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CEO of Shriners Hospitals for Children By Colin Anderson Photo by Kiersten Patterson Photography Every year, over 125,000 kids receive care from 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children locations across North America, including here in Spokane. The hospital system spends millions of dollars every year ensuring children from all over the world get the best pediatric specialty care available, regardless of their ability to pay. We asked CEO Peter Brewer what makes this all possible. Q. Your hospital cares for infants up to 18 year of age. What types of ailments are treated here? A. The Spokane Shriners Hospital treats conditions ranging from serious orthopaedic issues requiring multiple surgeries to fractures or sports injuries easily corrected through same-day surgery. In addition, patients also receive physical rehabilitation, radiology, lab services and casting all within the Spokane hospital. All care and services are provided regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Q. What types of training do your doctors and surgeons go through that is specific to working with children? A. All orthopaedic surgeons complete a five-year residency before they are allowed to practice as a general orthopedic surgeon. Shriners Hospitals for Children requires its pediatric orthopaedic surgeons to complete a full additional year of training in a fellowship in the pediatric orthopaedic subspecialty. This extra year is used to further hone their expertise in the unique needs of growing bones and joints. Orthopaedic surgeons must also maintain their certification with specific continued education, peer reviews to verify ethical practices, and oral and written examinations. Q. Many people might not realize you are also a research and educational hospital for physicians. What sort of research is done at Shriners? A. In addition to providing medical care, Shriners Hospitals for Children also conducts innovative research that leads to improved treatment methods and offers quality education opportunities for tomorrow’s medical professionals. The goal of this three-part missions is, quite simply, to improve lives. What began as a small research effort, with a budget of $12,000, is now a multimillion-dollar, sophisticated program, involving peer-review of grant applications and recognized around the world. Over the years, our researchers have made major significant breakthroughs in all four of our service areas. Our close affiliations with colleges and universities across the country allow us to enhance the quality and scope of our research. Q. What type of environment does Shriner's create for young patients battling serious conditions? A. In addition to providing medical care, our staff works with each patient and family to build understanding of the complexities and implications of the child’s medical condition. We are proud of taking the time to listen to our patients and help them develop the confidence and self-esteem needed to overcome challenges and move into the adult world successfully. The registered nurses work with our physicians to create a care plan for every patient and maintain open lines of communication with the family and medical team. Our care managers help facilitate transitions in care as the children move between departments and also connect the children with community resources, aligning the resources with patient needs. Q. What is something people would be surprised to learn about your Spokane campus? A. The Spokane Shriners Hospital has the region’s only dedicated pediatric urgent fracture clinic. Kids who have a documented fracture receive priority same-day appointments in our Outpatient Clinic. If the child’s fracture is surgical, the kids are fast-tracked into our outpatient surgery unit. Q. What community organizations do you partner with to help brighten the days of children who might need to be hospitalized for longer periods of time? A. We offer our kids pet therapy; all pets have been national certified through Pet Partners. These pets offer comfort and distraction to our kids. We are supported by many community groups who bring joy to our kids through music, gifts, visits and parties. We have an amazing team of volunteers who join us in our mission of caring for kids; they help us out every day in a variety of departments throughout the hospital. Q. How can the community assist Shriners and its mission? A. We could not have been able to provide the excellent care through the years to the more than 1.4 million children without the generosity of our donors. We are grateful to every donor who cares about children’s health and well-being, and we appreciate every donation and gift. If our community would like to help support our mission, they can visit ShrinersSpokane.org for more information.

ROCKIN' BALLROOM BASH December 31 Spokane Valley Bring in 2020 in style at Mirabeau Park Hotel's Rockin' Ballroom Bash! Tickets, which can be purchased in advance or the day of, include music and dancing, party favors, raffle prizes, nacho bar, champagne toast at midnight and more! Read more... NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION December 31 Sandpoint Those looking to end 2019 with a bang will want to get tickets to the celebration at the Lakeview Lodge at Schweitzer. Ticket gets you admission, drink specials, free late-night snacks, party favors and a special midnight toast with 10 Barrel canned cocktails. The Rub will be performing live starting at 9pm, so be sure to get there early. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 31 FIREWORKS AT RIVERFRONT PARK Riverfront in Spokane invites the community to enjoy fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The 12-minute show will begin at 9pm, and the Pavilion will also feature a special countdown light show twice on New Year’s Eve: once from 8 until 9pm to coincide with the fireworks display, and again from 11pm to midnight. Read more... DECEMBER 31 ROARING '20S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Join Riverbank Taphouse at Northern Quest Resort & Casino New Year's Eve for a Roaring '20s Party to ring in the new year ... speakeasy style! Snap pictures with friends at the photo booth, enjoy live music, party favors, and champagne at midnight. Cover is $5, or dress in '20s attire for free entrance! Read more... DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE: A DIAMOND SOIREE Ring in the New Year in style on shimmering Lake Coeur d’Alene on December 31 with the Coeur d'Alene Resort at their Diamond Soirée!Featuring a gourmet dinner buffet with a live pianist, aerial performers, live music from MOJO The Party Band, a best-dressed contest, DJ Epic Vibe, dancing, two fireworks shows and a hosted champagne toast at midnight with fireworks, this is truly an event not to miss! Read more... DECEMBER 31 ELLA'S SECRET NYE PARTY Ella's Secret Roaring '20s New Year's Eve Party is happening at the Montvale Event Center. They'll be hosting two parties: an "East Coast" New Year's Eve Party that begins at 6:30pm featuring a delicious prime rib dinner, with a toast at 9pm (midnight on the East Coast); followed by "West Coast" New Year's Eve Party starting at 8:30pm with a midnight toast. Attend either party, or attend both with a special all night pass! Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE NEW Winter Edition of SIZZLE is here! CLICK HERE #newsletter

A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS December 20 Coeur d'Alene Join Midtown Home & Vintage Market tonight from 6 to 9pm for their first annual "A Night Before Christmas" event, and help share a little holiday magic with the children of Children's Village. Midtown Home & Vintage Market will be collecting donations for the Children's Village, and in return, their vendors will be offering you some great savings on your last-minute holiday shopping. Read more... WINTER SOLSTICE PARTY December 21 Sandpoint 219 in Sandpoint welcomes all to stop in this Saturday for the Winter Solstice and celebrate with all the darkest beers to warm the wintery heart! They've been hoarding barrel-aged stouts all year for this one day. The beer will start flowing at 11am, and they'll be selling 5-ounce taster glasses with two fill tokens and a tasting notes sheets. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 20 WESTWOOD UGLY SWEATER PARTY It's that time again! Bust out that ugly holiday sweater, if you haven't already, and join Westwood Brewing Co. in Rathdrum tonight, December 20, from 9pm to midnight. Take in the festive Christmas attire of those around you and enjoy an evening of drink specials, giveaways, prizes, karaoke with DJ B-Ry and more! Read more... DECEMBER 20 - 23 TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS Travel on a journey through time and heritage. Throughout the show, your favorite Christmas classics are brought to life with song and dance. Crowds are amazed by the beautifully choreographed kickline tap numbers, and children light up as they travel north to Santa’s workshop. This is an experience you won’t want to miss. Read more... DECEMBER 20 - 22 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE The Spokane Civic Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life through Sunday, December 22. In our American culture, It’s a Wonderful Life has become almost as familiar as Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story is a natural for a stage adaptation, and the Spokane Civic Theatre brings it to life on the stage during its last shows this weekend, with tonight's performance at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Read more... DECEMBER 21 & 22 HOLIDAY POPS WITH VANESSA WILLIAMS American pop icon Vanessa Williams stars in this season’s Holiday Pops, singing hits from her two holiday albums, among others. The program will also feature traditional festive favorites and an appearance by a delightful out-of-town guest, Santa. Spokane Symphony's Holiday Pops is a beloved event that brings joy to the whole family. Performances will be held at The Fox Saturday, December 21, at 8pm, and Sunday, December 22, at 2pm. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE NEW Winter Edition of SIZZLE is here! CLICK HERE #newsletter

HOLIDAY ON THE AVE December 14 Spokane Come celebrate the holidays with Sprague Union District retail shops and eateries in one of Spokane’s oldest shopping districts. Families are in for a holiday treat as they spend the afternoon visiting live reindeer, photos with Santa, holiday shopping, an ice carving demonstration, and local bites and treats. Read more... CAMPBELL HOUSE HOLIDAYS December 14 & 15 Spokane Join the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture as they celebrate the holidays in the historic Campbell House. Noon to 4pm, you're invited to explore the house at your own pace, enjoy the Christmas tree and decorations, participate in crafts and activities, and interact with living history interpreters. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 13 UNWRAP THE CREATIVE RECEPTION The Art Spirit Gallery invites you to join them for on December 13, from 5 to 8pm, in conjunction with the Coeur d'Alene ArtWalk, for their second reception featuring small artworks by more than 30 local and regional artists. Meet the artists and enjoy the holiday cheer. The show runs through January 5, and everyone is welcome to attend. Read more... DECEMBER 13 - 23 TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS Travel on a journey through time and heritage. Throughout the show, your favorite Christmas classics are brought to life with song and dance. Crowds are amazed by the beautifully choreographed kickline tap numbers, and children light up as they travel north to Santa’s workshop. This is an experience you won’t want to miss. Read more... DECEMBER 14 WINTER MARKET Don't miss this amazing winter version of the Kootenai County Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds' Jacklin Building, with more than 60 vendors selling produce, honey, jams and jellies, breads, meats and cheeses! Plus there will be loads of gift items from artisans and crafters, plants and Christmas decorations, and live music too! Parking and admission are free, along with free homemade cookies and beverages. Read more... DECEMBER 14 JACK FROST FEST Jack Frost Fest is an event intended to celebrate all that winter has to offer in the Sandpoint community. On the 14th of December, the community will gather once again in the Heartwood Center to experience great music, tasty food, beverages for all ages, and celebrate a handful of nonprofits that make the winter season brighter and safer. There is no better way to welcome in the winter season in Sandpoint. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE NEW Winter Edition of SIZZLE is here! CLICK HERE #newsletter

Tacoma man had front-row seat on first cross-country automobile trip By Dan Aznoff The concept of driving across the country today is no small undertaking. It can take weeks of planning, stacks of road maps and an unquenchable thirst for the road. The first passage by automobile more than a century ago—in 1903 to be exact—was a challenge to both the vehicle and the brave individuals who tested the limits to travel from sea to shining sea. A bicycle racer who made his home in Tacoma, Washington, was half of the duo to successfully make the first journey by motorcar across the country more than 115 years ago. His name and the vehicle he and his partner drove have been featured in documentaries and honored with a display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. But Sewall K. Crocker is almost unheard of in his adopted hometown. Crocker was born in 1883 in Walla Walla, Washington, and lived in Tacoma until he was invited to join doctor and businessman Horatio N. Jackson on the historic drive starting from San Francisco on a transcontinental trek across the continent to New York. The 29-year-old self-taught mechanic first met Jackson when the doctor approached him with hopes of receiving instructions on how to drive a horseless carriage. The cross-country quest was the result of a $50 wager ($1,200 today’s dollars) the doctor accepted after a lively conversation with fellow members of the San Francisco Gentlemen’s Club. Jackson accepted the challenge to traverse the expanse of America by automobile, in part, to prove the automobile was “more than just a mere toy.” The drive was only part of the challenge. The 31-year-old doctor was an auto enthusiast who did not know how to drive and did not even own an automobile. Without any mechanical experience of his own, Jackson was convinced to hire Crocker to serve as his travel companion, mechanic and relief driver. The doctor invested $8,000 of his own money in the venture, the equivalent of more than $200,000 in today’s dollars. The daring duo left the shores of the California coast on May 23, 1903, in Jackson’s Winton, loaded down with coats, rubber protective clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, canteens, an axe, a shovel, a telescope, tools, spare parts, cans for extra gasoline, a Kodak camera, a rifle, a shotgun and a pair of pistols. At the last minute, they wisely decided to stow a block and tackle in the vehicle to use in the eventuality they had to pull the automobile out of ruts and muddy spots along the way. What they did not have with them were any maps to help chart a proper route. Without any published material to study and without any qualified individuals to provide personal recommendations to help Jackson and Crocker determine an actual route across the vast continent, the mechanic advised his partner against following a southern route for fear the pair may become stranded or lost in the desert. Jackson agreed to follow dirt roads and wagon trails that paralleled trails, rivers, mountain passes and crossed alkali flats on a course that roughly followed the route forged by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The two drivers planned to pass through the Sacramento Valley and followed the Oregon Trail to avoid the highest passes through the Rocky Mountains. Crocker was primarily responsible for making the necessary repairs of the vehicle during the trip, which broke down frequently, especially on the harsh, unpaved roads of the West. The Drive The pair quickly became national celebrities as news of their quest made the pages of newspapers across the country. The trip got off to an ominous start when the Vermont, the name given to the Winton by Jackson in honor of the state where he was born, blew a tire only 15 miles after they had off loaded from a ferry that carried them and their vehicle on the first leg of the journey across the San Francisco Bay to Oakland. Crocker replaced the tire with the only spare they brought along. That one spare was reportedly the only tire they could find in the entire city of San Francisco. The second night out Crocker stopped in Sacramento to remove the side lanterns after both men agreed they were too dim. The lamps were replaced with a single spotlight mounted on the front of the vehicle. It was at that point of the trip that a pair of bicyclists offered Jackson road maps. The maps were crude, but Jackson and Crocker decided the basic maps were better than making the drive without any sort of written plan. Unable to find a new tire for the Winton, the pair decided to purchase some used bicycle inner tubes in case of an emergency before they left Sacramento. Noise from the road and the engine were apparently so loud that neither Crocker nor Jackson noticed that all of their cooking gear had been tossed from the Winton at some point along one of the bumpy roads. The pair entertained the locals in the California town of Alturas with free rides in what was described as a carnival atmosphere while Jackson and Crocker waited for three days for replacement tires. They made the seemingly misguided decision to go ahead without the spare parts when the shipment did not arrive as scheduled. Somewhere near Caldwell in rural Idaho, Jackson fulfilled his desire to have a dog join them for the ride. Various stories reported that that pit bull named Bud was either stolen or purchased for the sum of $15. Jackson wrote to his wife that he had wanted a dog since he had left Sacramento. The round expression of the small dog became the face of the well-publicized adventure. Bud’s face appeared on magazine covers from coast to coast. In early June, the men were forced to ask a cowboy to tow the car after a fuel leak had drained their gas tank. Crocker was forced to rent a bicycle (which had its own flat tire) while they waited for replacement parts and peddled 25 miles to purchase four gallons of gasoline for the “outrageous” price of $20. At one point of the trip, the crew of the Vermont ran out of supplies and went 36 hours without food. They were rescued by a farmer who fed them stew while Crocker convinced the generous man to give them the wheel bearings out of his mowing machine for an emergency repair. The good news is that newspapers across the country had made the motorists into national celebrities. Local newspaper reporters greeted them at virtually every stop. Sometime in mid-June, Jackson’s coat, along with every penny of their cash, fell off the Winton. Jackson was forced to wire his wife to send them more money. The pair followed the sage advice of locals in Mountain Home, Idaho, to avoid a stretch of the Oregon Trail and changed course through the Sawtooth Mountains. In Hailey, Idaho, Jackson agreed to wire the Winton Company for more spare parts. The list of lost items continued to grow. While using the block and tackle to cross a river, Jackson lost the new money his wife had wired to him as well as his glasses. It was at that point that a greedy landowner forced them to pay $4 ($105 now) to cross, as Jackson described the acreage as “bad, rocky, mountain road.” Crocker’s ingenuity came in handy when he used rope to wrap around the wheels when they suffered another flat tire. The trip became much easier beginning on July 12 when they reached stretches of paved roads beginning in Omaha, Nebraska. The only recorded mishap from that point of the trip reportedly took place just outside Buffalo, New York, when the Vermont hit a “hidden obstacle” in the road and threw Jackson, Crocker and Bud out of the moving vehicle. The trio arrived in New York on July 26, crossing the country in a respectable 63 days, 12 hours and 30 minutes to claim the title of the first automobile to go coast-to-coast. The Vermont had consumed 800 gallons of gasoline along the way. Following the hero’s welcome at the end of their adventure, Jackson joined his wife for the drive home while Crocker headed West. Newspapers reported that the Vermont broke down again shortly after Jackson was on the road without a mechanic and that the car’s drive chain snapped at the threshold of his own garage. The drive chain was one of the few parts that had not been changed over the two-month drive across the country. More importantly, Jackson scoffed at the reality that he was never able to collect his $50 wager. The Man Despite his acclaim as a national celebrity, Crocker returned home to Tacoma in relative obscurity. There were no parades, no newspaper reporters or magazine photographers lined up at his door like Jackson had when he returned to New England. Following the adventure, Crocker attempted to capitalize on his newfound fame by launching a search for sponsors for an around-the-world auto tour. With his fame and his health failing, Crocker finally settled down in Tacoma where he died just two weeks after he turned 30 years old. Newspapers at the time reported that the once famous mechanic died of depression after suffering a nervous breakdown. Not only was he not honored by the residents of Tacoma, he died without any family or many friends at his bedside. The people in his hometown quickly turned their attention to the latest news of the day. More than a century later, his name has not been used for the name of a street or any public venue associated with his pioneering achievements. To some people, like former Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma, that is a fact that still needs to be corrected. A film by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns was produced to mark the 100th anniversary of the historic crossing during the time Baarsma served as mayor. In addition to his duties as mayor, Baarsma had hoped he could use his elected position to raise the image of the city’s forgotten luminary. “He was lost in the pages of history,” Baarsma reflected when contacted for this article. “Renaming a street in his honor on his birthday (April 7) would be a fitting and proper way to recognize his remarkable accomplishment.” Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer based in Mukilteo, Washington, dedicated to preserving the stories of our generation. He was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize and has received acclamation for his work regarding sustainable energy. He is the author of three books that document colorful periods of history in Washington. He can be reached at directly da@dajournalist.com.

THE NUTCRACKER December 6 - 8 Spokane E.T.A. Hoffman’s story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince is brought to life at the beautiful Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox by the Santa Barbara-based State Street Ballet and more than 75 local dancers, with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Spokane Symphony. Read more... 4TH ANNUAL POST FALLIDAYS December 7 Post Falls Join the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce at Red Templin's on the River from 10am to noon for the annual Post Fallidays Tiny Tree Festival auction, where you'll enjoy a delicious brunch and mimosa bar while perusing the beautiful 4-foot tiny trees, all decorated by local community leaders, nonprofits and businesses. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS DECEMBER 6 BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL SOLE’s Annual Fall Fundraiser, the Backcountry Film Festival is back for its 15th season at The Panida Theater in Sandpoint, 5 to 9:30pm tonight. This event is a community favorite, aimed to inspire winter adventurers to seek the snow less traveled while raising critical funds and bringing awareness to SOLE's award-winning and nationally recognized Snow School Experience Program. Read more... DECEMBER 6 & 7 ARTISAN FESTIVAL Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Shop local and visit Kendall Yards at their holiday marketplace during the Annual Artisan Festival! Beautiful handcrafted jewelry, art and crafts will be available for purchase from more than a dozen of talented vendors. The event is free and open to the public. Market hours are Friday, December 6, 4 to 8pm, and Saturday, December 7, 10am to 3pm. Read more... DECEMBER 7 JINGLE BELL RUN Be part of the largest holiday-themed 5k race series and join the movement to conquer arthritis! The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get out, get moving and raise funds and awareness to cure America’s number one cause of disability. This year's run takes place Saturday, December 7, from 8am to 1pm, at Spokane Riverfront Park. Read more... DECEMBER 8 GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF Kick off the holidays with the 15th annual Gingerbread Build-off competition, benefiting Christ Kitchen! Gather your friends and family and head to Northern Quest 10am to 4pm for this Spokane tradition. You'll be able to watch culinary teams create sweet masterpieces, vote on your favorite and the chance to create your own mini gingerbread house. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE NEW Winter Edition of SIZZLE is here! CLICK HERE #newsletter

Northern Quest’s newest venue brings beer tasting to a whole new level When it comes to mastering the craft beer experience, the true test is whether or not you’re enjoying every sip. At Riverbank Taphouse, the exciting new venue inside Northern Quest Resort & Casino, you’ll find an extensive menu of beverages, including a rotating list of mouthwatering IPAs, lagers, ambers, ales and stouts ... and some nitros, seltzers and craft cocktails, too. If you’re having trouble deciding, pick a flight of four and enjoy multiple 4-ounce tastings. Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or you’re new to the culture and want to learn more, the servers and bartenders at Riverbank Taphouse are anxious to share their knowledge and recommendations. “All of our servers and bartenders are Cicerone certified and have completed the Beer Appreciation course at Eastern Washington University,” says Riverbank Taphouse Cicerone Supervisor Tyler Staples, a self-proclaimed beer nerd. “They know how each beer style is produced and what temperature it’s supposed to be served at, as per the style. They know the glassware it should be served in and what the glass should look like when it’s beer clean, as opposed to just visibly clean.” With 52 taps, Riverbank Taphouse has a curated tap list. Everything on the menu has been deliberately selected to provide a wide range of all beer styles. “We keep such a wide array of beers, there’s always going to be at least three or four beers that will complement your dish, and your servers have great suggestions on options,” says Staples. “With 6,000 breweries in the United States and 20,000 brands worldwide, it takes a certain level of knowledge to handle that.” At Riverbank Taphouse, you can think of their servers and bartenders as the best beer tutors in town. While you’re studying for your final beer selections, don’t forget to sample some of the delicious shareables featured on a menu designed to complement all kinds of beer selections. Since the day Riverbank Taphouse opened its doors to the public, one of the most popular items has been the oversized Charcuterie Pretzel, featuring house-made pickled vegetables, assorted cured meats and cheese. New items recently added to the menu include a seasonal salad, a pub-style classic burger with house-made sauce, and Banh Mi Chicken Tacos with fresh and pickled vegetables and Asian-inspired slaw. So bring your friends and your sense of adventure to Riverbank Taphouse and study up! Your toughest decision will be which delicious drinks and plates to try and whether to share them or keep them all to yourself! Open Sunday through Thursday at 3pm, and now open Fridays and Saturdays for lunch starting at 11am. Follow Riverbank Taphouse on the Untappd app to get the most updated tap list and visit the Northern Quest Blog at NorthernQuest.com/riverbank-blog to learn more about what makes Riverbank Taphouse unique. Riverbank Taphouse at Northern Quest Resort & Casino Airway Heights 100 N. Hayford Rd. 877.871.6772 NortherQuest.com

Campus Director of the Hutton Settlement By Colin Anderson Photo by Kiersten Patterson Despite growing up in the Spokane Valley, David Milliken had never heard of the Hutton Settlement. A chance encounter with a neighbor from his childhood lead David to visit the now 100-year-old children’s home, and he’s been there ever since. We recently caught up with the campus director on his time at Hutton, the unique living situation, and what it means to be a part of such a special place. Q. You are in a unique place in which you live alongside the children you are guiding through trauma and other difficulties. What is daily life like being so close together? A. It is like living in a family of 50 members with all the ups and downs of family life. However, things are a bit magnified due to the insecurities that many of the children carry with them to Hutton. With views that the world is threatening, that they are individually bad and that they are alone, they bring understandable behaviors that many see as problematic. We see them as normal responses to their past experiences. I’m certain it may seem a bit unusual, however, for your therapist to be joining you for dinner or your boss joining you for an evening movie in your home. It’s certainly unique! Q. Can you recall a particularly challenging situation and how the situation was resolved? A. One that comes to mind recently involved a child that has lived with us for many years. Her family placed her at Hutton but has not been very involved, leaving deep feelings of hurt and abandonment lingering for years. Hutton provides a safe and nurturing environment, but we never replace the bond a child may have with a parent. This child seemed to embrace Hutton as her family through her years of placement but eventually started to have strong emotional outbursts that included self-harm and destroying her property. Instead of taking a punitive approach to these concerns, we gathered as a team to listen and help her uncover what may be under the surface of the deep emotions. She claimed to want to leave Hutton. Instead of getting defensive or shutting down her feelings, we supported her desire to seek out alternative living options. Nothing emerged as a viable living option during our search, but the act of advocating for her desires and concerns strengthened the relationship. Q. Your Christmas Tree Sale is run by kids living on campus. How is this organized? A. The three-week event is more than just selling trees; it is an engagement with the community in a holiday experience. We offer hot chocolate and music by the campfire with lots of space and help to search for the right tree. The farm is managed by Hutton alumni, and all of the kids on campus can participate in the operation to learn skills of product development, customer service and accounting. Q. What is your favorite occasion, activity or pastime spent with the kids? A. As an adventurer, my favorite Hutton tradition is Team Trek. Team Trek is a weeklong adventure throughout the Pacific Northwest that exposes our kids to the wonders and beauty of the natural spaces we call home while supporting them in the development of resiliency and leadership. Each day on the trip, one of the youth is assigned as the “Leader of the Day,” and we give the team their outdoor challenge. Challenges in the past have ranged from surfing the Oregon Coast, deep-sea fishing the Puget Sound, whitewater rafting the Salmon River and backpacking the Olympic Coast. What makes the week so special is to see the awe, wonder and joy the youth experience on the trip, all in the context of supportive relationship. Q. What should people know about the Hutton Settlement? A. Hutton is unique. With a blend of attachment-based care, sustainable living practices and transformative learning opportunities, we patiently take the long journey with children and families on a path of healing. We believe that children from trauma, regardless of their complicated and challenging behaviors, are not broken and problems to be fixed. I believe I speak for all of us who serve at Hutton that it is a privilege to be a part of the lives of these children and their families. They are my favorite people on the planet!

LIGHTING CEREMONY PARADE & FIREWORKS November 29 Coeur d'Alene Each year, the day after Thanksgiving marks an annual event unlike any other ... the lighting ceremony, parade and firework show. This year's festivities take place tonight in Downtown Coeur d'Alene, with the fun kicking off at 5pm, culminating with the fireworks display at 6:15. Don't miss this family friendly holiday event. Read more... CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE December 3 - 14 Spokane Christmas Tree Elegance is a fundraising event dedicated to financial and volunteer support of the Spokane Symphony Orchestra through the Spokane Symphony Association. View 18 themed trees, which are beautifully decorated and raffled off at both the Historic Davenport Hotel and River Park Square (through December 15) in Downtown Spokane. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 30 SHOOK TWINS IN CONCERT Don't miss the Shook Twins in Concert at The Panida Theater in Sandpoint! The Shook Twins, Katie and Laurie, come home for their annual Thanksgiving concert, "Giving Thanks," on Saturday, November 30, from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Joining them will be Honeysuckle and John Craigie. Read more... DECEMBER 1 UGLY SWEATER RUN Trail Maniacs in Coeur d'Alene invites the community for some fun this Sunday, 10:30am to 1:30pm, as the Ugly Sweater Run returns. The run is a free event, but they are accepting gently used jackets, coats, sweaters and blankets for those in need in the community. Read more... DECEMBER 4 FIRST WEDNESDAY AT MAX Wednesday, December 4, is First Wednesday at MAX at Mirabeau. From 5 to 7pm, join MAX for wine specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres, as they are featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle for your tasting pleasure. Also enjoy the kickoff of Northwest Winterfest 2020, with a courtyard lighting display and entertainment. Read more... DECEMBER 5 HOLIDAY APPETIZER CLASS Join Chef Aaron Fish in a hands-on, intimate cooking class in the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center's amazing kitchen. Together you will prepare impressive and easy appetizers that will amaze your holiday guests! Wine, sparkling cider and appetizers will be served. Tickets are $50 each, and seating is limited, so reserve your seat today! Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE NEW Winter Edition of SIZZLE is here! CLICK HERE #newsletter

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW November 22 - 24 Spokane 2019 marks Custer's 43rd annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, which will feature 300 professional artists and crafters from across the Northwest displaying and selling their fine art, hand crafts and specialty foods at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. The largest show of its kind in the Inland Northwest, you won't want to miss this holiday shopping tradition. Read more... HOLIDAY WINE FESTIVAL November 22 - 24 Spokane Every year, the weekend before Thanksgiving, the Holiday Wine Festival returns to Spokane. Visitors will enjoy weekend releases from the many wineries of Spokane's Cork District, along with activities, special events and more. All participating tasting rooms will be open from noon to 5pm each day, with some offering extended hours. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 22 SWEET LOU'S PINT NIGHT Join Sweet Lou's in Coeur d'Alene for happy hour prices all day, including $1 off all No-Li pints! Come hang with the brewery November 22 from 5 to 8pm and enjoy good food, cold beer and No-Li swag! Every guest will get an entry for the chance to win the grand prize raffle drawing, and all purchases of No-Li pints will receive an additional raffle ticket. Read more... NOVEMBER 23 COMMUNITY HERITAGE CELEBRATION Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d'Alene. From 1 to 4pm, the community is invited to learn about Native heritage and experience a taste of the Native culture during the winter season. The afternoon includes educational activities, dance, song, language, storytelling and dress. This event is free to attend. Read more... NOVEMBER 23 DRY FLY SPECIAL RELEASE NIGHT Join the Viking in Spokane from 8pm to midnight for a night of live music, special spirits and special brews as they showcase the new Dry Fly Black Cask & Release Whiskey along with the Pelican Captain's Coast Barrell Aged Brew. Guests can enjoy 2-ounce pours of whiskey matched with 6-ounce pours of the brew for only $10! Read more... NOVEMBER 28 ANNUAL TURKEY TROT Start Thanksgiving Day off right by making plans to join the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d'Alene for the eighth annual Turkey Trot. Held Thanksgiving morning, 9am to noon, gather your family and friends and join the community at this fun event featuring 5k, 10k and 1-mile walk options while raising funds for Real Life Ministries' new warming shelter. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE SIZZLE Winter Edition coming November 2019 CLICK HERE #newsletter

ANNOUNCING 509 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE November 15 - 17 Spokane Join Mountain Gear when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. The 2020 World Tour features an exhilarating and provocative collection of films that explore the mountain world! Celebrating 44 epic years, they will be showing a different lineup each night. Read more... BONNER COUNTY CHRISTMAS FAIR November 15 & 16 Sandpoint For more than 10 years now, the Bonner County Fairgrounds has hosted this annual Christmas Fair, offering the community an incredible opportunity to shop unique handmade items while having a little holiday fun. With nearly 100 vendors, shoppers are sure to be delighted. Photo By Davan Gilmore Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 15 GALLERY OPENING AT JACC Join the historic Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center in Post Falls for the gallery opening of "Monday Painters" Friday, November 15, featuring Hayden-based painters who paint with a realistic focus, having studied with master painter Joe Kronenburg. The evening also includes hors d’oeuvres, live music, and demos from the artists. A great way to kick off the rainy weekend. Read more... NOVEMBER 16 CHOOSE LOCAL HOLIDAY FEST Choose to shop local by attending and shopping the Choose Local Pre-Christmas Holiday Fest at Silver Lake Mall in Coeur d'Alene. Held Saturday, November 16, from noon to 5pm, in addition to finding more than 100 locally owned businesses offering a variety of goods, there will be live music, food, wine and beer. … and of course the Christmas spirit is sure to be alive and well. Read more... NOVEMBER 16 FURRBALL 2019 This fun, touching and classy night begins with a cocktail hour, followed by a three-course dinner, live and silent auctions, and a parade of adoptable pets. Head at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane Saturday, November 16, 5:30 to 10pm, you'll want to wear your finest to this formal event while enjoying an evening of festive fun in support of our furry, four-legged friends. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Read more... NOVEMBER 20 PARTY WITH A PURPOSE Vine & Olive Eatery and Wine Bar at Coeur d'Alene's Riverstone invites you to join them for their second anniversary Party with a Purpose! From 4 to 10pm, help Naomi and her team celebrate two incredible years in business! In addition, they will be collecting nonperishable food items for St. Vincent de Paul's Father Bill's Kitchen. For every food item you bring, you'll receive $2 off a glass or bottle of wine, plus off menu specials!. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE SIZZLE Winter Edition coming November 2019 CLICK HERE #newsletter

ANNOUNCING 509 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE Coming December 2019 Spokane Like Media is excited to introduce the premiere issue of 509 Lifestyle Magazine, a classy and sophisticated publication that dives deep into the local scene in a way no one has done before. From our community and culture, area cuisine and fashion to great local stories, you’ll find all of these and more in the pages of 509. Read more... REBEL JUNK HOLIDAY MARKET November 8 & 9 Coeur d'Alene Join in the fun at the 8th Rebel Junk Vintage Market in Coeur d'Alene at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, where you'll have the opportunity to shop the best vintage, antique, farmhouse, rustic, funky junk home décor! Also enjoy food, cocktails and music. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 8 2ND FRIDAY ARTWALK The second Friday of each month, April through December, stroll through beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene 5 to 8pm and experience the vibrant arts community and locally and nationally acclaimed artists in participating galleries. Just look for the official yellow ArtWalk balloons! This is a free family friendly event. Read more... NOVEMBER 9 CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MARKET Join the Tin Roof in Spokane for a Bavarian-style Christmas market, complete with goodies and sweets, ornaments and decorations, hot drinks and everything to ignite your spirit for the holidays! The fun takes place Saturday, November 9, from 10am to 5pm. To add to the excitement, the first 100 guests will receive a free holiday gift! Read more... NOVEMBER 9 NORTH IDAHO BEER FEST Idaho Brewers United is proud to present one of the first beer festivals to feature only Idaho breweries! Join them, along with breweries from all over Idaho, for this awesome beer celebration! Get tasting this Saturday, noon to 6pm, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. General admission includes a festival cup and eight beer tokens (5-ounce pour of any beer per token). Read more... NOVEMBER 14 SOUPORT THE END OF HOMELESSNESS Head to Silver Lake Mall in Coeur d'Alene next Thursday, 11am to 1:30pm, for delicious hot soups while raising funds for the region's only warming center. Forty area businesses will be creating the best soups in hopes to become the victorious winner of the Best Soup trophy. Other awards include Chef's Choice and Best Decorated Booth! Cost is $15 and includes unlimited soup, bread and water. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

NW TASTE & HOME IDEA SHOW November 1 - 3 Spokane Two shows, one location, one weekend only! NW Taste and the Home Idea Show are both happening now through November 3 at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. You'll have the opportunity to sample fine foods and beverages (wine, brews and spirits), and peruse hundreds of home improvement exhibitors and attend a variety of home and garden seminars … all for one great price! Read more... WINES FOR THE HOLIDAY November 2 Coeur d'Alene Join the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association for the annual Wines for the Holidays this Saturday from 1 to 5pm. Kick off your holiday shopping while enjoying this fabulous tasting event and sample a variety of wines perfect for pairing with your holiday meals. Tickets include six one-ounce tastings and a commemorative wine glass! Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS NOVEMBER 1 - 10 OUT OF THE SHADOWS PRESENTS THE MUSIC MAN JR. Out of the Shadows Theater presents “The Music Man Jr.” Offering six performances at the Kroc Center Theatre in Coeur d'Alene, the show is sure to incite laughter and tears of joy, inspiration and delightful entertainment, along with charming songs, terrific costumes and wonderful choreography. And the performance is entirely family friendly. Read more... NOVEMBER 2 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Benefiting Community Cancer Services, A Night to Remember will be held 5 to 10:30pm at The Heartwood Center in Sandpoint. An elegant evening of wine tasting, three-course dinner, live and silent auctions, music and more, enjoy a wonderful evening among fellow community members while raising funds to benefit Community Cancer Services. Read more... NOVEMBER 2 GIVE HUNGER THE BIRD Post Falls Food Bank's biggest fundraiser of the year, Give Hunger the Bird offers a lively evening of great food, music, beer and wine while getting a jump on your Christmas shopping at the incredible silent auction and high-spirited live auction. Held at StanCraft Boat Co. in Hayden, it will be a fun evening and all for a great cause: to support the Post Falls Food Bank. Read more... NOVEMBER 2 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Join The Culinary Stone 4 to 7pm and help them celebrate their sixth anniversary! Enjoy 10 percent off all purchases with complimentary gift wrapping, plus much, much more! They will be featuring product demonstrations, chefs displaying their culinary genius, wine tasting and delightful tastes from the Café and Deli … all of this along with live music to kick off this festive season! Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

GALLERY OPENING: ROOTED October 18 Post Falls Enjoy a dynamic collection of mixed-media works by 14 Idaho artists who are graduating from the Artrepreneur Program. Held at the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center from 6 to 8:30pm, the evening will also include live music, drinks and appetizers. This event is free! Read more... CASA UNCORKED! October 24 Coeur d'Alene Held at the Hagadone Event Center, attendees to the 2019 CASA Uncorked will be treated to an unforgettable evening filled with unique live and silent auction items, along with the Big Wine Tree Raffle. Proceeds go directly to benefit children in the community. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS OCTOBER 18 BLESSINGS UNDER THE STARS The community is invited to attend an exclusive fundraising event for Blessings Under The Bridge, an organization providing hope to the homeless population of Spokane. With music by Seattle's own up-and-coming country artist Aaron Crawford, food, drinks, silent auction and dancing, attendees will enjoy a wonderful evening at the Chronicle Building in Spokane for an important cause. Read more... OCTOBER 19 HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON Located just 10 minutes north of Coeur d'Alene, this unique marathon, half marathon and 10k offers breathtaking views while running past golf courses, lakes, horse pastures, farms and North Idaho forests. All three distances start and finish at Hayden Lake’s Honeysuckle Beach, and proceeds go to the Hayden Senior Center and Coeur d'Alene High School cross-country teams. Read more... OCTOBER 21 COOKING DEMO: TACO NIGHT Join Travis Dickinson, chef and owner of Cochinito Taqueria, for a fun and engaging night of learning, community support and fantastic food at Second Harvest in Spokane. Watch him prepare Mexican favorites during this demonstration-style class, held 5:30 to 8pm, which includes samples of fresh tortillas, carnitas tacos, salsa verde and pickled onion. Read more... OCTOBER 23 7TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Warm up with some delicious chili on Wednesday, October 23, as the Boys & Girls club hosts its seventh annual Chili Cook-Off! Swing by either their Post Falls or Coeur d'Alene club locations, where local chefs and community members will be competing for the prize for the best chili! Those in attendance will enjoy free dinner, games, pumpkin decorating and more. Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter

WHISKEY BARREL WEEKEND October 4 & 5 Coeur d'Alene Join the Coeur d'Alene Resort for a weekend of all things whiskey! Partnering with Maker's Mark®, experience classes taught by industry insiders, master distillers and lakeside tastings of the finest whiskey. Read more... DOWNTOWN FALL FEST October 5 Spokane Join Downtown Spokane, River Park Square and Riverfront Park for the second annual Fall Fest, where there will be fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, from the urban pumpkin patch, horse and carriage rides and petting zoo, to food and games, and much more!. Read more... HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS OCTOBER 4 JAZZ AT THE JACC Head to the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls for live jazz featuring P.B. & Jam, a five-piece smooth jazz ensemble of some of the finest musicians in the Northwest. Doors open at 6:30pm for guests to enjoy beer, wine and light refreshments. There will be a live painting demonstration during the concert by JACC's Artist of the Month, Christina Hull. Read more... OCTOBER 5 FALL FEST DO-OVER Celebrate Fall Fest this Saturday, October 5, from 9am to 1:30pm at the Hayden Market Grounds (Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue), where the harvest is full on and the market will be bursting with fresh, local produce, handmade crafts, beautiful fall decorations and flowers, food, live music, pumpkin painting and scarecrow building. Read more... OCTOBER 6 RUN FOR THE ANGELS Join the Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation for their signature event, Run for the Angels, Sunday, October 6, at Mae McEuen Playfield in Downtown Coeur d’Alene. Noon to 4pm, there will be fun for the entire family including face painting, bounce houses, Disney princesses and much more! The Opening Ceremony starts at 2pm, followed by the Remembrance Ceremony and the 5k. Read more... OCTOBER 9 WOMEN'S WELLNESS EXPO Don't miss the seventh annual Women's Wellness Fair Wednesday, October 9 from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Free to the public, learn ways to live a healthier life, learn about your body, experience balance, find freedom in the moment and just feel rejuvenated! Enjoy healthy food samples, drinks and knowledge, massages, workout sessions and much more! Read more... For more happenings this week ... CLICK HERE To read the Summer 2019 issue of SIZZLE .... CLICK HERE #newsletter