Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

The Coeur d'Alene Backpack Program, which provides food kits for 700 students during weekends and breaks, is facing a funding shortfall that may force the services to end after this school year (costing $107,400) unless community donations increase soon.

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho was selected in October for an $827K YHDP grant to expand housing stability and support youth experiencing homelessness in North Idaho—part of a broader $3.8M award from HUD that supported state-wide projects.

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.