The Coeur d’Alene Garden Club, a 501c3 nonprofit, brings people together through a shared love of plants and community. From meetings and presentations to field trips and their much-loved annual Garden Tour, the club is all about learning, growing, and making our town a more beautiful place—one garden at a time.
Partnering with Make-A-Wish Foundation Idaho, Jitterz Espresso is sponsoring 2-1/2-year-old Vivian, who is battling Leukemia. Stop by any Jitterz location now through June 28, 2025, to help make Vivian’s wish of traveling to Disney World with her family come true. (A total of $10,000 is what is needed to fulfill a wish.) In honor of Jitterz “Wish Kid” Vivian, who loves princesses, unicorns, and her two older brothers and baby sister, let’s come together as a community, buy your favorite Jitterz drink, and purchase a raffle ticket for $10 (or make a direct donation to Vivian’s wish) with a chance to win Free Jitterz Coffee for a Month! Three lucky winners will be drawn on July 1, 2025.
Mark your calendars for a night of fashion, philanthropy and community connection as Cancer & Community Charities (3Cs) hosts its 26th annual Beyond the Runway Dinner & Fashion Show on May 8, 2025, at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. Doors open at 5pm, and what follows promises to be an evening to remember.
2025 marks Autism Society of Idaho’s 13th annual Walk for Autism Acceptance, with this year’s event taking place from 9am to noon Saturday, April 19. Held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds (4056 North Government Way) in Coeur d’Alene, the event includes a 5k Walk or Run, a Micro Walk (shorter distance), an Easter Egg Hunt, Resource Fair and raffles!
February 8, 2025, marks the inaugural 007 Casino Royale Charity Gala to benefit the Red & Blue Foundation.
Founded in 2005 after a critical incident involving a local first responder, Mike Kralicek, the Red & Blue Foundation aims to assist with needs both big and small for area first responders and their immediate family. As the largest first responder support nonprofit in Kootenai County, the foundation is equipped to assist the needs of first responders in a variety of ways.
Benefiting Hospice of North Idaho (HONI), get your tickets today for the 40th annual Hospice Wine Taste and Auction, “Life in Full Bloom.” Held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort on Saturday, February 1, come out and celebrate an evening filled with lavish décor, gourmet appetizers, fine wine, games and prizes, and live and silent auctions, with proceeds going to benefit HONI’s charitable mission and care for patients in Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah and South Bonner counties. Tickets can be purchased online at HospiceofNorthIdaho.org.
Kick off your Thanksgiving with the 13th Annual North Idaho Turkey Trot at Riverstone Park on Thursday, November 28! This fun and festive community event offers 1-mile, 5k, and 10k distances, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. There’s no timing or awards — just a healthy way to start the day with family and friends. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious hot cider and cookies! Shirts are available for participants. To register, head over to RunSignUp.com and make this trot a Thanksgiving tradition! Proceeds from Turkey Trot 2024 will be donated to Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEAlliance.org.)
2024 marks the ninth annual Post Fallidays Tiny Tree Festival, generously sponsored by Heritage Health. Blending the spirit of the holidays with strong community involvement, the event sees success year after year.
For more than a decade, Emerge has been a cornerstone for the artistic community — a space where aspiring artists can showcase their work, where community members of all ages can explore their creativity, and where inclusivity and inspiration thrive. From hosting free community events to offering diverse art classes, Emerge has been a vital source of opportunity and creativity.
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.
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.
