“I was extremely blessed to grow up in a good home with parents who loved and mentored me,” Carla Hofstee reflects. “At a young age, I remember listening to my parents’ dream of owning a dairy and starting their own business. I watched them over the years take a dream and turn it into a successful business with hard work and discipline. I learned early in life that it was possible to reach for dreams and achieve them.”
Summit Funding Inc. is hosting a fundraiser for Lake City Center Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program to assist local seniors this holiday season. On Friday, November 15, join them at River City Lanes (965 West Seltice Way) in Post Falls for a night of strikes and turkeys as they roll through November with prizes, raffles, bowling competitions, fun and more! The fun kicks off at 5:30pm, with bowling from 6 to 8pm. The cost is $15 per person, and all proceeds will go to the HDM program. Be sure to RSVP by November 3. Call 208.667.4628 or email director@lakecitycenter.org. For more information about Lake City Center Home Delivered Meals program, visit LakeCityCenter.org.
CDA ACT, Inc. (Celebrating Different Abilities through Art and Community Theatre), formerly Out of the Shadows Theater, is unlike any other theatre organization in North Idaho.
“CDA ACT is unique in that it is one of about a dozen disability theatres in the U.S.,” says Janet Waterdown, board vice president for the nonprofit organization. “Each of our actors have some type of disability, be it physical and/or developmental. We are able to highlight the talents of our special needs community where they would not otherwise get the opportunity to perform.”
“It’s our responsibility to maintain healthy land environments for generations to come,” Patrick Shepler explains.
Born and raised in North Idaho, Patrick spent his youth and adult life exploring the endless forest roads, rivers and lakes. “Camping, logging, clearing ATV trails and anything involving a chainsaw is what gets my blood moving,” he emphasizes. “My heart and soul has always been in the woods.”
Mike and Charity Wixom began their journey in the food industry with a humble hot dog cart and stand, which they ran for eight years. Their shared passion for food and connecting with people led them to open Pepe Caldo Pizzeria in 2009, where they swapped hot dogs for handcrafted, gourmet pizzas. Now, as November 2024 approaches, they’re celebrating 15 years of serving the community.
Dave Pulis, owner of The Moose Lounge in downtown Coeur d’Alene, has opened a second location! The original Moose Lounge, a local favorite for over a decade known for its great drinks and live entertainment, now has a new sister location: The Moose Lounge North.
The Culinary Stone: Where Coeur d’Alene comes to sip, shop and savor
In the heart of Coeur d’Alene’s Riverstone lies a true culinary gem offering one-of-a-kind experiences — The Culinary Stone. Spanning over 5,500 square feet, The Culinary Stone welcomes neighbors, friends, and visitors into its beautifully inviting space. Here, guests can shop a wide variety of lifestyle products, from pots and pans, kitchen tools and small appliances to cutlery, tableware, linens, home décor and gourmet foods.
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho’s biggest annual fundraiser, SOUPort the End of Homelessness, took over the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3, with an impressive show of community spirit.
Since 1980, the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra has been enriching North Idaho with outstanding musical performances. Led by Music Director Danh Pham and Assistant Conductor Phil Baldwin, the symphony aims to explore music as a universal language, delivering excellence and innovative programs to engage both current and future audiences.
Get ready for a month of spine-chilling terror at Scarywood Haunted Nights, happening from September 27 through November 2. Known from Travel Channel’s “Halloween’s Scariest Thrills,” Scarywood transforms Silverwood Theme Park in Athol into a haunting experience like no other.
My name is Jillian, and I have been an editor and writer here in Coeur d’Alene since 2006, during which time I’ve had the opportunity to work for nine publications across North Idaho, into Spokane and as far as Gig Harbor, Washington. I am grateful to have the opportunity to now focus all my attention, energy and passion on my local community, finding and sharing heartfelt stories, spotlighting the incredible people, showcasing local businesses, organizations and nonprofits, and of course highlighting the many wonderful events our area has to offer.
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