In brief: Library to open at 3 p.m. Wednesday

COEUR D’ALENE – The Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., will have staff training on Wednesday and will not open until 3 p.m.

The library will close at 8 p.m., its regular scheduled time.

For more information visit www.cdalibrary.org.

Church will host wellness workshop

RATHDRUM – “Living Well in Idaho,” a free six-week wellness program, will begin on Wednesday and will run Nov. 10. The workshop will be held at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 13541 W. Highway 53, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The program is open to anyone with a chronic condition or caring for someone with a chronic condition. Chronic problems can be long-term and are typically managed with medication. They include such conditions as allergies, fibromyalgia and even multiple sclerosis.

Workshop participants will learn the information and tools that can extend independent living. Topics include healthy eating, better breathing techniques, and how to handle depression. The workshop covers how to work with doctors, use medications and relax. Participants also discuss the value of setting weekly goals and effective problem solving.

To register and for more information call Marion Klein Bieksha at (208) 661-5250 or (509) 983-4136 or Kathy Maupin at (208) 623-6370.

Rotary donates $2,000 to police

COEUR D’ALENE – The Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club recently granted the Coeur d’Alene Police Department $2,000 to help with much needed upgrades.

The grant will pay for electrical upgrades to the Police and Fire Public Safety Building located in Coeur d’Alene City Park, along with a new bike rack, which will be built by the North Idaho College Natural Resource Class.

In 2009, the Rotary donated $1,000 to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department’s volunteer program. The funding supported the purchase of uniforms and equipment utilized by the police volunteers.