Events for August 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 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.
Aug 4 - Aug 8    WELDING (Ages 13 and up) UI/CDA & GIZMO-cda Kids Summer Camp

Welding                              

Ages 13 and up
Spark your imagination. Build skills on cutting, welding and brazing using oxy-acetylene torches, wire feed welders and plasma cutters. Create sculptures from your minds-eye.
 
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: August 4, 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: August 4-8, 2014 10am-3pm (daily-week long camp)
Fees/Admission: $225 per student
Aug 6    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.   
  2. Communicate information about education issues to the Public Policy Committee and provide position statements for key issues.
    3.  
     
  3. 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: August 6, 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.
Aug 7 - Aug 24    The Addams Family
A New Musical Comedy
Date: August 7, 2014
Website: http://www.cdasummertheatre.com
Location: The Kroc Center
Contact: (208) 660-2958
EMail: info@cdasummertheatre.com
Date/Time Details: August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 @7:30 PM
August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 @2PM
Aug 9    Friends of Family Promise of North Idaho Market Place
Friends of Family Promise Market Place will be Saturday August 9 at Christ the King Lutheran Church 1700 E. Pennsylvania.  From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 vendors will have food, produce, jellies, jams, jewelry, soaps, dolls, crafts, and yard sale items.  This craft sale will benefit Family Promise of North Idaho.
Date: August 9, 2014
Website: http://www.familypromiseni.og
Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church 1700 E. Penn Ave Coeur d'Alene ID
Contact: Sue Bockelman 970-846-5973
EMail: cwood@familypromiseni.org
Date/Time Details: August 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Aug 11 - Aug 15    Take It Apart, Put It Together, Make It Move! (Ages 13 & up) UI/CDA and GIZMO
Take it apart, Put it together, Make it move!                        
Ages 13 and up
Recycle junk into fun. Learn to take apart things and put them back together in new and unusual ways. Then make it move. You can also invent your own arcade game using mechanical and electronic bits. On the last day, and the last hour invite your friends to come and play in the arcade of fun.
  
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: August 11, 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: August 11-15, 2014 10am-3pm
Fees/Admission: $225 per student for the week long camp
Aug 16 - Aug 17    The 2014 Wooden Boat Show


The ever-popular show is a chance for wooden boat owners to show and shine! Join us at the Boardwalk of the Coeur d'Alene Resort to view these beautifully restored, rebuilt, and preserved classics. While there, don't forget the Cardboard Boat Regatta at the small beach at Independence Point and the Stand Up Paddle Board Races taking place at North Idaho College. Then- wet your whistle at the Ales for the Trail beer garden at the new McEuen Field!

For a boat show application, Click Here


Sponsored by:

  
     
             


 



 
Date: August 16, 2014
Location: Coeur d'Alene Resort Boardwalk
Contact: Diane Higdem, 208.692.1635
EMail: diane@cdachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Public viewing starts Saturday morning at 9am till dusk, and Sunday 9am till 3pm.
Fees/Admission: Free to the public!
Aug 16    Cardboard Boat Regatta
As part of the 2014 summer of fun on the beach and water, the Coeur d’Alene Chamber in partnership with KIDS Camp are presenting the '2014 Lake Coeur d’Alene Cardboard Regatta.' This fun event is a chance for teams of three to show off their boat design and construction skills and then to prove their boat’s seaworthiness in a race. Families and friends can join up to participate in this contest; local businesses and organizations are encouraged to be represented by staff members for corporate and organization challenges. The races will be held on the 16th of August, starting at 11am at the smaller city beach at Independence Point.
 
There are three categories: Juniors, age 8 – 15 ($25 per team), Adults 16 – 101 ($25 per team) and Corporate/Business ($50 per team).
Each team is given a pile of cardboard, 2 scissors, and 2 rolls of duct tape for building their boat. These are the only supplies allowed in the boat’s construction, however, contestants will need to provide their own paddles/oars and Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (one per person.) Teams will have one hour to build their boat. They will then compete for one of three awards: Race Winner, Judges Favorite, and Titanic Award (best sinking boat- if applicable!)

Presented by:

To print out and application, Click Here
 
Join us at the beach for a family fun event!
Date: August 16, 2014
Location: Coeur d'Alene City Beach at Independence Point
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 11:00am
Fees/Admission: Fee is $25 per team entry and $50 for corporate. Teams must be paid in advance.

 
Aug 16    Coeur d'Alene SUP CUP













The Coeur d?Alene SUP CUP is an all day family event celebrating everything that is good about summer in the Inland Northwest. The race takes place on Lake Coeur d'Alene at North Idaho College beach, just minutes from Coeur d'Alene's downtown. There will be a free SUP Clinic hosted by Team Coeur d?Alene Paddle Boards, food, SUP Demos and more! Come be a part of the STOKE that is SUP!

SCHEDULE:
8:00am-9:00am - Late registration and packet pick-up
9:30am - Skipper meeting - Pre-race meeting for all participants
10:00am - 5 Mile Race
11:30am - Youth Race
12:00pm -
1:30pm - 1 Mile Race
2:00pm - Team Relay
3:00pm - Awards

Visit WEBSITE: cdasupcup.com

REGISTER ONLINE AT: PaddleGuru.com/race/CoeurdAleneSUPCUP
 
Date: August 16, 2014
Location: North Idaho College Beach on Lake Coeur d'Alene
Contact: Race Director - Joe Threadgill - 208.699.3805 Diane Higdem, Chamber Events Coordinator - 208.292.1635
EMail: joeth@mivoden.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fees/Admission: Saturday, August 16, 2014
Aug 16    Ales for the Trail

WHAT'S BREWIN' AT MCEUEN?

Join us at the newly renovated McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d'Alene for great craft beer from the Northwest and raise funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail!

Early registration is $24, or $30 at the gate.
Registraion includes:

  • 5 tickets - 6oz pours each
  • Stainless Steel 16oz Pint Cup
  • Music
  • Games

 

:: Want more beer? Additional tickets are available at $2 each.

:: Hungry? Food will also available for purchase.

:: What breweries will be attending? We will have over 10 breweries available to sample from, including Laughing Dog, Paradise Creek, Slate Creek, Trickster's Brewing, Selkirk Abbey, No-Li, Elysian, Bale Breaker, Madison River Brewing, Shilling Cider, and more!

:: What do I need to get in? You MUST have a valid form of Personal Identification to receive alcohol.All patrons will be carded.

:: What if I'm under 21? Minors may attend in the company of a legal guardian but absolutely no one under 21 years of age will be served alcohol.

 

**Ride your bike to the festival and be eligible to win great prizes!**

All proceeds to benefit the North Idaho Centennial Trail.



Get Tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-ales-for-the-trail-microbrew-festival-tickets-11022874715


 
Date: August 16, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://nictf.org
Location: McEuen Park Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Contact: North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation Event Coordinator for the Ales for the Trail Jamie Lynn Morgan
EMail: jamie@jmorgan.us
Date/Time Details:

Saturday, August 16, 2014

1:00pm - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Cost is $24 or $30 at the gate.
Aug 18 - Aug 22    STOP MOTION MOVIE MAKING (UI/CDA and GIZMO-cda) Camp for Kids Ages 9 and Up

Stop Motion Moviemaking      

Ages 9 and up

Work in small groups to script, build and shoot your own stop motion movies. Using the tools at Gizmo and objects picked up along the way, create and bring inanimate objects to life. The final day a film festival will feature the works of art from the budding filmmakers. Bring cameras from home or talk with us about supplying equipment.
  
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: August 18, 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: August 18-22, 2014 10am-3pm (week long camp)
Fees/Admission: $225 per student
Aug 20 - Aug 24    North Idaho Fair & Rodeo
2014 North Idaho Fair & Rodeo 'Summer's Best Tradition' will celebrate Kootenai County's 150th Anniversary! Main Arena events feature Dustin Lynch Concert, Xtreme Bulls, PRCA Rodeo, and Demolition Derby. Entertainment: Lady Houdini, Tumbleweed Crossing Wild West Shoot-Out, Trick Roper and former Circ du Soliel Performer Loop Rawlins, Hypnotist Richard Barker, Play With Gravity Moto-Stunts, Wildlife Wendy's Bird Show, Paradise Amusements Carnival, and so much more!  Join the community on the opening day of the Fair for a 150th Anniversary ceremony and unveiling of the brand new Grand Entryway and Idaho Forest Group Main Gate. Fireworks and parade daily.
Date: August 20, 2014
Website: http://www.northidahofair.com
Location: Kootenai County Fairgrounds
EMail: fair@northidahofair.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 20: 9am-12m
Thursday, August 21: 9am-12m
Friday, August 22: 9am-12m
Saturday, August 23: 9am-12m
Sunday August 24: 9am-9pm
Fees/Admission: Available at www.northidahofair.com
Aug 20 - Aug 24    North Idaho Fair & Rodeo

The North Idaho Fair & Rodeo truly is ‘Summer’s Best Tradition’ and this year the Fair and Rodeo will be the major celebration of our county’s sesquicentennial anniversary! This year's fair will feature a concert from country music star Dustin Lynch, Extreme Bulls, PRCA Rodeo, Demolition Derby, and much more exciting entertainment. For more information, vist http://www.northidahofair.com/
Date: August 20, 2014
Website: http://www.northidahofair.com/
Location: 4056 N Government Way Coeur d' Alene, ID 83815
EMail: fair@northidahofair.com
Date/Time Details: August 20th-24th 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Adults: $9 Seniors(60+)/Youth(6-12): $7 Children(5 & under): FREE Parking: $3 per vehicle
Aug 23    54th Season Preview Show!

Tickets: $15 
Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30
 

Featuring performances from Abbey Crawford, Robby French, Aubrey Shimek Davis, Aaron Baldwin, Amber Fiedler, J.R. Haynie, Dan Bell, Caitlin Duffey, Kalla Mort, Torey Routson, Teri Grubbs, Daniel McKeever, Andrew Ware Lewis and more!

These talented performers will sing selections from all of our upcoming mainstage musicals, as well as our brand new Concerts at the Bing series! Enjoy your favorite songs from Les Mis, All is Calm, The Last 5 Years, The Sound of Music, Assassins, Tommy, Rent, Company, and Hair. 

There will be beverages and hors d'oeuvres, silent auctions, and we will be presenting awards to distinguished performers and supporters of Lake City Playhouse.  
Date: August 23, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://lakecityplayhouse.org
Location: Lake City Playhouse 1320 E Garden Ave Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Contact: Box Office: 208-667-1323
EMail: boxoffice@lakecityplayhouse.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 23 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $15.00 Tickets available online or at the box office.
Aug 26    Open House
Come in to learn more about the benefits of Senior Living at Garden Plaza of Post Falls!
Appetizers & Beverages Served

This open house will be held on:
Tuesday, August 26th & Wednesday, August 27th
Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct. Post Falls
Contact: Cyndi Davi 208-773-3701
EMail: cdavi@centurypa.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 26th 11am-3pm Wednesday, August 27th 11am-3pm
Fees/Admission: No Cost
Aug 27    Event at Uva Italian Trattoria
        Taste of the Northwest Wine Experience
             Join us on Wednesday, August 27th at 7pm for                                        a fun night of food & wine parings!                                          
On the menu: 
house calamari- dredged in rice flour making it light & crispy, also gluten free
paired with Apex Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley
 
spinach salad- housemade balsamic dressing, gorgonzola crumbles candied pecans
paired with King Estates Pinot Gris, Oregon
 
mushroom risotto- mushrooms, garlic & white wine, finished with truffle oil
paired with Cinder Dry Viognier, Snake River Valley
 
chicken parmesan- lightly breaded breast topped with housemade marinara & provolone, then baked in the oven. Served with pasta marinara
paired with NxNW Red Blend, Columbia Valley
 
cannoli- housemade cannoli shells, ricotta & whipped cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips
paired with Walla Walla Vintners Malbec, Walla Walla
 
$45 plus tax & gratuity, $40 for Chamber Members
 
                     While not required, Reservations are recommended. Spots are filling fast!             Please call 208.930.0573, email us at uvacda.com
Meet & greet 6:30pm, dinner service at 7
Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 2605 Nth 4th St, the corner of 4th & Appleway
Contact: Lisa Van Zevern, 707-631-6436 or 208-930-0573
EMail: lisavanzevern@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: 08.27.2014 6:30 Meet & Greet, 7pm Dinner Service
Fees/Admission: $45 per person, plus tax & gratuity $40 for chamber members
Aug 28    Business After Hours


August's Business After Hours will be at The Resort Boatshop located at 241 S Young Ave, Post Falls. Join us for some fun, tasty refreshments, and cool prizes from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. 

Directions: Travel west on E. Seltice Way to N. Seeley St., turn left, go to Young Ave., turn right to the Boatshop.

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: August 28, 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.
Aug 29 - Aug 31    Toes in the Sand
Enjoy a relaxing weekend at Camp Sweyolakan for adults 21+ only. Enjoy swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, smores, archery, high ropes, cookout lunch, red & white dinner, PJ breakfast, meeting old friends and making new news, and camp favorites like singing around the camp fire.
Date: August 29, 2014
Website: http://campfireinc.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=569&source=search&returnco
Location: Camp Sweyolakan
Contact: Kari Flint 509-747-6191 or kflint@campfireinc.org
EMail: kscalf@campfireinc.org
Date/Time Details: August 29-31, 2014
Fees/Admission: $110