A.L.I.C.E. Event Calendar

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Explore a curated collection of upcoming events, programs, and community resources for ALICE households across North Idaho. Compiled by members of our ALICE Task Force and updated weekly, this calendar is organized by county to help families find support close to home.

 

Longest Table Community Potluck - Coeur d'Alene

WHEN: Wednesday, September 9

TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Coeur d'Alene City Park

415 W Fort Grounds Drive, Coeur d'Alene ID

Join United Way of North Idaho for a Longest Table community meal to meet neighbors, share food, reflect on America at 250, and strengthen the bonds that make Coeur d'Alene a special place to live. This is a free event and open to everyone. 

RSVP: The Longest Table Community Potluck - RSVP – Fill out form

Point of contact: Hailey Hill hailey@uwnorthidaho.org

 

Back to School Community Night

WHEN: Thursday, September 10

TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

WHERE: St. Luke's Episcopal Parish Hall 

501 E Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene ID 

This event is designed for community members of all ages! Join us for games, crafts, a community art project, and FREE dinner.

 

2nd Annual 208 Recovery Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, September 12

TIME: 12 - 4 pm

WHERE: Coeur d'Alene City Park 

415 W Fort Grounds Drive, Coeur d'Alene ID

This family-friendly event is open to everyone, individuals in recovery, family members, friends, allies, service providers, and anyone who believes that recovery is possible. 

Enjoy live music, inspiring speakers, recovery resources, local vendors, activities for all ages, food, games, and opportunities to connect with others in a welcoming, stigma-free environment. 

 

Longest Table Community Potluck - Spirit Lake

WHEN: Tuesday, September 15

TIME: 5 - 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Spirit Lake City Park

3430 Park Avenue, Spirit Lake ID

An event for meeting neighbors & new friends - all are welcome! Main dish provided; take a side dish or dessert to share.

Point of contact: 208-660-7427

 

Future of Medicaid in Idaho

WHEN: Thursday, September 17

TIME: 5:30 PM

WHERE: The Village Bakery

190 W Hayden Avenue, Hayden ID

Parents, family members, and caregivers of individuals with special needs: join us at the Village Bakery to learn about the changes to the Medicaid program and how it will change how you obtain Medicaid services in the future.

Come share your experience with Medicaid - what’s been working and what has not. Have your voice heard and help shape the future of Medicaid managed care in Idaho.


Coffee, pastries, and sandwiches will be provided
 

Please RSVP to tjohnson36@amerihealthcaritas.com

 

Veteran Resource Symposium 2026

WHEN: Thursday, October 15

TIME: 8:30 AM

WHERE: Hospice of North Idaho - Community Building

2290 W Prairie Avenue 

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

FREE event - donations to HONI appreciated

This event will feature expert speakers covering important topics such as end-of-life care, grief support, Medicare and VA benefits, Veteran elder law and how to prepare essential documents. 

Breakfast and refreshments served

Event Details

 

READY! for Kindergarten Parent Workshop Series

WHEN: 

  • Part One: Language and Literacy - October 14

  • Part Two: Math and Reasoning - January 13, 2027

  • Part Three: Social and Emotional - March 10, 2027

TIME: 5 p.m.

  • Each session is 90 minutes long; however, if a meal is included, please plan on attending for two hours.

WHERE: Mullan Trail Elementary 

300 W Cherry Avenue, Post Falls ID 83854

Learn how to 'Play with a Purpose' in the years before school to prepare your child for success! These FREE workshops show you how - receive FREE educational tools at every workshop to make learning at home fun, easy and effective. 

** Meal and childcare provided. 

Age Groups: 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5

Register TODAY: www.idahoaeyc.org/ready

 

 

Kids Health Fair Safari 

WHEN: Saturday, September 19

TIME: 10 am - 1 pm

WHERE: SMC Health and Wellness Center Outdoor Fitness Park

858 Commerce Drive, Smelterville ID 83868

Connecting with Silver Valley kids and their families to help empower them to learn and live a healthy lifestyle. 

Outdoor activities, family resources, education, snacks, prizes, food, games

+ FREE children's coat giveaway! (new and gently used)

Please note, child must be present to receive a coat. Limit one coat per child.

Idaho on Screen at the Priest River Library

118 Main Street, Priest River, ID 83856

Sacajawea of the Salmon River Valley (2026)

WHEN: Wednesday, September 16

TIME: 5:30 pm

Film will be screened before Randy'L Teton's program at the library.

Train Dreams (2025)

WHEN: Wednesday, September 23

TIME: 5:30 pm (Doors open at 5 pm)

Presented in partnership with Pend Oreille County Library. 

Stay afterward for a panel discussion about the film and its Northwest connections.

READY! For Kindergarten Workshop Series

Learn how to 'Play with a Purpose' in the years before school to prepare your child for success! These FREE workshops show you how - receive FREE educational tools at every workshop to make learning at home fun, easy and effective. 

Cocollala (For parents of children ages 3-5) location information:

Southside Elementary School 

307 Southside School Rd, Cocolalla, ID 83813

Sandpoint (For parents of children 0-5) location information:

Farmin Stidwell Elementary School

1626 Spruce Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864

 

Fall Workshop - Language and Literature 

Cocollala: September 26

Sandpoint: November 7

Winter Workshop - Math and Reasoning

Cocolalla: January 23, 2027

Sandpoint: January 30, 2027

Spring Workshop - Social & Emotional Development

Sandpoint: March 27, 2027

Cocolalla: April 17, 2027

 

*** Orientation for New Attendees @ 9:30 a.m.

*** Parent Workshops @ 10 - 11:30 a.m.

REGISTER ONLINE: Register for READY! - PAFE

Point of Contact: Panhandle Alliance for Education

208.263.7040