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Coeur d'Alene
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hayden resident Virginia Grove shared a 1985 photo of her horse ride through what is now Leisure Park — a route that once passed through open fields and meadows near her home on Orchard Avenue. She said the image, with Canfield Mountain in the background, shows how the landscape has changed while she still loves living in North Idaho. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Pastor Tim Remington, the lead pastor at The Altar Church who survived being shot six times on March 16, 2016, will sign copies of Gun Shot Witness: The Tim Remington Story from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Sower Bible Bookstore at 1234 W. Appleway Ave. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leah Sottile spoke at the Steam Plant on Wednesday about her new book on New Age ideas and how women find power in their faith. She said groups like Love Has Won mix extreme views—she explained that these trends show where ideas meet. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission announced that local artist Melissa Cole has installed Sid The Green Energy Dragon along the Centennial Trail near the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility. The artwork—named for longtime wastewater employee Sid Frederickson IV—features an open flame and glass mosaic made by community students and will be dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student Jerren Bailey and Lake City High School art teacher Dawn Myers hung a banner at Skyway Elementary garden after a rough winter damaged the beds that need rebuilding and painting. Local volunteers and Lake City students will help restore the garden with a $2,430.90 Excel Foundation grant—and they will unveil Bailey’s artwork on Earth Day. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kootenai County commissioners evaluated all options for Citylink’s future and urged city officials to revisit an agreement they turned down last year—discussion included plans to adjust staffing and service levels as part of a possible joint powers agreement. This review follows concerns over how transit costs are shared among counties and cities. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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.
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Winefest
2-6 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Cost varies — Savor the finest wines from regional wineries in pop-up tasting rooms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spring Dash
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — McEuen Park — From $90 — Participate in a fun-filled day of races including a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon.
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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Hub Sports Center — Cost varies — Improve your shooting skills and offensive techniques to stand out on the court.
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