Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Today the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber hosted its Annual Awards Celebration to honor Charity Reimagined as Nonprofit of the Year, ROJO Ink as Small Business, StanCraft Construction Group as Large Business, and others for leadership + community service.

The event highlights a strong commitment to North Idaho’s future.

Taylor reached out to Press Christmas for All so her 10-year-old daughter Emma, who struggles with ADHD and anxiety, could receive 10 equine therapy sessions at Hope Reins in the Athol area.

The nonprofit program supports local families by offering help during the holiday season.

Paul Dorning (79) has led the Christmas Bureau’s intake area for over 20 years, ensuring families receive grocery vouchers, toys and books each year.

Though donations have slowed, contributions must be received by Dec. 29 to help meet the $600,000 goal.

Last Saturday night, about 20 longtime friends enjoyed a reindeer and hunter themed bar crawl on Sherman Avenue to share Christmas cheer and support local businesses — they plan to return next Christmas.

The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center Tech Hub has applied for a Commerce Department grant to create a national aerospace testbed in Spokane and expand North Idaho College’s campus into a technical training center in Post Falls.

The project is expected to boost local jobs and skills.

The BLM hosts its 35th annual Eagle Watch at Mineral Ridge boat launch on Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with staff offering spotting scopes and educational info.

The Dec. 12 eagle count was 148 compared to 284 last year — call 208-769-5029 for daily updates.

After 28 years of service, Mayor Woody McEvers was honored at a Friday farewell reception at the Public Library for his dedicated leadership in Coeur d'Alene & community engagement.

He now plans to focus on Rustler’s Roost in Hayden after his defeat by fellow councilman Dan Gookin.

Holiday plants such as holly, poinsettia, mistletoe, amaryllis and lilies can make pets sick with vomiting+diarrhea and other health problems.

Coeur d'Alene pet owners are advised to keep these decorations out of reach and contact a veterinarian if unusual symptoms develop.

New Year's Eve Celebration with Rusty Nail & The Hammers

8 PM - 12:15 AM — The Club at Prairie Falls — $105 — Dance into the New Year with live music, appetizers, and exciting giveaways.

Comedy Night with Kellen Erskine

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Kroc Center — $25 — Catch the hilariously talented Kellen Erskine, a TBS Top Ten Comic, as he delivers a night of laughter and wit.