Calendar of Events
THURSDAY, Feb. 20 FRIDAY, Feb. 21 SATURDAY, Feb. 22 SUNDAY, Feb. 23 MONDAY, Feb. 24 TUESDAY, Feb. 25 WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS, Inc.)
8:30 a.m. | Peace Lutheran Church, 8134 Meyer Road, Post Falls. A positive group of community members who share encouragement and healthy resources in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Open to anyone ages 7 and older. www.tops.org or email postfallstops@gmail.com. First visit is free.
• Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way
9 a.m. | Fit N Fall Proof. Free.
1:30 p.m. | Bingo. $12-$25.
• Unlikely: Breaking Down Barriers to Higher Education
9 a.m. | North Idaho College- Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. This three-part event will begin with a screening at 9 a.m. of the documentary “Unlikely,” which investigates America’s college dropout crisis. Dr. Bridget Burns will speak at 11 a.m. She is the executive director of the University Innovation Alliance, a national coalition of public research universities committed to increasing the number and diversity of college graduates in the U.S. At 1 p.m. a group discussion session will take place to address local higher education barriers. nic.edu/community-conversations. Reserve your spot at Eventbrite.com. Free.
• Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive
10 a.m. | Fit and Fall Class. Free. (Also on Tuesday)
11:15 a.m. | Normal Memory Class. This class is to help people with memory problems they are concerned about improving- not necessarily for Alzheimer’s patients. $3.
12:30 p.m. | Senior Stitchers Quilting. $1.
5:15 p.m. | Bingo (potluck). With three progressive games and one hot pot. $10 buy-in. (also on Monday)
• CdA Aglow Lighthouse
10 a.m. | Living Word Fellowship, 1600 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Paul and Jan have been married for 42 years and have been saved for 40. Baptized with the Holy Ghost and serving God in whatever capacity He calls them to walk in. Free.
• Forest Friends Storytime
10:30 a.m. | Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. An indoor-outdoor storytime for children and their adult caregivers. Join us for a nature-themed program as we use our senses to connect to the natural world through nature stories, outdoor exploration, songs and nature crafts. Free.
• Kootenai County Reagan Republicans
Noon | IHOP, 2301 N. Fourth St. Guest speaker will be a Kootenai County Commissioner. Free.
• All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Post
5 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Dinner includes Caesar salad, spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic breadsticks. Served in the Lounge or Banquet Room if available. Support your Legion! $5.
• Bluegrass Jam
6 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. The Inland Northwest Bluegrass Music Association presents this bluegrass, folk and country circle jam. Bring your instruments and voice or just come to listen. For all ages. Light refreshments will be served. Free.
• North Idaho Mineral Club Meeting
6 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Bingo room. Visitors are always welcome. www.facebook.com/NorthIdahoMineralClub/ or call 208-659-6173. Free.
• Idaho Writers League
6:30 p.m. | Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road. Terri Dickerson, consumer advocate columnist for the CdA Press, marketing content copywriter and business strategist, will talk about writing columns. Every meeting features a speaker on the subject of writing and small group critiques. 208-651-8701 or melonmug@gmail.com. Free.
• Annual Meeting: Rose Lake Water Association
7:30 p.m. | Fire Station, 26502 Doyle Road, Rose Lake. Annual meeting with the election of two directors. Free.
• Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive
8 a.m. | Senior Artists. $1. (also on Tuesday)
9:30 a.m. | Pool Tournament. $2. (also on Wednesday)
12:45 p.m. | Pinochle (racehorse). $1. (also on Tuesday)
1 p.m. | Mah jongg. $1.
• Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way
9:30 a.m. | Fit N Fall Proof. Free.
1 p.m. | Krafty Krafters. $1.
• Daughters of the American Revolution
10:30 a.m. | Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave. The program is: “Native American Flags presented by Stan Wills, SAR.” 208-457-8531. Free.
• Democratic Club
Noon | Iron Horse, 407 E. Sherman Ave. The guest speaker is Nancy Jones, Kootenai County Communications Manager. Free.
• Everyone is Welcome at the Library
1 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. We care about ADA. Help us make our facilities more accessible and come to our focus group. We have questions and you have answers. 208-773-1506 x 329 or 208-449-6627. Free.
• Legion Open Grill Friday
5 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Support our local Vets and make Friday night, Legion night! $4-$8.
• CYT North Idaho Presents Peter Pan, A New Musical!
7 p.m. | Kroc Center Theatre, 1765 W. Golf Course Road. A delightful musical featuring singing pirates, daring sword fights and fantastical make-believe. Peter Pan, A New Musical is a story that is filled with magic, delight, and just a fairy dusting of heartbreak. cytnorthidaho.org/shows/Peter-Pan-A-New-Musical/11. $12-$17. (also on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.)
• Compulsive Eaters Anonymous — HOW
9 a.m. | Kootenai Health Resource Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way. Learn about doctor approved food plans; no gimmicks, no pills, just regular healthy food. 208-818-4242 or 208-765-5402. Free.
• Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave.
10:30 a.m. | Saturdays with the Symphony. A free concert with Coeur d’Alene Symphony musicians in the Community Room of the Library for families and the public.
1 p.m. | Book Launch Party — The Empath, by Malachi Witherwax. Come to the launch of the first book in the Cosmic Archives series: The Empath! Listen to high school author Malachi Witherwax talk about writing inspiration and read excerpts from the book as well as a sneak peak of book 2. Free.
• Medicine Making Class with Jessica, Family Herbalist
11 a.m. | Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St. Come and learn how to stay healthy throughout these cold winter months with local flora and fauna of North Idaho! We will be making Jessica’s famous Elderberry Syrup, a delicious and immune boosting elixir. RSVP to demo@pilgrimsmarket.com. $20.
• Saturday’s with the Symphony
12:30 p.m. | Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way. A free concert with Coeur d’Alene Symphony musicians for the pleasure of patients, staff, visitors and the public at the entrance of Kootenai Health near the food service area.
• American Legion Bingo
1 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Doors open at noon. New, experienced, fun caller and new games with progressive jackpots. Lunch provided (donation requested but not required). Must be at least 18 to play. 208-773-9054. $10 minimum buy-in.
• Nspire Wedding Show
4 p.m. | Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave. Indulge yourself with a complimentary Mimosa & Free hors d’oeuvres while you plan your wedding with North Idaho’s finest wedding vendors in the region. Models will showcase wedding attire from Cloud Nine Bridal, Affordable Elegance Bridal, Touchdown Tuxedo, 720 Haberdashery and more, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com. $10.
• Pie and Politics
5:30 p.m. | Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Join us for an Idaho legislative update featuring Idaho Senator David Nelson along with Representative Brooke Green. They’ll give an update on the agenda for 2020 and answer questions. Sponsored by the Kootenai County Democrats.Pies, cookies and coffee will be served. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. Free.
• American Legion Sunday Breakfast
8 a.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Support your local veterans and have a home-cooked breakfast. Kids younger than 5 eat free. $5-$7.
• Matinee
2 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. Join us for a matinee showing of the hilarious 1940 classic, “His Girl Friday,” starring Rosalind Russell and Cary Grant. Cocoa and popcorn will be provided. Rated PG. All ages welcome. Free.
• Striders INW
8 a.m. | Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Class will be cancelled on snow days. 208-772-3417. $1. (also on Wednesday)
• Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive
8:30 a.m. | Cribbage. $1.
1 p.m. | Lake City Tappers. $1. (also on Wednesday)
• Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way
9 a.m. | Fit N’ Fall Proof.
3 p.m. | Chair Yoga. $3-$10.
• Computer Class
2 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. “The World Wide Web and Internet Access.” Free.
• Compulsive Eaters Anonymous — HOW
7 p.m. | Kootenai Health Resource Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way. Learn about doctor approved food plans; no gimmicks, no pills, just regular healthy food. 208-818-4242 or 208-765-5402. Free.
• CdA Chorus — Sweet Adelines
7 p.m. | Canvas Church, 2200 N. Seventh St. Come visit rehearsal and become part of the legacy! We are a group of women who love to sing 4-part a capella harmony in barbershop style. www.cdachorus.com or call 208-717-1332. Free.
• Tai Chi
8:30 a.m. | Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. $2.
• Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way
9:30 a.m. | Fit N Fall Proof. Free.
1:30 p.m. | Mahjong. $1.
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
12:30 p.m. | Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho, 2120 N. Lakewood Drive, Suite B. Join us for this 6 week class and learn strategies to reduce stress, communicate well and navigate family dynamics while making tough caregiving decisions. This class is for ALL family caregivers! Call 208-666-2996 to register. Free.
• Make it Happen!
1 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. This simple and effective class, based on the book Write It Down, Make It Happen, will help you move your dreams into reality by taking matters into your own hands. Speakers Dave and Linda Gibson have overcome many obstacles and want to teach you to overcome yours. Free.
• Girls Who Code: Creating Code in Python
3:45 p.m. | Gizmo CdA, 283 N. Hubbard St. Suite 110. This free after-school program for 6th through 12th grade girls will inspire them to use computer science to impact their community and join the sisterhood of supportive peers and role models. Free.
• Overeaters Anonymous
6:30 p.m. | Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way (MRI Conference Room) No matter your problem with food — compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or over exercising — we have a solution. 208-771-0543. www.oa.org. Free.
• Worley Highway District Board of Commissioners Meeting
9 a.m. | Worley Highway District Office, 12799 W. Ness Road. Open to the public. Free.
• Hayden Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way
9 a.m. | Tai Chi. $1.
Noon | Dominoes, Pinochle, Cribbage. $1 each game.
• Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive
11 a.m. | Blood Pressure Check with Caring Hands. Free.
12:30 p.m. | Canasta with Hand-n-Foot. $1.
1 p.m. | Watercolor Class. Call 208-771-6138 to register. $1.
• What the Craft!
4 p.m. | Athol Library, 30399 Third St. We’ll be painting terra cotta herb pots. Soil and herb seeds will be provided. Call the library to sign up. For adults. Free.
• Dungeons and Dragons
4:30 p.m. | Post Falls Library, 821 N. Dungeon Master Dan Black leads an Adventurers Guild of character-driven, family-friendly quests. D.M. Dan will guide you through character building or help you tweak an existing character that you can play during several ongoing, original quests. Bring your dice! For teens and adults. Free.
• 55+ Singles Friendship Group
5 p.m. | Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave. Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. 208-676-8456 or 208-699-3411. $12 annual membership fee.
• $1 Taco Night At the Post
5 p.m. | American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave. Served in the lounge. Children are welcome to eat in the dining hall. $1-$5.
• DIY Bone Broth with Dr. Toby
6:30 p.m. | Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St. Join Dr. Toby for his discussion on the many health benefits of easy to digest, nutrient-dense flavorful bone broth, such as improve joint health, treating leaky gut and boosting the immune system. RSVP to demo@pilgrimsmarket.com. Free.
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ALL WEEK
• Tax-Aide
9 a.m. | Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive AND Silverlake Mall, 200 Hanley Ave. A free tax service for middle to low income people; available until April 17. Lake City Center is by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. Silverlake Mall is walk-in only, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Free.