Daily editionMonday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
Community
The Canopy Village Foundation began its search for a new director to lead fundraising and development efforts for Canopy Village and support children and families in need.
The new hire will work with executive director Rosa Mettler and the leadership team to expand the Foundation’s impact.
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Culture
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Wallace Avenue dedicated new stained glass windows installed in its narthex doors on March 1; parishioner Lisa Nunlist designed them to honor her mother, Laurelie Nunlist, and longtime member Margaret Shepperd, marking the church’s first major upgrade in decades.
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Education
On Saturday, North Idaho College hosted its first AI Hackathon in Coeur d'Alene, where 50 students, educators and industry professionals built prototypes and pitched ideas to boost AI use in classrooms.
NIC Director of Innovation Marita Diffenbaugh called the event (a promising bridge between education and industry) very productive.
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Coeur d’Alene schools and senior centers now offer weekly meal menus with set reservation deadlines; Monday meals include meat loaf with mashed potatoes, and seniors must call ahead for lunches * check online menus or call centers for specific dish details.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Jazz Ambassadors Concert by the U.S. Army
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 · 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
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 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.
AKA Spring Open 2026
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 · 8 AM – 5 PM — The Courts at Real Life — Registration required — Join for a day of competitive matches in the AKA Spring Open.
Perk It Up Speed Networking
Monday, March 23rd, 2026 · 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
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 · 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.