Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

At the American Legion meeting in Rathdrum, members recited the Veterans Creed—a set of words honoring their military service.

The creed was created by 11 veteran organizations—introduced on Flag Day, June 14—to remind veterans to keep serving and leading in their communities.

The Meadow Ranch Homeowners Association near Fred Meyer plans to hire five goats from Leshay Goat Rentals to clear overgrown brush on a steep hill that poses a fire hazard — a solution supported by the city’s Public Works Committee and set for review by the City Council on April 1. The plan includes a fenced area, a guard dog for the goats, water supply, and on-site supervision at a cost of about $500 to $1,000.

Sam MacKinnon, a second-year North Idaho College automotive technology student, fixed a front brake rotor on a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer last Thursday so Post Falls mom Meghan Selle could drive safely for school and work.

A $2,000 NIC Foundation grant covered parts that would have cost up to $1,500 elsewhere — a program that has already helped about 10 people with urgent car repairs.

A veteran who got a 100% rating (after a December 2018 claim) asked why no one told him about benefits he could have had for 50 years, and a local official said the VA never contacts veterans (or their surviving spouses) so they must ask for help on their own.

A new North Idaho Resource Directory offers veterans and their families free help to apply for VA benefits such as disability claims, pensions, and home loans.

The directory provides addresses and phone numbers for offices — in Post Falls, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Wallace.

Open Studio Painting Event

1-4 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — Registration recommended — Unleash your creativity in a relaxed paint and sip session with friends.

On-Site Tour at Affinity at Coeur d'Alene

Explore the variety of amenities offered at Affinity at Coeur d'Alene, a highly-rated senior living community, during this comprehensive on-site tour.

I-Lake Country Intergroup Annual Spring Retreat

Friday 3 p.m. — Camp Lutherhaven — $275 full weekend or $178 day pass — Focus on recovery and utilizing OA tools for a transformative experience.

Winefest

2-6 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Cost varies — Savor the finest wines from regional wineries in pop-up tasting rooms.

StanCraft Boats Experience: The Legacy

1-3:30 p.m. — StanCraft Boat Manufacturing Facility — Informal happy hour available — Discover the rich history and craftsmanship of iconic wooden boats at StanCraft's tour and presentation.

Easter Egg Extravaganza

1-2:10 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny in a fun family atmosphere.

Easter Brunch Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene

Brunch Cruise — 12-2 p.m. — Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises — Celebrate Easter with a chef-prepared buffet and scenic views on the sparkling waters.