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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | Issue #071
🚨 New Film 'The Order' and CDA | ⛳️ NIC to Cut Golf | 🦀 Feast Alert at Anthony's | 🤪 Meme of the Day And Much Much More...

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue
Coming Soon To Your Local Buzz Newsletter
Real Estate Rundown… 🏘️
Your Pulse on Wellness… 💪
Savory Local Food and Drinks… 🍷
🚨 Scam Alert: Fake Tax Letters Target Kootenai County Residents
🎄 Kootenai County Farmers' Market Hosts Annual Winter Market December 7
🚔 New Film ‘The Order’ Explores Coeur d’Alene FBI Agent’s Fight Against Domestic Terrorism
🙏 Join the Fight for Claire’s Future at December 7th Benefit Event
🦀 Feast Alert: All-You-Can-Eat Dungeness Crab Returns
🎅 Get Your Pictures With Santa at Silver Lake Mall


Record High in 1965 = 54° | Record Low in 2013 = 4°

DECEMBER 7, 2024
Outdoor Christmas European Market: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holidays at the Chapel (Fort Sherman Chapel): 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
National Letter Writing Day (All Ages): 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
12 Ales of Christmas (Capone’s Pub & Grill - CdA): 6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
2024 Farmers’ Winter Market: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Christmas at Cable Creek: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Santa Experience (Athol): 11:00 am
All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab at Anthony’s: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meet Santa and his Reindeer: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Lake City Playhouse Presents: Miracle on 34th Street: 5:00 pm
Story Time Children’s Yoga: 11:00 am
2024 Christmas Gift Drive (Hagadone Marine Group): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Create Your Very Own Handcrafted Wooden Cutting Board: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CDA Garden Club Holiday Luncheon: 11:30 am
CDA Chamber Upbeat Breakfast: 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Holiday Storytime at CDA Library (Babies to 18 mos): 9:00 am - 9:30 am
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Idaho Department of Labor Hiring Event (Post Falls): 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party (Uncorked with Friends): 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Unwrap the Creative at The Art Spirit Gallery: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Smores by the Shores: 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
DECEMBER 12, 2024
43rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hospice of North Idaho:
4:30 pm AND 6:00 pm
Cocoa & Cookies with Santa (CDA): 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Everdream "A Celtic Christmas" at the Kroc Center: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silver City’s Santa Pub Crawl (CDA): 6:00 pm
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Downtown Art Walk (CDA): 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Create your own Copper Cuff: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ladies Night Out: 6:30 pm


Hey CDA Local Buzz Folks, we would like you to meet Gunther ❤️. Gunther is a two-year-old Male German Shepherd/Alaskan Husky mix. He is a pretty laid back fella. He'd love to be your couch potato too but enjoys hiking as well and would be so grateful if you or someone you know adopted him 🙏.
Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has cared for and found homes for unwanted animals for over 45 years. Please visit our website companionsanimalcenter.org for more information or stop by Tuesdays through Sundays starting at noon each day. They have many ways in which you can give to their causes, so please CLICK HERE to donate if you would like 🙏.


Whether you are a business owner in Coeur d’Alene or the surrounding areas and would like to have your business “Spotlighted” in one of our articles or Video Business Spotlight, let us know by email. Feel free to let a business that you love know about this - we’d love to support them too!

Scam Alert: Fake Tax Letters Target
Kootenai County Residents

Kootenai County residents are being targeted by a tax scam involving fake letters demanding immediate payment for overdue property taxes. Officials warn against calling the fraudulent phone number in these letters and encourage residents to verify their accounts through the Kootenai County Treasurer’s Office or an official online tool. To protect against scams, residents should never share personal information with unverified sources and remain alert during the holidays. Learn More…
Kootenai County Farmers' Market Hosts Annual Winter Market December 7

The Kootenai County Farmers' Market's annual Winter Market is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The event will feature mfilled with vendors offering seasonal produce, gourmet foods, and handcrafted gifts. Attendees can enjoy live music, complimentary refreshments, and participate in a raffle. Admission and parking are free. Learn More…
New Film ‘The Order’ Explores Coeur d’Alene FBI Agent’s Fight Against Domestic Terrorism
"The Order," a crime thriller directed by Justin Kurzel and featuring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, explores the FBI's pursuit of a white supremacist group in the Pacific Northwest during the 1980s. Inspired by true events, the film follows the investigation spearheaded by an FBI agent, Wayne Manis, based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, as he works to dismantle the extremist organization known as The Order. Read More…
Join the Fight for Claire’s Future
December 7th Benefit Event

The "Courage for Claire" auction benefit will be held on December 7, 2024, in Post Falls, ID, to support Claire, a 14-year-old recovering from severe injuries after a car accident. The evening includes a catered dinner, silent and live auctions, and multiple ways to contribute to her recovery. Learn More...
Feast Alert
All-You-Can-Eat Dungeness Crab Returns

All-You-Can-Eat Dungeness Crab Feast – Back by Popular Demand!
Treat yourself to a delectable Dungeness crab dinner, perfectly paired with seasoned potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. And if one plate isn’t enough, no worries—it’s all you can eat!
Don’t miss this indulgent experience. Reserve your spot today for just $65 per person and savor a seafood feast you’ll never forget!
Get Your Pictures With Santa
at Silver Lake Mall

Santa Claus 🎅 will be visiting Silver Lake Mall from through December 24th, offering families the chance to meet him and take photos. This annual tradition brings holiday cheer to the community and offers a fun, memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Grab your tickets here….

North Idaho College to Discontinue Golf Programs After Spring 2025

North Idaho College will discontinue its men's and women's golf programs after the spring 2025 season to address budgetary constraints, aiming to save over $600,000. The decision affects 24 student-athletes, with the college honoring scholarships for those who remain enrolled through spring 2026. The golf teams have a history of success, including multiple Northwest Athletic Conference championships under coach Russell Grove. This marks the first sports program elimination at NIC since 2002. Read More…

IDFG Limits Winter Feeding of Deer and Elk to Emergency Situations
Idaho Fish and Game reserves winter feeding of deer and elk for emergencies, monitoring environmental conditions to make informed decisions. Unnecessary feeding can harm natural behaviors and ecosystems. The department works with regional committees to assess needs and implements measures to minimize human-wildlife conflicts. Learn More…


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