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It’s Friday, Coeur d'Alene! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Youth sports title streak, Moonlight Swing, and Gather + Glow + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Winning momentum continues: River City Premier 16U captured its second straight Top Tier Tournament title on July 26 in Portland, with players from Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Spokane and Sandpoint on the roster -- read the full story.
Meet the special guests: Vandal Celebration will be held Aug. 12 at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course, featuring Idaho coaches Thomas Ford Jr. and Arthur Moreira, benefiting Vandal Scholarship Fund and alumni scholarships -- read the full story.
Important hunting deadlines ahead: Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters controlled hunt tags must be purchased by Saturday, Aug. 1, or they enter a second drawing. New lifetime license rules require five years residency -- read the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local comfort fix: This week, give Izzy's Comfort Kitchen a spot in your rotation. Cozy vibes, made-with-love plates and that “yep, I needed this” feeling make it a clutch move for weeknights, date nights or whenever your brain just wants flavorful, zero-fuss comfort.
Crave-worthy Roman pasta: Giuseppe’s Pasta Posto is the kind of spot you keep in your back pocket for when only real-deal Roman comfort will do. Fresh pasta is rolled daily, and classics like cacio e pepe, carbonara, and amatriciana hit that just-right balance of simple, silky, and wildly satisfying.
Small-batch wine vibes: Coeur d'Alene Cellars is low-key perfect for an after-work glass or a catch-up with friends. It's small and creative, with flights that make picking a bottle fun, plus regular live music and cheese-and-charcuterie bites so you can linger without fuss.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎤 Summer Concert Series @ Marina 33 (Post Falls) | Friday (7/31) at 6:00 PM – Devon Wade is firing up the riverfront with real-deal country, the kind you can two-step to without spilling your drink. Expect good grub, cold drinks, and a dance floor that counts as cardio, and yes, your knees will forgive you by Tuesday.
🌙 Moonlight Swing @ Follow My Lead Studio 2 (Post Falls) | Friday (7/31) at 6:00 PM – Every Friday, Moonlight Swing turns awkward foot shuffles into honest-to-goodness country swing, with fundamentals, a class, then social dancing. Solo types and long-suffering plus-ones end up with twirl-ready hips, a lighter mood, and that smug glow of doing something fun, and wholesome.
🎶 Free Community Concert @ Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center (Post Falls) | Friday (7/31) at 6:00 PM – Post Falls is hosting real cultural exchange at the JACC, with youth musicians from Baja California playing a free community concert. No passport required, just ears. Expect crisp strings, proud grandparents, and that rare combo of world-class music, small-town warmth, and zero cover.
🛒 Summer Market @ Rathdrum Lions Club | Saturday (8/1) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a summer market where you can sniff sun-warmed tomatoes, browse handmade goods, and bump into half your kid's old teachers. Rathdrum's craft and farmers market is indoor and outdoor, fully accessible, with free parking, and free admission.
✨ Gather + Glow @ Barre Length and Strength (Hayden) | Saturday (8/1) at 9:30 AM – Bring your mat and your patience for burpees, then stay for the good stuff. Barre to 80s hits, HIIT, restorative yoga, and a Bpop dance sesh, with civilized breaks for matcha, smoothies, chiro, and B12, then champagne, charcuterie, and giveaways.
🏊 Post Falls Triathlon @ Q'emiln Park | Sunday (8/2) at 7:00 AM – Q’emiln Park is hosting our favorite suffer-fest lite: a sprint triathlon, or a duathlon if you and open water are not on speaking terms. Swim .3, bike 12, run 3, with chip timing, snacks, and awards, because pain tastes better with a prize.
🍲 Free Community Meal @ Community Presbyterian Church (Post Falls) | Sunday (8/2) at 12:30 PM – Sundays in Post Falls mean one reliable thing, a free, hearty community meal at Community Presbyterian Church. Kids, adults, and your appetite are all welcome, with to-go options for the introverts, the busy, and anyone whose fridge is doing that echo thing. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Coeur d'Alene report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 3 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 0 to 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
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