In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 😎 Coeur d’Alene Weather & Historical Highs and Lows

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events

 📢 Local Business Spotlight: We would love to promote your business!

🚘 Kootenai County DMV Unveils New Same-Day Appointment Feature for Vehicle Licensing

📚 Elks Lodge Donates Dictionaries to Coeur d'Alene Third Graders

 🦅 From Coeur d'Alene to McCall: Idaho Towns with Bustling Downtown Scenes

‍🪙 Treasure hunter finds possible 1800s artifact on Coeur d'Alene beach

⚽️ Longtime CHS Leader Steve Casey Honored for Decades of Service to Education

 🎣 Idaho Anglers: Fall Fishing Offers Prime Opportunities for Big Catches

 OCTOBER 22, 2024

• Cooking Class: Hand Pies with Chef K: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

• HOB Oktoberfest Bash: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Men & Women Who Love to Sing: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 OCTOBER 23, 2024

• Pageturners Book Club (Ages 16+): 10:15 am to 12:00 pm

• Authors at the Moose: 6:00 pm

• Rain or Shine Fireside Jam: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

 OCTOBER 24, 2024

• Costume Skate Night: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

• Bluegrass Series: "Custer's Grassband: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Cooking Class: Wild Deer with Chef Troy: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

 OCTOBER 25, 2024

• 3C's Holiday Craft Faire:Friday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm AND Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

• 2nd Annual Spa After Dark: A Ladies-Only Halloween Event: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Harvestin’ the Funds for Meals on Wheels: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 OCTOBER 26, 2024

• 3C's Holiday Craft Faire: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Riverstone Trick or Treat 2024: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

• Brass n Sass - Women’s Shooting Group: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

• Boo at the Zoo (Day 1): Starts at 10:30 am

 OCTOBER 27, 2024

• Boo at the Zoo (Day 2): Starts at 10:30 am

• Halloween Origami: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

• Trunk or Treat for Kids: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

• DOGtober: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

 OCTOBER 28, 2024

• Moonlit Monster Cruises: 9:00 pm

• Writers Immersion Workshop (Ages 14+): 10:30 am to 11:30 am

• National First Responders : 8:30 am to 10:30 am

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Kootenai County DMV Unveils New Same-Day Appointment Feature for Vehicle Licensing

Kootenai County has launched a revamped system for vehicle licensing appointments, featuring same-day booking options. The Qless Tempo system allows residents to schedule appointments online, through QR codes, or in-office kiosks. The upgrade improves communication and streamlines the booking process, offering flexibility and convenience. The new system will go live the week of October 21-25, 2024. Read More...

Elks Lodge Donates Dictionaries to Coeur d'Alene Third Graders

Elks Lodge 1254 recently donated 750 copies of "A Student's Dictionary" to third graders across the Coeur d'Alene School District. At Skyway Elementary, students eagerly explored their new dictionaries, which include definitions, punctuation, and educational resources on various topics like planets and the U.S. Constitution. The initiative is part of the Elks' long-standing tradition of supporting literacy through the Dictionary Project, which aims to enhance students' reading and writing skills. Read More...

From Coeur d'Alene to McCall: Idaho Towns with Bustling Downtown Scenes

The article highlights eight Idaho towns known for their lively downtown areas. These include Coeur d'Alene, famous for its scenic lakeside and vibrant main street; Sandpoint, with its artsy boutiques and historic theater; McCall, a resort town nestled in nature; and Idaho Falls, featuring a scenic river walk. Other towns like Pocatello, Wallace, Hailey, and Twin Falls each offer unique blends of history, culture, and natural beauty, making them ideal destinations for visitors looking to explore Idaho's charm. Read More...

Treasure hunter finds possible 1800s artifact on Coeur d'Alene beach

Aaron Lee Berg, host of the North Idaho-based YouTube series Rustiest Catch, discovered an old bullet while metal detecting on a Coeur d'Alene beach. After evaluation by the Museum of North Idaho, experts believe the bullet is from the late 1800s, possibly linked to firearms used by the Army at Fort Sherman during that era. The discovery sheds light on the area's historical past and its military presence from that time.

Longtime CHS Leader Steve Casey Honored for Decades of Service to Education

Coeur d'Alene High School honored longtime educator and former principal, Mr. Steve Casey, for over 40 years of dedication to education. Known for his strong connections with students and staff, Casey left a lasting legacy at CHS. The dedication was led by Booster Club President Rick Rasmussen, who shared a personal story of having Casey as a teacher at Lakes Junior High back in 1981. This event celebrated his tremendous impact on the school community. Read More...

Idaho Anglers: Fall Fishing Offers Prime Opportunities for Big Catches

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages anglers to take advantage of fall fishing, which offers some of the best fishing conditions of the year. Cooler water temperatures activate fish like trout, steelhead, and fall-spawning species, making them more aggressive and easier to catch. Stocking programs also ramp up, replenishing ponds and reservoirs. Anglers should adjust techniques for changing fish behavior, with bass moving deeper and trout becoming more accessible in shallower waters. Read More...