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It’s Friday, Coeur d’Alene! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Free street trees, a floating cinema under the stars, and someone Googled you this week + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Two properties, single pension lender: In February, Gantry secured $21.2 million in refinancing for medical office buildings in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, bolstering outpatient and family care through five-year fixed-rate loans with prepayment flexibility — see property and loan details.
Re-Leaf offers neighborhood greenery: Coeur d’Alene will plant 100 free street trees this spring for homeowners, planting in the public right of way. Residents agree to water and protect them. Applications close March 13 — see how and when to apply.
Celebrating everyday relationship builders: Innovia Foundation was selected in January as one of 25 Community Hosts for the 2026 Weaver Awards and will receive $225,000 to support trust building in Coeur d’Alene — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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🫶 We got your back
Colorful fuel, zero fluff: Cōpow Cafébrightens your day with no-seed-oil recipes, scratch-made pastries, smoothies, soups, salads, and micro bowls that taste good any Tuesday. When you want quick, made-right food without the slog, this spot delivers… quietly confident, seriously fresh.
Where old meets awesome: Rebel Junk Shoppe turns vintage hunting into fun. Find upcycled furniture, farmhouse-y decor, candles, clothing, and real antiques, all without the dusty attic vibe. Shelves flip fast, and the finds feel local, so every visit lands something fresh.
A little sparkle, forever: Linked Studios makes custom-fit, welded bracelets and more, with 150+ chain options and a lifetime warranty. Built to outlast gym bags and dish soap, it’s everyday shine that actually sticks, effortless, durable, and a little indulgent.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🧱 Blocks over Break @ Coeur d’Alene Public Library | Friday (3/6) at 9:00 AM – If your kids are climbing the walls during break, steer them to the library for a free build playground of Big Blue Blocks. It’s nonstructured, messy play in the children’s library, and you get to drink your coffee, supervise, and call it enrichment.
🔎 A Cozy Mystery Morning @ The Well-Read Moose | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says good morning like strong coffee, warm donuts, and a little murder talk. The Well-Read Moose is opening early for a cozy, book-club-style chat with Angela Sanders, author of A Whiff of Murder, so pull up a chair, linger, and RSVP online.
🎉 Opening Celebration @ Vanhoffs Garden Center & Gift Shop | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Kick off spring at Vanhoffs Garden Center and Gift Shop with door prizes, sips and sweets, and a complimentary pansy with every purchase. It’s low-key local fun where you upgrade the porch, run into three people you know, and pretend you only came for mulch.
🎵 The Moose March Music Madness Weekend @ Moose Lounge, Home of the “Moose Mug” | Saturday (3/7) at 12:30 PM – Spring has us dusting off our dance moves, and The Moose is throwing an all-night party with The Shift blasting decades of hits. Expect familiar choruses, questionable knee bends, and that moment you swear this round is your last, again.
🔢 Chrysalis Bingo Fundraiser @ Lake City Center | Saturday (3/7) at 2:15 PM – Dust off your lucky dabber and head to the Lake City Senior Center for a bingo fundraiser backing Chrysalis, a favorite up for Best Non-Profit in North Idaho. Cash gets you in, bragging rights keep you there, and the raffle could upgrade your coffee game.
🎹 Bogdan Ota @ The Midge & Pepper Smock Family Theatre at The Kroc | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – International pianist and composer Bogdan Ota brings his cinematic piano spectacle to the Kroc Center, one night only. Expect original scores, powerful sound, and immersive visuals that might make you forget your errands, your emails, and what year it is. Coeur d’Alene-approved escape.
🎬 Cinema Under the Stars @ The Blu Infinity Pool | Sunday (3/8) at 7:45 PM – Moonlight Movie Nights turn Sunday nights at Blu’s heated lakeside infinity pool into a floating cinema for grownups, iconic films, gourmet popcorn, and a cocktail in hand. Lake soundtrack beats a soundbar, and the best seat is a pool float. Hot Winter Nights guests only.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Coeur d’Alene report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 37%
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 46%
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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