December 2011 Coeur d'Alene Newsline

Coeur d’Alene Newsline >>your relevant, offbeat, local buzz publication

northwest’s best

Learn about Northwest businesses

health & beauty Health and beauty tips

senior focus

Safe exercising for seniors

lake city/cda high sports Sports updates

dining guide

Local eats to discover

calendar of events

December and upcoming events

Merry

Christmas!

Photo by Bennie Ray Photography

December 2011 // Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

waterfront dining fresh seafood steaks • salads

View Atmosphere Experience…

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

5 8 B R I D G E S T R E E T A T C I T Y B E A C H, S A ND P O I N T I D A HO | 2 0 8 .2 5 5 . 7 5 5 8 W W W . T R I NI T Y A T C I T Y B E A C H. C O M

1 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

799

439

SANDPOINT FURNITURE December 2011 COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE 2

Calypsos Coffee Company is Coeur d’Alene’s Casual Coffee House. Here you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which we roast on-site, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. We display artwork from local artists, offer free wi-fi, have a play area for the kids and also offer our Smart Room for meeting rentals!

Dream Interpretations

on Wednesdays

Live Music

every Weekend

Open Mic Night

HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 7am-8:30pm Friday: 7am-9pm Saturday: 8am-9pm Sunday: 8am-4pm

every Monday

Fundraisers

all Month Long!

Find us on Facebook!

116 East Lakeside Avenue Coeur d’Alene, Idaho www.CalypsosCoffee.com 208.665.0591 Scan this code with a smart phone to visit our website!

3 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

WHAT’S INSIDE Email us your upcoming events at events@like-media.com!

Northwest’s Best

This Newsline is brought to you by Like-Media. If you would like to advertise with us in the next issue please call 208.904.3838 or email events@like-media.com.

Fax: 800.536.5967.

View the Coeur d’Alene Newsline online at www.NewslinesOnline.com and don’t forget to like us on Facebook at facebook.com/newslinesonline.

To submit articles, photos, nominations and events email us at cdanewsline@like-media.com.

Photo by Bennie Ray Photography

Advertising & Sales Heather Hart - ext. 140 heather@like-media.com Jessica Kimble - ext. 130 jessica@like-media.com Dawn Meyer - ext. 105 dawn@like-media.com

Advertise in the Newsline!

Call 208.904.3838

Graphic Design Whitney Howard - ext. 117 whitney@like-media.com

Learn about the Northwest’s Best Businesses

05

Merry Christmas!

The true reason why we celebrate Christmas.

09

Winter Sports in Coeur d’Alene

Lake City and Coeur d’Alene High School Sports Updates

11 07

Health & Beauty

08

Senior Focus

Health & Beauty Tips Safe exercising for seniors

13

Dining Guide

15

Calendar of Events

17

Activities and Fun

Discover local eats

December and upcoming events Games and jokes

FOOD DRIVE!

Tasha Seath Owner

Alicia Sundeen

Britni Forsberg

610 West Hubbard, Suite 112 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814

208.664.7004

Tips & Services Laurie Atherton

We would like to extend a special thanks to all of our wonderful supporters that have been helping The Newslines grow!

Kellie Heath

Bring 5 cans of food and we will put your name in a drawing for an amazing $400 basket. Come in and “help the community!”

The drawing will be on the 23rd of December.

• Brighten up your hair from the dull winter blues! Try our new top coat shine gloss treatment by “Healthy Sexy Hair”. Service only takes five minutes. NO CHEMICALS! • Every 4 to 6 weeks get your hair trimmed to prevent your hair from breaking. This will help keep your hair strong and healthy!

Suzanne Caliger

Rhonda Hendrick

• To help breakage and tangles try using “Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Protein” leave-in conditioner.

• Regular manicures and pedicures maintain healthy and moist cuticles which help protect the nail bed from infection and disease.

Monica Shewfelt

Laura Malpera

• All products listed are sold at Studio 3B hair design. www.Studio3BHairDesign.com December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

4

NORTHWEST’S BEST

Studio 3B Hair Design Let us bring out the fabulous in you! Full service salon.

610 West Hubbard Street, Ste. 112

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.664.7004

Voted the nicest selection of good used merchandise with great prices!

Crafty Cravings

Something Special Furniture, jewelry, antiques, glassware, gifts, NW artists, unique items, CDs, DVDs & VHS. 206 W. Ironwood Dr., Suite 100 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.704.8962

Crafty Cravings

“Featuring Local Artists and Crafters” Gifts, decor and more!

Come In to Enter to Win a $50 Bird Bath! (no purchase necessary) 2600 East Seltice Way, Ste. A-1 Post Falls, Idaho 208.777.1104

5 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

Photo by Bennie Ray Photography

Open house Saturday evening at 7pm. Come by and see what we have to offer and enjoy a little taste. Must be 21 or older to attend. www.MakeWineMakeBeer.com 1411 North 4th Street Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.765.8576

Full-service Orvis dealer. We offer fly fishing gear, men’s & women’s apparel, equipment rentals & guided trips in Idaho, Washington & Montana. info@nwoutfitters.com www.nwoutfitters.com 2171 North Main Street Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.667.2707 or 888.347.4223

ISOLA Massage & Skin Studio Discover what our new Sunlight Infrared Sauna can do for you! Infrared therapy health benefits include detoxification, pain relief, weight loss, reduced blood pressure, improved circulation, and skin purification. Call 208.930.4696 to schedule an appointment. www.IsolaMassageStudio.com 610 W. Hubbard Ave., Ste. 101 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

NORTHWEST BUSINESSES

New and used brand name clothing at affordable prices! Rock Revival, Miss Me, Big Star, Affliction, Laguna Beach, Remetee and more! www.guitarstop-rockincloset.com 7736 N. Government Way Dalton Gardens, Idaho 208.762.8664

Guitars, pianos, drums, keyboards, violins & accessories.

Lessons and classes for guitar, piano, drums and vocals.

We carry thousands of sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewelry including rings, earrings, chains, pendants bracelets, anklets, charms, toe rings & more!

414 Sherman Avenue Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.667.8170

Home Instead Senior Care Your connection to compassionate, reliable, one-on-one, non-medical assistance. We can provide everything you’d do for your loved one and more. www.HomeInstead.com/764 500 N. Gov. Way, Ste. 500 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.415.0366

Specializing in NORTH IDAHO REAL ESTATE, is the oldest, family owned real estate company in Post Falls, Idaho. Kirbi Swanson, Realtor, DB, GRI. 112 East Seltice Way Post Falls, Idaho Office: 208.773.1745 Cell: 208.7559799

www.guitarstop-rockincloset.com

7736 N. Government Way Dalton Gardens, Idaho 208.762.8664

The Huckleberry Thicket

We carry a large variety of huckleberry products and gifts.

Known for our homemade jams!

Located in the Silver Lake Mall in Coeur d’Alene next to Sears 208.762.1150

‘Tis the Season for Fun! • • • • •

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Cabin Rentals & Bed & Breakfast Stays Dinner Packages Snowmobile & Ski Packages Family Reunions • Weddings

reservations 208.263.9066 or 888.863.9066 www.WesternPleasureRanch.com December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

6

HEALTH AND BEAUTY Top 12 Beauty tips for 2012 These tips brought to you by Studio 3B Hair Design | 610 West Hubbard, Suite 112 | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho | 208.664.7004

1. Instead of shaving over and over, with the hairs coming in darker and thicker each time, try waxing. Waxing to remove hair will result in softer hairs each time and result in permanent hair loss after a few sessions.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7. Vitamins and minerals are needed for health and beauty, but more is not always better. Too much Vitamin A or Selenium can cause hair loss.

8. Exercise while dieting is a must or your skin will be Drink plenty of water too large (and sagand get eight hours gy) for your smaller of sleep every day. body. It is much, much tougher to Good posture can tighten skin after make you look much your body shrinks slimmer. than as you go.

9. Wearing very high Wearing less makeheels too often will up makes you look younger. give you a masculine, muscular calf Wearing clothes that are tight make you look instead of a feminine, rounded calf. heavier. Even a slim girl can bulge over too-tight jeans.

10. Wearing a low heel will give you better posture than wearing flat shoes.

Sleeping on your back will prevent many wrinkles and breakouts on your face.

11. After washing your face, rinse in cold water (fairskinned people should use cool instead of cold) to close the pores and tighten the facial muscles.

BENNIE RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

All inclusive packages as low as $35!

“Like” us on Facebook at www.BennieRayPhoto.com facebook.com/bennierayphotography danna@bennierayphoto.com 208.659.3197

12. Last but not least, smile often!

It’s good for the soul, mind and spirit and most importantly it will make people wonder what your up to!

ISOLA Massage and Skin Studio

Give the gift of wellness this year with massage therapy, reflexology, professional skin care and featuring our brand new infrared sauna! Gift certificates and packages available. Please call 208.930.4696 and schedule your appointment.

We are now accepting new clients!

Jane Rogers LMP, Esthetician, NT Michele Gilman Esthetician Brad Brown LMP

610 West Hubbard Avenue, Suite 101 | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho | 208.930.4696 | www.IsolaMassageStudio.com 7 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

Scan with your smart phone to visit our website!

SENIOR FOCUS Safe Exercising for Seniors Many seniors find themselves wanting to exercise more often and might even think about joining a gym but are worried that their bodies just won’t be able to take the exertion. While your body is definitely not the same as it was when you were 20, research has shown that a regular exercise program is extremely beneficial.

Studies conducted have concluded that the physical decline we normally associate with aging may not have to do with aging at all, but a lack of physical activity that usually happens when people get older. But it’s not too late! Developing a safe exercise program brings you closer to a healthier, active lifestyle, which is extremely important. Here are some tips for exercising safely to optimize your results and reduce the risk of injury.

1. Know Your Limits It’s very important that you know your body. Being able to tell the difference between a good level of exercise and when you are pushing yourself too hard is absolutely crucial to your wellbeing. Talk to your doctor about your wish to exercise more frequently. If you know what you shouldn’t do and specific warning signs, you will be able to keep your exercising as safe as possible and know when to slow down before your body suffers any serious harm.

2. Strength Training – Free Weights and Resistance Bands Using free weights and resistance bands are a great, safe way to combat muscle loss that can be so prevalent with age. For some seniors, these are often a much better workout choice than using weights machines.

3. Cardio Exercise Come up with a plan for how you will attack each cardio session. A few times a week do short, intense exercise and on alternate days do longer, less intense exercise. Machines like ellipticals and stationary bikes are ideal as they are much easier on your joints than treadmills.

4. Utilize Personal Trainers When you are first beginning to exercise, schedule a few sessions with a personal trainer. Make sure you share with them any important information or advice that your doctor gave you and together you can begin to develop a program that is safe, but effective.

Exercising is essential to staying healthy, fit, and slowing the effects of aging. Talk to a friend and join a gym as exercise buddies. Having a support system in place is key to your success!

And, perhaps most important of all, remember to have fun! Any safe exercise is good exercise so don’t stop gardening, taking walks with your spouse around your neighborhood, or chasing after your grandchildren!

Source: http://seniors.tcnet.org/safe_exercising_for_seniors.htm

These tips brought to you by Home Instead Senior Care.

Call for a free, To you it’s about making the right choice...

no-obligation appointment ...To us, it’s personal.

Whether you are looking for someone to 208.415.0366 help you or a loved one a few hours a Mothering your mother?

We can help you be a daughter again.

week or need more comprehensive assistance, Home Instead can help.

Serving • Companionship Kootenai County and vicinity • Meal Preparation Call us today at • Light Housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Transportation/Errands • Alzheimer’s Care

208.415.0366

Whether you are looking for someone to help an aging parent a few hours a week, or need more comprehensive assistance,Find us on Facebook!

Home Instead can help.

• Companionship Free• Meal consultation.

Preparation

Trusted advice.

• Light Housekeeping

• Medication Reminders Each Home Instead Senior Care • Shopping & Errands franchise office is independently • Incidental Transportation owned and operated.

homeinstead.com

500 North Government Way, 500 • Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • 208.415.0366 • www.homeinstead.com/764

Each Home Instead Senior Care ® franchise office is independently owned and operated. ©2011 Home Instead, Inc.

December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

8

Merry

Christmas!

Let’s Not Forget!

N

o matter how much society tries to change the meaning of Christmas, lets remember the true reason why we as a nation celebrate this time of year.

Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. The word Christmas is derived from the Old English word “Cristes maesse” which literally translates to Christ’s Mass. Although no one knows for sure the exact date of Christ’s birth, the date chosen to celebrate it is related to the Roman Saturnalia festival that lasted from the 17th-21st of December. This date was chosen somewhere during the 4th century AD by the heads of the church and the following is how Christmas evolved.

9 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

Christmas and Gift Giving Gift-giving, likened the activity to that of the Magi, who gave gifts to baby Jesus, in this regard it became symbolic and necessary to the grand tradition of Christmas.

Christmas and Santa Claus The character of Santa Claus is said to be inspired by Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop, who went around giving the poor children of his village gifts. The legend of Santa centres around the North Pole and his magical workshop of elves. Every year he makes presents for those children who were nice. Those who were naughty received nothing but a lump of coal. The figure of Santa

has become inseparable from the tradition of Christmas on a whole.

Christmas and Carols Another important part of the Christmas celebrations are the singing of carols. These have their origins in the past well before the concept of Christmas carols was actualized. Most of the popular carols we now sing were written in the 19th century and were sung from house to house near the Christmas season. Soon the church adopted this tradition in the 1820’s, giving these songs a greater sense of reverence.

Coeur d’Alene Kids Talk Christmas 1. What is your favorite thing about Christmas?

2. Who is your favorite person at Christmas?

Austin 1. Eating 2. Family

Damion 1. Snow 2. Rudolph No Enrollment Fees

Taya

Zoe 1. Toys 2. Santa

1. Presents 2. Mom

Logan 1. Presents 2. Santa

Sky

Britches and Bows

1. Playing in snow 2. Santa

• Charges Accrued Daily - Pay Only for the Days and Times Used • Flexible Payment Arrangements - Based on Your Payday Schedule • Idaho Child Care Program, ICCP Accepted • Full-time, Part-time, or Drop-in - All Are Welcome Grangeville Coeur d’Alene Post Falls • Nutritious, USDA-Approved Meals and $16.00 Per Day - All Ages $17.95 Per Day All Ages $16.00 Per Day - All Ages Snacks Included $12.95 Before & After School $10.00 Before & After School $10.00 Before & After School • Structured Preschool and/or Childhood Development Programs • Transportation Provided - Before and After 901 North 3rd Street, Coeur d’Alene • 208-765-9580 School Care • Licensed since 1987 - 20+ Years Experience www.Affordable- 825 Cunningham St., Grangeville • 208-983-6089 420 N. Post Street, Post Falls • 208-457-1165 No Up-front Costs in Child Care - First Aid and CPR Certified Childcare.com

Childcare Center • Exceptional – Affordable

December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

10

It’s On! Lake City Timberwolves Lake City High School Spotlight is brought to you by

Domino’s Pizza

Order online at www.dominos.com!

Hayden: 208.772.8210 Coeur d’Alene: 208.765.1216

Pásala bien.

Winter Sports Season is Underway!

Join us in supporting the Timberwolves and Vikings girls basketball, boys basketball and wrestling team this winter season!

Photo by Jason Duchow

11 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

Photo by Jason Duchow

Winter Sports in Coeur d’Alene

Coeur d’Alene Vikings Coeur d’Alene High School Spotlight is Sponsered by: View our menu at www.pizzafactory.com!

Post Falls: 208.777.4373 Coeur d’Alene: 208.765.3434

Congratulations to the 2011 Viking Football Team!

2011 5A STATE CHAMPIONS! All leAgue FootbAll: 5A INLAND EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL • Coach of the Year - Shawn Amos, Coeur d’Alene • Offensive MVP - Chad Chalich, sr., Coeur d’Alene • Defensive MVP - Joe Roletto, sr., Coeur d’Alene • Offensive Newcomer of the Year - Joey Pfennigs, so., Post Falls; Mitch Bevacqua, jr., Lake City • Defensive Newcomer of the Year - Gavan Rosteck, so., Lake City

We have New and Used clothing at affordable prices!

If you have name brand clothes that you are finished wearing and would like to get some extra cash out of them bring them by and we will take a look at them while shop! Our NEW name brand clothing is all priced at discount prices! We would love to see you in here and give you 20% off your first purchase!

7736 North Government Way • Dalton Gardens 208.762.8664 • www.guitarstop-rockincloset.com

Guitars • Pianos • Drums Keyboards • Violins • Accessories Lessons & Classes for Guitar, Piano, Drums & Vocals 7736 N Government Way Ste 1 Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815 208.762.8664 December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

12

DINING GUIDE Price of entree for one Person $ - Less than $10 $$ - $9-$20 $$$ - $16 and up

AMERICAN

Northwest’s

g n i n i D t s Be Porky G’s

GW Hunters

208.665.0044 1527 Northwest Boulevard, Coeur d’Alene, ID We carefully pick full-flavored cuts of meat. We feature pit-style barbecue which means SLOW smoked over seasoned hardwoods. www.PorkyGsCDA.com $/$$

208.777.9388 615 North Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID Family owned and operated since 1999, GW Hunters only buys the freshest of ingredients and cooks every meal to order. They serve steaks, seafood, chicken and wild game for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.GWHuntersSteakhouse.com $/$$/$$$

calyPsos coffee comPany

Jimmy’s DoWn tHe street

208.665.0591 116 East Lakeside Avenue Calypsos Coffee Company is Coeur d’Alene’s Casual Coffee House. Here you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which they roast on-site, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. They display artwork from local artists, offer free wi-fi, have a play area for the kids and also offer a Smart Room for meeting rentals! www.CalypsosCoffee.com $

208.765.3868 1613 East Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID Menu items at Jimmy’s Down the Street provide a more “Southern” flavor to the already well-received menu of “Made from Scratch” home-cooked items. Host Guy Fieri visited the restaurant on August 23, highlighting the Chicken n’ Dumplings, Pecan Rolls and Chicken Fried Steak Skillet. www.JimmysDownTheStreet.com $

MEDITERRANEAN

WHite Pine cafe

208.683.4408 30625 North Highway 95, Athol, ID Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, White Pines Cafe has delicious country favorites including old fashioned hamburgers and biscuits and gravy. $/$$

WHite House

VieW cafe

oVal office

208.777.9672 712 North Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID If you want a taste of the Mediterranean, drinking Ouzo and eating a crazy amount of garlic, just drive to Post Falls to their crazy, noisy, but also romantic White House Grill. www.WhiteHouseGrill.com $/$$/$$$

208.265.0750 462109 US-95, Cocolalla, ID Great service and great food. View Cafe has some of the best hamburgers, sandwiches and salads to be enjoyed with a spectacular view of Lake Pend Oreille! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. $

208.777.2102 620 North Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID Distinctively different, in our original White House location, The Oval Office is a quaint, romantic restaurant that serves Northwest Cuisine with a foreign flair. You will love the steaks, ever-changing fresh fish selection and extensive selection of appetizers and martinis to choose from. www.WhiteHouseGrill.com $/$$/$$$

SEAFOOD

trinity at city BeacH

208.255.7558 56 Bridge Street, Sandpoint, ID Sandpoint’s premier waterfront dining offers an extensive menu of American cuisine with an impressive wine list. Featuring a full service bar and beautiful views of Lake Pend Oreille. www.TrinityAtCityBeach.com $/$$/$$$

fisHerman’s market

AN’S MARK HERM ET FIS

G RIL

13 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

L AND SUS H

I

208.664.4800 215 West Kathleen, Coeur d’Alene, ID If you are a seafood lover, the Fisherman’s Market is your kind of place. They offer a variety of fishwiches, fish and chips, salads, snacks and sushi. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm. www.FishermansMarketCDA.com $/$$

no soul. “ A recipeThehascook , must bring soul to the recipe. ”

LOCAL EATS

1527 Northwest Boulevard Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

208.665.0044 www.PorkyGsCDA.com

Come see us at our sit-down restaurant or try our drive-through!

oking Now bo for fall & ! arties winter p

You Love G rlic, We Love You! Now Open Sundays!

Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm

“Cookin’ low

and slow.”

Company Picnics • Weddings Reunions • Special Occasions

Holiday Meats Now Available!

Now offering our own sauces for your home enjoyment!

Freshest Northwest Cuisine with European Flavor You will enjoy our seafood and steak specials!

Monday through Friday 11am-11pm Saturday-Sunday 3pm-11pm

712 North Spokane Street Post Falls, Idaho

620 North Spokane Street Post Falls, Idaho

208.777.9672

208.777.2102 Reserve Your Holiday Party!

Dinner Parties, Cocktail Parties, Company Gatherings, Friends and Family.

“The Icing on the Lake!”

Open Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. waterfront dining | bar & grill | catering

Reservations Recommended

Live music, delicious food, fun cocktails, and beautiful sunsets.

41 Lakeshore Drive Sagle, Idaho | 208.265.2000 | 41southsandpoint.com |find us on facebook for updates December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

14

CALENDAR

If you would like to add your event, please email Like-Media at events@like-media.com.

Events & Activities Now through December 26 - Munchkin Mondays.

At 11am-1pm at Sky High Sports. 1322 East Front Avenue, Spokane, Washington. 509.321.5867. Occurs every week on Monday. Toddlers jump for $6 per hour from 11am-1pm*. Not Valid on Holidays. Also open to the public at regular rates. *5 years and under. *Ages 2 and under are always free!

Now through January 2nd - “Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole” Holiday Light Show Cruises. These 40-minute cruises offer spectacular views of the holiday light displays. The most memorable point in the journey lies across the lake, as Santa awaits your arrival at the North Pole Toy Workshop! Nightly departure times: 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

For tickets or more information, call 208.765.4000 ext 21.

December 2 through January 2 - 13th annual Small Artworks Invitational. The Art Spirit Gallery is pleased to present our featuring artwork by 33 regional artists.

There is a diverse selection of high-quality small work available for the holidays. The opening reception is Friday, December 2nd, from 5-8pm.

December 4 through 24 - Holiday Magic!

STCU will sponsor and provide FREE Carriage Rides through the Downtown! Saturdays, 124pm. Meet at 1st & Sherman. No reservations needed.

December 9 - Art Walk. Stroll through the Downtown, enjoying a vast array of artistic offerings. 5-8pm. For more information, go to www.artsincda.org.

December 8 - Thrivent Christmas Lights Cruise. 6-8pm at Beverly’s Restaurant @ Coeur d’Alene Resort 115 South 2nd Street Coeur D Alene, Idaho.

December 11 - Holiday Tour and Craft Show. 125pm. The 22nd Annual North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association Holiday Tour. This year they’ve added a Craft Show showcasing handcrafted items by both innkeepers and local artists. See beautifully decorated homes, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy refreshments and support local charities. The tour is free and open to the public with a non-perishable food dona-

tion or cash donation for the “Christmas For All” fund.

For more information visit www.nibba.com or contact Michele Curran at the Ponderosa Lodge 208.683.2290 December 12 & 19 - Rosa’s Italian Market & Deli Adult Cooking Class. Come join the fun and learn how to make Sauces, Cannoli & Tiramisu. At Rosa’s Italian Market & Deli. 120 East 4th Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho.

208.777.7400. Adult Cooking classes for December Monday Nights at 6pm. $20.00 per person per class.

December 12th: Sauces. December 19th: Cannoli & Tiramisu.

December 12, 19, 26, & January 2, 9, 16 - Open Mic Night at Calypso Coffee & Creamery. Every Monday from 6-9pm. 116 East Lakeside Avenue, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

December 16th - Old School Coeurd’alene Christmas social. 7pm to 1am. Coeur d’Alene Eagles Ballroom, 209 East Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Did you attend Coeur d’Alene High School in the 70’s and 80’s during the good ol’ days of rock and roll and cruising on Sherman Avenue? Are you a teacher, friend or family member of these classmates? Then you are invited to join us for the first annual “Old School Coeur d’Alene Christmas Social,” an evening of socializing, music and dancing in the spirit of the 70’s and 80’s. General admission is $10 per person payable online through Eventbrite, via mailed check or cash at the door on the day of the event (if available). Light snacks and a cash bar will be available during the event. For more information, please contact: Greg Cook: cell/text to 208.651.6319.

December 21 - Inland Northwest Blood Drive. 7:30-10:30am. Sign up today at www.myinbc.org. Walk-ins also welcome. Kroc Center in the lobby 1765 West Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

December 31 - Children’s New Year Party. Children’s party in Silver Rapids, Karaoke with a Kick in Noah’s Loft and a dance party in Noah’s Loft. Visit www.silvermt.com for more info or call 866.344.2675

Shows/Music/Arts December 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 - Holiday Jukebox.

G.I. holiday Jukebox is a stage tribute to the USO Tours of World War II. Four talented performers sing and dance to pop tunes of the 1940’s and sentimental yuletide favorites, performed by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Performances are held at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. See www.cdasummertheatre.com for tickets and more information.

December 2 through 28 - Sorry! Wrong Chimney!

Performed by Lake City Playhouse. Curtain times are: 7:30pm, Thursday-Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday Matinees.

For tickets or more information call 208.765.3833. This show is sponsored by Duane and Lola Hagadon.

December 6 - Chicago The Band. Presenting an Evening of Holiday Music and Greatest Hits at 7pm. Regal Cinemas Riverstone Stadium 14, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Chicago performs holiday selections from their album “Chicago XXXIII” as well as old favorites from their music catalog.

December 10 The Holiday Variety Show. Idaho Lake City Playhouse at 2pm.

December 13 - NYC Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Live. 7:30pm at Regal Cinemas Riverstone Stadium 14, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A valiant nutcracker saves a little girl from the evil Mouse King. Address: 2416 Old Mill Loop, Coeurd’ Alene,Idaho.

Phone: 800.326.3264 or 800.326.1727.

December 14 - Colby Acuff and Justin Sherfey.

Special duo performance with Colby Acuff and fiddle champion Justin Sherfey. At the Eagles Lodge 209 East Sherman Road, Coeur D Alene, Idaho 5:30pm.

Upcoming Events February 10th - 2nd Annual “The Chocolate Affair”.

5-8 pm. Chocolatiers please contact 208.415.0116 for information on how to be a part of this very popular event!

February 3 - Toyota Ski Free Day. The driver of any Toyota, Lexus or Scion to Silver Mountain on Friday, February 4th, will receive one FREE lift ticket. Visit www.silvermt.com or call 866.344.2675!

festival TheFeSTivAl FeSTivAl The sandpoint August 2nd-12th, 2012 AT SAndpoinT $179!

AT SAndpoinT AuguST 2 - 12, 2012

the at

GET YOUR 2010 FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT EARLY BIRD SEASON PASSES FOR ONLY

*Plus Sales Tax and City Parks Fee

GET YOUR D EARLY BIRSSES SEASONTOPA L THE FESTIVOAINT P D AT SAEN...2012...YOU

Early bird season passes offer dramatically discounted admission (averaging 40-50%) to all 8 concerts, and are fully transferable. Perfect for sharing with family, friends, employees and clients. There are only 700 early bird passes available and they always sell out. So get your early bird earlier than ever this year!

AuguST 2 - 12, 2012

BECAUS LD BE HIS COU AL KNOW, T IV T S E F T THE LAS HE END RE T YOUR;) 2012 BEFO GET WO R L D OF THE

FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT EARLY BIRD SEASON PASSES FOR ONLY

179!

GET YOUR 2012 FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT $ EARLY BIRD SEASON PASSES FOR ONLY

179!

208-265-4554

$

Purchase your Early Bird Season Passes online at

Purchase your Early Bird Season Passes online at Early bird season passes offer drastically discounted admission www.FestivalAtSandpoint.com (averaging 40-50%) to all 8 concerts, and are fully transferable.

Perfect for sharing with family, friends, employees and clients.

Early passes offer There arebird onlyseason 700 bird available anddiscounted they alwaysadmission sell Orearly call uspasses at drastically (averaging 40-50%) to all 8 earlier concerts, out. So get your early bird thanand everare thisfully year!transferable.

208.265.4554

Perfect for sharing family, Becomewith a fan of Thefriends, Festival employees and clients.

There are only early bird passes available a fan of The and they always sell at 700 Sandpoint onBecome Facebook and out. So getfollow yourus early bird earlier Festival at Sandpoint on ever this year! on Twitter too! than

www.FestivalAtSandpoint.com

Purchase Early Or your call us at Bird Season Passes online at

www.FestivalAtSandpoint.com

15 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

facebook today and follow us on twitter too!

Become a fan of The Festival at Sandpoint on facebook today and follow

DECEMBER EVENTS

Calendar Events December 3, 10 - Karaoke with a Kick. Tequila Leah brings her special brand of Karaoke to Noah’s Canteen. 8-11pm.

December 11- Silver Rapids Community Day. Silver Valley residents are invited to Silver Rapids from 2-7pm. Admission is $11 and at least one can of food per person. All food will be donated to the local food banks.

December 16 - Holiday Schedule Begins. Mountain is open everyday until Monday, January 2.

December 25 - Merry Christmas! Wishing you and yours all the best for the holiday season. Morning Star Lodge, Silver Mountain, Silver Rapids waterpark, Silver Mountain Sports and Noah’s are all open for your enjoyment.

December 31 - Night Tubing Session. Come ski and ride under the lights until 6pm and snow tube until 8pm. Mountain top restaurants will be open until 7:30pm. Last ride down at 8:30pm.

December 31 - New Years Party. Children’s party in Silver Rapids, Karaoke with a kick in Noah’s and a dance party in Noah’s Loft.

January 5 - Powder Thursday. Join us for fresh tracks.

January 5 - Solomon BBR Demo Day. Come take a ride on one of the most revolutionary skis on the market, the Solomon BBR. January 6 - Jackass Day. It’s our 44th birthday and we’re having a party. Ski and ride for only $11 on this special day and come share some stories of the early days at the Jackass Ski Bowl and Silverhorn.

January 7 - USASA Boarder/Skier Cross. The region’s best skiers and boarders compete on a wild course filled with twists, jumps and gates. www.usasa.org

The Area’s Best Spots for Live Music 315 Martinis and Tapas 315 Wallace Street, Coeur d’Alene www.315MartiniAndTapas.com 208.667.9660 Calypsos Coffee & Creamery 116 East Lakeside Avenue, Coeur d’Alene www.CalypsosCoffe.com 208.665.0591 Coeur d’Alene Casino Gathering Place 37914 South Nukwalqw Road, Worley www.CDACasio.com 800.523.2464 The Fedora Pub & Grill 1726 West Kathleen Avenue, Coeur d’Alene www.FedoraPubAndGrille.com 208.765.8888 Gig’s Landing 204 South Coeur d’Alene Avenue, Coeur d’Alene 208.689.9600 Java On Sherman 324 East Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene 208.667.0010 Kelly’s irish Pub 726 North 4th Street, Coeur d’Alene www.KellysCDA.com 208.667.1717 Moon Time 1602 East Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene 208.667.2331 Moondollars Twin Lakes Village 5416 West Village Boulevard, Rathdrum www.MoonDollarsRestaurant.com 208.687.5396 The Wine Cellar 313 East Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene www.TheWineCellarCDA.com 208.664.9463

www.silvermt.com

Snow • Splash • Stay Weekend packages start at $49.75 per person per night based on 4 person occupancy in a deluxe studio and includes unlimited access to Idaho’s largest indoor waterpark.

610 Bunker Avenue • Kellogg, Idaho 83837 • 800.204.6428 December 2011

COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE

16

ACTIVITIES AND FUN Great Jokes!

Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?

He had low ELF esteem!

What nationality is Santa Claus?

North Polish.

What do you have in December that you don’t have in any other month?

The letter “D”!

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a shark?

Frostbite!

Why does Scrooge love Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer?

Because every buck is dear to him.

What does Father Christmas suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?

Santa Claustrophobia!

Where do you find reindeer?

It depends on where you leave them!

The reason Santa has to be a man: No woman is going to wear the same outfit, year after year.

Why does Father Christmas go down the chimney ?

Because it soots him!

How many chimney does Father Christmas go down?

Stacks!

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

Snowflakes!

What do snowmen eat for lunch?

Icebergers!

What do reindeer have that no other animals have?

Baby reindeer!

What’s red and white and falls down the chimney?

Santa Klutz!

Why does Santa have three gardens?

So he can ho-ho-ho!

If athletes get athlete’s foot, then what do astronauts get?

Missile toe.

Where do snowmen go to dance?

Snowballs!

Why is it so cold at Christmas?

It’s in Decembrrrrr.

Christmas Word Find!

What do you call Santa’s helpers?

Subordinate Clauses.

Why does Santa wear red underwear?

He’s a man. He did all his laundry in one load.

How come you never hear anything about the 10th reindeer “Olive”? Olive? Yeah, you know, “Olive the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names!”

Who brings the Christmas presents to police stations?

Santa Clues.

What’s red and white and falls down the chimney?

Santa Klutz!

What do elves learn in school?

The Elf-abet!

What has fins, a tail, and is mailed to you at Christmas?

A Christmas cod!

What is Santa’s favorite American state?

Idaho-ho-ho!

HOLIDAY

What would you have if Santa brought you a kitten and a puppy?

A meowy Christmas and a yappy New Year!

Magic

Why was Santa’s sick helper reluctant to go to the hospital?

Because he didn’t have elf insurance!

SALE

Where does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?

In the dictionary! does Santa hire elves to make his toys?

NOW WITHWhy 2 LOCATIONS 208-667-4665 Riverstone Coeur d’ Alene

Because they make short work of the job!

208-765-3500 Shops WhatPlaza would you call it if your wedding day Downtown Coeur Alene wasd’December 25?

A Marry Christmas!

THE

Friday, Saturday Open at 10am Sunday 12-4

2032954-1124

NOW WITH 2 LOCATIONS!

17 WWW.NEWSLINESONLINE.COM

208.667.4665

208.765.3500

RIVERSTONE Coeur d’Alene

PLAZA SHOPS Downtown Coeur d’Alene

Providing Quality Printing to the Inland Northwest since 1971

Let us help you with your...

Magazines Brochures Product Catalogs Maps Graphics Mailing Services ... and more

208-765-6300 800-824-1806 5710 E. Seltice Way Post Falls, ID 83854 www.centurypublishing.com December 2011 COEUR D’ALENE NEWSLINE 18