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One million books checked out in a year

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger
Monday, October 1st, 2012, 5:08pm
One million books checked out in a year

Who said e-readers and the internet would put libraries out of business? The Community Library Network in Northern Idaho said they've had 1,000,000 books checked out in one year as of Monday.

According to the network, they've counted 1,000,000 books and other materials were checked out since October 1, 2011 from their 8 different locations. Those locations include Athol, Harrison, Hayden, Pinehurst, Post Falls, Spirit Lake and their Bookmobile. Library officials say that's a 70,000 increase from last year.

The numbers also show there were 600,000 visits throughout the district and an increase in attendance at youth, teen and adult programs in the cities combined.

 

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Race a Pumpkin and Help Feed a Senior

Submitted by Annie Bishop on Friday, September 28th, 3:25 pm
Race a Pumpkin and Help Feed a Senior

Fall is in the air and that means it's time for The Great Pumpkin Race in the Cannon Hill Neighborhood. The annual event scheduled for October 27th,  encourages participants to find creative ways to make their pumpkins move the fastest.  Engineering students from Gonzaga University will be on hand to help.  If you want to get a head start on the race, art students from GU will help kids paint their pumpkins on October 20th at River Park Square.

All money raised from the event will go directly to Meals on Wheels.

 

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Three North Idaho towns vie for prettiest painted place

Submitted by Robyn Nance, Good Morning Northwest Anchor
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 7:42am
Three North Idaho towns vie for prettiest painted place

We live here, so, we know that this is God's Country.  The rest of the world is finding that out, too.  A national competition to find the “Prettiest Painted Places in America,” has people across the country discovering that the Gem State has some of the most beautiful towns and neighborhoods to be found anywhere.

The Paint Quality Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about quality paints and coatings, is holding the “Prettiest Painted Places” competition, which has drawn three entries from Idaho.

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Silverwood offers free day of fun

Submitted by Annie Bishop on Friday, September 7th, 7:57 pm
Silverwood offers free day of fun

An extra cookie, one more slice of pizza, one more movie? Grandparents love to spoil their grand babies. This weekend the tables have turned.

With every paying grandchild, Silverwood Theme Park will give FREE admission to their grandpa or grandma.The deal is available Sept. 8th and 9th. It may just have some grandparents asking for one more ride on Tremors! 

More information is available here.

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Local film maker seeking donations

Submitted by Annie Bishop on Friday, August 17th, 3:28 pm
Local film maker seeking donations

Lights, Camera, Action! - The rolling hills of the Palouse set the stage for a locally produced film about a feuding family finding peace in the midst of tragedy.

The movie is called "The Merry Graingers" and its been a labor of love for Serena Belsby who wrote the script after a family member died a few years ago. 

According to Belsby, the movie opens with the Grainger family preparing for their father's funeral.  As the film progresses, relationships change and they begin to enjoy each others company.

"We take the ride with them and see a bit of ourselves in them," writes Belsby

"It ends on an upbeat note and we realize they are going to be okay and they are going to start to accept one another warts and all. The film is about hope and acceptance."

With an Independent Film Project sponsorship, Belsby has had enough money to shoot the movie but now she needs help finishing it.

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The Wizard of Oz comes to Coeur d'Alene

Submitted by David Lee, KXLY Creative Services Director
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, 12:27am
The Wizard of Oz comes to Coeur d'Alene

Time Warner Cable and KXLY ABC 4 are proud to host the sixth annual "Movie in the Park " at Coeur d’Alene City Park on Friday, August 17th.  This year’s feature movie is the 1939 musical classic, "The Wizard of Oz."

This event has become somewhat of a North Idaho tradition for families and movie fans of all ages.  Everyone is encouraged to dress up as their favorite "The Wizard of Oz" character for a fun and festive evening.

“Time Warner Cable is delighted to sponsor this annual event for the North Idaho community,” said Correen Stauffer, Area Manager for Time Warner Cable.  “Movie in the Park is a great event for family fun and entertainment in a beautiful park setting. We invite everyone to visit our booth for a chance to win a HD TV or iPod and join us for a memorable summer evening.” said Stauffer.

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Julyamsh, a chance to learn, dance, and celebrate

Submitted by Ian Cull, KXLY Reporter
Thursday, July 19th, 2012, 12:43pm
Julyamsh, a chance to learn, dance, and celebrate

The Pacific Northwest's largest outdoor powwow kicks off Thursday in Post Falls. Julyamsh, pronounced July-umpsh, is a four-day powwow that combines many of the tribes around the northwest for a celebration.

The Coeur d'Alene tribe will host the event that includes dancing and art at the Greyhound Park and Event Center in Post Falls.

Julyamsh committee member Cliff Sijohn says the event is a chance for the tribes to learn from each other and enjoy each other's company.

The event is free, but parking is $5. They expect between 8,000 and 10,000 people. Here's a schedule of events:

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