Briefs: Ride to Rosalia for John Wayne Trail community meeting

Bike CdA is organizing a “Ride to Rosalia” to participate in an upcoming community meeting in support of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. Interested cyclists should meet at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10 at the Harvester Restaurant (410 W. 1st Ave.). The ride will take Old 195 to Rosalia to attend the meeting at the Rosalia Community Center (Seventh St. and Whitman Ave.), which starts at noon.

The series of meetings are sponsored by Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, and the Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association. Tekoa residents and trail supporters were upset earlier this year because of language in the capital budget that could have closed a 135-mile stretch of the statewide trail without a public hearing.

Two more public meetings have been scheduled: Nov. 16th at noon at the Union Elevator conference room, 201 S St. in Lind and Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Hal Holmes Center, 209 N Ruby St. in Ellensburg.

A moderator has yet to be selected but these meetings are intended to solicit public opinion and all are invited to attend. Those not able to attend may email comments to: jwtcomments@gmail.com.

Fall Hike Fest and Trails Celebration

The American Long Distance Hiking Association (ALDHA) and the Idaho Trails Association are sponsoring a Fall Hiker Fest and Trails Celebration from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Bonner County Administration Building (Division St. and Hwy 2) in Sandpoint. If you are a long distance hiker, local hiker looking for new destinations or an arm-chair adventurer who enjoys hearing about inspiring journeys, this will be an exciting and fun filled day!

Come watch inspiring presentations by local hikers who recently completed some remarkable journeys, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and several others.

Learn more about the Pacific Northwest Trail from Stephanie Campbell, who will show a video of Jeff Kish’s 2014 PNT thru hike.

Participating regional trails and hiking organizations include the ALDHA, the Pacific Northwest Trail Association, Idaho Conservation League, the Spokane Mountaineers, the Washington Trails Association and many others.

The program is open to the public and free of charge. A BBQ lunch will be available for purchase or bring a bag lunch. Featuring door prizes and raffle prizes. Space is limited so sign up in advance. For more information or to sign up go to: www.scotchmanpeaks.org/event/aldha-west-fall-hiker-fest-in-sandpoint/ or contact Phil Hough at phil@scotchmanpeaks.org or (208) 946-9127.

Nesbit to speak at EWU

The Eastern Washington University Geology Department is sponsoring a presentation by Jack Nesbit regarding a chapter in his book “Ancient Places” on Nov. 9 at noon in Showalter Auditorium on the EWU campus.