LCHS Spring Craft & Garden Show

Support Lake City High School on Saturday, March 15th from 9am - 4pm as 95 artists and vendors from Idaho, Washington and Montana gather for the 6th Annual Spring Craft and Garden Show. Enjoy the entertainment, hourly raffles, concession and bake sale for just a $1 admission fee. Proceeds will benefit the 2008 Senior Class drug free party on graduation night. For more information, contact Kathy Lieggi at 664-1585.

Vote for "The Best of North Idaho"

Sunday, March 2nd is the last day people can vote for the Best of North Idaho, brought to you by the North Idaho Business Journal. If you haven t heard of it, please check it out, at www.NIBusinessJournal.com

Voting is at the top banner "Click to Vote!"

New York Times Features Rocky Mountain Region

In a recent article, The New York Times discusses the recent economic trends that once boosted the state of Utah and are now raising some concerns. Within the article, the author compares Utah's demographics and economic trends to neighboring states like Montana and Idaho. Because of its unique demographic traits, Utah's economy relies the least on retirees compared to its neighbors, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona. The article specifically mentions Coeur d'Alene as being "remade" by a growing retired population.

To read the entire article, click HERE.

12th Annual Holy Family Catholic School Auction, Dinner and Dance

Join Holy Family Catholic School for their 12th annual event on Saturday, March 8th at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the activities will continue through 1:00 a.m.! Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of eight. Please RSVP by February 29th. Prizes include:

• 8 nights at Ryman's Alaskan Paradise
• Notre Dame football tickets
• One week ski trip to Park City, Utah
• Private hockey lessons with former NHL star Adam Deadmarsh
• and Much more!
  

For more information, contact 765-4327.
This event is brought to you by the Imaging Center at CDA Spine.

Lake City Playhouse presents "Charlotte's Web"

It's Radiant! It's Humble! It's Some Pig! It's Charlotte's Web!
Visit Lake City Playhouse opening night Thursday, February 28th and continuing through Sunday, March 2nd. Show times are 7:30 p.m. except for Sundays, which are 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $16/adults, $13/seniors/students/military and $10 for children 12 and under.

Visit www.lakecityplayhouse.org for more information.

Prospecting for Gold: How to Find Grants on the Internet

This 4-hour workshop will be held in a computer lab where experienced grant writers Renee Bourque and Janet Bourque will show you how to use a wide variety of Internet-based search tools and databases to find grants. Sources of funding will be identified and you will be shown how to access them. Opportunity to match your project needs with foundations who fund like projects! The workshop is divided into instruction, followed by time for individual search on subscription databases and assistance from the instructors.

WHO: Beginning to advanced proposal writers for non-profit agencies with computer competency.

WHEN: February 29 or March 1, 8:00-12:00

WHERE: North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 W Clearwater Loop, Post Falls, Idaho

WORKSHOP GOAL: Give participants the skills and resources to find and match grant opportunities to their agency’s organization and mission.

OUTCOME: Participants leave with prospecting tools, skills, and funding leads including sources not listed on grant databases.

To download an application, click HERE.

2008 Emerging Housing Trends Program "Workforce and Student Housing"

On Wednesday, March 5th from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., ULI (Urban Land Institute) Idaho is presenting this program, focusing on approaches in Idaho and other area to respond to the need for workforce and student housing. Attendees will receive a free copy of ULI's publication, "Ten Principles for Developing Affordable Housing".

The program will be held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The cost is $25 for ULI Members and $35 for non-ULI Members. YLG Members and students are $15. The event is free for elected officials and the media. A buffet breakfast is included in the cost of registration.

This event is sponsored by Washington Trust Bank, Lake City Development Corporation, U.S. Bank, and SRM Development.

To register online, click HERE.
For more information, call 1-800-321-5011 (program #8149-0809)
Complimentary registrations, 208-433-9352

Registration closes March 1st.

Idaho Ranks Second for "Best States for Jobs"

According to a recent article published on MSN Careers, Idaho ranks number 2 in the nation for employment, based off of the current unemployment rate in the state. As stated in the article, Idaho's unemployment rate sits at 3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 5%, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To read the entire article, click HERE.

Coeur d'Alene Tractor Works to Repair Roof Collapse

This year's snow storm has caused major problems for long-time business owner, John Adams, of Coeur d'Alene Tractor. The large engine shop collapsed due to snow on the roof in early February. As you can see the damage is immense. Three Kubota tractors were in the large engine shop; two being serviced and a brand new Kubota being prepared for delivery to a new owner. Fortunately, all the employees were out of the building and not one was injured.
Both owners, John and Bruce, are working to repair the mess.

Coeur d'Alene Tractor has been a member of the Chamber since 1948 and Mr. Adams has been president of the business since 1967.

The address of Coeur d'Alene Tractor is 1112 W.Appleway, Coeur d'Alene. Their phone number is 208-765-2315.

Help Prevent ID Theft with Free Shredding

ISU Haddock & Associates, in conjunction with United Data Security, is hosting a free shredding day on Friday, February 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to bring any papers and put them in secured bins that will be emptied at 5:00 p.m. United Data Security is based out of Spokane, WA. All employees are fingerprinted and drug screened to ensure your safety and confidentiality. Help protect yourself, family, and friends from identity theft by taking advantage of this opportunity. For more information about United Data Security, call 866-855-0821.

ISU Haddock & Associates
1311 Northwood Center Court
Located just off Ironwood near Outback
Call 664-9873 for more information