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The Pirate Blimey Siblings have been ruling the high seas for near a decade with nary an utterance of dissent or scandal betwixt them and their crew. However, now that The Great Vincent Vino Treasure has gone missing, these pirate siblings are raising arms and casting suspicions on everyone on board. Ye’ best keep your lips tight or risk walking the plank… or worse. It is now plunder or be murdered. Dress up in pirate gear for a good time, argh!
Tickets are $40 (includes beer/wine) and can be purchased at https://www.cdacellars.com/
WHAT’S BREWIN’ AT MCEUEN?
Join us at McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene for great craft beer from the Northwest and raise funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail!
(2016 information)
Registration is $30 and includes:
- 6 tickets – 5oz pours each
- Live Music by The Rub and Strange Brew
- FUN
SIGN UP EARLY!
Only the first 400 people to register will receive a
commerative cup!
Tickets available on Eventbrite until August 12th midnight.
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE EVENT.
:: Want more beer? Additional tickets are available at $2 each.
:: Hungry? Food will also available for purchase.
:: What breweries will be attending? We will have 16 of the area’s finest craft brewers available to sample from, including Slate Creek, Trickster’s Brewing, Daft Badger, Kootenai River, Bale Breaker, Deschutes, Selkirk Abbey, Paradise Creek, Mad Bomber, Down Draft, Great Northern Brewing, Ninkasi, NoLi
:: What do I need to get in? You MUST have a valid form of Personal Identification to receive alcohol. All patrons will be carded.
:: What if I’m under 21? Minors may attend in the company of a legal guardian but absolutely no one under 21 years of age will be served alcohol.
**Ride your bike to the festival and receive a COOL PRIZE!*
There will even be a SPECIAL VIP Tent for attendees that are members of the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation, sponsored by Advanced Benefits. Come enjoy food, drinks, and swag!
Want access to the tent? Become a member of the trail by going to nictf.org/membership. Your membership allows us to protect, maintain, expand, and advocate for a healthy trail system that will serve our community for years to come. As always we are so grateful for your support!
All proceeds to benefit the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation.
Questions or comments contact greta@nictf.org
Join us on Saturday, September 9th, for the ninth annual Break the Silence 5K walk, run, jog, (or however you roll), along the picturesque Centennial and Prairie Trails in remembrance of those lost to the completion of suicide; and in effort to raise awareness of this tragic event claiming the lives of loved ones.
The annual “Break the Silence” Walk begins at the beautiful Riverstone Park, a 10-acre park boasting a 60-foot fountain, nestled in the Village at Riverstone. On-site registration and check-in opens at 9:30 AM.
This year, walkers will start at Riverstone Park/Centennial Trail junction and travel west on the Centennial Trail to the Prairie Trail connection and head north. The “Break the Silence Loop” sign located at the halfway point of the walk will signify it’s tme to return to Riverstone Park, where light snacks will be waiting. The “Break the Silence” trail will be clearly marked so you won’t get lost!
Registrations that include the purchase of a 2017 Break the Silence t-shirt must be processed by August 21, 2017. BUT…. if you register after August 21st, or if you realize you really need the 2017 Break the Silence t-shirt in your wardrobe, they will be available for sale the day of the event.
**Suicide survivor resource information and crisis intervention information will be available.**
All proceeds benefit Suicide Prevention Action Network, Idaho.
10K • 5K • 1 mile.
Directions:
Off of I90 take the CdA Northwest Blvd exit, turn south towards downtown. Turn right onto N Lakewood Dr, then right onto W Riverstone Dr, then left onto Beebe Blvd (across from Red Robin), Foundation Fitness is at the end of the road.
Course Description:
Relatively flat with some rolling hills. The course is an out and back course that starts and finishes at Foundation Fitness and goes towards Post Falls on the Centennial trail. The 1 mile course is around the pond in Riverstone.
Awards:
Top three male and female in each age group will receive awards. Age groups are 15 & under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75 & over. All participants will receive a finisher medal.
Proceeds:
Go towards the 501c3 non-profite organization, Foundation Fitness. Their mission is to promote physical fitness and its benefits towards good health. The organzation will offer physical health training to the public at an affordable cost with various programs available at no charge for qualifying veterans, youth, and law enforcement.
Entry Cost Information:
$30 per person. $35 the day of race. This fee includes race entry and T-shirt. You are guaranteed a T-shirt if you sign up by September 1st. Race day registration will begin at 8am.
Packet Pickup:
You can pick up your packet on Friday from 12-6pm, Saturday from 8am-2pm, & Sunday at 8am at Foundation Fitness
Did You Know?
• Every two minutes, a child is treated in an emergency room for an unintentional cycle-related incident.
• More children are seen in emergency rooms for injuries related to riding toys than any other toy.
• Helmet use is the most effective way to reduce bicycle-related fatalities.
• Non-motorized scooters cause more injuries to kids than any other toy.
• If 85% of all children wore helmets every time they rode their bike for one year, an average of $109 to $142
Trinity Lutheran Church with the guidance and help of many in the community is planning a Bicycle Safety Rodeo in mid-town Coeur d’Alene. This will be just 5 days after school starts and a great time to make sure your child is a safe rider.
More details to come! Mark your calendar!
The 2nd Annual Unity in the Community Dinner will take place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in CDA (501 E. Wallace). Join us for an evening of great food, guest servers, community building and fun!
We will have a 50/50 drawing and new this year a silent auction.
The foundation of the North Idaho Pride Alliance is connecting people and creating unity through our diversity. The Unity in the Community Dinner brings our community together to celebrate our diversity and being a part of a positive and strong community. Feed your soul and open your heart!
Tickets – $5.00 regular
Children under 4 – free
Take out available
MENU
Meat Chili
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Hot Dog ($2.00 extra)
Salad greens and dressing
Corn Bread
French bread
Dessert
Beverage
Join us for a special LIVE AFTER 5 EVENT on Wednesday 9/13. It’s the 2nd Annual Bryan Bash – all event proceeds support Bryan Elementary. The event runs from 5 to 8pm at McEuen Park. Adults $5 / Free for kids under 12. Bring friends, neighbors & chairs! Live Singer Songwriter Showcase:
Robbie French, Bill Bozly, Eric Henderson, Tommy Gantt, Pat Coast and Casey Ryan
Now in its 9th year, the signature Day of Caring provides corporate teams, community groups, families, and individuals a chance to experience and contribute to the essential work done by nonprofits every day. Nonprofit agencies benefit from many hands pitching in to help with projects big and small.
Join hundreds of your community neighbors in this one-day giving blitz! Sign up here: http://www.unitedwayofnorthidaho.org/dayofcaring
North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC) invites you to Dine Out For NIAC on Thursday, September 14th from 4pm-9pm at The Grille From Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse! Located at 2380 N. Old Mill Loop in Coeur d’Alene. Come enjoy their beautiful new location in Riverstone. You’ll love the fun, vibrant atmosphere, and get your taste of what fine Brazilian dining is like and The Grille From Ipanema will donate a percentage back to North Idaho AIDS Coalition to support community HIV education, prevention, and awareness. Thank you for you support and we hope you will enjoy us for a wonderful evening, and delicious meal!
**Also, don’t forget to drop off your raffle tickets for a chance to win a $25 gift card if you’re part of our mailing list.
Ready for the ride of a lifetime?
Bike MS: Cycle the Silver Valley is an unforgettable, one- or two-day journey through the ancestral lands of the Coeur d’Alene nation on a “Rails to Trails” path almost completely off of roadways. What makes this ride so special? As many as 200 riders will cruise along looping routes that start and finish at the Silver Mountain Resort. Full meals, generous amenities, stunning landscapes, fully stocked rest stops and spirited festivities are all included.
Your participation will drive MS research forward faster, and deliver services to those who face the challenges of MS every day so they can live their best lives.
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More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS® is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure, and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow our local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year.
You are invited to join the Lady d’Alenes as they host a baby shower to help fill the CASA Kidz Closet.
Please bring a donation valued at $20 (stay tuned for a gift registry to be posted), enjoy complimentary mimosa bar and small bites, learn about the CASA Kidz Closet, and make new friends!
The Coeur d’Alene Race for the Cure is Sunday, September 17, 2017 at North Idaho College. Registration is now open. Follow us on Facebook to get all the latest updates. Susan G. Komen Idaho Montana.
Join us for the 12th Annual UPS / United Way Golf Tournament at 12:30pm on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at our new location… The Club at Rock Creek! Proceeds benefit United Way of North Idaho’s Education Impact area, specifically focused on early childhood education and youth literacy. As a golf tournament participant or sponsor, you will help us build a community that works together to ensure children enter school ready to succeed and graduate on time.
Ready to play? For just $140 per person ($560 per team) you will get the chance to play a membership only challenge course. Click the button below to register yourself or your team. Sponsorships are now available! Click here for more information on how your company can be a part of this annual event at an exciting new course!
Cardboard Box City Coming Friday, September 22nd
We believe kids should not sleep in boxes (because they have to), cars or even couch surf!
You transform lives by taking part in CBC Come sleep in a box or sponsor someone who will!
Construction of the city will be at Community United Methodist Church. This is a one night event at 1470 W. Hanley, CdA.
Registration begins at Registration: 3 PM Friday, Sept 22. The event goes until 8 AM Saturday, September 23, 2017.
Something for everyone, young and old!
Here ‘s the deal:
- Register at www.familypromiseni.org
- Work to pay your ‘rent’ by collecting pledges/donations to be a resident of the Cardboard Box City.
- Set a goal $25, $100, or as high as $1000 (it can and has been done).
- Supply, create, and decorate a home of cardboard to sleep in. (This is where it gets fun!)
- Experience one night of homelessness in the elements. Rain or shine, the event will take place.
- Enjoy a ‘Soup Line’ dinner, continental breakfast, contests, prizes, and the gift of helping others.
You don’t want to let this event pass you by!
(2016 Information)
- Coeur d’Fondo will showcase beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene and the forest, roads and scenery along Idaho’s Scenic Byway; Highway 97, passing through the communities of Harrison and St. Maries; before finishing back in Coeur d’Alene at the fall Oktoberfest in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
Start to finish times : Competitive and non-competitive options : TAKE THE CHALLENGE.
* Piccolo Fondo – bike 37 miles from Coeur d’Alene to Harrison and take a cruise boat back Coeur d’Alene
* Centro Fondo – Take a cruise boat from Coeur d’Alene to Harrison and bike 47 miles back to Coeur d’Alene
Join us on Saturday, September 23rd from 11am-2pm at CDA City Park under the picnic shelter to Celebrate National Recovery Month and raise support for The Kootenai Recovery Community Center. Enjoy a BBQ, Live Music by NorthWest Skyes along with guest performances by hip hop artists JAWBO and Hercules Gaines and fun activities for the whole family!
Our 11th Annual “Night in Black & White” Auction & Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. This exciting event will gather civic and business leaders and hundreds of community members for an evening of silent and live auctions and a chance to mix and mingle with Club supporters over delectable hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a delicious dinner. This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised helps to ensure we can continue to enhance and expand our programs to the youth of our community.
North Idaho College will honor the memory of former student Brian Williams with the eighth annual memorial bike ride at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, beginning at the Slate Creek Brewing Co. at 1710 N 4th Street in Coeur d’Alene.
Williams was 28 years old when he was killed in a plane crash in 2010 while flying over Glacier National Park. He participated in NIC Outdoor Pursuits trips and was involved in a variety of outdoor programs offered through the college. Proceeds will benefit the Brian Williams Memorial Scholarship, which was established to support students studying outdoor leadership at NIC.
The poker ride is appropriate for riders of all ages and will include prizes for the best (and worst) hand at the end of the ride. The event will also include live music from the band “Broken Mantel,” door prizes, and a barbecue from 3 to 6 p.m. at Slate Creek Brewing Co. A $25 donation covers the barbecue, live music, long-sleeve T-shirt and poker ride entry. Participants who don’t want to ride are encouraged to come to the brewery for the other events.
To sign up, call the NIC Outdoors Center at (208) 676-7169.