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things to do in coeur d alene: Coeur d'Alene Local Writers Competition - A 22 Year Tradition and I'm in like Flynn! - 02/01/10 01:13 PM
When I had initially written the entry "Creative Calisthenics for the Nerd in Me," I wasn't sure if I'd be able to procure one of the 20 spots for the writer's workshop (in its first year) that accompanies this year's Coeur d'Alene Local Writers Competition (in its 22nd year). However, I'm happy to announce that my name is on the list and I'll be putting some polish to my prose.
I want to thank all those who have been following ilovecda.com on FACEBOOK and TWITTER. You guys are the greatest and I'm having so much fun, I can hardly believe … (0 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: City of Coeur d'Alene to offer Co-ed Adult Dodgeball League - Bring on the Fun!!! - 02/01/10 12:47 PM
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and ... Dodge!
As if a bunch of kids running around their grammar school gym ducking dodgeballs and trying to avoid bloody noses wasn't enough, the City of Coeur d'Alene is going to be offering an Adult Co-ed Dodgeball League. Yahoo! Can you tell I'm just a little excited?
This local fascination began a few months ago when the City of Post Falls offered a tournament and the turnout was stellar to say the least. Yours truly participated in said tournament and I didn't know it was actually legal for grown adults to have this much … (2 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Things to do in and around Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - 01/13/10 01:52 PM
If you have spent any time and pa-roozed the many sites about Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, you have noticed (like me) the many, many calendars of "Things to do" that all claim to be "the one place" where you can find it all. Hog wash. There are so many interesting things to do in and around our community that I find it hard to believe any "one" site can claim to have it all.
Even this one. I mean, come on! ilovecda.com is my personal blog. If you dig me and my sarcastic tone, you'll come back. If you don't, … (0 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: New local blog taking Coeur d'Alene by storm! - 12/15/09 10:59 AM
New local blog taking Coeur d'Alene by storm!
There's a new local blog called ilovecda.com and in it's short time on the web, it has managed to collect quite a following. In a few short months it has managed to amass almost 500 fans on Facebook (without any paid advertising) and has regular visitors that peruse (aka: pa-rooze) the site and it's many photos of people, places and dogs around Coeur d'Alene.
The author likes to mention that ilovecda.com is written by a local, for locals and is about "Life in Coeur d'Alene". She's witty, sarcastic and doesn't refer to her family … (2 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Great Family Fun - Thursday nights in Hayden, Idaho - 03/09/09 11:18 AM
Great Family Fun - Thursday nights in Hayden, Idaho
If you are looking for something to do with your kids on a Thursday night, consider going to Jump-A-Lot, Indoor Party Zone in Hayden.
Gabrielle and I discovered Jump-A-Lot last summer when we were looking for something to do, but wanted to get out of the heat. We were happy to learn a couple of weeks ago that Thursday night is family night and prices reduce to $3.95 (from the regular $7.00) per hour, per jumper.
Jump-A-Lot can be found at 10260 N. Taryne Street (on the East side … (2 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: "Goin' Green!" with the Hayden Lake Library on St. Paddy's Day - 02/26/09 05:02 PM
"Goin' Green!" with the Hayden Lake Library on St. Paddy's Day
On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, the Hayden Lake Library will be conducting a FREE workshop on "Goin' Green!"
There will be a Master Gardener presenting and teaching about organic gardening and the importance of using sustainable materials.
The Kootenai County Solid Waste department will be present and able to answer any questions you might have about their recycling program.
Information will, also, be provided for kids and families on how going green can help save money!
There will be a short movie with popcorn and crafts for the little ones.
This program is … (2 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Music Walk: Let the Beat Move You... - 02/20/09 07:10 PM
Music Walk: Let the Beat Move You...
Every fourth Friday from January - April, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and enjoy live music performances from some of our local favorites at Music Walk!
Visit supporting restaurants, shops, businesses and galleries with your friends and family!
A family-friendly, free event! Come and join us! 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates: February 27th, March 27th and April 24th, 2009. Times: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Sherman Avenue in Downtown Coeur d'Alene. Cost: FREE, including parking! To read a review on most the supporting venues, CLICK HERE!
For more information: Please visit the Coeur … (0 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Valentine's Choco-Celebration in Downtown Coeur d'Alene: Friday, Feb 13th - 02/13/09 04:46 PM
Valentine's Choco-Celebration in Downtown Coeur d'Alene: Friday, Feb 13th
For all you love birds out there, take your Valentine to this year's Chocolate Walk offered by the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association.
Who can pass up FREE CHOCOLATE?!
That's right, FREE Chocolate. All you need to do is stroll beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene and visit the participating retailers.
There will be everything from chocolate foundations to chocolate flavored wines, home made delicacies, imported chocolates and much, much more!
What a perfect time to shop the great businesses in Downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Date: Friday, February 13th, 2009 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Sherman Avenue … (5 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Fork-in-Cork Award-Winners: North Idaho - LOCALISM - 01/26/09 11:48 PM
Fork-in-Cork Award-Winners: North Idaho - LOCALISM
Idaho Cuisine magazine has recently published their "Fork-in-Cork Award-Winners" for the North Idaho Edition. This coveted award is given to area restaurants, bistros, coffee houses and wine bars that stand out with great service, great food and great atmosphere.
And, because Kevin and I have dinned in some of the best restaurants in the country and entertain clients about 2-3 times a week at local area restaurants, bistros, coffee houses and wine bars, I feel I am qualified to render my opinion on the local offerings.
My fav from the list (excuse the … (4 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Get Scared to Death at "The Roosevelt Inn" B&B in Downtown Coeur d'Alene - 01/25/09 11:47 PM
Get Scared to Death at "The Roosevlt Inn" B&B in Downtown Coeur d'Alene
"Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery game with other guests as you try to solve the age old question -- Who dun it?"
Once a month The Roosevelt Inn hosts a murder mystery dinner where guests arrive under pseudo names and dressed in character.
This is a great time if you are needing a "date night" with your loved one, but are tired of the "same 'ole, same 'ole."
You can choose to come to dinner alone, or stay overnight in one of the luxurious rooms. The Murder Mystery … (4 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Special Olympics 2009 World Winter Games - Coming to Idaho - 12/03/08 05:31 PM
For those of you who may not know, this year's Special Olympic World Games are coming to Idaho this winter.
This is a HUGE honor for the state of Idaho. The honor, however, will be extended to our very own community. The Olympic Torch will be passing through Coeur d'Alene January 29th and 30th!
A couple of weeks ago our Kiwanis Club had the privilege of meeting Christine Jarski (VP of Development and Marketing, Special Olympics Idaho) and Kirk Grogan (Global Messenger AND Bronze Medalist for shot put) - see photo below right.
Kirk shared his many experiences with … (3 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Holiday Light Show: Lighting the Sky Above Coeur d'Alene - 11/25/08 11:55 AM
Holiday Light Show: Lighting the Sky Above Coeur d'Alene
The Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show has become a tradition for many families in North Idaho and Eastern Washington. My family is no exception.
Every year the event, which always falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving, draws more and more people. Last year the ever popular ABC morning news show Good Morning America featured it as one of the best in the nation. I couldn't agree more!
Imagine beautiful Coeur d'Alene and downtown Sherman Avenue lit up with over 1.5 million twinkling Christmas lights ..... add Santa ..... add Christmas carolers ..... … (0 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Holy Halloween, Batman! - 11/03/08 04:53 PM
Holy Halloween, Batman!
Well, they did it again this year! The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association pulled it off!
What a great time for family and friends.
The streets were crowded with little girls and boys dressed in their Halloween finest. You couldn't turn around without knocking elbows with someone you knew with friendly smiles and open arms to greet you.
Ok, that's a lie! I would guess about 150 screaming kids, pumped up on sugar, running with their frantic parents in tow. You would try to stop and greet, do the polite thing, you know:
"Nice to see you.""Oh what a … (5 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Trick or Treating in Downtown Coeur d'Alene - Safe Family Fun - 10/30/08 07:36 PM
Trick or Treating in Downtown Coeur d'Alene - Safe Family Fun
I can't tell you how much I love living in Coeur d'Alene. It seems that no matter the time of year, there is ALWAYS something to do.
This Halloween weekend is no exception.
Tomorrow, Friday Oct. 31st, the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association and member businesses and merchants on Sherman Ave will open their stores and shops to little witches and goblins for trick-or-treating fun from 4 p.m. thru 6 p.m.
Happy trick-or-treating and please stay safe!
Maryellen GaraskyMortgage BrokerKMG Mortgage Group(208) 664-3600(509) 638-3455www.kmgmortgagegroup.com
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things to do in coeur d alene: Community Roots - A Worthy Cause in North Idaho: Feeding the Hungry - 10/24/08 06:27 PM
Community Roots - A Worthy Cause in North Idaho: Feeding the Hungry
Alright, I have to admit, I blog a lot about Community Roots. They aren't real estate related. They have nothing to do with finance. But, they are equally important to me and dear to my heart.
Community Roots is a small organization, started by my baby sister (sister-in-law, technically, but after 15 years, I've earned the right to call her "sister"). Two years ago she, and a very good friend of hers, decided they wanted to give back to North Idaho, Kootenai County to be precise. They realized the … (5 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Downtown Fall Fest - This weekend in Downtown Coeur d'Alene - 10/24/08 05:03 PM
Downtown Fall Fest - This weekend in Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Fall is my favorite time of year. Luckily enough for those of us who live & play in North Idaho and Eastern Washington, we aren't short on things to do this time of year. From apple picking in Green Bluff in Eastern Washington to the many, many festivals and celebrations, my family's calendar is always full.
Join us this weekend as we celebrate Autumn with other small business owners and their families & and friends in Coeur d'Alene in North Idaho.
The Downtown Fall Festival is bigger and better than ever!
All with … (0 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Pathways to Independence Breakfast: $130,385 WORTH OF SUCCESS! - 10/18/08 08:19 PM
Pathways to Independence Breakfast: $130,385 WORTH OF SUCCESS!
Yesterday was the First Annual "Pathways to Independence Breakfast" to benefit TESH, Inc. I attended the benefit with a friend and colleague of mine, Cheryl Shippy of Pioneer Title.
Since I forgot my camera at home, I took the above photo with my cell phone while speaker Vickie Lesley (whose son, Zach, was diagnosed with autism at two years of age) detailed her story. In her speech she detailed the joys and challenges of raising a special needs child. She was informative and passionate, invoking feelings and love she has for her child. As a … (1 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Brrrrrr! It's Time to Winterize Your House and Hunker In! - 10/16/08 06:00 PM
Well, the weather is turning cold here in North Idaho and Eastern Washington. As you get ready for the colder weather, make sure your home and garden are ready, too.
Following is great information provided to you from someone who cares!
Via Coeur d'Alene Real Estate - Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, CSP, CLHMS:
I Love this beautiful photo of brilliant fall foliage reflected in the lake.
Mother Nature's colorful display also ushers in the season of fall home maintenance chores.
You know: check windows, doors and locks, get the heating system inspected, check chimney or exhaust flues, and other such … (1 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: "Pathways to Independence Breakfast" - a worthy cause in North Idaho - 10/11/08 06:01 PM
TESH, Inc. "Pathways to Independence Breakfast" Friday, Oct. 17th, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct 17th, I will be the guest of a dear friend and colleague of mine at the TESH "Pathways to Independence Breakfast"at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. For those who haven't had the privilege of being introduced to TESH, please read below (information courtesy of TESH website - CLICK HERE).
Empowering People to Reach Their Potential
TESH is a private not-for-profit whose core purpose is to provide choices and opportunities to people of all ages seeking greater opportunities, self-sufficiency, and participation in their community.
Choice, Dedication, Integrity, Progress, … (0 comments)
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things to do in coeur d alene: Coeur d'Alene Public Library Fall Programs begin ... Sept 23 - Nov 21 - 09/23/08 11:56 PM
Coeur d'Alene Public Library Fall Programs begin ... Sept 23 - Nov 11
Besides being one of the most beautiful public buildings I have ever seen (see photos below), the Coeur d'Alene Public Library is an institution of learning and a place for families to grow and come together.
Once every week I take my daughter to the Cd'A Library to participate in one of their numerous children's reading programs. Since the summer session ended, however, we have been wanting for our "library fix" and have made several trips even though class was not in session.
I am happy to let you know … (0 comments)
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