Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brian Goetz handed out doughnuts during the Dwight Bershaw Memorial .5K held by the Sunrise Rotary Club at McEuen Park on Saturday when about 100 people participated—proceeds supported charities honoring the late Rotarian. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Inland Northwest Opera, which suspended operations in 2024 due to financial challenges, will return — relying on a core group of volunteers to rebuild its community support. Grammy winner McPherson and voice teacher Sundet will lead three upcoming performances of 'Love Denied' and offer a preview of fall’s 'Die Fledermaus'. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ This summer, the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute gathered data from over 90 research projects and a 32-member committee to set Idaho’s Water Research Priorities for 2025 — a report that highlights the state’s key water challenges. The institute will soon request proposals from university faculty to start new research projects addressing these priorities. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Wilson’s snipe are native birds that live in wetlands in Idaho and Washington and use their strong camouflage to blend into muddy fields; they forage for worms and insects and often burst into flight just when you think they are hidden. Their secretive behavior has surprised many locals who once thought the bird was only a hoax — its real presence showing that nature can be full of surprises. The Spokesman-Review
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2025 Boats, Bikes, Burgers & Brews
12-6 p.m. — Hagadone Marine Group — Free entry — Celebrate the end of boating season with unbeatable deals on boats, accessories, and local brews.
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Jazz Brunch at Ten/6
9 a.m.-11 a.m. & 12 p.m.-2 p.m. — Ten/6 — $10.06 cover — Enjoy live jazz music while savoring a delightful brunch inspired by New Orleans traditions.
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Lead Generation that Boosts Conversion Rates
12-2 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Regional REALTORS — Cost unknown — Gain practical tools to enhance your lead generation conversion rates.
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Oktoberfest 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Downtown Mall — $25-$60 — Sample Oktoberfest-style beers and enjoy entertainment at this vibrant downtown celebration.
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Walk, Run, Read
8 AM – 12 PM — City Park — $40 for 10K, $30 for 5K, $20 for 1 Mile, Free for kids — Enjoy a fun-filled morning supporting literacy with various race options for all ages.
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2025 INW Catholic Men's Retreat
3 PM – 1 PM — Camp Lutherhaven — Various packages available — Engage with inspiring talks and spiritual renewal amid beautiful natural surroundings.
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Carnival of the Animals Concert
3:00–6:00 p.m. — NIC Boswell Hall / Schuler Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a whimsical musical journey through Saint-Saëns' celebration of 14 enchanting creatures.
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Boundless Love
Join us for a joyful evening of generosity and community at our 3rd Annual Boundless Love Banquet, featuring a delicious dinner, silent auction, raffle baskets, and stories of lives changed through the work of Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC). Come be part of our mission to break the cycle of poverty in Kootenai County by equipping local churches to serve neighbors in need with dignity and hope. The event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the program running from 6:00–8:00 PM. Tickets are $50 per person, so reserve your seat today and be part of something truly impactful—because love in action changes everything.
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