Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
Good morning, Post Falls.
Local builders, remodelers and landscapers kick off the Home and Garden Show today at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from noon to 6 p.m. — the event will continue Saturday and Sunday with exhibits and a Junk Wars challenge for high school and technical students.
Volunteers from Ramsey Magnet School, STEM Charter Academy and youth groups helped break records at this year's Families Feeding Families drive, collecting over 7,800 pounds of food and raising nearly $12,000.
The food was distributed to food banks and church pantries in Post Falls—supporting families facing food insecurity.
Mom Prom returns on May 2 from 6-10 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles Lodge in downtown Coeur d'Alene, offering dancing, games, raffles and food from local restaurants to honor moms and support A Parent’s Paradise Charities — early bird tickets cost $55 until April 1.
The Riverfront Spring Market returns to Post Falls this spring, offering local vendors seasonal produce and handcrafted goods.
More details on timing and location will be shared as the event approaches.
Early Thursday at 1 a.m., a windstorm in Post Falls sent trees crashing down across neighborhoods, with one tree hitting a home on Lugo Court and prompting first responders to rescue a neighbor’s son (who only suffered bumps, bruises, and scratches).
Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy’s student-led production of 'Newsies' opens tonight at 7 with doors at 6:30 — the musical runs through March 21 and features student choreography, set design, and a pit orchestra.
Cyrus Vore’s early mornings at the North Idaho State Fair began a lifelong journey — from mutton busting at age 5 and learning through 4-H projects to now serving as Kootenai County 4-H coordinator and a representative in the Idaho House.
Local Paradox Studios’ sci‑fi thriller 'Recollection' returns for its final Coeur d'Alene screening Sunday at Regal Riverstone (RSVP‑only at 1 p.m.).
The event features a live string quartet, director commentary, and raffles as the film will stream globally soon after.
Local audiences in Sandpoint can watch the film 'Train Dreams' today at Panida Theater + then join a discussion with Barb Rawlings and Jack Nisbet about Denis Johnson’s legacy and the movie’s Academy Award nominations.
Shakespeare Coeur d'Alene's production of 'Tamin' of the Shrew' opens tonight at 7 at the Kroc Center with a fresh cowboy twist on Shakespeare's classic play.
The show (featuring a playful Western drawl) runs through March 22.
The Kootenai County Fairgrounds celebrated last year’s Farm to Table program, which drew nearly 2,600 participants and received a $2,500 donation from Kootenai Electric Cooperative to support agriculture education at local elementary schools.
The event will return in May to offer hands-on learning experiences for more students.
North Idaho College Dental Hygiene Program runs a free dental sealant clinic for all ages at the NIC Dental Hygiene Clinic in the Winton Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, offering quick, painless procedures plus oral exams, fluoride treatments, and basic oral health services on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Zephyr team will kick off the second half of their season today (in Post Falls) as fans await a fresh challenge on the field.
March Sunday Social Dance for Active Adults
3-6 p.m. — Follow My Lead Dance Studio — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of diverse dance styles including Ballroom, Swing, and Latin amidst a casual environment.
Easter Egg Extravaganza
1-2:10 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon hunting for 20,000 eggs and meeting the Easter Bunny.
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