Daily editionMonday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
Community
Post Falls city staff worked weeks to stuff 20,000 eggs for a free Easter egg hunt at Q’emiln Park from 1 to 2 p.m. April 19 at 12201 W. Parkway Drive—organizers set up staggered age groups and a limited mobility hunt inside Lions Grand Pavilion—while the Easter Bunny takes photos with children.
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Culture
Emerge will host its fifth annual Ceramic Throwdown and Cup Frenzy from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11 at its venue on N. Second St. The free event will feature a Throwdown Challenge with contests such as blindfolded throwing and a cup sale that benefits the nonprofit’s pottery studio, with VIP tickets (limited to 50) granting early entry at 4 p.m.
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North Idaho College student Gracie Duncan won the contest for the Festival at Sandpoint poster with her design 'Alpenglow Sailing'—a depiction of a sailboat gliding on Lake Pend Oreille at sunset—and earned a $1,000 scholarship.
Her artwork will be used in advertisements and on a Toyota Tacoma wrap during the summer concert series from July 24 through Aug. 3.
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Environment
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners provided $4,197,169 to fund 28 projects that improve wildlife habitats across Idaho.
The funding will support habitat restoration near the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, a wildlife crossing along Interstate 90, youth archery programs plus efforts by the Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife Society.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
StanCraft Boats: Experience the Legacy
Monday, April 14th, 2025 · 1-3:30 p.m. — StanCraft Wood Boats — Informal happy hour follows the tour — Discover the legacy of hand-crafted wooden boats at this immersive open house event.
Spring Festival
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 · 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — New Leaf Nursery — Free admission — Enjoy egg hunting, food treats, and crafts in a vibrant spring setting.
Easter Brunch Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene
Sunday, April 20th, 2025 · 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.
Spring Dash
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 · 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.
Breakthrough Basketball Shooting Camp
Sunday, April 27th, 2025 · 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Hub Sports Center — Cost varies — Improve your shooting skills and offensive techniques to stand out on the court.
Transformational Cutting Techniques for Women
Monday, May 5th, 2025 · 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — SalonCentric — Registration required — Enhance cutting skills and learn to transform looks through expert techniques.