,000 square feet, Water Solutions has moved to 14655 Kimo Court in Rathdrum.
The 17-year-old company offers quality drinking water through a point-of-use cooler that filters on-site water. The new place includes a lobby, offices and shop.
“You enjoy high quality water without having to lift and store those heavy five-gallon bottles,” said Russ Ward, service and sales manager. “We install the cooler and make it look great.”
Bryan Ward is the owner, and Aaron Ward the lead service technician.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Phone 208-687-3938. Check www.bestwaternw.com.
Style Lounge open in Silver Lake Mall
The full-service salon Style Lounge has opened in Suite C315 of Silver Lake Mall (200 W. Hanley).
Services include hair color, haircuts, shampoo styles, up-dos, perms and waxing by appointment or walk-in. Free consults are given on request.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 to 6 Sundays. The salon formerly was Mastercuts. Phone 208-755-7796 or 208-967-4265.
Payless Shoes closing Ironwood, Silver Lake stores
With signs offering major sales, Payless Shoes is closing its stores in Ironwood Square and Silver Lake Mall in late December. The outlets in ShopKo and in Post Falls will remain open. The stores offer shoes, purses, jewelry and belts. Fixtures in the closing stores are for sale.
Hours in Ironwood are 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 to 7 Sunday. Phone 208-765-5050. Hours in Silver Lake are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 to 6 Sundays. Phone 208-762-2242.
Now for the Tidbits
- Samuel’s Jewelers will close Feb. 23 in Silver Lake Mall after being there since the mall opened more than 30 years ago. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 to 6 Sundays. Phone 208-762-2323. Check www.samuelsjewelers.com. See’s Candy is open there for the holidays.
- InThreadz will move one space to the former Quizno’s place in Ironwood Square. Watch for Hu Hut Mongolian Grill in former Payless and Inthreadz locations (between Government Way and Lincoln Way off Ironwood Drive).
- A “Coming Soon” sign for Precision Fitness is posted on the building in the northwest corner of Sherman and 15th.
- Bakery by The Lake at Parkside will have a second location in April.
- A&B Market will open as a convenience store at 402 Sherman in December.
- Emergency Veterinary Hospital will be at 1336 W. Kathleen (across from Ramsey School) in January.
- JTM Industries will move from Schreiber Way to 4905 Government Way.
- J.A. Bertsch Heating & Cooling will move from Hayden to 3645 Government Way. And Paragon Brewing will open its new building at 5785 Government Way at the end of the year.
- The former Armour Antiques at 1116. E. Sherman will become Anytime Fitness.
- Syringa Sushi will move to the former Bistro on Spruce location on Fourth Street. And a noodle place may come into the old Syringa location.
- Beyoutiful Hot Yoga will be in Ironwood Square in December.
- Watch for a Jitterz coffee stand at Prairie and Heartland.
- Roger’s Burgers & Ice Cream, already with two places in Coeur d’Alene and one in Post Falls, is building a fourth, this one at 8833 N. Hess St. in Hayden.
- Hibachi Sushi is coming to 221 E. Sherman. We hear a German restaurant will be where Camera Corral left (for Northwest Boulevard) on Sherman.
- A new Fu-Ki Japanese Steakhouse is under construction where the Kynrede Cafe was at 8885 N. Government Way in Hayden.
- A new place downtown soon will be Live For Blu fine art at 505 E. Sherman.
- Staybridge Suites hotel is under construction in Riverstone.
- A new building for Idaho Central Credit Union is under construction at 1327 W. Appleway. And a new one for Keller Williams Realty will open in March at 3931 Schreiber Way.
- ”Adviser” is the preferred spelling. And it’s “judgment.” “Uh huh” means OK. “Uh uh” means not OK. “OK” is OK. “Okay” isn’t.
- Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com