Coeur d'Alene Rotary Announces Group Study Exchange

The Rotary District is sponsoring the Group Study Exchange to Central America in January and has extended the deadline for applications until June 14 and the interview to Spokane, June 22.
This is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity that provides travel grants for teams of participants to exchange visits between Rotary districts in different countries. This year’s trip will be Jan. 22-Feb. 24 to Rotary District 4250, encompassing Belize (English speaking country), Honduras, and Guatemala.

Team members will:
• study the host country’s institutions and ways of life,
• observe their own vocations as practiced abroad,
• develop personal and professional relationships, and
• exchange ideas.
Team members can come from corporations, small businesses, community organizations, medical and educational facilities, government offices, and nonprofit agencies.

This program is available to young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40.

For more information, click HERE

Farewell to Superintendent Amend

A farewell open house for retiring Superintendent Harry Amend will be held Wednesday, June 4, at the Midtown Center, 1505 N. 5th Street. Chamber and community members are invited to stop by anytime between 3:30 and 6 p.m. to thank Harry for his contributions to public schools and wish him well on his future endeavors.

Music for the Wise

The Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance will launch ‘Music for the Wise’ on May 27th! This is a great new program where the Alliance arranges for musicians to perform in assisted living facilities and nursing homes – at no charge to the assisted living facility or nursing home. The objective is to bring the art of music to the elderly that are unable to travel to concerts. On May 27th, ‘Let’s All Drum’ will launch the start of this program with a performance at Ivy Court at 2:00 p.m. The event will feature Cassidy Duhadway and her wonderful interactive drum circle performance!

The Alliance is still seeking sponsorship of this program to adequately compensate the musicians for their performances! If you are interested in this sponsorship opportunity, please contact Tami Wahl, Manager of the Arts and Culture Alliance, at 208-292-1629.

Mayor Bloem Receives Honor from The Salvation Army

Each year The Salvation Army selects one advisory board member from across the Western Territory (13 western states) for a special award in recognition of their extraordinary efforts in support of Army's mission. This year we (Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center) nominated Mayor Sandi Bloem and I am very please to announce that Sandi has won the Trail Blazer of the year award! This award will be presented to Sandi in Los Angeles June 15th during our graduation and ordination of our newest officers.

A special thanks to Victoria Bruno for putting together the compelling letter of Mayor Bloem's accomplishments.

This is a great recognition of not only Sandi's accomplishments but speaks also of all of our hard work to make the Kroc Center possible.

Inland Northwest Blood Center Celebrates 10 Years!

Celebrate North Idaho Blood Center’s 10 Year Anniversary! Stop by on your way to the Business After Hours!

Open House
Thursday, May 22, 2008 – 4 to 6 p.m.
1341 Northwood Center Ct.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

Help the Inland Northwest Blood Center celebrate ten years of service to blood, platelet and plasma donors at the North Idaho Center in Coeur d’Alene. The Outback Steakhouse will cater our Open House, beginning with a short program at 4 p.m. Please join us for some great food and tours of our North Idaho Center and the newest addition to our blood mobile fleet – Life Saver 3.

In addition, register to donate blood between 4 and 5 p.m. and be the first to receive a special-edition North Idaho 10 Year Anniversary Summer T-shirt!

For more information, please call (800) 423-0151.

Leadership Expert John Maxwell Coming To Spokane!

Do not miss this opportunity to spend an afternoon with Dr. John Maxwell at the Spokane INB Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 29th. Dr. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who sold over 13 million books. Tickets are on sale now at www.maxwellspokane.com. Discounted ticket prices are available until June 15th.

Jacklin Arts & Culture Center at The Old Church Announces Friday Events

Idaho Dance Theater, North Idaho Tour on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm at the Jacklin Arts & Culture Center at The Old Church, 405 William Street in Post Falls' historic district. The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door; $10, students & seniors. To order your tickets or for more information, please call Marina, (208) 457-8950, 10-2 pm, M-F, or e-mail theoldchurch@verizon.net.

Post Falls Artist Exhibition Opening Reception for 10 PF artists whose work is on exhibit
until June 8. Friday, May 16, 2008, 5:00 pm at Jacklin Arts & Culture Center at The Old Church, 405 William Street in Post Falls' historic district. Free to everyone--to anticipate POST FALLS' DAYS! For more information, please call Marina, (208) 457-8950, 10~2pm, M-F,
or e-mail theoldchurch@verizon.net.

City Council to Host Public Hearing

WE INVITE YOUR PARTICIPATION! The Coeur d’Alene City Council will be conducting a public hearing on the Infill Development Overlay District Regulation Amendments for the DO-E (Design Overlay-East); M (Mid-Town Overlay); DO-N (Design Overlay-North) on Tuesday May 20th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Coeur d’Alene City Library Community Room, 702 Front Avenue.

Please click here for more information.

NIC Booster Club Luncheon features Charlie Nipp

Local real estate owner, developer and manager Charlie Nipp will speak at the North Idaho College Booster Club luncheon at noon Tuesday, May 13 at the Outback Steakhouse in Coeur d’Alene. The public is welcome to attend. Information: (208) 769-3348.

Local real estate owner, developer and manager Charlie Nipp will be the speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club Luncheon at noon Tuesday, May 13 at the Outback Steakhouse in Coeur d’Alene. Nipp will speak about how athletics affected his business career and the impact NIC has on the growing Coeur d’Alene community. Nipp began creating and developing commercial properties in 1978 and is involved in the management and ownership of Parkwood Business Properties. He holds a business degree from Whitworth College as well as a master’s degree from Portland State University. He is active in a variety of civic organizations throughout the northwest, including the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation, the Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce and Jobs Plus. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The cost of lunch is not covered. Information: (208) 769-3348.

Revitalizing Your Community Through Grassroots Leadership

Inland Northwest Partners invite you to attend the 2008 Summer meeting on Wednesday, June 11th at the Red Lion Templin's Hotel. The event will host speakers from all over the Inland Northwest and feature a variety of topics that focus on building and maintaining a strong community. The cost is $30 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch (cancellations with refunds will be accepted through June 9th). To register or for more information, click HERE.

Accommodations will be available at the Red Lion Templin's Hotel (208-773-1611) for $97 and up per night or at the Sleep Inn (208-777-9394) for $89 and up per night.

Inland Northwest Partners can be contacted at (509) 495-4064.

Transitions Toward Flexibility

Twiga Foundation, Inc. and Flex Options at the U.S. Department of Labor, Region 10, Women's Bureau, invite all employers to attend a collaborative workshop on workplace flexibility. The workshop will focus on retention, recruitment, performance and productivity, job satisfaction, commitment, attendance and morale. The workshop will be held on Friday, May 16th at The Greenbriar Inn, located at 315 Wallace Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. The event will go from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $55 per person which includes lunch.

Register online by clicking HERE or for more information, contact Sherri Valentine at (208) 602-1694.