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The Yellow Brick Road Leads To Coeur d'Alene

The Yellow Brick Road Leads To Coeur d'Alene

The classic tale of Dorothy's adventure to Oz is coming to the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre.  It includes many of the songs from the famous MGM musical.

The Wicked Witch will be played by Ellen Travolta and Jack Bannon will play the wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Watch the stage come alive with flying monkeys, dancing jitterbugs and a yellow brick road that will lead you to a shimmering emerald city.

Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary Service in Our Community

Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary Service in Our Community

Many of us have known of the Rotarians for many years, but have not know much about them.  One of the important things about the Rotarians is their "Code of Ethics"  adopted around 1943, which states

“Of the things we think, say or do

  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

The Rotarians were founded as a service organization and as they grew they beg

Salvation Army Still Has Free Swim Passes Available

Salvation Army Still Has Free Swim Passes Available

The Salvation Army has free season swim passes left to give out to low income families today.

In two days, 500 passes were handed out and they still have a couple hundred left.

Any child who qualifies for free or reduced lunches qualifies for a free swim pass.

Salvation Army volunteers will be handing out the passes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they run out at their headquarters today. It's located at 222 East Indiana Avenue.

Valley Man Gets Jail Time For Beating Child, Dog

A Spokane Valley man was sentenced Wednesday for beating both his four-year-old son and the family dog.

Jeffrey Brown admits he has anger management problems and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.              

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Spokane Schools Won't Increase Elementary Class Sizes

The school board for Spokane Public Schools decided Tuesday night not to increase elementary class sizes and to recall a number of teachers who were facing layoffs.

During its work session, the district determined it would keep class sizes at current levels. Earlier, a proposal to increase class sizes met with sharp criticism from parents. The district had been considering increasing class sizes by three students in grades K-12 in a move that could potentially save up to $5 Million.

The district is still discussing increasing class sizes at the middle and high school levels.

Class On Interpreting Your Dog's Behavior

Class On Interpreting Your Dog's Behavior

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? How he feels about other dogs he meets? Now you have a chance to interpret your dog's behavior. On Wednesday June 8th, REI is hosting a canine communication and dog park etiquette safety class.

 Certified professional dog trainer Carol Byrnes, owner of Diamonds in the Ruff, is teaching a class on how to read your favorite Rover.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Follow the Yellow Brick Road all the way to Schuler Performing Arts Center in Boswell Hall for the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre's Wizard of Oz. The wicked witch is played by Ellen Travolta and Jack Bannon plays the Wizard.  The show is sure to entertain young and old alike as again Dorothy leaves Kansas and winds up in the magical land of OZ.  Come see the flying monkeys and travel with Dorothy and Toto as they dance and sing along  the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City with her three companions; the Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow.  Ticke