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Coeur d'Alene
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stage Left Theater will present The Thanksgiving Play, which opens Thursday, November 13 and runs through Nov 30—using odd-numbered scenes filmed with Native actors to give voice to indigenous culture in a satirical look at traditional Thanksgiving narratives. Director Misty Shipman worked with Native artists and community members—ensuring the production honors local heritage while challenging stereotypes. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After longtime trustee Steve McCrea resigned, the library reviewed two candidates—retired city attorney Mike Gridley and clinical assistant professor Megan Dardis-Kunz—and library director Elizabeth Westenburg passed her review to Mayor Woody McEvers, who will recommend a candidate to the City Council for a five-year term. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon in Kellogg, the newly replaced Mac Pooler Bridge was dedicated and renamed in honor of former mayor Mac Pooler, who served on the city council and as mayor before stepping down early in 2024 due to health issues. The bridge spans the South Fork Coeur d’Alene River and connects Bunker Avenue to northern Kellogg—Interstate 90, and it opens for public use today under a $3.5 million project funded by Gov. Brad Little’s Leading Idaho Bridge Program. Coeur d'Alene Press
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Faron Gilbert Live Performance
6-9:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of sounds spanning multiple genres from a talented musician with deep Texas roots.
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Classic Cruise In at Killer Burger
1-5 p.m. — Killer Burger Hayden — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and hotrods while indulging in killer burgers and meeting fellow enthusiasts.
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Broadway’s Rock of Ages Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — $25 & Up — Experience electrifying performances of '80s rock hits by Broadway's elite musicians.
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Dockside Thanksgiving Buffet
10 AM – 6 PM — Dockside Restaurant — Adults: $69.95, Children (5-12): $34.95 — Savor an exceptional Thanksgiving feast featuring herb-roasted turkey and prime rib.
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Lighting Ceremony Parade
5-11 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Free entry — Experience a magical parade featuring festive floats, marching bands, and holiday spirit along Sherman Avenue.
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