Events for July 2014
Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber
Mar 27 - Nov 27    Paint With A Friend
Every Thursday join open studio painting with members of the CDA Art Association. Bring a sack lunch. Info: (208) 665-4675
Date: March 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org
Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5th & Wallace, Coeur d'Alene
Contact: (208) 676-9132
EMail: yrbenz@frontier.com
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday, 10 AM to 1 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 1 - Sep 30    Compete Hocky Academy
RECRUITING BILLET FAMILIES
 
Compete Hockey Academy is beginning its 3rd year of offering high quality athletic and academic programs to Elite hockey players throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.  The Hockey Academy is run out of the Frontier Ice Arena in Coeur d’ Alene.  
 
“Billeting" is a hockey tradition and is especially important at the Elite level of hockey.  We are recruiting Billet Families in the Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden and surrounding areas to host one or two male players in their home for the 2014/15 school year.   Compete Hockey Academy will have 2 teams, with 40 athletics ranging  in age from 15-18 years old and we need homes for 40 players.  Our program focuses on positive personal growth in the areas of ACADEMICS, HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT, and CITIZENSHIP.   We rely on local Billet Homes to provide a home-away-from-home for these young men.  The billet program also allows these young men the opportunity to complete their high school education while pursuing the next step in their hockey careers.  Transportation from school to the rink is provided.  Billet families will receive $500.00/month/per player.

If you would like more information about opening your home to a player and being part of an exciting opportunity please contact: 
       Trina Tinder
       Compete Hockey Academy

       Director of Residential Life and Education Compliance
       trinatinder@gmail.com
      (208) 420-6232
 
 
Date: July 1, 2014
Jul 2    Education Committee
The mission of the Coeur d'Alene Area Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee is to serve as a link between the education community and businesses to actively support quality education and to provide a well-trained workforce in the Coeur d'Alene area.

 2011 GOALS  
In pursuit of this mission, the Committee will identify educational issues that would benefit from understanding by or support from the business community.  The Committee will then create forums, surveys, ad hoc groups, etc to bring those issues to the business community and to mobilize the business community in support of those specifics. 
 
More specifically, it will: 
  1. Create opportunities within the business community for the discussion of timely education issues.      
  2.   
  3. Communicate information about education issues to the Public Policy Committee and provide position statements for key issues.
  4.  
     
  5. Recognize and promote excellence in education, in part through:

               Partnership Recognition (A+ Education Award)
               Scholarship Awards, Scholars Breakfast 
               New Educator Reception
                Senior Projects

     

       D.    Identify the training and education needs of the business
                 community and work to ensure that those needs are met.

                   K Tec
                   Work on a soft skills program

 
 
  
Date: July 2, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber- Coeur Conference Room    
Contact: Ginger Dalvini
EMail: ginger@cdachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 1st Wednesday of every month from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Jul 4     4th of July Festival 2014 presented by Numerica
Come spend your holiday in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for the region's largest 4th of July Festival, presented by Numerica!

The day kicks off with the American Heroes Parade sponsored by Knudtsen Chevrolet at 11:00AM  on Sherman Aveue.  After the parade spend the afternoon at Coeur d'Alene City Park with enjoying live music, food vendors and games sponsored by Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel.

Stay to watch North Idaho's largest fireworks display Downtown over Lake Coeur d’Alene at dusk (about 9:45-10:00pm), which can be seen for miles along the lake shore.


               To DONATE 
please contact Diane Higdem at 208.292.1635
or email: Diane@CdAChamber.com

Chamber members: CLICK HERE to donate online!

Click Here for VENDOR Application.

Click Here for PARADE Application.




     



 
Date: July 4, 2014
Website: http://www.cdachamber.com
Location: Downtown Coeur d'Alene, Sherman Ave. and City Park.
Contact: Diane at 208-292-1635
EMail: Diane@cdachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:00am American Heroes Parade. Start on 15th and Sherman Ave. Finishes at Government Way and Sherman Ave.

City Park activities begin at 10:00am with vendors, live music and activities all day at City Park and Band Shell.

Dusk: Fireworks display at City Beach.
 
Jul 7 - Jul 11    PRINTMAKING - UI/CDA and GIZMO Summer Camp for Kids Ages 9-11
Printmaking                                

From sunlight to dust and many ways in between, you will explore ways of putting images on paper and fabric while learning the chemistry behind the process. Let out your inner artist and use supplied objects to turn the ordinary into the fabulous. Stamp, ink, carve, press, and expose to light will be some of the techniques you will explore. Get your hands dirty and have fun.
Date: July 7, 2014
Website: http://www.gizmo-cda.org/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Location: Gizmo-cda
806 N 4th Street
Coeur d Alene, ID 83814
Contact: info@gizmo-cda.org
EMail: info@gizmo-cda.org
Date/Time Details: July 7 - 11 (daily) 10am - 3pm
Fees/Admission: $225 per student
Jul 10 - Jul 27    My Fair Lady
Date: July 10, 2014
Website: http://www.cdasummertheatre.com
Location: The Kroc Center
1765 West Golf Course Road
CDA, ID 83815
Contact: (208) 660-2958
EMail: info@cdasummertheatre.com
Date/Time Details: July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 @ 7:30PM
July 12,13, 19, 20, 26, 27 @ 2PM
Jul 10    COGO Capital Monthly Biz Builder

Each month Secured Investment Corp and COGO Capital host an informational and networking event call Biz Builder.

This month's event will be held on July 10 from 4:30 to 8:30pm. This month's event welcome a special guest speaker - Shaun O'L. Higgins the regional economist. Higgins will present an important mid-year look at the area's economic condition. He will share new data released mid year including:

        ~ Housing Price
        ~ Unit Sales Trends
        ~ Population Growth
        ~ Commercial Real Estate Growth Trands
        ~ Retail Sales & Income Trends

Join Secured Investment Corp & COGO Capital for
FOOD & ECONOMIC FACTS

4:30 to 6:30pm
BBQ: Let's Enjoy Some Summer Sizzle Together
6:30 to 7:30pm
Special Guest Presentation by Shaun O'L. Higgins
7:30pm
COGO Capital's Role in Improving the Local Economy

Date: July 10, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.cogocapital.com/spokane/
Location: COGO Capital - The Private Money Company 4610 N. Division Street, Spokane WA (just south of Northgate Mall)
Contact: To RSVP please call Yvette at 800-369-4237 ext. 352
EMail: YMeyers@cogocapital.com
Date/Time Details: July 10, 2014 4:30 to 6:30pm -- BBQ 6:30 to 7:30pm -- Special Guest Presentation
Fees/Admission: Free to all those interested
Jul 12    7th Annual Parks Day Celebration
Parks Day is an annual event that features different park locations each year as a way to familiarize the community with all of the great parks available for use. This years' event partners with Kids Day and will be at the new McEuen Park. This all day event features free food, free activities, and free entertainment. See the Parks Department webpage for a full list of events at http://www.cdaid.org/867/departments/parks/park-events/parks-day-celebration or call the Parks Department at 208-769-2252.
Date: July 12, 2014
Website: http://www.cdaid.org/867/departments/parks/park-events/parks-day-celebration
Location: McEuen Park - 520 Front Ave
Contact: City of Coeur d'Alene Parks Department
EMail: kkosanke@cdaid.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 12, 2014 9am-10pm
Fees/Admission: Free Event
Jul 12    "Preserve Your Garden Produce 101" Workshop
Enjoy the fruits of your labor all year long &
fill your pantry with Summer in a jar! 

 
Come & Learn about safe food preservation methods, tips & tools
for basic Canning, Dehydrating & Freezing your summer bounty. 

 
Take home tested recipes from our guest speaker &
Master Food Preserver!
 
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* Free Admission
* Workshop Discount 15% off select class related materials (i.e. herbs, berries...)
* RSVP ~ Let us know you'll be joining us!
* Enjoy Coffee from Aroma Espresso
 
We look forward to you joining us!
For more information Contact us on Facebook
or Call (208)930-4424
Date: July 12, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 1844 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Contact: (208) 930-4424
Date/Time Details: 9:30am - 11:30am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 14 - Jul 18    3D Modeling and Animation - U of I/CDA and GIZMO-cda Kid's Camp- Ages 15 & up
3D Modeling & Animation      

Ages 15 and up

Get introduced to 3D Modeling and 3D Animation software used for entertainment or visualization. By the end of this course you will have been engaged and immersed with some of the tools used to create digital sets, virtual worlds, and the avatars that inhabit them.
 
This summer University of Idaho- CDA will be partnering with Gizmo-cda to provide a summer full of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math experiences for kids of ALL ages! 

 
Gizmo-cda, Coeur d'Alene's Makerspace, is a place where art, design, technology and tools are connected by the hands and minds of the people of this community. This partnership will bring exciting hands-on classes offered right in the new Gizmo-cda makerspace in midtown Coeur d’Alene on 4th street

Date: July 14, 2014
Website: http://www.gizmo-cda.org/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Location: Gizmo-cda
806 N 4th Street
Coeur d?Alene, ID 83814
Contact: info@gizmo-cda.org
EMail: info@gizmo-cda.org
Date/Time Details: July 14-18 (daily - week long camp) 1130am-430pm
Fees/Admission: $225 per student
Jul 17    iPads in the Art Room, Grades 9-12
STEAM LABS
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Be inspired by energetic expert instructors and build critical 21st century STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) skills. Each STEAM Lab session will be focused on a specific topic targeting a particular age group. These daylong workshops are for various age groups and ability levels. They will be offered free of charge at the University of Idaho Harbor Center Campus in Coeur d’Alene.
 

July 17 - iPads in the Art Room, Grades 9-12, 9:00am-4:00pm

Utilize technology to research and better understand color theory and how it pertains to the art world. Use that same technology as an artistic tool to create a work that would normally be done by hand. Explore how technological advances have created a new era of artistic expression and possibility. Learn basic drawing and painting techniques that can be translated from the paper to the computer, or tablet, and develop an understanding of the world through color.
Date: July 17, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.uidaho.edu/cda
Location: University of Idaho/CDA, 1031 N Academic Way, CDA, ID 83814
Contact: Pre-register by emailing julianaa@uidaho.edu or calling 667-2588.
EMail: cdactr@uidaho.edu
Date/Time Details: July 17, 2014 - 9am-4pm
Fees/Admission: FREE! Preregistration required. Snacks will be provided, however participants are asked to bring their own sack lunch.
Jul 17    Putt Putt Golf Tournament 2014


For all non-golfers and golf fanatics! The Coeur d'Alene Chamber and Membership Outreach Committee are pleased to host the 6th annual B.Y.O. Putter, Putt Putt Golf Tournament!

Held at the putting green located on the 3rd floor of the Parkside Towers. Miller Stauffer & Associates has won the last two years but they're due for an upset! Get your team together and lets putt!

$25 entry fee includes:
  • 18 holes, 5 person teams
  • Beer & beverages provided by Centennial Distributing
  • Food provided by Texas  Roadhouse
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Prizes for lowest score, highest score & cheesiest dresser
In kind prize donations and sponsorships available.
 
For registration contact :
Brenda@CdAChamber.com, 208.415.0110
 
For sponsorships contact :
Marilee@CdAChamber.com, 208.415.0111

Click here to download a registration form.

 
Date: July 17, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Parkside Tower 3rd Floor Patio - 601 E. Front. in Coeur d'Alene
Contact: For sponsorship information please contact Marilee at 208.415.0111 or email her at Marilee@CdAChamber.com.
EMail: Brenda@CdAChamber.com
Date/Time Details: July 17th at 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: $25.00 per player
Jul 18 - Jul 27    Oliver! The Musical
CYT-North Idaho's 3rd Annual CCT Summer show, Oliver!  Sixty seven local adult and children actors are busy in rehearsal for this beloved, Tony award winning musical. Whether it is your first time or your umpteenth time, to see it, you'll delight in all of the engaging characters from this family favorite:  The Artful Dodger, Fagin, the menacing Bill Sykes, the kind-hearted Nancy, and, of course, Oliver.  This zestful show, set in 19th century England, is about a courageous young boy from the workhouses who, despite his struggles with poverty, mistreatment and lawbreaking companions, remains sweet and virtuous.  Based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist," this show is the total family entertainment package.  Tickets can be purchased online at the CYT-North Idaho website:  www.cytnorthidaho.org or by calling the Box Office at (208) 277-5727. 
Date: July 18, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.cytnorthidaho.org
Location: University High School Theatre, 12420 32nd Ave, Spokane Valley, WA
Contact: Box Office: (208) 277-5727 CYT Office: (208) 765-8600
EMail: office@cytnorthidaho.org
Date/Time Details: Dates and times: Jul 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 7 p.m. and Jul 19, 20 26 & 27 @ 3 p.m
Fees/Admission: $8-$14
Family Discount Performance: July 19 @ 3 p.m. All tickets $8
Group rate available.
Jul 19    Greens for CASA Kids
Come on out to Meadow Wood Golf course for a round of 18 holes with a cart for $55/person. Limited tee times starting at 10am. At 9am we will meet and greet at The club house. After your round of golf we invite you to our Dinner being caters by a private Chef along with beer and wine while listen to live music while you enjoy our live and silent auction. Please call Christen Petersen at 208-667-9165 TO RSVP or to gather more information. 
We are looking or Hole sponsors if your interested 
Date: July 19, 2014
Website: http://www.northidahocasa.com
Location: Meadow wood Golf Course
Contact: Christen Petersen
EMail: christen.p@northidahocasa.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Fees/Admission: $55
Jul 24    HREI 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.hrei.org
Location: Circling Raven Golf Course
Contact: Kelly Schumacker
EMail: kschumacker@hrei.org
Date/Time Details: 7/24/14 @ 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: $500 per Team
Jul 24    Business After Hours


July's Business After Hours will be at Mountain West Bank located at 2123 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Join us for some fun, tasty refreshments, and cool prizes from 5:00pm - 6:30pm on July 24, 2014.​

Business After Hours is held on the fourth Thursday of every month. This networking event provides an opportunity for members to show off their offices or facilities. Food and beverages are provided by the sponsor business. There are drawings for door prizes. This is a great way to meet other Chamber members in a more casual “after work” atmosphere.

Contact Brenda Young, Coeur d’Alene Chamber Programs and Events Manager at 208.415.0110 or Brenda@CdAChamber.com


 
Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Contact: Brenda Young 208.415.0110
EMail: brenda@cdachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Fourth Thursday of every month from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Jul 24    Event at Uva Italian Trattoria, Wine Makers Experience

Uva

Welcomes you to a five course Piedmont Food and Wine Experience. Five wines from the historic FontanaFredda winery paired with dishes from the minds and hands of the UVA Trattoria Kitchen. 

Please join us for an evening of great food and drink. 
Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://uvacda.com
Location: uva italian trattoria 2605 N 4th St CD'A 83815 Corner of 4th and Appleway
Contact: 208-930-0573 707-631-6436 Lisa Van Zevern
EMail: lisavanzevern@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 24th 2014 6:30 Meet & Greet 7:00 Dinner
Fees/Admission: $45/ per person plus tax/gratuity $40 for Chamber Members
Jul 25 - Aug 9    Avenue Q
This laugh-out-loud musical tells the story of Princeton whom moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. This is not your ordinary neighborhood! Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Contains adult themes and content that may not be suitable for all audience members.
Date: July 25, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://lakecityplayhouse.org/
Location: Lake City Playhouse 1320 E Garden Ave CdA, ID
Contact: Box Office: 208-667-1323
EMail: boxoffice@lakecityplayhouse.org
Date/Time Details: Thursdays - Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Adult: $25/$23 Student/Military: $23/$21 Senior: $21/$19 Student rush and group rates are available. Special discount for season ticket holders.
Jul 28 - Aug 1    Dig'n IT - Java Coding and Robotics Camp
JAVA & Robotics Camp
This intensive camp is for those students with an existing interest in programming, and want to progress their programming skills from a beginner to an intermediate proficiency level. No previous Java or programming experience is required. However, it is recommended that students have some basic elementary experience with computer programming such as Lego NXT Labview or similar.
 
When:  July 28 - August 1, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene Harbor Center Campus at 1031 N. Academic Way, CDA in Room 241
Who:    Ages 12 and up
Cost:    $150, payment will be due prior to start of camp to secure participation.
Download the registration for http://www.uidaho.edu/cda/newsevents/featured-stories/outreach/dign-it-summer-camp or contact Julie Anderson at (208) 667-2588.
Date: July 28, 2014
Website: http://www.uidaho.edu/cda
Location: University of Idaho Coeur d?Alene Harbor Center Campus at 1031 N. Academic Way, CDA in Room 241
Contact: Juli Anderson at 208-667-2588
EMail: cdactr@uidaho.edu
Date/Time Details: July 28 - August 1, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $150 **payment will be due prior to start of camp to secure participation.
Download the registration for http://www.uidaho.edu/cda/newsevents/featured-stories/outreach/dign-it-summer-camp or contact Julie Anderson at (208) 667-2588.
Jul 28 - Aug 1    Build a 3D Printer! UI/CDA and GIZMO-cda Present Summer Kids Camp (Age 12 & up)

Build a 3D Printer                      
Ages 12 and up 

Come build a 3D printer. Either build your own ($350 additional charge) or work in teams and learn to build printers for Gizmo-cda while earning credit towards membership. Class will include instruction on building mechanical and electrical parts as well as how to run the software. On the final day, the printers will be available for making your own creations.

This summer University of Idaho- CDA will be partnering with Gizmo-cda to provide a summer full of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math experiences for kids of ALL ages! 
 
Gizmo-cda, Coeur d'Alene's Makerspace, is a place where art, design, technology and tools are connected by the hands and minds of the people of this community. This partnership will bring exciting hands-on classes offered right in the new Gizmo-cda makerspace in midtown Coeur d’Alene on 4th street.
 
 
Date: July 28, 2014
Website: http:// http://www.gizmo-cda.org/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Location:
Gizmo-cda
806 N 4th Street
Coeur d?Alene, ID 83814
Contact: info@gizmo-cda.org
EMail: info@gizmo-cda.org
Date/Time Details: July 28-August 1, 2014 10am-3pm (week long camp)
Fees/Admission: $225 per student. If you wish to build your own printer there is an additional $350 per student charge.
Jul 30    7th Annual Charity Golf Classic benefiting Epilepsy Foundation Northwest
Join us for the 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest. All proceeds from the event go to help those touched by Epilepsy and their families. Please visit www.SecuredInvestmentCorp.com/charitygolf for more information and to register to play in this year's classic. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and we welcome all to join with us in raising needed resources for the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest.
Date: July 30, 2014
Website: http://www.securedinvestmentcorp.com
Location: Coeur d'Alene Golf Resort
Contact: Please contact Dori Ramsey for more information at 800-971-5988 ext 701
EMail: dramsey@securedinvestmentcorp.com
Date/Time Details: July 30, 20014
Fees/Admission: Please visit www.SecuredInvestmentCorp.com/charitygolf for more information.
Jul 31    Be a Water SUPERHERO!! Grades 4-6
STEAM LABS
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Be inspired by energetic expert instructors and build critical 21st century STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) skills. Each STEAM Lab session will be focused on a specific topic targeting a particular age group. These daylong workshops are for various age groups and ability levels. They will be offered free of charge at the University of Idaho Harbor Center Campus in Coeur d’Alene.
 
July 31 – Be a Water SUPERHERO!, Grades 4-6, 9:00am-4:pm
Water is essential to all life, and many people don’t realize how little fresh water is available! IDAH2O WatershEducation instructors will demonstrate the science behind clean water, and then everyone will do some hands-on water quality monitoring and a short walk to a riparian ecological restoration project. Participate in fun water-related activities including the exploring the water cycle, protection of water quality, and how to conserve water.
Date: July 31, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.uidaho.edu/cda
Location: University of Idaho Harbor Center, 1031 N Academic Way, CDA, ID 83814
Contact: Pre-register by emailing julianaa@uidaho.edu or calling 667-2588.
EMail: julianaa@uidaho.edu
Date/Time Details: July 31, 9am-4pm
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Snacks will be provided, however participants are asked to bring their own sack lunch.