Community Stuff – Inland Northwest
Grief Share Seminar “Loss of a Spouse”: Grief Share
On July 17th, Cedar Hills Church will be hosting Grief Share during their seminar on “Loss of a Spouse” from 6pm-8pm. With the option for participating via online or inperson, this seminar will provide a safe place for those who’ve lost a spouse to heal and minister to one another in a no-stress environment. If you would like to register for this event or would like to know more, visit https://www.griefshare.org/loss.
Cedar Hills Church is located at 227 McGhee Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864.
Rathdrum Days 2024: Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce
Mark your calendars for the biggest event in Rathdrum—Rathdrum Days 2024! From July19th-20th, the whole community will be celebrating everything that makes their area unique, first at Majestic Park and then at the Lakeland High School. There will be awesome vendors, family friendly games, entertainment, and so much more! For more information, visit https://todayschristiancountry.com/kyms/ and check under our Community Events tab.
The Lakeland High School is located at 7006 West Highway 53, Rathdrum, ID 83858.
Coeur d'Alene Street Fair 2024: City of Coeur d'Alene
Get ready for the biggest event this side of the Spokane River!! The Coeur d'Alene Street Fair is returning to the area from August 2nd-4th, the entire city will explode with activity from three different events that will showcase incredible vendors, delicious food, and amazing local art!! This event is a staple of the Pacific Northwest; you don’t want to miss it! For more information, visit https://todayschristiancountry.com/kyms/ and check under our Community Events tab.
The Coeur d’Alene Street Fair will take place along Sherman Ave.
North Idaho State Fair 2024: Kootenai Fairgrounds
Mark your calendars for the biggest fair in the Pacific Northwest!! The Nort Idaho State Fair is returning to Coeur d’Alene from August 16th-25th!! With this big of a fair, you and your family are gonna need the whole week to enjoy things like Pro Rodeo, the carnival, the Major League Circus Show, and so much more!! This is one fair you don’t want to miss! For more information, visit https://www.nisfair.fun/.
The Kootenai Fairgrounds is located at 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.
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BrushFires Digital Workshop: BrushFires Ministry
In this new year, BrushFires Ministry is inviting all in the country to partake in their Digital Workshop!! BrushFiresMinistry strives to minister to believers across the nation and challenge them in their walk with Jesus, and this Digital Workshop is a great tool for just such a goal. Through this Workshop, you will come to learn about your own unique place in God’s plan and will be challenged to live His plan out for your life! For more information or to get started, visit https://www.brushfires-digital.com/.
Hayden Veterans Commission: City of Hayden
The City of Hayden would like to invite the veterans of the community to partake in their Hayden Veterans Commission! This commission is dedicated to the care of other veterans and their families and the support of Veteran organizations. This Commission meets every first Thursday of the month at 4pm; if you are interested in joining the commission, visit one of their meetings or visit the Hayden City Hall.
Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center
The Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center is where the needs of a child always come first. At the SPCAC we strive to create a child-friendly, comfortable, and trauma-informed setting for children who have reported any type of abuse. Through referrals from Law Enforcement and Health & Welfare, we offer a safe space for children to share their experiences, to receive both physical and mental health care, and to take advantage of a wide range of support services. Our community-based center and staff serve as first responders in allegations of all violence against children and help their caretakers navigate the system. The Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center provides hope and healing to the children and their families through forensic interviewing, family advocacy, and a variety of services designed to help children move through their painful experiences and grow to their fullest potential.
Providing safety, resilience, and empowerment to survivors and the community at large.
Our services are completely free and strictly confidential for all our clients.
You can make a difference in our community today and for generations to come through your support of Safe Passage! Would you please consider a monthly donation at www.SafePassageID.org/donate to help children and families in crisis or call 208.664.9303.
Dinner Church: The Assembly
The Assembly Church is inviting you to their weekly “Dinner Church” in all their campuses! Go to either Sandpoint on Mondays, Newport on Tuesdays, or even Silver Valley on Wednesdays and enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and teaching with your friends and family! All are welcome to come together as the early church did and share a meal together as one big family. For more information, visit https://theassemblysandpoint.com/dinner-church/.
The Assembly Church has campuses in Sandpoint, ID; Silver Valley, ID; and Newport, WA.
Free Meal Food Kitchen: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Every Thursday from 11am-1pm, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church will be having Rathdrum’s first Free Meal Food Kitchen! This ministry seeks to serve the Rathdrum area with wonderfully prepared, free meals; you can eat there, or have it delivered to you! If you would like more information or to have the meal delivered to you, call Jeane at 208-660-3046.
The Food Kitchen will be in the building behind St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 15169 N. McCartney St. Rathdrum, ID.
Recovery Ministry: North Bridge Church
Every Thursday at 6:30pm, North Bridge Church hosts their Recovery Ministry! For all those who struggle with any sort of addiction, North Bridge seeks to lead these people to their ultimate Cure—Salvation in Christ—as well as walking with them to become sober and set free from their addiction. For more information, visit https://www.northbridge.life/recovery.
North Bridge Church is located at 22421 E Euclid Otis Orchards, WA.
Celebrate Recovery: Real Life Otis
Every Thursday from 6pm-8:30pm, Real Life Otis invites you to partake in their “Celebrate Recovery” program, where they learn the truest Cure for hurts and addictions—the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Celebrate with them as you find victory in that Cure! For more information, visit https://www.reallifeotis.church/.
Real Life Otis is located at 4904 N Harvard Rd Otis Orchards, WA 99027.
MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers) Real Life Spokane
MOPS is coming to Real Life Spokane on September 14th! MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers) is a ministry that takes place every second Wednesday for mothers of young children that provides a time for mothers to step back and fellowship with fellow moms, relax, and learn from each other’s experiences! Childcare is provided, and a brunch will be served; for more information or to pre-register, visit email northspokanemops@gmail.comor visit https://www.reallifespokane.com/events.
Real Life Spokane is located at 10101 N Nevada St Spokane, WA 99218.
Sewing Group Chattaroy Community Church
Every Monday from 10am-2pm, Chattaroy Community Church hosts a Sewing Group that seeks to bless the vulnerable in the community with “charity quilts”! If you have the skills and/or the equipment, then come and partake in this wonderful ministry! For more information, contact the church at office@chattaroycc.com or call 509-238-6051.
Chattaroy Community Church is located at 3711 E Chattaroy Rd. Chattaroy, WA.
\Union Gospel Mission
From its inception in 1951, Union Gospel Mission’s purpose has been to break – not perpetuate – the cycle of homelessness.
Believing each individual is created in the image of God, they see in each person the potential to live a meaningful life, something much better than mere survival on the street – getting a meal here, a coat and blanket there, sleeping in a doorway, constantly in danger from the elements and those who wish to do them harm.
UGM is all about change.
If you need more information, check out their website at https://www.uniongospelmission.org/ or give them a call at Phone: 509.535.8510. Their office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Men’s Breakfast Northwest Family Church
Every second Saturday, Northwest Family Church holds their Men’s Breakfast from 8:30am-9:30am! Come meet new friends or fellowship with old friends as you share a meal together and learn a little bit more about God’s Word together. Hope you enjoy this wonderful event!
Northwest Family Church is located at 19587 W Riverview Dr Post Falls, ID 83854.
Sewing Group Chattaroy Community Church
Chattaroy Community Church invites you to participate in their Sewing Group! Every Monday from 10am-2pm, this group seeks to provide charity quilts to those in need. Come use the sewing machines provided or bring your own! For more information, visit https://chattaroycc.com/events/.
Chattaroy Community Church is located at 3711 E Chattaroy Rd. Chattaroy, WA.
Celebrate Recovery Real Life Spokane
If you’ve struggled with some sort of an addiction or pain, Real Life Spokane invites you to attend their Celebrate Recovery group every Thursday night at 6pm. This is the place where you can find healing and support from people who will point you back to the ultimate Cure—Jesus Christ! For more information or to register, visit https://www.reallifespokane.com/events/celebrate-recovery.
Real Life Spokane is located at 10101 N Nevada St, Spokane, WA 99218.
Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women
Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women is a faith based, non profit agency providing free services and support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. They offer emergency shelter, support groups, advocacy in the courts, paralegal services and many other services. There are three locations, Priest River, Sandpoint and Spirit Lake.
The Priest River and Spirit Lake locations also offer a free clothing store and pantry with items such as diapers, baby formula and toiletries. Both stores are open Tuesday thru Thursday, 10 am-3 pm for adults only.
For location addresses, hours or more information, visit their website at
PRMAFW.org or call them at 208-448-2800. They also offer a 24/7 helpline at 208-290-6529
Mondays - Altar Church Food Ministry
Food Bank hours: Every Monday 11AM-2PM except when there is a 5th Monday. We seek to demonstrate the love of God by coming along side the poor in their need.
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901 E Best Ave, CDA ID 83815 208.664.1453
Thursday Night Service! Real Life Ministries
Every Thursday - 5:45 - 7:00 PM Real Life Ministries · Post Falls, Idaho We have a safe and fun Children's Ministry, powerful worship, an engaging message, and wonderful volunteers just waiting to meet you and show you around. From the parking lot to the pulpit, everyone is welcome at Real Life Ministries.
Real Life Ministries is located at 1860 North Cecil Road in Post Falls. Their phone number is 208-777-7325.
Love of Calvary Bilingual Church
The Love of Calvary Bilingual Church is inviting all the Latino people to come and study the Word of God verse-by-verse on Sundays at 9:30am at Skate Plaza. The church seeks to fulfill the commands of our Lord Jesus to love all people and to make disciples who, in turn, make disciples here in Northern Idaho and beyond. Let your hope be revived as you receive the whole council of God in both English and Spanish! For more information, call 208-771-3952.
Skate Plaza is located at 5685 N Pioneer Dr, Coeur D Alene, ID 83815, off of HWY 95 and Dalton Ave.
Sandpoint Bible Fellowship Men’s Breakfast
Sandpoint Bible Fellowship would like to invite all the men to their monthly Men’s Breakfast from 8am-9:30am! It happens on the second Saturday of the month!! Come and fellowship with old and new friends as you enjoy a good meal and learn from God’s Word! For more information, contact the church at sandpointbible@gmail.com.
Sandpoint Bible Fellowship is located at 2624 N Boyer Ave Sandpoint, ID.
CDA Artwalk City of Coeur d’Alene
Every second Friday of each month, the city of Coeur d’Alene hosts an Artwalk, featuring local artists and their masterpieces! Come explore downtown CDA and admire our local artists’ workmanship and connect with old and new friends! This free event is fun and relaxing for the whole family! For more information and a map of the Artwalk, visit https://www.artsandculturecda.org/artwalk.
Men’s Breakfast Spokane Valley Bible Church
The Spokane Valley Bible Church is inviting the men in your life—from high-school age and onward—to their Men’s Breakfast on every second Saturday of the month from 8am-10:30am! The men of Spokane Valley Bible Church enjoy a time of wonderful fellowship and food! Join us and meet old and new friends! For more information, visit https://spokanevbc.org/eventer/mens-breakfast/edate/2022-05-14/.
Spokane Valley Bible Church is located at 3021 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale, WA 99037.
Women’s Breakfast Spokane Valley Bible Church
The men can’t have all the fun, can they?! Come join us for our Women’s Breakfast from 9am-11:30am every third Saturday of the month, the women of Spokane Valley Bible Church get together and share a wonderful time of fellowship with old and new friends. This event is for women from high-school and onward; for more information, visit https://spokanevbc.org/eventer/womens-breakfast/.
Spokane Valley Bible Church is located at 3021 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale, WA 99037.
The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as the nation’s blood supply has dropped to critically low levels. Blood and platelet donations are needed now for people counting on lifesaving care after accidents, surgeries and those facing critical treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease. You can take action today − Make an appointment to give blood. To book a time, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit red-cross-blood-dot-org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
Publishing the Gospel of Jesus Christ for 95 years, the GOSPEL TRACT SOCIETY has been sharing the message of salvation and encouragement ‘to all the world … to every creature … through the printed page,’ with Gospel Tracts and Gospel comics for adults and children. The Christian based
GOSPEL TRACT SOCIETY is founded on God’s Holy Word. With over 900 spirit- filled messages, you’ll find the right ‘seed’ to plant in God’s Harvest field. Click, write, or call and ask for a free sample pack.
Share the Gospel of Jesus with others.
Call 816-775-1997, visit www.gospeltractsociety.org to view their selection of literature or write to GTS, P.O.Box 1118, Independence MO 64051
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals.
You can also dial 9-8-8 as the new toll-free nationwide telephone number for the hotline.
Confidential help for Veterans and families
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
They are there anytime, day or night – 24/7
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Start a confidential chat - Go to VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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Call TTY if you have hearing loss 800-799-4889
The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, signed into law in 2020, authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All telephone service providers in the U.S. must activate the number no later than July 2022; however, many providers will choose to implement the service sooner.
Once a Veteran's telephone service provider makes 988 available, Veterans can use this new option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Hayden’s Got Talent: City of Hayden
Get ready for the best talent show in the city of Hayden! One June 27th, you will be able to show off your awesome talent to a large audience during the Hayden Days celebration! Whether you are a singer, or comedian, this talent show is perfect for everyone who has a talent to share. Applications end on June 5th; for more information or to apply, call (208) 772-4411.
The Hayden City Hall is located at 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho, 83835.