Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Today, the first part of a multi-part series details the Culp family, who ran the town newspaper in Rathdrum + their pioneer roots shaped local media and community life, setting the stage for the next installment.

The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual Celebrating Young Artists Concert at 3 p.m. Mar.

14 at the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the NIC campus. A free lecture, Dialogues with Danh, starts at 2 p.m. and six national winners will perform masterworks with the full orchestra.

The Art on the Green Poster Contest is open for entries which must be submitted by noon on March 17.

The winning design will earn a $300 prize — and be featured at the annual event set from July 31 to Aug. 2 on the grounds of North Idaho College.

City officials renamed Conference Room No. 6 at City Hall after longtime councilman and mayor Ron Edinger, who served for 50 years (honoring his many contributions) during a ceremony last Wednesday attended by his family.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jacklin Real Estate held an awards dinner Feb.

26 at Eagles Hall to recognize top producers—founder Wade Jacklin praised award winners in categories such as volume, GCI, units, and commercial divisions.

Local high school basketball gyms will close after Saturday night games — cleaning will prepare them for upcoming spring sports as winter events wrap up.

This seasonal schedule change is part of a regional effort to refresh facilities for new competitions.

Jazz Ambassadors Concert by the U.S. Army

7:30-9 p.m. — NIC Boswell Hall / Schuler Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Experience an evening of diverse jazz performances from America's premier military band.

NIBCA Home and Garden Show

Fri 12-6 p.m. — New Leaf Nursery — Free entry — Explore the latest trends in home and garden design with expert seminars and hands-on activities.

Recipe for Connection

7-9 p.m. — Quirkie Dough — Cost info not specified — Craft your own recipe scrapbook while connecting with new friends over tasty cookie dough.

Perk It Up Speed Networking

9-11 a.m. — The Salvation Army Kroc Center — Not specified — Boost your connections and energy with quick chats at this engaging networking event.

Family Egg Hunt

11 a.m. — Museum of North Idaho — Half price for adults, free for kids under 12 — An exciting day filled with crafts, activities, and local vendors for all ages.