Briefly
- Three staffers at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library were recognized for their service. Information Technology Coordinator Christopher Brannon has worked for the library for 15 years. Reference Clerks Brenda Bergelin — who also serves as the library’s bookkeeper — and Barbara Brambila-Smith — who is also involved in library outreach — have served 10 years each.
- The Iveron icon, a Russian Orthodox object said to exude myrrh — one of the gifts the Magi brought the infant Jesus — will visit St. John the Baptist, 4718 E. Horsehaven Ave., in Post Falls. The icon has visited thousands of churches around the world. Services begin at 9 .am. Info: orthodoxhawaii.org/icons
- Plans to build a prison-release facility in Kootenai County will be the topic of an informational meeting at the Athol Community Center this Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Candidates for sheriff will attend, according to organizer Duane Rasmussen. For more information, search for “Say No to Prison Release Facility in Kootenai County” on Facebook.
- Post Falls is seeking a volunteer for the city's Parks and Recreation Commission. The board meets every other month (beginning in January) on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The commission has seven members, each appointed to a four-year term. Applications at www.postfallsidaho.org/your-government/commissions/.