From 2 to 6pm on February 8, wander through downtown businesses with your friends or Valentine while you sample an assortment of locally hand-crafted chocolate-inspired sweet treats as they become pop-up chocolate shops! Tickets to Coeur d’Alene’s premier chocolate tasting event and competition, The Chocolate Affair, include a bite-sized gourmet chocolate treat at each tasting location (more than 15!), with the option to add wine tastings to create the perfect pairing! Visit CdADowntown.com for additional details and to purchase tickets.



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.